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What's On

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​June

Armed Forces Day
Sunday 29th Jume
11am - 4pm


With FREE entry to the windmill to all serving and veteran forces members.

July

Milling & Steaming
Saturday 5 July
10.30am - 3pm
 


We will be milling on the Hurst Frame, and running steam engine Maud providing a working display of milling on a farm mill

July

Heckington Show Weekend
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
10.30am - 4.30pm


Visit us at the Show in the Heritage & Vintage areas, or come and visit the windmill.
​​Beer Festival all weekend at the
8 Sail Brewery!

Summer Holiday
Family Baking Sessions!

Why not bring your family along to our Bread Baking sessions during the School Summer Holidays!
Bread making, windmill entry and your very own bread to take home!
book now >
£7 per Adult & £5 per Child
Maximum of 6 per family group (must include at least 1 adult)
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August

School Summer Holidays Extended Opening
From 24 July - 1 September 2025
Open Every:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
​& Sunday

10.30am - 4.30pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday


September

Milling & Steaming
Saturday 6th September
10.30am - 3pm
 


We will be milling on the Hurst Frame, and running steam engine Maud providing a working display of milling on a farm mill

​September

Lincolnshire Heritage
Open Day

Saturday 20 September
11am - 4pm


We are taking part in the 
​Heritage Open Day Event with FREE entry for all into the  windmill!

September

Harvest Family Fun Day

Sunday 28th September
11am - 4pm
​

Activities and exhibitions for all the family!
Shire horses demonstration
Vintage Tractors
Steam and Barn Engines
Milling flour 
Spinning & Weaving
Lincolnshire Rare Breed Sheep
Bread making demonstrations

​October

Halloween Weekend
Friday 31st October, Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November
11am - 4pm

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Pumpkins, spiders, competitions and a special hunt around the grounds for children!

November

Milling & Steaming
Saturday 1st November
10.30am - 3pm
 


We will be milling on the Hurst Frame, and running steam engine Maud providing a working display of milling on a farm mill

​Christmas at the Mill

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Visit Father Christmas 
Saturday 6th December &
Sunday 7th December
12.30pm - 3.30pm
​£5 per child

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Christmas Hampers 
The perfect Christmas gift for your family and friends!
Choose from one of our ready-made hampers!

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Shop open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 11am - 4pm
Order hampers online >

8 Sail Facts

Heckington Windmill played a key role in a Guinness World Record for the fastest produced loaf of bread.
 In 1992 the bakers in the village took standing wheat from the field to the table, via the mill - just 21 minutes!
Heckington Windmill | Hale Road | Heckington | NG34 9JW
01529 461919       [email protected]
Patron - Mr Toby Dennis, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
Registered Charity No: 1139207

Company Registration No: 07210264
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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Visitor Information
    • Miller's House Tea Room
    • Shop at the Mill
    • 8 Sail Brewery
    • Group Visits
    • Cycling & Walking
  • Education
  • About Us
    • The Windmill
    • Milling & Engineering
    • History of the Windmill
    • Museum & Our Collection
    • The Bakehouse
  • What's On
  • Courses & Workshops
  • News
  • Contact
  • Gallery
    • Photo Gallery
    • Film Gallery
    • Historical Photos
    • School Pictures
  • Volunteering
  • Heckington Windmill Trust
    • Become a Member
    • Donations & Legacy Giving
  • FAQ
  • Information
    • Local Area
  • Online Shop
  • Sustainability