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Bourn Windmill

Bourn Windmill is the oldest windmill in England and is designated as an Ancient Monument.

Perched in lovely countryside to the west of Cambridge it is owned and cared for by local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future, who need your help to support the opening and care of the mill.

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Visitor Information Bourn Windmill

Visitor Information Bourn Windmill

Opening times, facilities, walks, directions & access Read more

Published: 17th May, 2023

Updated: 14th January, 2025

Author: James Littlewood

Location: Bourn Windmill, Caxton Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 8JJ

Events at Bourn Windmill

Events at Bourn Windmill

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Published: 15th May, 2023

Updated: 17th May, 2023

Author: James Littlewood

Bourn Windmill Video Tour

See inside the mill, find out how it works and meet the people involved. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2023

Updated: 31st December, 2024

Author: Camila Iturra

Help Bourn Windmill

Help Bourn Windmill

Find out how you can help us to care for and share the UK's oldest windmill. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2023

Updated: 31st December, 2024

Author: Camila Iturra

About Bourn Windmill

About Bourn Windmill

Find out about the history of the mill and the people who worked there. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2023

Updated: 17th May, 2023

Author: James Littlewood

Location: Bourn Windmill, Caxton Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SU

Bourn Windmill Teaching Resources

Bourn Windmill Teaching Resources

Resources for teaching Key Stage 2 (and KS1). Including factsheet, timeline, presentation, images, etc. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 31st July, 2023

Author: James Littlewood

Project to Save Bourn Windmill

Project to Save Bourn Windmill

The windmill was at risk of collapse. Read about the project to save and restore it. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2018

Updated: 23rd July, 2024

Author: James Littlewood

Bourn Windmill Gallery

Bourn Windmill Gallery

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Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2023

Author: James Littlewood

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