The watermill
The site traces milling beside the stream back through centuries of local life.
Read the official historyThree national monuments in one heritage site: two windmills and a watermill, with guided tours, gardens, café and craft shop.

The guided experience links a thirteenth-century watermill with the four-sail and five-sail windmills above the town. The standard tour lasts around one hour.
The site traces milling beside the stream back through centuries of local life.
Read the official historyThe four-sail and five-sail mills make Skerries unusual and unmistakable.
Explore the timelineTours are joined by the Watermill Café, craft shop, gardens and a Saturday market.
Visitor informationThe Great Windmill’s repair programme began in October 2025, with four sails scheduled for replacement through 2026. The four-sail mill is also under repair.
Guided tours continue, with occasional diversions on crane days. Check directly with the Mills before travelling.