Contact & Info
The Old Windmill
South Hanningfield Road
South Hanningfield
Nr. Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8HT
Tel: 01268 712 280
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oldwindmillpub.co.uk
Local Attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us.
RSPB South Essex Marshes
Wat Tyler Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, SS16 4UH.
Tel: 01268 498 620 | www.rspb.org.uk/southessexmarshes
Very good for birdwatching all year round. A free guided walk each Thursday around the park from the visitor centre.
From the Old Windmill - about 10 miles to/from RSPB South Essex Marshes, around a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Fishing Lodge at Hanningfield Reservoir
South Hanningfield Road, South Hanningfield, CM3 8HX.
Tel: 01268 712 180 | www.eswater.co.uk
The reservoir is one of the premier fisheries in the UK providing some of the best reservoir trout fishing by either bank or boat
From the Old Windmill - about half a mile, a 5 minute walk to/from Fishing Lodge at Hanningfield Reservoir.
Essex Wildlife Trust at Hanningfield Reservoir
Hanningfield Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT.
Tel: 01268 711 001 | www.essexwt.org.uk
Providing panoramic views over the 870 acre reservoir. The visitor centre is set in mature woodland and has proved a popular bat roost!
From the Old Windmill - about 2 miles, around a 20 min leisurely walk to/from Essex Wildlife Trust at Hanningfield Reservoir.
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre
Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, SS11 7RE.
Tel: 01268 769 000 | www.battlesbridge.com
Over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards. Open 7 days a week. Free admission, on site refreshments and a large free car park.
From the Old Windmill - about 4 miles, around a 10 minute drive to/from Battlesbridge Antiques Centre.
Baddow Antiques Centre
The Bringy, Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7JW.
Tel: 01245 476 159 | www.baddowantiques.co.uk
Set in the beautiful village of Great Baddow Essex. Baddow Antiques Centre has been established for over 30 years and comprises over 20 Antique Dealers
From the Old Windmill - about 6 miles, around a 15 minute drive away to/from Baddow Antiques Centre.
Hylands house, Chelmsford
Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ.
Tel: 01245 605 500 | www.chelmsford.gov.uk/hylands
Hylands House, in Chelmsford, Essex, is a stunning Grade II listed property, spectacularly restored to its former glory and situated in 574 acres of historic landscaped parkland.
From the Old Windmill - about 8 miles, around 15 minutes drive to/from Hylands house, Chelmsford.
Chelmsford Museum
Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 9AQ.
Tel: 01245 605 700 | www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums
Chelmsford Museum tells the story of the county town from the Ice Age to the present. Free entry.
From the Old Windmill - about 9 miles, a 20 minute drive to/from Chelmsford Museum.
Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP.
Tel: 01245 321 552 | www.marshfarmcountrypark.co.uk
Walk or ride around the sea wall and take in the views of the grazing marshes and the River Crouch.
From the Old Windmill - about 7 miles, around a 15 minute drive to/from Marsh Farm.
Mangapps Railway Museum
Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QG.
Tel: 01621 784 898 | www.mangapps.co.uk
Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, memorabilia and major collection of signalling equipment
From the Old Windmill - about 16 miles, a 30 minute drive or so to/from Mangapps Railway Museum.
Information
Keeping everyone safe amidst the Coronavirus pandemic
We have put some changes in place in order to keep everyone as safe as possible and so have moved our information section into a new page.
Click here for details of the changes we've madeOpening times
| Day | Open | Daily menu |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am - 10:30pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
Meal Tickets
Following a small hiatus on issuing Meal Tickets whilst we were just trading outside, they are now back.
As a little reminder, a Meal Ticket is received for each main course or light bite purchased at full price. Six tickets can then be exchanged for any main course up to £12 from Monday to Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays, set menus, ticketed events and click and collect). For full terms and conditions, please click here.
Expiry date extension: As it was not possible to redeem Meal Tickets throughout a lot of 2020, tickets with a November 2020 expiry date will be accepted up until November 18th, 2021.