Community directory

Ford End Watermill

The Watermill, recorded in a deed of 1616 but probably much older, was in use until 1963. Now restored to working order by volunteers, it retains all the atmosphere of a small cornmill of the late 1800s. It is the only working watermill surviving in Buckinghamshire with original machinery. Milling demonstrations on specified dates when stoneground wholemeal flour will be on sale.

Location:
End Farm, Station Road, Ivinghoe - appox. 600 yards from the church along the B488 towards Leighton Buzzard (GR: SP 941 166).

Parties:
School and other parties welcome by arrangement please telephone Mrs Julie Lloyd on 07745 993025.

Publications:
A Short History and Guide to Ford End Watermill.

Opening times 2008:
The Watermill will be open between 2.30pm and 5.30pm on the following days, with milling demonstrations between 3.00pm and 5.00pm on the 6 days indicated by (*), subject to water supply:

• Easter Monday 24th March (*)
• Sunday 13th April
• Bank Holiday Monday 5th May (*)
• Sunday 11th May - National Mills Day (*)
• Bank Holiday Monday 26th May (*)

• Sunday 8th June
• Sunday 22th June
• Sunday 13th July
• Sunday 27th July (*)

• Sunday 10th Aug
• Sunday 24th Aug
• Bank Holiday Monday 25th Aug (*)
• Sunday 14th Sept
• Sunday 28th Sept (*)