Over 240 drainage mills dotted the flat Broads landscape in the nineteenth century. Today the remains of some seventy mills that survive are of major importance to the Broads scene, providing landmarks that in many cases can be seen for several miles. There is no other part of the country like it.  Surviving mills and pumps include Sutton Mill, Berney Arms Windpump, Stracey Arms Windpump and Horsey Mere Windpump.

Sutton Mill
On a clear day you can see at least 20 churches, two lighthouses, 12 other mill towers, Horsey Mere, Hickling Broad and a good stetch of coastline from the top of Sutton Mill. It is reputedly the tallest surviving windmill in the country and has nine floors. This historic corn mill was bilt in 1789 and was last used in 1940. It is currently being restored to full working order with materials as near to the original as possible.  On the climb to the top you can see the milling machinery and a vast array of tools, traps and other interesting gadgets. 
 
Berney Arms Windpump
Is the largest of the Broads drainage mills and is in full working order, although not actually used for lifting water. The tower is tarred, the boat-shaped cap and sails are white and the fantail is blue. There is a very large scoop wheel outside.

Stracey Arms Windpump
This windpump is one of the best known of the Broads drainage mills. It has a four storey, red brick tower with a white, boat-shaped cap, sails and fantail. Three generations of the same family ran the windpump from 1832 until 1931 when the new Acle to Great Yarmouth road was opened. The windpump has been restored to working order by the Norfolk Windmills Trust.

Horsey Mere Windpump
Horsey Mill, now owned by the National Trust, was built in 1912 on the site of an older pump. The windpump is four storeys high and there are splendid views of the wild, watery landscape. It stands next to Horsey Staithe, close to Horsey Mere. The staithe is still used as a loading place for reed cut from the marshes.