Guided tours of Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the last surviving post mill in Leicestershire with our knowledgeable volunteer guides.

Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill was in a sorry state but thankfully a generous grant enabled us to bring it back to its former glory last year. On your visit, you'll learn all about the fascinating history of the mill, see its newly-functioning historic machinery in action, and spot the mysterious ancient graffiti and apotropaic marks that daub its interior.

This Grade II* listed windmill and Scheduled Ancient Monument is only open to the public twice a year for National Mills Weekend in May and Heritage Open Days in September, so don't miss out!

Tours take place hourly, last around 45 minutes, and are limited to six people due to the small size of the site.

There is no wheelchair access to the site due to steep steps. Children must be accompanied at all times. There are no toilets and parking on site, but at the Windmill Farm Park next door.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 & 1500

Sunday 20 September:

1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 & 1500

Location & directions

Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill, Windmill Farm, Langton Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, LE8 0PR

Contact on day:

Graham Watts

Telephone number:

+447394117072

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings for Saturday 19 September (first link below) and Sunday 20 September (second link below) and on SPAB website

Booking website:

https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-days-kibworth-harcourt-post-mill-19th-september

Alternative booking website:

https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-days-kibworth-harcourt-post-mill-20th-september-0

Booking opens:

28 Jul 2026 01:00 PM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There is no wheelchair access to the site due to steep steps. Unsuitable for children under eight years. Older children must be accompanied at all times. There are no toilets on site, but there are some at the Windmill Farm Park next door.

Additional information

Max number of people:

6

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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