Ford End Watermill
Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire's only working Watermill with original machinery
Ford End Watermill--viewed from the rear

This little mill, recorded in 1616 but certainly very much older, 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, details at the bottom of this page.


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Main Mill Gearing
MAIN MILL GEARING
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Mission Statement
Click here for a guide to the mill

Schools and other parties are very welcome. To make an appointment please telephone Mrs Jill Graves on 01296 660074

All parties are taken round the mill by experienced society members as guides.
School Parties may 'do their own thing' if they wish, but a guide will still be present.

PARTIES CHARGES
School Parties---75p per child
with minimum charge of £15
Teachers guide - click here
      Adult Parties---£2 per person
with minimum charge of £20

INFORMATION
2012 Opening Times:
Open between 2pm and 5pm on the following dates with milling demonstrations
between 2-30pm and 4-30pm approx
on the 9 dates indicated by (M)
Water level permitting
Last Admission 4-30pm

25th March - Sunday


9th April
Easter Bank Holiday Monday (M)


22nd April - Sunday


7th May
Bank Holiday Monday (M)


13th May - Sunday
National Mills W/end (M)


4th June
Bank Holiday Monday (M)


17th June - Sunday


1st July - Sunday (M)


15th July - Sunday


29th July - Sunday (M)


12th August - Sunday (M)


27th August
Bank Holiday Monday (M)

9th September - Sunday


30th September - Sunday
As part of Tring Apple Fair (M)


Admission Prices:

Adults - £2.00

Children (5-15) - £0.50


Address/Location:

Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EA
600 metres from the church along Station Road.
The B488 to Leighton Buzzard.
See Map


Contact:

Mill Manager - Chris Tugby
millman@fordendwatermill.co.uk
or Telephone: 01442 825421


Further information:

Free car parking .
No toilet facilities.
Restricted disability access.
Stoneground wholemeal flour
is on sale during Milling Demonstrations.