Thaxted Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill. Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails. The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched). The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family. The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly. #red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england
Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill. Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails. The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched). The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family. The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly. #red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england
Find a new advent window display in Thaxted every day during December, up to the 24th of December. Inspired by the hugely popular event in Saltaire, 2017 is the first for Thaxted. A new window is lit at 5pm on their given day and remain lit every evening until at least Christmas. There are some charming, beautiful and wonderful windows to be seen. #red #longexposure #lighttrails #christmasishere #festive #advent #christmas #uk #britain #england
Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill. Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails. The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched). The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family. The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly. #red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england
Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill. Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails. The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched). The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family. The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly. #red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england #eastanglia #colours #history #perspectives

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Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
Bull Ring Dunmow England
The price is AU$111 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$111
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dunmow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Great ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (447 reviews)
Clean room, good free car park, good choice of beers, good choice of pub food, great choice of breakfast

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England
The price is AU$173 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$173
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,623 reviews)
Excellent service, lovely bar area. Spacious room and comfy large bed.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road Stansted England
The price is AU$161 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$161
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,162 reviews)
The hotel is perfect and the staff are so helpful and friendly . We will most definitely be staying here again .

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport
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Beautiful Medieval Town House with original beams, log fires & quirky interiors

Beautiful Medieval Town House with original beams, log fires & quirky interiors

Thaxted England
Stay at this holiday home in Dunmow. Enjoy laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Great Bardfield Cottage Museum and Golf World Stansted ...
Beautiful Medieval Town House with original beams, log fires & quirky interiors
3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted

3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted

Thaxted
Stay at this cottage in Dunmow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Great Bardfield Cottage Museum and Flitch Way Country ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
We had a wonderful few days at The Lodge which is in a great location, secluded in the countryside a
We had a wonderful few days at The Lodge which is in a great location, secluded in the countryside and yet so near to the lovely villages of Thaxted and Saffron Walden. The lodge has been beautifully and tastefully decorated with thought being given to both comfort and practicality. Everything we ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St Cambridge England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
Lovley staff! Well located! Quiet even though we had the city room!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Regent Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Thaxted Parish Church

After visiting Thaxted Parish Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thaxted. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Thaxted Parish Church

Crazy Dog Field

After visiting Crazy Dog Field, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunmow. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Crazy Dog Field

Activities

Stansted Express

Stansted Express Train (TTD)

AU$46
per adult
Stansted Express Train (TTD)
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Cities near Thaxted

Saffron Walden showing street scenes, a city and a house

Saffron Walden