Friends of Bocking Windmill

Friends of Bocking Windmill Post windmill dating from 1721 containing original machinery. Come and see inside Bocking windmill on our open days to learn about it's history and workings.

And visit our gift shop on the ground floor. see our website or face book page for our open days.

📸🌟 PHOTO COMPETITION ENTRY SPOTLIGHT 🌟📸A huge thank you to Jon Paul for entering the Bocking Windmill Competition! 🎨🖌️We...
03/06/2026

📸🌟 PHOTO COMPETITION ENTRY SPOTLIGHT 🌟📸

A huge thank you to Jon Paul for entering the Bocking Windmill Competition! 🎨🖌️

We’re delighted to have your entry as part of the competition and truly appreciate your support and creativity.

🍀 We wish you the very best of luck and look forward to seeing all the fantastic entries from our talented participants.

23/05/2026

📢 NOTICE

Please be advised that this page will not be monitored from now until 31st May 2026. Any posts or messages received during this time will be dealt with after this date.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Thank you, Barry Lawrence, for your fantastic photo! 📸Wishing you the very best of luck in our photo competition! 🍀
18/05/2026

Thank you, Barry Lawrence, for your fantastic photo! 📸
Wishing you the very best of luck in our photo competition! 🍀

17/05/2026

🏛️ BOCKING WINDMILL IS OPEN TODAY! 🏛️🚨

Come along between ⏰ 11:30am – 3:15pm and explore the incredible Grade I Listed Bocking Windmill! 🌾✨

🔎 Discover the fascinating history of this beautiful historic building
🤝 Meet some of our amazing volunteers
🎁 Visit our gift shop and find some truly unique gifts

Every penny raised goes directly back into the mill to help keep it open for future generations to enjoy ❤️

🌟 WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS! 🌟
If you would like to be part of preserving local history and join a friendly team, we would love to hear from you!

📍Come and support your local heritage today!

🌟✨ BOCKING WINDMILL IS OPEN TOMORROW! ✨🌟Come along on Saturday 17th May from 11:30am – 3:15pm and explore the wonderful ...
16/05/2026

🌟✨ BOCKING WINDMILL IS OPEN TOMORROW! ✨🌟

Come along on Saturday 17th May from 11:30am – 3:15pm and explore the wonderful historic Bocking Windmill! 🌾💨

🏛️ Discover this amazing Grade I listed building
📖 Learn about the fascinating history of the windmill
🛍️ Browse the lovely gift shop
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A great day out for all ages!

Every penny raised goes directly back into helping preserve and maintain this beautiful building so everyone can continue to enjoy it for years to come ❤️

We can’t wait to welcome you there! 😊

Good luck with your entry Jacqueline Suttling"I moved to church street Bocking seven years ago and feel blessed to see t...
10/05/2026

Good luck with your entry Jacqueline Suttling

"I moved to church street Bocking seven years ago and feel blessed to see this iconic windmill on a daily basis. When I’m driving home and see the windmill across the fields, I know I’m nearly home."

thank you Warren Shrimpton for your entryGood Luck :)
10/05/2026

thank you Warren Shrimpton for your entry
Good Luck :)

📸 Our very first entry into the photo competition has arrived!Wishing everyone the best of luck — we can’t wait to see a...
09/05/2026

📸 Our very first entry into the photo competition has arrived!

Wishing everyone the best of luck — we can’t wait to see all the amazing photos that will be shared! 🍀✨

As a Bocking born a bred girl, I brought my girls back to Bocking may times from the USA. In 2013 we took my youngest daughters senior photos in front of The Bocking windmill.
Couldn't think of a better way to share her heritage for senior year than Bocking windmill. ☺️

🌞✨ It’s a beautiful day at Bocking Windmill! ✨🌞Although the mill isn’t open today, the grounds are looking stunning and ...
09/05/2026

🌞✨ It’s a beautiful day at Bocking Windmill! ✨🌞

Although the mill isn’t open today, the grounds are looking stunning and it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a peaceful visit while it’s nice and quiet. 🌿🌤️

Why not make the most of the sunshine and enter one of our exciting competitions? We’d absolutely LOVE to see your creativity brought to life! 🎨📸

🖍️ **Drawing Competition**
Calling all young artists! Show us your colourful creations of Bocking Windmill and our beautiful surroundings.

📷 **Photography Competition**
Capture the charm, character, and beauty of the windmill through your lens for a chance to win!

Whether you’re sketching under the trees, snapping the perfect photo, or simply soaking in the scenery, today is the perfect day to visit. 💚

Bring your imagination, your camera, or your pencils — and help celebrate one of our treasured local landmarks! 🌾

We can’t wait to see your entries! ✨

Address

300 Church Street
Braintree
CM75LQ

Telephone

+441376552525

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