High Salvington Windmill (closed in winter)

High Salvington Windmill is a restored Grade II listed post mill in Sussex, run by volunteers and opened mainly for tours, open days and events. It’s not a big glossy attraction; it’s a real working mill with proper local-history credentials and a rather lovely sense that people are keeping something important alive. The big draw is the guided tour and the chance to see the mill in action. Reviewers mention the mill being repositioned during a visit, it still grinding, and the whole place being run by enthusiastic volunteers. There’s also a coffee shop and snacks on site, including a much-praised Biscoff cake, which is exactly the sort of detail parents need to know. The catch is that it’s seasonal and a bit weather-dependent, which is very on-brand for a windmill but mildly irritating if you’ve promised the children an outing. It was closed inside during winter in one review, and seating looks limited. So this is more of a worthwhile, slightly niche visit than a full-day family destination.