Maintained by DHG © 2025

Chillenden Mill is a white painted post mill with an open trestle, dating back to 1868. Based on a Dutch design the windmill is a well-known local landmark with an interesting history.  One of only 3 similar types in the country it replaced an earlier post mill on the same site. The mill ceased regular work in 1949 and was preserved in the 1950s and, although restored many times since, it collapsed in a gale in November 2003.  Happily it is now fully restored to its former glory.

Chillenden Mill is owned and maintained by Kent County Council, but it is run and operated by the Friends of Chillenden Mill, a local group of volunteers who open it at weekends and show people round.  If you would like to become a Friend and volunteer to help us run it, please contact the Mill Manager Paul Allen .

For visits at other times or for more information, please contact the Mill Manager, Paul Allen.

One last day - then closed for the rest of the year

Chillenden Mill will be open for one last day in 2026 on Sunday 13 September, National Heritage Day, from 2.30-4.30pm.  After that it will be closed for the rest of 2026 and will re-open for regular Sunday visits and tours from May 2027.  You can still however access the exterior of our historic Grade II* listed post-mill via public footpaths,  set in open fields amongst arable crops.  Include it in a longer walk across to the fields back to the village or on to Rowling or Goodnestone.

Requests for school visits, private tours for clubs and organisations can be made in advance.  For further information please contact the Mill Manager Paul Allen.

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