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John Webb's Windmill is a red-brick tower mill built in 1804, standing on a hill to the south-west of Thaxted church. It is the last surviving windmill in the town and is being restored by a volunteer-supported trust, with its sails, machinery and brickwork under repair. Families can walk the short route from the church through the almshouses and past the cottages to see the mill from the public viewing area, and watch the restoration progress. Interior tours were paused while conservation work is under way, so check the venue's own news page before travelling. The surrounding landscape is open and breezy, suiting a short walk, a picnic-friendly outing and a bit of local history for older children. Kids' activity pages are published on the mill's website.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Wet wipes
Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.- Painkillers for grown-ups
Sunglasses
Folding stool
Bum bag
Sun cream
Reusable cutlery
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Photos: 維基小霸王, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Renée Kools, CC BY 4.0 · Plusea, CC BY 2.0 · Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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