Skidby Windmill & Rural Life Museum - Skidby

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Skidby Mill is Yorkshire's last working windmill, a four-sailed tower mill built in 1821 by Norman and Smithson of Hull. The adjacent warehouses form the Museum of East Riding Rural Life, with displays illustrating the agricultural and rural history of the area, and including a range of simple child-friendly interactive exhibits. Great for a family day out, the mill is set in over an acre of land, commanding magnificent views over the Wolds.

Skidby Mill and the Museum of East Riding Rural Life makes an enjoyable day out and gives an interesting insight into Hull's rural hisotry. The courtyard contains various exhibits including a blacksmith's forge and the cafe. At the side of the mill is a sheltered garden picnic area, Wildlife Garden and pond. The adjacent field is being developed as a natural history area and open play for children. Children's trails and information sheets are available free from the mill reception, and there are hand-held information sheets in both galleries and in the mill tower.