Most mills have facilities for refreshments, but families are also welcome to sit outside with a picnic where there is suitable space.
A few mills work for demonstration only, other mill flour for sale. Please respect the hygiene requirements of these food-producing mills and only handle flour or grain that has been set aside for that purpose.
Mills were built as machines, with room for one or two workers, and not designed for visitors. This may mean that only small groups can explore certain areas of the mill. As a visitor you are inside a machine , so take care and enjoy a safe visit. Smoking is not permitted in any mills.
For history and other details of windmills in Lincolnshire, the information from the late Peter Dolman's survey has been made available by Lincolnshire County Council at http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/windmills/
Entry charges to mills vary in line with the facilities on offer, but a family of four can generally enjoy admission to a working mill for about £10 and often much less. See our annual Mills Open leaflet, available from Tourist Information centres, mills and many other venues, for more information and a handy map.
Many mills offer special events for National Mills Weekend, which is the second full weekend in May each year.
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ALFORD, THE FIVE-SAILED WINDMILL East Street, Alford, LN13 9EQ |
Tel 01507 462136 enquiries@fivesailed.co.uk |
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Visit one of England’s finest working windmills, built in
1837, on the edge of this attractive, popular market town and enjoying views
over the Wolds. Stylish Tearoom with vegetarian home cooking. Edwardian & Victorian antiques in the old engine
house. Wholefood shop selling freshly milled flours Wheelchair access and facilities Free car & coach park School and group visits welcome |
OPEN
April to June: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
& Sunday July to Sept: Tuesday to Sunday October: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
& Sunday Nov to March: Tuesday, Saturday
& Sunday 10am - 5pm, except Sundays; 11am to 5pm, and winter closing 4pm Closed 24th Dec to 1st January |
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BELPER, STRUTT’S NORTH MILL Derwent Valley Visitor Centre Bridgefoot Belper Derbyshire DE56 1YD |
Tel: 01773 880474 http://belpernorthmill.org.uk |
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Discover the secrets of William Strutt’s 1804 ‘fireproof’
mill and explore the displays of original and replica machinery
that show the history and processes of cotton spinning, silk and cotton hosiery,
chevening (unique to Derbyshire), framework knitting and nailmaking. |
OPEN: Summer (March to October): Wednesday to Saturday Winter: Saturday & Sunday 1pm – 5pm Groups at other times by arrangement |
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BURGH LE MARSH WINDMILL 5 miles west of Skegness on the A158 Lincoln to Skegness
Road |
Tel: 01754 810324 www.burghlemarsh.info/windmill |
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This working tower mill is the only one in the county with
left-handed sails. It was built by
Sam Oxley of Alford in c1813 and contains much of its original
equipment. There is also a gallery,
which outlines the history of milling, tearoom and a gift shop. Free parking |
OPEN: Sundays from Easter to end of September. 2pm – 5pm |
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CAUDWELL’S MILL At
Rowsley, Derbyshire on the A6 between Matlock and Bakewell DE4 2EB |
Tel/fax: 01629 734374 www.caudwellsmillmuseum.org |
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An ‘automated’ Victorian mill, powered by water turbines, that
produced flour not by traditional millstones, but by the modern method of
precision roller milling. The unique early roller milling machinery extends
over four floors. Also machinery for producing animal feed. Interpretive displays and models. Mill shop selling flours and oat products (free recipes),
craft workers, craft shop, café and free car park. |
OPEN: All year 10 am – 5pm Limited opening over Christmas & New Year – ring for
details |
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COGGLESFORD WATERMILL Sleaford NG34 7EQ |
Sleaford Tourist Information Centre 01529 414294 www.heartoflincs.com |
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Fully restored and working watermill producing organic stone-ground
flour sold in the mill shop. On the bank of the River Slea, approximately
half a mile from the town centre, the mill has a long and fascinating
history. Probably originating as an
Anglo Saxon estate mill, parts of the building go back to the 17th
century. Special days throughout the year. |
OPEN: Easter Monday to end September: Mon to Fri 12 noon – 4pm Sat, Sun & Bank Hols 11am – 4.30pm October to Easter: Weekends only 12 noon – 4pm Groups welcome by prior arrangement. |
