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Gaining access to wind farms is not generally possible because they tend to be sited on private land. However, special arrangements can sometimes be made if you contact the wind farm operator. Once a wind farm has been built the wind farm operator is the key organisation to contact and they may be able to arrange access themselves or via the landowner.
A list of wind farm operators is held by the Renewable UK (formerly the British Wind Energy Association).
Delabole, Cornwall
Operated by Good Energy, Delabole wind farm is situated 3 km north west of Camelford and is located very close to some of Cornwall’s best tourist spots. Land owner Martin Edwards is a keen advocator of the benefits of wind power and is happy to show groups around the site. Call him on 01840 214 100 to arrange a visit.
Visitor centres
If you would like to find out more about wind energy and other renewable sources, why not have an outing with the family and enjoy the interesting education centres that are listed below.
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales near Snowdon, is an educational charity striving to achieve the best cooperation between the natural, technological and human worlds. CAT has its own wind turbine as part of their work for a sustainable future.
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9AZ
Tel: 01654 705950.
The EcoTech Centre at Swaffham in Norfolk is an educational charity that aims to stimulate and inform people about the need for sustainable development. The centre grounds include one of the largest wind turbines in the world that visitors can climb to the top.
EcoTech Centre, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT
Tel: 01760 726110
Info@ecotech.mplc.co.uk
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An open day at Deeping St. Nicholas in the Fens 
The long established Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales |
