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Brixton Windmill has been at the heart of Lambeth for more than 200 years.

How the mill works

Brixton Hill

Other Lambeth mills

Brixton Windmill Centre

Building history

Mill Memories

History in 16 objects

The Ashby family

Author: Kim Winter

September 11, 2020Volunteersbaking, volunteersby Kim Winter

Harvey Hannington

Volunteer cook
"The windmill is great because there’s so many different opportunities and different things you can get involved with, from milling to education to tour guides, so there’s really something for everyone here."

September 9, 2020Friends of Windmill Gardensby Kim Winter

Volunteers provide hot meals for summer bootcamp

A team of FoWG volunteers cooked 30 meals a day over one week in late August in our well-equipped kitchen in the new Brixton Windmill Centre.

September 8, 2020Recipeby Kim Winter

Leek and pancetta quiche

This tasty leek and pancetta quiche recipe using Brixton Windmill flour comes from Cecile Boissonneau - bon appetit!

September 7, 2020Friends of Windmill Gardens, Newstraining, volunteersby Kim Winter

Successful volunteer training days

We recently held two successful training days for 17 new volunteers in the spacious and attractive new Brixton Windmill Centre.

August 18, 2020Friends of Windmill Gardens, NewsBrixton Windmill Centreby Kim Winter

Brixton Windmill Centre set to open

Brixton Windmill Centre, the new education and community centre next to Brixton Windmill managed by the Friends of Windmill Gardens and funded by Lambeth Council, is set to open.

August 14, 2020Friends of Windmill GardensPower to Changeby Kim Winter

Brixton Windmill in Community Business Festival

On 14 August, the Friends of Windmill Gardens are taking part in the first ever Community Business Festival, an online event celebrating the incredible community businesses across the country, organised by Power to Change.

August 3, 2020Friends of Windmill Gardens, NewsLambeth Country Showby Kim Winter

Friends’ Lambeth Country Show video

Big thanks to Abi Holsborough and Mags Di Ceglie for putting together a video for the Friends of Windmill Gardens for the virtual Lambeth Country Show this year.

July 31, 2020Gardens, Newsfoodbanks, gardening, vegetablesby Kim Winter

Friends grow fresh veg for foodbanks

Since the beginning of June, the Friends of Windmill Gardens have been donating fresh vegetables to the foodbank distribution centre on the nearby Blenheim Gardens estate.

July 18, 2020Friends of Windmill Gardens, Newsby Kim Winter

Friends move in to Brixton Windmill Centre

Excellent news - the Friends of Windmill Gardens have signed the lease on the new Brixton Windmill Centre and moved in.

July 1, 2020Volunteersbaking, volunteersby Kim Winter

Emily Hunt

Volunteer baker
"I would encourage anyone to consider volunteering. It makes me feel connected with my local community and I am constantly impressed with the energy and passion around Brixton Windmill."