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DENVER WINDMILL On the edge of Denver village, 2 miles from Downham
Market. Signposted from A10 King’s Lynn to Ely road |
01366 384009 www.denvermill.co.uk |
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A wonderful working windmill on the edge of the Fens in
Norfolk. Built in 1835 the mill used
wind power until 1941. Now fully
restored with new facilities for visitors. Explore the whole site and enjoy a guided tour right to
the top of the tower. Our visitor
centre tells the story of the windmill and corn milling. Our own tearoom and bakery offer a tempting range of
goodies. |
OPEN: All year 1st April to 31st October: Daily 10am – 5pm, Sunday 12 noon – 5pm 1st November to 31st March Daily 10am – 4pm, Sunday 12 noon – 4pm |
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ELLIS’ MILL Mill Road, Lincoln
LN1 3JJ Near Museum of Lincolnshire Life |
01522 541824 or Museum of Lincolnshire Life 01522 528448 |
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Ellis’ Mill is the last working windmill in Lincoln, built
in 1798. This has been a windmill site since 1241. Ellis’ Mill is the only survivor of nine windmills that stood
along this ridge in Lincoln. Flour for sale (wind willing). |
OPEN: April to September: Saturday and Sunday 1pm – 5pm October to April: Sunday 1 pm until dusk. Special openings by arrangement. |
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GREEN’S MILL AND SCIENCE CENTRE Windmill
Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB |
Tel: 0115 915 6878 Fax: 0115 915 6875 www.greensmill.org.uk e-mail: info@greensmill.org.uk |
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This five-storey tower mill was built in 1807 by the
father of George Green, a mathematical physicist, whose life and works are
celebrated in the adjoining Science Centre.
The mill works when conditions allow, producing stoneground organic
flours which are on sale in the Centre shop.
Light refreshments available. Disabled access via Belvoir Hill by prior arrangement. |
OPEN: All year: Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm Closed 24th December to 1st January Parties and school groups by prior arrangement. |
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HEAGE WINDMILL Near A6, 2 miles north-east of Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2AN |
Tel: 01773 853579 www.heagewindmill.co.uk |
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Built in 1797, this is the only working stone-towered
six-sailed windmill in England. Much
of the old wooden mechanism is in place, which drives one of the two pairs of
millstones. There is an
interpretation centre and, in the former granary, a shop selling wholemeal
flour, souvenirs and light refreshments. |
OPEN: Easter to October: Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 11am – 4pm Groups by arrangement at other times |
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HECKINGTON WINDMILL Opposite
Heckington railway station NG34 9JW |
Tel: 01529 461919 |
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Magnificent 8-sailed windmill producing wholemeal and
white flour. The shop on the ground floor sells books, gifts and souvenirs
as well as flour products. Group booking by arrangement. |
OPEN: Until Easter: Sundays 1pm – 4pm Easter to mid-July: Thursday to Sunday 12 noon – 5pm Mid-July to mid-September: Daily 12 noon – 5pm Mid-September to End October: Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 5pm November to mid-December: Sun 1pm – 4pm |
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MAUD FOSTER MILL Close to Boston town centre, just off A52 to Skegness. PE21 9EG |
Tel: 01205 352188 |
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Visit one of the finest windmills in England, climb all 7
floors and watch the milling process in action. Built in 1819, this magnificent mill still earns its keep
grinding organic stoneground flour by windpower. Maud’s Tearoom serves morning coffee, lunches and
afternoon teas with local produce including Boston Sausages and Lincolnshire
Poacher Cheese. Vegetarians also well
catered for. Mill shop sells a wide variety of stoneground flour for
bread and cakes, porridge oats and muesli, local history books and good
quality souvenirs. |
OPEN: All year: Wednesday 10am – 5pm Saturday 11am – 5pm Sunday 12 noon – 5pm Bank holidays 10am – 5pm July and August: Also Thursday & Friday 11am – 5pm Closed Christmas and New Year |
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MOULTON WINDMILL 4
miles East of Spalding PE12 6QB |
Tel: 01775 724929 or 01406 373237 |
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The tallest windmill in Britain at 100ft. Built in 1822, this 9-storey mill has been thoroughly restored over the last year. Machinery operated by engine, with sails and gallery to be added in the second phase of work. Spectacular views from the upper floors. Full
