Sadly, the mill was badly damaged by a fire in 1947, but was later restored by Nottingham City Council in the 1980's. The windmill began milling again in December 1986 and the giant sails can still be seen working to this day.

George Green was a mathematical genius who developed new ways of doing mathematics, which have helped scientists to understand the world around us. Test your brain power with the hands-on experiments in the Science Centre which explore electricity, magnetism and light, ideal for young children.  Please click here to download an information on George Green the Miller and Mathematician [205kb].

To download an information sheet on the history of Green's Windmill  please click here [60kb]

Opening Times and Admission Prices

Green's Mill is open daily*, Wednesday to Sunday plus most Bank Holidays, 10am - 4pm. Admission to the museum is FREE.

*Except 24, 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. 

How to get there

Green's Windmill is in Sneinton, about 1¼ miles east of Nottingham City Centre. It is a fifteen minute walk from the city centre and the railway station.

Public Transport

Bus number 23 and 24 from King Street in the city centre pass Windmill Lane. For bus timetables and further information on getting public transport to Green's Mill be call 0115 9506070 or click here to visit www.triptimes.co.uk