Museums Β· East of England
Cromer, Hertfordshire
In or near Ardeley.
Cromer is a hamlet in the civil parish of Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England. It is a small hamlet; however, it is noteworthy for possessing Hertfordshire's sole surviving post mill. The current mill da

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stevenage Β· 7.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cromer in Hertfordshire, the nearest railway station is Stevenage, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG2 7QA. Please note that accessibility is limited.
About
Cromer is a hamlet in the civil parish of Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England. It is a small hamlet; however, it is noteworthy for possessing Hertfordshire's sole surviving post mill. The current mill dates from 1681 on a site where a windmill has stood for over 600 years. The mill has been damaged several times, but was brought back into full working order in 1998 after receiving grants of over Β£50,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage. The mill first opened to the public in 1991, and has continued to do so ever since.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cromer is a hamlet in the civil parish of Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England.
It is a small hamlet; however, it is noteworthy for possessing Hertfordshire's sole surviving post mill. The current mill dates from 1681 on a site where a windmill has stood for over 600 years. The mill has been damaged several times, but was brought back into full working order in 1998 after receiving grants of over Β£50,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage. The mill first opened to the public in 1991, and has continued to do so ever since.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9378, -0.1150
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Ardeley
- Postcode
- SG2 7QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Stevenage β 7.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Cromer, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Cromer Windmill
Windmills Β· 0.8 km

Broom Manor
Manor houses Β· 1.4 km

Ardeley War Memorial (In Memorial Garden Next Churchyard)
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.5 km

Parish Church of St Lawrence
Historic churches Β· 1.6 km

Ardeley
Towns & cities Β· 1.6 km

Rose Cottage and The Jolly Waggoner Public House
Historic pubs Β· 1.7 km

Pits Wood
Campsites Β· 1.9 km

The White Lion Public House (On Corner Of Winters Lane)
Historic pubs Β· 2.0 km

Mininature Bridge In Japanese Garden At Garden House, 40 Meters To South Of House
Historic bridges Β· 2.1 km

Church Farm
Historic churches Β· 2.1 km

Beard's Oak Wood
Campsites Β· 2.1 km

Spirit Bridge In Japanese Garden At Garden House 20 Meters To South-East Of House
Historic bridges Β· 2.2 km
Nearby
π· 5Windmills Β· East of England
Cromer Windmill
Cromer Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Manor houses Β· East of England
Broom Manor
Broom Manor β Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments Β· East of England
Ardeley War Memorial (In Memorial Garden Next Churchyard)
Ardeley War Memorial (In Memorial Garden Next Churchyard) β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Historic churches Β· East of England
Parish Church of St Lawrence
Parish Church of St Lawrence β Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Towns & cities Β· East of England
Ardeley
Ardeley β village in East Hertfordshire, England.
Historic pubs Β· East of England
Rose Cottage and The Jolly Waggoner Public House
Rose Cottage and The Jolly Waggoner Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cromer, Hertfordshire
Places to stay
Hostels Β· East of England
Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre
Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre β a hostel in england london.
Hotels Β· East of England
Letchworth Hall Hotel
Letchworth Hall Hotel β a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs Β· East of England
Rose Cottage and The Jolly Waggoner Public House
Rose Cottage and The Jolly Waggoner Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· East of England
The White Lion Public House (On Corner Of Winters Lane)
The White Lion Public House (On Corner Of Winters Lane) in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· East of England
Moon And Stars Public House
Moon And Stars Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· East of England
The Pig And Whistle Public House
The Pig And Whistle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· East of England
Rest And Welcome Public House
Rest And Welcome Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· East of England
The Fox And Duck Public House
The Fox And Duck Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
π· 5Museums Β· East of England
American Air Museum
American Air Museum β museum at Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
π· 5Museums Β· East of England
Ashwell Village Museum
Ashwell Village Museum β historic building museum in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
π· 5Museums Β· East of England
Barleylands Farm Museum
Barleylands Farm Museum β Farm museum in Billericay, England.
π· 5Museums Β· East of England
Cromwell Museum
Cromwell Museum β museum in Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cromer, Hertfordshire?
- Cromer, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG2 7QA), in the parish of Ardeley.
- What is Cromer, Hertfordshire?
- Cromer is a hamlet in the civil parish of Ardeley, Hertfordshire, England. It is a small hamlet; however, it is noteworthy for possessing Hertfordshire's sole surviving post mill. The current mill da
- How do I get to Cromer, Hertfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG2 7QA.
- How do I get to Cromer, Hertfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG2 7QA.