The main event was on Saturday (December 6), but families could meet Father Christmas at the mill on both Saturday and Sunday.
There were a number of stalls selling such treats as stoneground sourdough bread and gifts, while people could join a wonderful dusk mill tour with mulled wine and a mince pie.
Children were challenged to find all 11 ‘Pipers’ on the free trail and then enjoy a free toasted marshmallow, and meet the donkeys and alpacas in the garden.
There were carols from The Sleaford Choral Society and a grand tree light switch-on event.
A mill spokesperson said via their Facebook page: “Thank you to all who joined us for Saturday's event, it was great to have you with us, thank you to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund who supported the event with a wonderful grant towards costs that enables us to provide such fantastic community days.”
They also thanked Sleaford Choral Society for their magnificent carols that lifted spirits in the cold.
They added: “As everyone is aware, Heckington Windmill is a volunteer run site. From 7am to 7pm the volunteers worked extremely hard to make such a wonderful day possible, giving their time and energy to the mill for the community, thank you to each and everyone who took part.”
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L-R Hannah Chamberlain, Bonnie Gee, 4, and Luke Turner of Heckington, with Richard Thomas of Sleaford. Photo: David Dawson Photo: David Dawson