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Bourn Windmill Open Day

Guided tours of the UK's oldest windmill. Have a go at turning the mill. Teas & cakes. £4 adults. £1 children.

  • 15th September 2024 - 15th September 2024
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bourn mill is the oldest surviving windmill in the country. Set in beautiful scenery, it was built during the reign of King Henry VIII! 

The mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this fascinating building. 

Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the incredible task of turning the whole mill on its post – an amazing experience. 

The mill is owned by local charity Cambridge Past Present & Future and run by dedicated volunteers. 

Tea and cakes available to purchase. 

Members free, non-members £4 adult, £1 per child. 

Last tour is at 4pm

The mill is located on Caxton Road between the villages of Bourn and Caxton, just west of Cambridge. Free parking is available.

https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/bourn-windmill-open-day-15sept2024

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Did you know?

Bringing the river to life in raucous style each June, ‘The Bumps’ are a chaotic series of rowing races. In this Cambridge tradition, which dates back to the early 19th Century, boats set out in single file and must catch and touch, or ‘bump’, the boat ahead without being caught by the rowers on their tail.