The Heckington Windmill
​Challenge Badge

Looking for an activity for the children?
Why not try the Heckington Windmill Challenge?
Badges cost just £1 each, plus p&p
Badges are approx 6cm diameter in green fabric with red logo and edge braid.
Orders will be sent within 3-5 working days

GROUP VISITS

At the moment due to Covid19 restrictions, we are only able to offer visits to smaller & family groups, although please do contact us to discuss what may be possible within the guidelines.  groups@heckingtonwindmill.org.uk 
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​During normal opening, groups are always welcome including schools, youth groups, special interest groups, U3A, WI and many others.
We can offer guided tours of the building to include trips up the mill tower to view the internal workings of the mill, talks on the history.
We will have an education space available for group activities & gatherings

For business meetings and events, we are able to offer a package with room hire, refreshments and even wedding receptions!

Schools & Children's Groups

We welcome children’s school & activity groups, with a range of worksheets and mill based activities.  
Our large activity space allows for smaller groups to tour the mill and the shop has a large selection of pocket money souvenirs to take home.
Comments from a school visit said - "The children loved learning about how the mill worked by the power of the wind"
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Adult Groups

Special interest groups are very welcome at the windmill and tours and talks can be arranged according to the interest.  Refreshments at the mill house can be arranged, making a perfect day or evening out.
Comments from one group visit said: The guides made the mill come to life and the freshly baked cakes and cream teas just finished off the afternoon.
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​Booking Forms

​Please complete an enquiry form or contact:  Sue Cook         Email:  groups@heckingtonwindmill.org.uk

School Education Packs

We have an education pack of worksheets for schools and groups that are available to schools groups if required. 
These are age appropriate packs to allow for integrated learning
For more information contact:  groups@heckingtonwindmill.org.uk

Did You Know?

Heckington mill has the widest base windmill tower in Lincolnshire.    At 8.5m diameter it has plenty of space for group visits.

8 Sail Facts

Only 7 mills were ever built with eight sails. 
One each in Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk and 3 in Lincolnshire.  These were - Market Rasen, Skirbeck (transferred to Heckington in 1892) and Holbeach.
Of all these, only Heckington's 8 sail mill survives.
Pictures from Heacham Brownies visit in May 2018