Broad Eye Windmill, Stafford

Name: Broad Eye Windmill
Address: 8 Broad Eye, Stafford, ST16 2QB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1785 607190

#9 among attractions in Stafford

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Facts and practical information

The Broad Eye Windmill is an historic windmill in the county town of Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The windmill is currently home to Windmill Broadcasting, and is looked after by the Friends of Broad Eye Windmill. ()

Coordinates: 52°48'24"N, 2°7'22"W

Address

8 Broad EyeStafford ST16 2QB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1785 607190

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Broad Eye Windmill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mary's Church, Shire Hall, Stafford Castle, St Chad's Church.

~980 ftE
Church
St Mary's Church, Stafford
5 min walk • St Mary's Church, Stafford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Stafford.
~1310 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Shire Hall, Stafford
7 min walk • The Shire Hall is a public building in Stafford, England, completed in 1798 to a design by John Harvey. Formerly a courthouse, it housed an art gallery which closed to the public in July 2017. The court rooms and cells are preserved.
1.2 miSW
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Stafford Castle, Stafford
31 min walk • Stafford Castle is an ancient Grade II listed castle situated two miles west of the town of Stafford in Staffordshire, England.
~1430 ftE
Church
St Chad's Church, Stafford
7 min walk • St Chad's Church, on Greengate Street in the centre of Stafford, is a Grade II* listed Anglican church. Saint Chad, who died in 672, was the first Bishop of Lichfield. The church was built in the 12th century, and is the oldest building in Stafford.
0.5 miSW
52°48'9"N • 2°7'53"W
Stafford Castle Golf Club, Stafford
13 min walk • Golf, Historical place, Forts and castles
~1250 ftE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ancient High House, Stafford
7 min walk • The Ancient High House is an Elizabethan town house located on the main street in Stafford. The house was constructed in 1595 by the Dorrington family, from local oak, which anecdotally came from the nearby Doxey Wood, and is the largest timber framed town house in England.
1.1 miNE
Park
Astonfields Balancing Lakes, Stafford
28 min walk • Astonfields Balancing Lakes is a local nature reserve on the north-eastern edge of Stafford, in Staffordshire, England. The main purpose of the balancing lakes is flood defence; the site has also been developed for wildlife habitats. Its area is about 4 hectares, and it is designated a Grade 1 Site of Biological Importance.
~1530 ftE
City hall
Borough Hall, Stafford
8 min walk • The Borough Hall is a municipal building in Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The borough hall, which formed the headquarters of Stafford Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~1530 ftE
52°48'26"N • 2°6'57"W
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
8 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
~1930 ftE
Library
William Salt Library, Stafford
10 min walk • The William Salt Library is a library and archive, in Stafford, Staffordshire, England. Supported by Staffordshire County Council, it is a registered charity, administered by an independent trust in conjunction with the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service, which also operates the county archives from an adjacent building.
0.8 miS
52°47'41"N • 2°7'27"W
Rowley Park Sports Stadium, Stafford
22 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Broad Eye Windmill open?

Broad Eye Windmill is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Broad Eye Windmill?

Nearby attractions include Stafford College, Stafford (3 min walk), St Mary's Church, Stafford (5 min walk), Ancient High House, Stafford (7 min walk), Shire Hall, Stafford (7 min walk).

How to get to Broad Eye Windmill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Broad Eye Windmill:

Bus

Chell Road • Lines: 877, 878 (2 min walk)
Guildhall Shopping Centre • Lines: 877, 878 (4 min walk)

Train

Stafford (6 min walk)