Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Thaxted February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Thaxted Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Thaxted.dx6084872)[Hotels in Thaxted](https://expedia.co.uk/Thaxted-Hotels.d6084872.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Thaxted](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Thaxted.d6084872.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Thaxted Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Thaxted.d6084872.Car-Hire-Guide)[Thaxted Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Thaxted.d6084872.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Thaxted ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Thaxted Types of activities [Thaxted travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Thaxted.dx6084872) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084872/5c112281-cd03-430e-b603-f1b719f7237d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084872/5c112281-cd03-430e-b603-f1b719f7237d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084872/048ea8ac-a84e-4f81-a770-d285eb3afca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084872/522629f6-cda7-4e74-880c-053182009263.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084872/f16c763e-c704-4f49-892c-1eb7592d71a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Thaxted Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Thaxted has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Thaxted, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Thaxted with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Thaxted Thaxted is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Thaxted, and make it a breeze to explore Thaxted and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Thaxted to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Thaxted, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Thaxted. #### Thaxted attractions Thaxted has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Thaxted to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Thaxted. Looking for things to do in Thaxted can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Thaxted or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Thaxted attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Thaxted | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Coach Transfer - Stansted Airport (STN) to London Drop-off Points (TTD)](/things-to-do/coach-transfer-stansted-airport-stn-to-london-drop-off-points-ttd.a47604663.activity-details): £17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Coach Transfer - Stansted Airport (STN) to London Drop-off Points (TTD)](/things-to-do/coach-transfer-stansted-airport-stn-to-london-drop-off-points-ttd.a47604663.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Coach Transfer - Stansted Airport (STN) to London Drop-off Points (TTD)](/things-to-do/coach-transfer-stansted-airport-stn-to-london-drop-off-points-ttd.a47604663.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Thaxted --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thaxted-Parish-Church-Dunmow.d968437267142062080.Attraction) #### Crazy Dog Field After visiting Crazy Dog Field, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunmow. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crazy-Dog-Field-Dunmow.d906173413392097280.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Thaxted ![Dunmow, Thaxted, Essex, UK , Great Dunmow is an ancient market town in north-west Essex. Traditional English old street with two-story colorful cottages and tiled roofs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4358/6b7b7a99-f84f-401c-a104-e3057b4cc0be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dunmow ![Duck End Mill in Finchingfield, Essex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11925/3eb57751-fb10-4c3c-9b61-6865137b85a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Braintree ![A Ryanair Boeing 737 passenger aircraft in descent to London Stansted Airport over the south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church, Broxted, Essex, England. Software: JPEG file optimized and/or cropped and/or spun with DxO OpticsPro 10 Elite and Adobe Photoshop CS2.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182473/e5dc20d9-d53c-4897-aeed-64e13b1a5b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Broxted ![Saffron Walden which includes street scenes, a city and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/5b9add0e-29ff-43ca-85fa-45a5970fd32e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saffron Walden ![A view east over Tilty, Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4358/49b046c8-428e-4550-9566-8561fab46a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Tilty ![Rook End Cottages at Rook End, near Debden, Essex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/5d3f6ed9-7590-4b90-877c-934e0a5649fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Steve F](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15341) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Debden ![All Saints Wimbish Essex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/294a92c9-3295-471f-9dd6-a25cb568b971.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [John Salmon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9419) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Wimbish ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thaxted worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Thaxted? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Thaxted? ### Is three days enough to stay in Thaxted? ### What are some activities to do in Thaxted with kids? ### What to do in Thaxted for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Thaxted? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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