Cockle Row Cottages 2027
Co. Down
Saintfield’s Windmill Park 2027
The park is deeply connected to the history and identity of Saintfield itself. The site takes its name from the historic windmill which once stood prominently overlooking the area — a reminder of a time when windmills played a central role in rural life throughout Ireland and Britain, grinding grain and supporting local agricultural communities. An ambitious vision was to create a high-quality parkland environment that would celebrate the village’s heritage, improve biodiversity, encourage recreation and well-being, and provide a focal point for community life.
Contacts
Operator: Saintfield Community Association
Address: Belfast Road Saintfield Ballynahinch Co. Down BT24 7EP
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- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Open Access: Apr-Sep 0900-2000, Oct-Mar closes 1500. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Facilities
- Part disabled access
A defining moment in the restoration project came through the extraordinary generosity of Florida based businessman David Moffett. A keen genealogist, David’s ancestors originated in Scotland and moved to the Saintfield area in the 17th century, establishing a homestead in nearby Leggygowan from 1680.
In 2016 David reached out to the Saintfield Heritage Society, came to visit the village the following year and subsequently asked if there was anything he could do to help the village – in Windmill Park terms, the rest is history. Without this generosity and belief in the future of Saintfield, the project could not have progressed in the way that it has.
