Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park Guided Tour

The Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park is a pioneering community energy hub, located in Oxfordshire near the Wiltshire border.

Completed in 2011, Westmill is unique with both wind and solar community-owned electricity generation on one site. In fact, the solar park was the first community-owned of its kind in the UK.

Here is your chance to come and see how it all works!

As part of Community Energy Fortnight, join us on-site at Westmill to learn about renewable energy and hear the eventful history of the site. Then, find out about the installation and energy generation of the five turbines and over twenty-thousand solar panels.

This tour offers a unique, intimate and understandable perspective on how a wind farm and solar park works, all led by our team of friendly volunteer guides!

This event takes place on-site at Westmill. A maximum of 9 tickets allowed per party please. Larger groups may be eligible to request a bespoke tour.

BEFORE YOU VISIT

• On-site tours normally last between 60 and 90 minutes.
• The tour involves a moderately level walk of around 1.5 to 2 miles. Most of this is on hard, stony ground, except the solar park which is grassy.
• Dogs are not permitted inside the Solar Park (except assistance / guide dogs).
• Our public on-site tour days are suitable for people of all ages. However, some of the tour content may be too advanced for younger children. We therefore encourage such children to visit as part of a school trip – where content will be specifically tailored.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Please note that this event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled, postponed or cancelled if thunderstorms or gale-force winds are forecast, or occur during a tour. If rain is forecast, tours will go ahead.
• WeSET takes no responsibility for any cost incurred if the visit is cancelled - if adverse weather or other circumstances dictate.
• All visitors participate at their own risk and each visitor will be responsible for individual safety and appropriate conduct.

ABOUT US

Tours are kindly provided by volunteer guides on behalf of WeSET - Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust. The objective of the Trust is to educate, inspire and promote decarbonisation and sustainable energy through educational activities, community energy initiatives and arts projects.