About Lacey Green Windmill
Lacey Green Windmill is the oldest surviving smock mill in England, its important and unique timber machinery is over 350 years old.
Until 1915, when its working life ended and many windmills fell out of use, the mill had taken advantage of its high position on the Chiltern Escarpment to mill various cereal products. By the late 60s the mill had deteriorated and was on the verge of collapse, it had suffered much water damage and people realised its antique machinery was under threat.
Restoration started in 1971 and it took more than fifteen years for Chiltern Society volunteers to return it to glory. Today the windmill is fully preserved and maintained by Chiltern Society volunteers who are delighted to be able to share it with the public. For further information about the Windmill, please visit laceygreenwindmill.org.uk.
How to find us
Windmill Farm, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG.
Find the windmill on Google Maps and What3Words.
Bus: Arriva route 300.
Rail: Princes Risborough is 2.1 miles away.
Road: The windmill is at the north end of Lacey Green village. The village is on the Chiltern Escarpment, 2 miles south of Princes Risborough. Lacey Green is most easily accessed from the A4010, the main road between High Wycombe and Aylesbury.
Parking: It is necessary for visitors to park in Pink Road, and then walk up the path to the windmill. There is no access for visitors’ cars. Bicycles can be brought up the path, but no motorcycles please. Please park responsibly!
Opening times
April-September, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays: 2pm to 5pm.
National Mills Weekend: 11 May: 2-5pm. 12 May: 11-5pm.
Entry: Adults £3. Child (5-15) £1.50.*
*Suggested minimum donations.
Please visit the Chiltern Society Directory for the Site Co-ordinator’s contact details.
Local walks
Prior to visiting, download our Lacey Green Stile Free Walk leaflet for a local walk.
We also have hundreds of other Chiltern Walks Leaflets for you to enjoy.
Please visit the Chiltern Society Directory for the Site Co-ordinator’s contact details.