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Ellis Mill

Hidden Gem

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Urban, Farmland

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Richard Croft / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ellis Mill is a restored brick tower windmill on Mill Road in Lincoln, just behind the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, the last survivor of a line of windmills that once stood along the ridge here. Built in 1798, it has four sails and an ogee cap, and it worked until the 1940s. After a fire it was rest...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

2 day, 8 overnight

Olivares Tapas Bar​

Wragby Yurt, Lincoln Lodge

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Ellis Mill?
Lincolnshire hosts this impressive old structure on a prominent hillside ridge right within the city boundaries. Walkers easily spot the tall brick tower while exploring the historic streets behind the museum.

What type of place is Ellis Mill?
Ellis Mill is a working historic windmill in the city of Lincoln.

When is the best time to visit Ellis Mill?
Windy weekend afternoons offer the ultimate conditions if you want to watch the sails turning properly. Clear days throughout the year allow excellent visibility for admiring the white wooden cap against the open skyline.

What can you do at Ellis Mill?
Stepping inside the narrow brick tower allows you to see the traditional milling gear grind organic grain into wholemeal flour. People also love chatting with the dedicated volunteer millers who manage the heavy machinery and loading chutes.

How long should I spend at Ellis Mill?
An hour usually provides ample opportunity to explore the interior and look at the massive sails. Anyone hoping to buy some freshly ground flour should allow a little extra time to browse the available bags.

Where do I park at Ellis Mill?
Space is available for ten vehicles nearby, split between two day and eight overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Ellis Mill?
Olivares Tapas Bar serves excellent meals and represents the sole recorded dining spot in the immediate vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Ellis Mill?
Wragby Yurt and Lincoln Lodge provide two good choices for accommodation within easy reach of the site. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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