Windmill Farm, Pink Road, Lacey Green, Princes Risborough HP27 0PG
Lacey Green Windmill
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Why it's Wildland
7.0Restored by Chiltern Society members from 1971, Lacey Green Windmill preserves wooden machinery the owners say probably dates from around 1650. After its sails were removed for repairs in November 2023, restored sails and new stocks were fitted in February 2025.
This is a distinctive piece of working industrial heritage with an unusually tangible restoration story: the mill’s sails were removed for repairs, then restored and refitted. Its setting on the Chiltern escarpment adds a landscape dimension, but access is seasonal, so check opening arrangements before making the trip.
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The experience
Visit during a confirmed opening to see the historic windmill and learn about its machinery and restoration. The official website describes the structure as standing on the Chiltern Hills escarpment and says its wooden machinery probably dates from around 1650.
Things to do
See the restored windmill
Visit on an open day to see the windmill that Chiltern Society members restored to working order. Check current opening information first.
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Trace the recent sail restoration
Look at the windmill’s sails and stocks, then compare the current appearance with the official website’s account of their removal in November 2023 and refitting in February 2025.
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A close look at the windmill
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Check the official website for a confirmed opening date and current visitor arrangements.
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Visit the windmill and look at its restored sails and exterior details.
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If the mill is open, ask the volunteer wardens about the restoration and machinery.
Verified history
The official website says the windmill stands on the Chiltern Hills escarpment and that Chiltern Society members have restored it to working order since 1971. It describes the preserved wooden machinery as probably dating from around 1650, and says this makes Lacey Green the oldest smock windmill in the country. In November 2023, the sails and one stock were removed because of rot where the stocks meet the canister. The site reports that new stocks and restored sails were fitted in February 2025.
Hidden details
The repair that changed the mill’s silhouette — The official account records that four sails and one stock were removed on 7 November 2023. New stocks and restored sails were fitted in February 2025, with a rebuilt fantail fitted on 31 March 2025.
Machinery with a long, qualified history — The owners say the preserved wooden machinery probably dates from around 1650. The date is presented as probable, not certain.
When to go
April · May · June · July · August · September · During a confirmed opening session; the supplied official schedule lists afternoon hours for its stated 2026 dates.
The official website describes an open season from April to the end of September. Confirm current dates, as seasonal schedules may change.
Check the forecast before travelling; the site is on the Chiltern Hills escarpment. No specific weather restrictions were supplied.
What to look for
Notice the windmill’s sails, stocks and fantail, and compare its current restored form with the before-and-after photographs on the official website. The site says the sails were removed in November 2023 because of rot in the stocks and restored sails and new stocks were fitted in February 2025.
The story
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Best time to go
During the official open season, which the website describes as April to September; check current dates before visiting.
Visit on a confirmed open day. The official website lists seasonal Sunday openings and selected Bank Holiday Mondays and National Mills Weekend dates; check its current schedule before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
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- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 2-5pm
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Opening & access
The official website lists seasonal visitor openings and asks for donations to visit. Opening dates and times vary; check the official website before travelling.
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