Skidby Mill
Skidby Mill
Skidby Mill is a working four-sailed tower windmill, the last working mill in Yorkshire. It is set in an acre of land and has magnificent views over the Wolds. The mill is unusual in still having all its original outbuildings around the courtyard. Some of these buildings have been converted to form the Museum of East Riding Rural Life.
As a working windmill, Skidby supports learning in history, numeracy, science, design and technology, and geography.
There are interactive exhibits and supporting material in the form of trails and information sheets and an education room for use during a visit. There are also outdoor activities available in the wildlife garden and adjacent field with backpack observation activities to borrow during a visit and a small pond for dipping.
All group visits must be booked in advance to any of the museum sites to avoid group booking clashes. This is essential even if a self-directed visit is proposed.
The following downloadable document provides useful information for group leaders planning a visit to Skidby Mill.
Skidby Mill essential information
This second document contains important health and safety information for group visits.
Skidby Mill Health & Safety information
An information sheet outlining the programme for the miller’s tours for schools is available to download below.