They don't usually have the sails working so it was worthwhile visiting that day. Normally it's enjoyable spending an hour or so visiting, taking photos, having a look round the miller's cottage information centre etc, but there's not a lot else to it. Plenty of other things to do nearby though, beaches, walking and so on. Donaghadee, four miles away has a very nice harbour and lighthouse and plenty of nice pubs , cafes and restaurants.
Not yet, but apparently it might happen. They had set up a temporary coffee shop for the day but normally all they have is the little exhibition. The windmill has been there for years and restoration has being ongoing since 1960 on an ad hoc basis. Now that the work is finished they are taking steps to attract more visitors.
Yes, I try to avoid the gift shops, they mostly sell a lot of old rubbish. I suppose they're useful to try and pull in a few quid to help the attraction stay in business.
