Scottish playwright G Stuart Ogilvie bought Thorpeness in the
early 1900s. He decided to create a mock Tudor model holiday
village - which remains intact today - and moved the 19th century
mill to the village in 1923.
Today the mill is a visitor centre operated by the Suffolk
Coast and Heaths Unit and hasn't pumped water since
1963. The old water tower is now the 'House in the Clouds'
holiday accommodation and is famous
landmark locally.
Open Easter April - September: Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays
11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.
From July-August: Mondays to Fridays 2pm - 5pm.
For more information about the mill please call 01394
384948.
The unspoilt beach, with a charming view of picturesque
Aldeburgh, is a short walk from the car park (pay and
display).