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Open Days and Events in 2026, A Season of Celebration!

The frost is melting, the snowdrops are peeking through, and spring is officially on its way to Ashdon! After a long winter, there is nothing quite like the sight of aconites and daffodils to remind us that our beautiful Windmill is ready for another fantastic season.
Your new Windmill team has been busy plotting and planning at the Rose and Crown, and we are thrilled to announce a calendar packed with themes, music, and community spirit.

Mark Your Diaries: 2026 Open Days

Grab your calendars! We have a wonderful lineup of events, including two back-to-back Sundays in May: Our usual opening times unless stated otherwise are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday, March 15th: Mother's Day "Sheep at the Mill" Bring Mum along for a unique day out to meet our fleecy friends!

Sunday, May 3rd: Cheer on the participants of the annual Bartlow Three Hills Charity Walk.

Sunday, May 10th: National Open Mills Weekend Step inside and explore the inner workings of our historic landmark.

Sunday, June 14th: Pre-Solstice Picnic & Live Music Pack a blanket, a delicious picnic, and your favorite drinks. Walk up from the village and enjoy an afternoon of live tunes in the fresh air!

Sunday, June 21st: Summer Solstice Sunset Join us (weather permitting) to watch the sun dip below the horizon on the longest day of the year. (Note: The Mill interior will be closed this evening).

Sunday, July 12th: Summer Craft Fair We're planning a day dedicated to local makers and beautiful stalls.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we finalize the details!

Sunday, August 9th: Art at the Mill Unleash your inner Picasso! We hope to host local artists for a day of

tutoring and sketching.

Sunday, September 13th: Season Finale Our final open day of the year! It's the perfect chance to bring friends and family to learn about the Mill's fascinating history before we close for the winter.

Preserving Our Heritage

Our beloved Windmill is charging toward its 300th Anniversary in 2057, and we want to ensure it gets there in style! To keep the Mill, weatherproof and safe, we are launching a fresh push to fund essential repainting and maintenance. To cover our annual costs from insurance to keeping the sails turning we aim to raise £2,000 this year. The simplest (and most fun!) way to help is to show up! Your attendance at our events directly supports the Mill's future.

How You Can Help:

Light Up the Mill: Celebrate a birthday or anniversary by having the Mill floodlit for your special night! We'll even give you a celebratory shout-out on the Ashdon Village Facebook page.

Online Giving: Our Just Giving page is coming soon! Stay tuned for the link it will be the easiest way to send a gift with just a click.

Car Park Contributions: We love providing a space for visitors to park. If you use the car park regularly, please consider a small donation toward its upkeep. We're eager to smooth out those winter potholes and keep the entrance pristine for everyone!