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The Windmill

Over a period of 25 years, an acre and a half of wilderness has been transformed into a haven of peace and tranquillity. Gorgeous views stretching across the garden from all angles highlight differing seasonal beds with specific palettes of colour. The design follows the dictates of the Mill at the centre of the garden with an orchard (for cogs), workshops and mill specific work spaces.

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The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill
The Windmill

About The Windmill

Over a period of 25 years, an acre and a half of wilderness has been transformed into a haven of peace and tranquility. Gorgeous views stretching across the garden from all angles highlight differing seasonal beds with specific palettes of colour. The design follows the dictates of the Mill at the centre of the garden with an orchard (for cogs), workshops and mill specific work spaces. The planting of nigh on 50,000 bulbs brings the garden into the new year soon added to by the blossom of the fruit trees. As the bulbs begin to fade so the Rosa Banksiae Lutea starts to bring forth clusters of lemony yellow flowers from April to June, soon to be joined by a white Wisteria followed in turn by rambling roses climbing through the bordering trees, including Kiftsgate and Appleblossom. Then the later flowering plants come into their own, including crocosmia, canna, dahlias and fuchsias. Autumn begins with the ornamental vine running riot, and much in the garden continues flowering with a new winter bed enabling a Boxing Day circuit to count what species are still out – usually 25+! Hard landscaping includes the Millstone seating area,Tree God Fountain, and the most innovative composting area in the whole of Cambridgeshire! The Windmill (an C18 smock on a C19 tower on a C17 base on C16 foundations) comes near to restoration after having been placed on the “at risk” register and gives stunning views of all points of the garden for the venturesome.
See www.impingtonmill.org for more details, map and booking for private viewings.

Website:

https://www.impingtonmill.org

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Location details

The Windmill,
Impington,
Cambridgeshire,
CB24 9NU

Directions to The Windmill
Off A14 at J32, B1049 to Histon, L into Cambridge Rd at T-lights, follow Cambridge Rd round to R, the Windmill is approx 400yds on L.

The Windmill openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits .

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments inc coffee, tea, wine and nibbles. Discuss refreshments when booking.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Windmill. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Windmill, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Windmill are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Windmill seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.