Skidby Mill & Museum

Built in 1821, Skidby Windmill has been grinding grain almost continuously for nearly two centuries!  The Wolds were the 'bread basket' of Yorkshire, and in the 19th century, over 200 windmills dominated the landscape. By 1900, most of these had fallen into decay, and Skidby is the last surviving working windmill, still producing its own wholemeal flour. The Grade ll* listed mill buildings house the Museum of East Riding Rural Life, which bring the East Riding's farming and village communities of the last hundred years evocatively to life, telling the story of the Wolds using objects, images and the words of the Wolds people themselves.  Both galleries contain a wide range of child-friendly hands-on exhibits which interpret the mill and exhibition themes (including an opportunity for visitors to grind their own flour on a hand-quern) which will keep even the smallest visitor engaged!  Outside, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have created a wildlife garden, complete with pond, and  visitors can borrow backpacks to explore this and the adjacent mill field.

Open daily 10am to 5pm including Bank Holidays (except Christmas, New Year and Good Friday) Admission: £1.50 (adults) 80p (concessions) 50p (children 5yrs and over)

www.eastriding.gov.uk/libraries/museums/museumsgalls.html