A day out not to be missed
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Ever want to see a working five sail windmill in action? Well you can get up close and see the wheat on its journey from seed to baking at Skerries Mills.
Learn how our ancestors harnessed wind and water energy to make flour with a tour guide who will tell you all about the history of milling and Skerries Mills. Along the way you can try your hand at stone grinding flour, watch the water wheel in action and take a stroll through the crop field.
You can even go inside the four sail and five sail Great Windmill which can be seen from miles around and then visit a 19th century bakery.
This tradition of home-made food continues in the Watermill Cafe and Willow Terrace in the Mills Complex where you can enjoy a tasty fresh scone or some fresh food to satisfy any palate and any wallet too.
Able to seat up to 80 people, the terrace can also seat 76 people so you won’t be long waiting for a seat. The cafe and terrace can cater for private parties after hours and there is a full wine and bottled beer licence.
Saturday at Skerries Mills is market day and from 10am to 4pm you can peruse the stalls holding everything from free range eggs to jewellery.
Skerries Mills plays host to exhibitions, fairs, concerts and outdoor performances throughout the year so be sure not to miss out on any exciting events.
There is also a Community Room in the loft available for rent on a half or full day basis. Suitable for classes, meetings and workshops the room is open all week.
Once you are fed and found the gift and souvenir shop awaits. Stocking a variety of products Skerries Mills stock the best Irish made and supplied goods, space is often reserved for local craftspeople.
Among such treasures you can find pottery, jewellery, hats, scarves, knitwear and candles from local brands such as Colm De Rís, Rathlin Knitwear, Max Benjamin, John Hinde, Tinnakeenly Leathers, Silver Spirit and Fingal Linen.
The Courtyard is home to a number of local craftspeople and food producers. At Edward Cooke’s studio you can learn the art of silversmithing and jewellery making.
Skerries Art School offers art classes for small kids and big kids alike in media ranging from pottery to ceramics, decoupage, drawing and painting. Karen Wilson’s art studio showcases her stunning paintings.
At the Stash Cupboard there is a variety of handmade items to be found and Molls Palour will surely have something to satisfy the sweetest tooth! Skerries Mills also stock Annie Sloan chalk paint.
With so much to discover and explore, make a day of it and venture out to Skerries Mills.
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