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Bradwell Windmill, Milton Keynes
Location
Grid reference: SP830410
OS sheet: 152
Postcode: MK13 7UE
In the Bradville area of north Milton Keynes. Heading north on Grafton Street V6, take first R
(Wheelers Lane) after Bradville roundabout, then first L into Nightingale Crescent.
A limestone tower windmill built in the early 1800s adjacent to the Grand
Union Canal for the supply of flour to the London market. Worked to about 1876.
It was restored in the 1970s-1990s by Milton Keynes Development Corporation, and placed in the ownership of
Milton Keynes Council. Now managed and opened to the public by Milton Keynes Museum.
Recently restored to full working order, producing flour.
Opening times 2016
The mill will be open on the last Sunday of each month,
from April to October, plus May Bank Holiday. Dates are April 24th, May
2nd, May 14th & 15th, May 29th, June
26th, July 31st, August 28th, September 10th & 11th, September 25th, October 25th. All days 13.30
- 16.30.
up-to-date details of opening times on
web site.
It may also be possible to arrange for group visits at times when the mill is
not scheduled to be open.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th 13.30 - 16.30.
Contact
Milton Keynes Museum, tel. 01908 316222.
Web site
www.mkmuseum.org.uk/millhome
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