Windmills and watermills in Lincolnshire
- The Maud Foster Windmill (PE21 9EG - 4 miles)
One of the tallest windmills in the country. It has a tea room which serves tea and coffee with local produce such as Boston Sausages and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. The mill shop sells a range of flour, oats and muesli. Please visit their website for latest opening times.
- Sibsey Trader Windmill (PE22 0SY - 8 miles)
Built in 1877 by Saundersons of Louth. Another local working flourmill with a tearoom serving homemade food including soup, sandwiches and Millers' lunches and cakes. Organic flour, souvenirs, art, bygones and preserves are all on sale in the mill. Please visit their website for up-to-date opening times.
- Heckington Windmill (NG34 9JW - 9 miles)
This is the only eight sailed windmill left in the country producing wholemeal and white flour. It was originally built as a five sailed mill in 1830 but was converted to eight sails in 1892 after the cap and sails were blown off in a storm. Their opening times can be seen on the visit lincolnshire webpage, just click the link.
- Cogglesford Watermill (NG34 7EQ - 13 miles)
A fully restored and working watermill on the bank of the River Slea. The mill has an interesting history and probably originated as an Anglo Saxon estate mill. Parts of the present building can be dated back to the 17th century. Special working days and events are held throughout the year. Clicking the link will open a website which gives current opening times.
- Moulton Windmill (PE12 6QB - 16 miles)
The tallest windmill in Britain being 100 feet tall. Built in 1822 this 9 storey mill has been completely restored in recent years. Full wheelchair access to the working millstones on the 1st floor of the tower and milling exhibition in the adjoining granary with CCTV sight of all machinery. Opening times can be found by clicking their link above.
- Stockwith Watermill (PE23 4NE - 25 miles)
This working watermill is thought to have been built prior to the start of the 17th century and was part of the Harrington Hall estate. Later on the watermill was converted to generate electricity and was kept in regular use until 1960. A tea room with a resturant and a craft shop are also on the same site together with 3 short walks. Opening times can be found on their website.
- Alford Windmill (LN13 9EQ - 28 miles)
Built in 1837 this 5 sailed windmill enjoys great views over the Wolds. Wholefood shop selling freshly milled flours and a new tea room with vegetarian home cooking. Edwardian and Victorian antiques can be viewed in the Engine House. Before visiting please check their webpage for opening times.
- Burgh le Marsh Windmill (PE24 5JT - 28 miles)
This working tower mill is the only one in the county with left-handed sails. It was built by Sam Oxley of Alford around 1813 and contains much of its original equipment. There is also a gallery which outlines the history of milling, a tea room and a gift shop.
