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 1767 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 S. Jones on 01296 660436

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
2008 Opening Times:
Open between 2.30 and 5.30pm on the following dates with
milling demonstrations
between 3.00 and 5.00pm approx. on the 8 dates
indicated by (M)
Last Admission 5pm

24th March
Easter Bank Holiday Monday (M)


13th April- Sunday (M)


5th May
Bank Holiday Monday (M)


11th May - Sunday
National Mills Day (M)


26th May
Bank Holiday Monday (M)


8th June - Sunday


22nd June - Sunday (M)


13th July - Sunday


27th July - Sunday (M)


10th August - Sunday


24th August - Sunday


25th August
Bank Holiday Monday (M)


14th September - Sunday


28th September - Sunday (M)


Admission Prices:

Adults - £1.50

Children (5-15) - £0.50


Location:

Ivinghoe, Bucks - 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 adjacent.
No toilet facilities.
Restricted disability access.
Stoneground wholemeal flour
is on sale during Milling Demonstrations.