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Sutton Windmill and Broads Museum

Sutton Norfolk NR12 9RZ
Tel/Fax +44 (0)1692 582926

Come to Britain's Tallest Windmill whilst visiting the Broads

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A visit to Sutton Mill, Britain's tallest windmill and famous Norfolk landmark, makes a pleasant trip into the Norfolk countryside. Enjoy superb views of the surrounding country and coastline from the top outside viewing gallery.

The historic corn mill was built over 200 years ago and was in use until 1940. A few years ago the then derelict mill was bought by the Nunn family who began the lengthy restoration work, which is still in progress. A policy of traditional replacement is being pursued, using materials as near to the original as possible.

What you can see at Sutton Mill

Complete milling machinery, four sets of millstones, sack hoist and nine floors. The corn milling machinery is considered to be the finest in the area. This and the knowledge that you are a vital factor in the resoration and ultimate turning of the sails again at Britain's tallest windmill, makes this the mill to visit.

Broads Museum

A Museum of social life, not too far back in the past, grown from the Nunn family's private collection. The Museum Building and Engine House contain a huge display of Woodworking, Plumbing, Cooper's, Tin and Blacksmith's tools; over 100 different animal Traps and Taxidermy items; a wartime Secton with leaflets, cards and recipes; Book Binding area; Horse Harness and much much more. One of the most compreshensive collections of artifacts in East Anglia

These collections are divided into separate areas and include:-

Domestic - Old wash tubs, wringers polishers, tea caddies, trivets etc

Banknotes - Ten shillings, white fivers and Private Bank notes etc, back to 1800's

Kitchen - Peelers, stoners, marmalade cutters, mincers, mashers chocolate and pie moulds etc.

Razors - Early safety razors and a collection of over 200 various blades, wrappers, soaps etc.

Medical - An authentic 1880's Pharmacy Shop and contents

Veterinary & Animal -Twitches, sweat strops, probangs, fleams, tail dockers, horse bailing guns etc

Tobacconist - Old style smoker's emporium, 1000's of packets of cigarettes etc.

Marsh & Water - Marsh and Dyke tools and implements.

Leather Trades - Boot and shoes of all descriptions 19c to 1960

Soaps & Cleaners - Old soaps, starch, powders, hearth stones etc.

Trade Tricycles - Milk c1912, Baker c1920, Dog Catcher, Knife Grinder etc.

Open Daily 10.00 - 5.30
1st April - 30th September

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