Heckington Windmill 2026

The Mill

Set in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, this Grade I Listed windmill was built in 1830. The unique 8-bladed windmill is currently awaiting repairs following storm damage. The mill is open for visitors to explore. They grind their own flour using the Ruston & Hornsby oil engine driving a set of stones on the ground floor. Farm mills powered by the steam engine 'Maud' and other stationary engines.

Contacts

Operator: Heckington Windmill Trust

Address: Hale Road Heckington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9JW

Telephone: 01529 461 919
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: View website

Open Days & Times

Fri-Sun 1100-1600. Visit website for more details and advance booking.

Travel

By Rail: Heckington / 0.10 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
Part disabled access

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The mill was originally built in 1830 by Edward Ingledew of Gainsborough for Michael Hare as a five-sailed mill. Following a severe thunderstorm which blew off the cap and sails, it was repaired in 1892. The repairs were carried out by John Pocklington using a cap and eight sails from a windmill in Boston. The bricks from the Boston mill were recycled and used to build the mill house that stands at the front of the site.

Heckington mill ceased work in 1946 and deteriorated until it was purchased by Kesteven County Council in 1953 and made safe. The mill underwent restoration in 1986 and further major repairs were carried out in 2004 and is now in full working order.

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