Wicken Windmill
Location
Grid reference - TL 570 705
OS Sheet – 154
Postcode - CB7 5XR
About 9 miles south east of Ely, on A1123 in the centre of Wicken village. Access opposite the pub, 500yds west.
A vertically boarded smock mill in the Cambridgeshire style, restored by its owners and supporters. The only working 12-sided smock mill in the UK. Now milling wholemeal and white flour. Souvenirs and guide books on sale.
Opening times
The first full weekend each month, from March to November, and both days of National Mills Weekend, 10.00 – 18.00. Other open days; phone for details. If the sails are turning we are open. Parties by arrangement. Wicken Fen nature reserve and windpump ½ mile. Stretham Old Engine 5m.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 – 17.30
Enquiries
Dave Pearce
Tel -
(home) 01664 822751
or
(office) 02476 183524
Press Officer
Jacqui Ward
Tel 01628 782946
E-mail
moulin.manche@talktalk.net
Web Site
http://www.wickenmill.co.uk/