Great Chishill Windmill Trust

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One of the UK's last surviving open trestle post mills and the only one with a working fantail.

The windmill was removed from the ‘at risk’ list in 2019 and is looked after and maintained by volunteers.

05/11/2026

Neil finds graffiti inside the windmill, where a boy with a knife left his mark.

30/10/2026

Beautiful day, beautiful windmill. 💜
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22/10/2026

Nigels in a reflective mood. Small things can you help us to keep this windmill maintained and there are some big projects about to start.. Follow for more.

20/10/2026

Nigel explains how to grease the windmills turning point to allow it to turn in to wind effortlessly with out squeaking (mostly!)

11/10/2026

Nigel at the windmill this morning, looks back at a great season hosting visitors and events.

23/09/2026

This Sunday the 27th September is the last windmill open day of the season. If you haven't visited already our friendly guides will be on hand to give you a tour and tell you it's history. The weather is set to be dry, so it should be a great day. Hope you can make it! Tea, coffee and cakes available for a small donation.

10/09/2026

The windmill is open to visitors this Sunday 13th September from 10am until 4pm. Our friendly guides will show you the inner workings of the windmill and explain the fascinating history. Bring the family, bring a picnic! We look forward to seeing you.

08/09/2026

We love it when people share their photos of the windmill. This is a video made by John Coffey using his excellent drone photography with AI music and lyrics.

06/09/2026

🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️ and we're off!! Great start this morning with over 60 cyclists setting out across 3 different routes to meet the windmills. Tea and cake on their way back!

05/09/2026

Its the 2026 Great Chishill Windmill cycling event tomorrow, come and visit some Cambridgeshires best windmills.

Address

Barley Road
Royston
SG88SD

Website

http://www.greatchishillwindmill.com/, https://www.instagram.com/great_chishill_windmill/

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