wheelchair access to working millstones on 1st floor of tower and
milling exhibition in the adjoining granary with CCTV sight of all
machinery. Tea room and gift shop |
OPEN: All year: Thurs to Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm Groups and schools welcome by arrangement. Mondays to
Wednesdays |
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MOUNT PLEASANT WINDMILL Kirton
in Lindsey DN21 4NH |
Tel: 01652 640177 www.mountpleasantwindmill.co.uk |
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Four sailed brick mill built in 1875 and restored
1991. Now commercially working,
producing a full range of organic stoneground flours. Whilst watching the sails turn, visitors
can enjoy fresh coffee and tea along with cakes, scones, fruit loaves,
shortbread etc in the tea-shop next to the mill. Freshly milled organic flour, range of organic bread baked
daily, tea-rooms and wholefood shop. |
OPEN: All year: Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm Closed only Mondays – except Bank Holidays Open at other times by arrangement for schools and other
groups. Evening visits a speciality. |
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NORTH LEVERTON WINDMILL DN22 0AB |
Tel: 01427 880573 www.north-leverton-windmill.co.uk |
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A fine tower mill in working order, built in 1813 by a
syndicate of local farmers. There is
also a display of old farm implements and other bygones in the warehouse
beside the mill. |
OPEN: Every Saturday 10am til 5pm Other times by appointment. |
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OLLERTON WATERMILL Close to the Ollerton roundabout on the A1 NG22 9AA |
Tel: 01623 824094 or 01623 822469 |
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This c1713 watermill has stood virtually unchanged for
three centuries. An exhibition and audio
visual presentation add to the enjoyment.
Guided tours for parties can be arranged. Delightful Coffee Shop offers excellent home-made fayre. |
OPEN: WATERMILL Easter to end September: Sun & Bank Hols 12 noon – 5pm Other times by appointment. COFFEE SHOP March to November: Weds to Sun & Bank Hols 10.30am – 5pm |
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SIBSEY TRADER MILL ½ mile west of Sibsey, off A16, 5 miles north of Boston |
Tel: 01205 460647 Mobile: 07718 320449 www.sibsey.fsnet.co.uk/traderwindmill.htm e-mail: traderwindmill@sibsey.fsnet.co.uk |
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Visit this restored working 6-sailed flour mill (one of
England’s finest), and try our home-made vegetarian meals, soups, sandwiches,
cakes and teas in the Country Tea-Room.
Organic flour, souvenirs, art and bygones on sale in the mill. Guided tours usually available. |
OPEN: March to end October: Sat & Bank Hols 10am – 6pm Sun 11am – 6pm Easter to end September: Also Tuesdays November to February Saturdays 11am – 5pm Mill only open. |
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WALTHAM WINDMILL DN37 0HH 9 bus from Grimsby & Cleethorpes to Waltham |
01472 822425 www.walthamwindmill.co.uk |
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Large 6-sailed tower mill built in 1879 by Saundersons of
Louth. Many weekend events during the
summer. Flour and souvenirs for sale. Herb shop, crafts, restaurant, railway carriage café etc
on site. Excellent Museum of Rural
Life. Picnic and play area. Toilets. Large free car park.
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OPEN: Easter to end September: Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am – 4pm Groups and schools welcome by arrangement |
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WHISSENDINE WINDMILL Melton Road, Whissendine, Rutland LE15 7EU |
Tel: 01664 474172 |
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Mill worked by electricity producing flour
commercially. Two sails now in
working order. Hope to be
wind-powered by Spring 2006. Mill contains
smutter (for cleaning grain), 4 pairs of millstones, 3 flour-dressing
machines and early roller-mill. |
OPEN: Mill working most days Monday to Friday. Casual visitor welcome but telephone first
to avoid disappointment. Closed weekends except Saturday of National Mills Weekend. |
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WRAWBY WINDMILL 1 mile off the A18,
north-east of Brigg DN20 8SR |
Tel: 01652 653699 http://uk.geocities.com/wrawbymill |
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The last post-mill in the north of England. Stone-ground flour and souvenirs for sale. Light refreshments served from the caravan most open days |
OPEN: Bank Holidays Mondays 2pm – 5pm Groups and schools welcome by arrangement |
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