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| Places to Visit > Ford End Watermill |
| Ford End Watermill |
Buckinghamshire's only working Watermill with original machinery
 This little mill, recorded
in 1616 was in use until 1963.
Restored by volunteers, and now maintained and run by Ford End Watermill Society,
it is the only remaining working watermill in Buckinghamshire with original machinery.
It retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800's.
An unusual feature is the sheepwash in the tailrace below the mill. Washing made
the fleece easier to shear and increased its value.
Stoneground wholemeal flour is on sale during milling demonstrations.
Schools and other parties are very welcome, To make an appointment please telephone
Jill Graves on 01296 660074.
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INFORMATION
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Open Times:
AFTERNOONS 2.00 - 5.00pm
Last admission 4-30pm
ADMISSION:
Adults £2.00
Children (5-15) 50p
MILLING On dates marked (M) between 2-30pm and 4-30pm approx.
Water level permitting.
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10 April Sunday
25 April Easter BH Monday (M)
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2 May BH Monday (M)
15 May National Mills Day Sunday (M)
30 May BH Monday (M)
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12 June Sunday
26 June Sunday (M)
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10 July Sunday
24 July Sunday (M)
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7 August Sunday
21 August Sunday
29 August BH Monday (M)
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11 September Sunday
25 September Sunday (M)
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2 October Sunday as part of Tring Apple Fair (M)
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Location:
Station Road, Ivinghoe, Bucks - 600 metres from the church along Station Road,
the B488 to Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EA
Map
Contact:
Mill Manager - Chris Tugby
millman@fordendwatermill.co.uk
or Tel: 01442 825421
Prices:
Adults - £2.00
Children (5-15) - £0.50
To book a school or group visit please telephone Jill Graves on 01296 660074
Further information:
Ample car parking.
No toilet facilities.
Restricted disability access.
Stoneground wholemeal flour is on sale during Milling Demonstrations.
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