Bocking Windmill

Bocking Windmill

Windmill

A post mill with a 2-storey roundhouse, built in 1721 and moved to its present site in 1829. It ceased working at the outbreak of the First World War and was renovated externally in the 1980s and internally in the 1990s. Most machinery remains. Souvenirs and guide books on sale.

Location

Grid reference:

TL 763 259

Town/city: Braintree
OS sheet:

167

Postcode: CM7 5LQ
Geocode: @51.9047646, 0.5610741 Open in Map

About 2 miles north of Braintree town centre, off Church Street, Bocking, mile west of A131.

Contact

Name: Mr Joby Humm
Phone: 01376 552525

Opening Times:

On specific Sundays from 11am-3pm, for dates see here https://www.braintree.gov.uk/bockingwindmill/opening-dates

News & Events:

National Mills Weekened: Sunday 14th May 11am – 3pm – Free entry, donations welcome

Additional Information:

Admission is free of charge but donations towards the upkeep of the Mill is greatly received by friends of Bocking Windmill volunteers.

https://www.braintree.gov.uk/bockingwindmill/