Towns & cities · East of England
Apsley
Also known as: Apsley, Swydd Hertford
Apsley — suburb of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Apsley · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Apsley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Part of Hemel Hempstead. Address: HP3. Wikidata describes it as: "suburb of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7378°, -0.4697°.
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Official information
Frogmore Paper Mill is the world's oldest mechanised paper mill, located in Apsley, Hertfordshire. Visitors can explore the history of paper-making, participate in hands-on workshops, and learn about sustainability in the paper industry.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Apsley is a village in Hertfordshire, England, in a valley of the Chiltern Hills below the confluence of the River Gade and Bulbourne. It was the site of water mills serving local agriculture and from the early 19th century became an important centre for papermaking. Today it is a suburb of Hemel Hempstead.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7378, -0.4697
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Dacorum, unparished area
- Postcode
- HP3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
- Nearest railway station
- Apsley — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am and 2pm
- Official site
- frogmorepapermill.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q940807 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Apsley, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Junction of London Road - Weymouth Street - geograph.org.uk - 1141608.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pope's Yard
Breweries · 0.1 km
The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
The Paper Mill Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Frogmore Paper Mill
Museums · 0.1 km
Dickenson's War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
John Dickinson & Co war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Apsley Marina
Marinas · 0.9 km
Boxmoor Hall
Theatres · 0.9 km
Hemel Hempstead War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Shendish Manor Hotel
Hotels · 1.1 km
Boxmoor Playhouse
Theatres · 1.1 km
Rock 'n' Roll
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Apsley is a town located in Hertfordshire, within the London region. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Apsley
48 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Apsley →
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Boxmoor Hall
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📷 5Theatres · East of England
Fishery Wharf folk/blues/arts venue.
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Gaddesden Hall
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hemel Hempstead War Memorial
Hemel Hempstead War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Little Marchmont Marchmont House
Little Marchmont Marchmont House — house in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Long Deans
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Old Baptist Church
Old Baptist Church is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Old Marlowes House
Old Marlowes House — house in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Mary's Church, Hemel Hempstead
St Mary's Church, Hemel Hempstead — Grade I listed church in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Ice rinks · East of England
Planet Ice
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📷 5Roman villas · East of England
site of Gadebridge Park Roman Villa
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📷 5Museums · East of England
The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum
The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
The Paper Mill Museum
The Paper Mill Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over River Gade
Bridge Over River Gade — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial at Nash Mills
War Memorial at Nash Mills — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
John Dickinson & Co war memorial
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Charter Tower
Charter Tower — scheduled monument-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Tower In Former Stableyard Of Chaulden House
Tower In Former Stableyard Of Chaulden House — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Rock 'n' Roll
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Discobulas the Discus Thrower
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Platypus
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5Museums · East of England
The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum
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📷 5Museums · East of England
The Paper Mill Museum
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📷 5Museums · East of England
Frogmore Paper Mill
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dickenson's War Memorial
Dickenson's War Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
John Dickinson & Co war memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Apsley
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Shendish Manor Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Phasels Wood Activity Centre
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📷 5Hotels · London
Hunton Park Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Highridge Farm Camping
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Eagle Public House And Adjoining Garage To No 129
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Palace Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Unicorn Public House
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The Red Lion Public House And Attached Coachhouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apsley?
- Apsley is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode HP3), in the parish of Dacorum, unparished area.
- What is Apsley?
- Apsley — suburb of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Apsley?
- The nearest railway station is Apsley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP3.
- Is Apsley a protected site?
- Yes — Apsley is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Apsley free to visit?
- Yes, Apsley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Apsley?
- The nearest railway station is Apsley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP3.