Skerries Mills

Wind. Water.
A thousand years of milling.

Three national monuments in one heritage site: two windmills and a watermill, with guided tours, gardens, café and craft shop.

The five-sail windmill overlooking the historic Skerries Mills buildings and green fields
Skerries Mills / Official photography

Meet the town’s
best-known skyline.

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.

Open daily 10–5Last tour 4pmGuided access
Plan on the official Mills site
Wind and water

A working story.

03 / Today

Tour, café & shop

Tours are joined by the Watermill Café, craft shop, gardens and a Saturday market.

Visitor information
Current works / 2025–26

The sails are
being renewed.

The 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.