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

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May 7, 2021Mill Memories, NewsBlenheim Gardens, History, mill memoriesby Lucy Bridal

More memories of Brixton Windmill

Following the post about Tom Kempster’s memories of the windmill and surrounding area in the early 1950s, Friends of Windmill Gardens have been contacted by two more former residents.

April 8, 2021Mill Memories, NewsBlenheim Gardens, History, mill memoriesby Kim Winter

Memories of Brixton Windmill

Tom Kempster shares his memories of Brixton Windmill and Blenheim Gardens between about 1949 and 1953.

March 16, 2021News, ShopBrixton Windmill Centre, shop, Windmill Gardensby Lucy Bridal

New T-shirt design available from our shop

Our brand new T-shirt designed by Chris Patton, with a two colour silk-screened graphic, is now available from our online shop

February 16, 2021Gardens, News, Volunteersgardening, Gardening Group, vegetables, Windmill Gardensby Lucy Bridal

Report from the park and gardening group

The recent completion of the terraced garden is the latest addition to the park refurbishment. Annick Alet reports on the latest developments and plans for the future.

December 2, 2020Friends of Windmill Gardens, Newsby Kim Winter

Brixton Windmill online shop goes live

With the launch of our online shop, you can now buy Brixton Windmill merchandise online, including T-shirts, mugs, bags and coasters.

December 1, 2020Events, NewsSanta, winter marketby Kim Winter

Brixton Windmill Winter Market

The first Brixton Windmill Winter Market takes place on 13 December, with stalls, seasonal food and drink, carol singers and Santa's grotto.

November 25, 2020Events, NewsBake Off, flourby Kim Winter

Brixton Windmill’s Festive Bake contest is back!

We’re calling all amateur bakers to put their skills to the test by entering our 2020 Brixton Windmill Winter Bake Off on Sunday 13 December.

November 9, 2020Gardens, NewsGreen Flag, Windmill Gardensby Kim Winter

Vote now for Windmill Gardens to be recognised as one of the nation’s best loved parks

Thanks to the tireless work of our volunteers and parks staff, this year Windmill Gardens retained its Green Flag Award - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - for the fifth year running.