Heckington Windmill
Location
Grid reference: TF 145 435
OS sheet 130
Postcode: NG34 9JW
Off A17 Newark to Kings Lynn road. Follow brown signs from
Heckington bypass.
The only remaining 8-sailed tower mill in Western Europe, last
worked commercially in 1946. Restored to working order in 1986,
and now worked by the Heckington Windmill Trust. The mill has 4
pairs of millstones, 3 of which are working. Shop selling flour
and souvenirs. Tearoom open for refreshments, and on-site
micro-brewery.
New
sails fitted summer 2014 and we are now milling again.
Opening times 2016
October to March: Saturday, Sunday & bank
holidays, 12.00 -16.00. Easter to September 12.00 - 17.00.
Open daily 12:00-1700 mid-July to 4th September. See
calendar on
web site. Parties by
prior arrangement.
Tea Room opening: Same hours as the mill. Special events and
extra opening days, see
web site.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Saturday & Sunday 12.00-17.00.
Contact
Tel. 01529 461919.
Email
[email protected]
Web site
www.heckingtonwindmill.org.uk
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