Stevington Windmill, Bedford. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Free
Details
Accessibility
There is a gravel car park alongside the windmill with a grass approach to the mill's entrance. The upper levels in the mill are not accessible to wheelchairs.
Brief Description
This 18th century windmill is the last of it's kind in the county, and was possibly the last working windmill with cloth sails in Britain. It operated commercially until 1939. The sails were replaced in 1958 and again in 2004.
Further Information
Address
2 Windmil Lane, Stevington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7QZ
Phone
01234 825469
Website
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Directions
Follow M1 towards Milton Keynes, then A6 towards Bedford. The Mill is six miles north west of Bedford off the Stevington to Bromham road. OS SP 991527
Transport
Bus services VL5 and VL6 run between Stevington, Bromham, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. VL8 runs from Peterborough. Visit www.carlberry.co.uk for timetables.
Seven miles from Bedford train station.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities
Parking
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Stevington Village Hall, Bedfordshire
797 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.