About

Welcome to the Friends of Alderford Mill website.

Friends of Alderford Mill formed in November 2008 and open the mill to the public.

Alderford Mill is situated in the charming village of Sible Hedingham.

Throughout its existence around 1720, the mill has seen many changes including extensions to house new equipment and to respond to the demands of new technology.

Originally powered by a water wheel the mill was converted to steam power in the 19th century and later to diesel power.