The mill stands in the Ashdown Forest and is the last open trestle post mill in Sussex. It is the best preserved and the only one that is operational out of five left in the country. A fine example of the oldest design of windmill known in this country since the 12th century.

Contacts

Operator: Uckfield & District Preservation Society

Address: Crowborough Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3HY

  • Telephone: 01825 760 734
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Wed 1100-1500. Last Sun in month Mar-Sep, 2nd Sat-Sun May. BHol late May, Aug 1430-1730. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Rail: Crowborough / 6 miles

Facilities

  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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It was built in the time of King Henry VIII in the 16th century and is thought to have been built in Goudhurst, Kent and then moved to the current site in 1830.  It was restored to full working order in 1970s.

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