Willesborough Windmill is a beautifully restored and working windmill located in the heart of Kent, England.
Originally built in 1869 it is a Grade II* listed building providing a stunning wedding venue and a breathtaking backdrop to your special day.
Find out more about our beautiful windmill…
“All of our guests commented on how impressed they were with the windmill … Willesborough Windmill will now always be very special to us both.”
About The Windmill…
Willesborough Windmill is a beautifully restored and maintained white smock mill originally built in 1869 onto a two storey red brick base with an attached miller’s cottage.Through its history the landmark has seen many alterations to keep up with the changing needs of the growing community around the area of Willesborough.
Following its most successful years as a working mill it also became a home to the Robbins family until 1989 when the borough council purchased the mill with sight on beginning a 2 year restoration project. The project, completed in 1991, involved a new smock and cap, and the internal machinery had been restored to working order. The lower rooms of the miller’s cottage were retained, but the upper part was extended and converted into a self-contained flat to enable a caretaker to live on site.
It is now a Grade II* listed building and is run by the Willesborough Windmill Trust Limited – a group of volunteers who work all year round to fund-raise, further restore and maintain it for future generations.
The Windmill is now regularly open to the public with guided tours available and the Barn Cafe offering light refreshments. Friends of Willesborough Windmill are also producing their own bread and cakes using the flour ground in the windmill from local grain. This is a strong wholemeal flour and is on sale in the Barn and from other selected local outlets.
Your Wedding Day…
Our experienced function co-ordinator is available to assist and advise with preparations and ensure a smooth running of your day; from the moment your guests arrive to the moment you leave the venue. They will work with you to achieve the wedding that you want, offering you a truly unique experience on your special day.
The landmark is situated close to junction 10 of the M20 motorway giving the venue has easy access for you and your guests including ample free parking on site. Upon arrival for your special day, guests will be offered a complimentary drink in the sun-lit courtyard and treated to a glass of sparkling wine to toast the Bride and Groom following the ceremony.
The ceremony takes place in the ground floor of the windmill itself, providing an intimate and unique atmosphere that is customizable through the use of decorations and floral displays. Adjacent to this, the Millers Cottage and Victorian garden provide the perfect backdrop for the bride upon arrival.
Following the ceremony, a popular photo opportunity is on the beautiful gallery surrounding the third floor of the mill. From here your view overlooks the courtyard and barn with views across the Wye Downs and Willesborough.
For your wedding breakfast and evening reception, the adjacent 19th Century Kentish beamed barn is available offering its own kitchen and bar area. You can also choose from a comprehensive selection of menus to suit you and your guests and have it prepared and served by our in-house catering team.
Into the evening, the tables can be cleared in the barn creating the perfect space for your evening entertainment.
“What a perfect day we had at the Windmill. I know all brides would say that they had the best wedding, but I really did. Thank you so much for making it so special”
Catering
See the selected menus available to you from Windmill Catering. View The Menu
Entertainment
“‘Our day was perfect in every way and we wouldn’t change one minute of it.”
Your celebration doesn’t have to stop following your wedding breakfast and many happy couples choose to stay for an evening party with all their friends and family in the historic surroundings of the Windmill and its 19th Century Barn.
If you want to dance the night away with friends and family, whether it’s to Live Music, a Disco or even just to background music (using our included stereo system), we are available to advise on what works best in the Barn.
If you’re looking for a more subtle way to entertain your guests, other happy couples have chosen photobooths, magicians, caricaturists, adult bouncy castles, karaoke.
Let’s Talk…
Please email pat@windmillweddings.co.uk
