New construction at the mill

26 December 2024

The winter season has started, which means that the mill is closed for visits until the end of March. However, the mill can still be visited by appointment.

The winter season does not mean that we are sitting still. This winter, we will finally start with the construction of a reception area, including a new sanitary building for our camper guests. This involves a lot of costs, but fortunately we receive a subsidy from Leader, the European subsidy program for rural development. In addition, a gift of €5,000 was also received from the Rabobank.

At the same time as the permit for the new construction, the number of places for the campers has also been expanded. We now have 24 camper places available. From April 2025, these will all be equipped with electricity.

In order to keep costs as low as possible, we want to do a lot in-house. If you would like to help, please contact the board (info@molentzand.nl).

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Open Museum weekend

13 May 2023 - 14 May 2023

During the Open Museum Weekend, on 13 and 14 May, all museums in the municipality of Schagen will open their doors! The municipality of Schagen has no less than 11 museums. Each gem with its own story. During the Open Museum Weekend, all museums are free to enter between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. There are also special activities at all museums for both youth and adults in which you can participate or admire performances. Unique experiences that only take place during this weekend and make a visit extra special.

Extra activities
In addition to the fact that all museums can be visited, each museum organizes special activities that can only be experienced during this weekend. For example, there are music performances and guided tours that are provided by a guide or by actors. You can also have coins or shards brought by an archaeologist identified, visit a militaria and book market and take a seat with a quick draftsman. Special and fun activities are also organized for children. From old Dutch children’s games to a treasure hunt through the museum or a beachcomber’s treasure hunt on the beach and from baking pancakes to a course in origami folding. You can also take a seat in one of the old carriages from the past and have your picture taken, admire a fire brigade ladder truck from 1955 or wrap yourself in clothing from the past. In addition, you can get a Museum Passport in every museum and have it stamped. With a full passport you have a chance to win a VVV voucher worth € 100. This promotion runs all year round. In short… There is a lot to experience! For information about the participating museums, see www.museaschagen.nl.

Windmill ‘de Hoop’
Winmill ‘de Hoop’ is also taking part in the museum weekend. Because the museum weekend is the same as the Open Mill Days, the mill is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Various activities are organized at the mill. Of course, the mill can be visited free of charge and, in good weather conditions, the blades will turn and wheat will be ground into flour. In addition, a village walk will take place on Saturday at 1:00 PM and on Sunday at 11:30 AM led by Dirk Smit. During this one-hour walk, the historical sites (including the old site of the mill) are visited. Pancakes are baked on Sunday from 13:00.

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National Mill Day

11 May 2024 - 12 May 2024

The national open mill days will be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. Our mill can be visited free of charge both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the weather allows, wheat is also ground to flour on the wind.

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Flea market and valuation (cancelled)

14 July 2024 - 14 July 2024

Due to the poor condition of the site and the weather forecast, it has been decided that the flea market on Sunday, July 14, will not take place.

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Heritage days

14 September 2024 - 15 September 2024

The Heritage days will be held on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September. Our mill can be visited free of charge both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the weather allows, wheat is also ground to flour on the wind.

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Vehicle Day

15 September 2024 - 15 September 2024

On September 15, 2024, we cordially invite you to participate in our fascinating open day on the grounds of Molen de Hoop. During this special occasion you will have the opportunity to view, experience and appreciate an impressive collection of special historical and new agricultural implements up close.

Enjoy a day full of fun and entertainment for young and old! In addition to admiring the machines, visitors can enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing drinks and a warm atmosphere. There is a cheerful bouncy castle ready for the youngest visitors to have fun.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the rich history and promising future of the agricultural sector during our Vehicle Day! Mark the date in your diary and invite your friends and family for a fun day full of discoveries.

Entrance: €3 for adults, €1.50 for children (up to 12 years)

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Piece of history reunited with mill

26 December 2024

When the mill was still in Leiden, this mill was, among other things, a sawmill. At that time the name of the mill was “De Haan”. Because of the connection with the sawmill, a beard (name plate of the mill) was made in Rococo style with a rooster carved in wood. When the mill was moved to ‘t Zand in 1865, the beard was left behind at the sawmill. When the sawmill was demolished, the Timmerman family (the owners of the sawmill at the time) were able to save the beard from demolition.

For a long time it was uncertain what the origin of mill “De Hoop” was. However, for a number of years it has been established with certainty that this was once mill “De Haan” from Leiden. The Timmerman family, who still had that beard in their possession, also found out and contacted Jaap Zeeman. Ultimately, this led to the beard being reunited with the mill. The official transfer took place on October 27, 2021.

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