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The Great Britain Guide

Windmills · East Midlands

Gringley Windmill

In or near Walkeringham.

Free admission

Gringley Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Gringley War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 4242627

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Central · 8.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Gringley Windmill is located in the East Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Gainsborough Central, approximately 8.9 km away. The postcode for the windmill is DN10 4RA, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Gringley Windmill is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1156678). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details SK 79 SW GRINGLEY ON THE HILL MILL HILL (south side) 5/54 Gringley Windmill 21.1.83 G.V. II Windmill, c.1830. Brick with dentillated eaves and curb, remains of timber cap. Battered circular tower, 4 stages. All opening with segmental heads. First stage has doorway to west and 2 iron frame glazing bar casements; upper stages have each two 2 light unglazed timber casements. Interior has remains of fourth stage floor. Listing NGR: SK7302090605 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 241136 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesterfield Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gringley Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, representing the region's milling heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.4072, -0.9031
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Bassetlaw
Parish
Gringley on the Hill
Postcode
DN10 4RA
Parliamentary constituency
Bassetlaw
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Central8.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Gringley War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 4242627📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Gringley On The Hill War Memorial

Gringley On The Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Gringley on the Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4242483📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free
The former White Hart Inn in Gringley-on-the-Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6681716📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Gringley on the Hill

Gringley on the Hill — a village in england east midlands.

Sheep on Beacon Hill, Gringley-on-the-Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7826747📷 3

Viewpoints · East Midlands

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Sheep on Beacon Hill, Gringley-on-the-Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7826747📷 5

Castles · East Midlands

Gringley on the Hill

Gringley on the Hill — a castle in england east midlands.

Cuckoo Way crossing a Chesterfield Canal overflow - geograph.org.uk - 5133780📷 3

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Lady's Bridge, Chesterfield Canal

Lady's Bridge, Chesterfield Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Gringley Windmill

Places to stay

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Campsites · East Midlands

White House Farm Camping and Caravanning

White House Farm Camping and Caravanning — a campsite in england east midlands.

Footpath beside the caravan park north of Misterton - geograph.org.uk - 4496602📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Haxey Quays

Haxey Quays — a campsite in england east midlands.

The Chesterfield Canal at West Stockwith - geograph.org.uk - 4714316📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Waterfront Country Park

Waterfront Country Park — a campsite in england east midlands.

Dog Lane, Scrooby - geograph.org.uk - 4259627📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Pilgrim Fathers Camping Site

Pilgrim Fathers Camping Site — a campsite in england east midlands.

Marshall's Caravan Site - geograph.org.uk - 5226560📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Marshall's Caravan Park

Marshall's Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Footpath in Snape Park Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8264761📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Plumtree Caravan Park

Plumtree Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Shell Garage on Moorgate, Retford - geograph.org.uk - 6586391📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Black Boy Public House

Black Boy Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

St Swithun's Church, Retford - geograph.org.uk - 7022527📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Vine Inn

Vine Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Darrel House, Rectory Road - geograph.org.uk - 7022570📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Newcastle Arms Public House

Newcastle Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bench mark, Whinney Moor Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4699193📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

New Inn Public House

New Inn Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Indian restaurant on Retford Road, Blyth - geograph.org.uk - 4778059📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Red Hart Hotel

The Red Hart Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The big yellow "Y" at Doncaster Park ^ Ride - geograph.org.uk - 6826388📷 7

Restaurants · East Midlands

Miller & Carter

Miller & Carter — a restaurant in england east midlands. Cuisine: steak. Brand: Miller & Carter.

Freemillerandcarter.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gringley Windmill?
Gringley Windmill is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN10 4RA), in the parish of Gringley on the Hill.
What is Gringley Windmill?
Gringley Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gringley Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN10 4RA.
Is Gringley Windmill a listed building?
Gringley Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Gringley Windmill a protected site?
Yes — Gringley Windmill is part of the Chesterfield Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Gringley Windmill free to visit?
Yes, Gringley Windmill is free to enter.
How do I get to Gringley Windmill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DN10 4RA. It sits within the Bassetlaw parliamentary constituency.