AGM 2025. Our next Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 9th September, 2025. See the Notice of AGM for more information.
Windmill open days 2025
Bidston Windmill will open to the public on the second Saturday of each month from April to September, from 10am until 12 noon each day, weather pemitting. Last entry 11:45am.
The Friday Group will also open the windmill most Fridays from May, weather permitting.
If you’d like to help with opening the windmill this year, please contact us!
There is a minimum height restriction for access to the higher floors (1.06m). Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Admission is free, but donations to the Friends of Bidston Hill are welcome. The Windmill is closed during the winter, when hibernating bats are in residence.
Lighthouse and Observatory
The Lighthouse will also open on the second Saturday of each month from April until August. The Lighthouse is offering guided tours at 1, 2 and 3pm (please see the Bidston Lighthouse website before planning your visit).
Bidston Observatory sometimes offers guided tours. Check their Facebook page for dates and information on how to book (booking is essential as these tours are very popular).
History Walks, Bat Walks
Watch this space.
Recent Events
Bidston Hill Spring Clean – Friday 4 April 2025
Part of the Great British Spring Clean.
Mayday sun-upping
The Mersey Morris and the Mockbeggar Morris dance the sun up on Bidston Hill every Mayday. This year’s sun-upping was extremely well attended. Everything went to plan, and the sun rose at 5:35am on Thursday 1st May, 2025. Put Mayday 2026 in your diaries!
