Ballycopeland Windmill
Windmills were once very common in the grain-growing area of east Down, but with the exception of Ballycopeland all are now in ruins. Built in the late 18th or early 19th century it was worked by the McGilton family until the First World War, and between 1950 and 1978 it was gradually restored to full working order after falling into disrepair.
Inside the kiln house there is a video explaining how the mill works. Depending on weather conditions, there may also be a chance to mill some barley. The Millers house is also open with its impressive kitchen and fireplace containing a unique double flue. The outbuildings now serve as visitor centre with displays, models and audio-visual theatre.
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Windmill Road
Millisle
Down
BT22 2DS
Opening times:
Open July and August only daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Disabled Access:
This is a group of traditional buildings, on a sloping site with changes of level, stone-paved paths and cobbles.
Wheelchair-users can gain access to the exhibition and the ground floor of the mill, but may find this difficult and some parts of the complex are inaccessible for wheel chairs.
Steep, narrow stairs in the mill may make upper levels inaccessible for visitors with any difficulty walking.
Please call (028) 9181 1491 for further information.
- Guided tours available
- Visitor Centre
- Exhibition
- Audio visual room
- Toilets / disabled toilets
- Limited wheelchair access
- Picnic area
- Parking
