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Join us for Christmas at Heckington Windmill!​

Heckington Windmill Christmas Market
Saturday 6th December
11am - 4.30pm


Stalls & Shops
Mulled Wine
Dusk Tours of the windmill
Hampers & Presents
11 Pipers Piping Trail
Roasted Chestnuts
Christmas Tree lighting at 4pm
Carol Singers
See Father Christmas
So much to see!
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Enquire about having a stall: [email protected] 

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Visit Father Christmas 
Saturday 6th December &
Sunday 7th December

12.30pm - 3.30pm
​£5 per child

book to visit santa  >

Dusk Tour of Windmill 
Saturday 6th December 4pm
Just £5 per person

Come and join us for a dusk tour of the windmill as it is lit up for Christmas!
Includes tour of windmill, mulled wine / fruit juice & mince pie
book dusk tour of windmill >
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Christmas Hampers 
The perfect Christmas gift for your family and friends!
Choose from one of our ready-made hampers!

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

Order Sourdough for Collection

order sourdough bread >
Order our very own Sourdough Bread ready for collection on Saturday 6th December.  Made in the Bakehouse using Heckington Windmill stoneground flour.  Perfect!
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Saturday 6th December & Sunday 7th December

​Father Christmas at Heckington Windmill

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Milling Experience Days

Join us for a day like no other at Heckington Windmill
Enjoy a tour of the mill, followed by hands-on milling on our two different sets of millstones. 
Learn about grain, flour and baking
Enjoy a buffet lunch then over to the Bakehouse to bake with your own flour
A perfect day with your own flour and goodies to take home!
more information >
£85 pp to include lunch and refreshments

We even have a micro-brewery on site to visit at the end of your day!
DATES:  
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Tuesday 10th March 2026
​Tuesday 14th April 2026
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Gift Vouchers also available from our ONLINE SHOP 

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