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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· East of England

Cromer, Hertfordshire

In or near Ardeley.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

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

Road to Ardeley off the B1037 - geograph.org.uk - 2997507

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 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.

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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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.9378, -0.1150
County
Hertfordshire
Parish
Ardeley
Postcode
SG2 7QA
Parliamentary constituency
North East Hertfordshire
Nearest railway station
Stevenage β€” 7.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Cromer WindmillπŸ“· 5

Windmills Β· East of England

Cromer Windmill

Cromer Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

πŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— cromerwindmill.co.uk
Cromer , windmill restoration - geograph.org.uk - 6868235πŸ“· 5

Manor houses Β· East of England

Broom Manor

Broom Manor β€” Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.

Ardeley , Parish Hall on The Green - geograph.org.uk - 8275965πŸ“· 5

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.

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Ardeley , Parish Hall on The Green - geograph.org.uk - 8275965πŸ“· 5

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.

FreeGrade I
ArdeleyπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· East of England

Ardeley

Ardeley β€” village in East Hertfordshire, England.

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Ardeley , Church of St Lawrence - geograph.org.uk - 8276157πŸ“· 6

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

Ardeley , Church of St Lawrence - geograph.org.uk - 8276157πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Pits Wood

Pits Wood β€” a campsite in england london.

Start of footpath to wood end - geograph.org.uk - 2997547πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Beard's Oak Wood

Beard's Oak Wood β€” a campsite in england london.

Cromwell Hotel carpark - geograph.org.uk - 5517692πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

The Cromwell

The Cromwell β€” a hotel in england london.

Driveway to Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Camp - geograph.org.uk - 6418630πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East of England

Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre

Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre β€” a hostel in england london.

Driveway to Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Camp - geograph.org.uk - 6418630πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Wymondley Woods

Wymondley Woods β€” a campsite in england london.

St. Mary the Virgin - geograph.org.uk - 3109473πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

Letchworth Hall Hotel

Letchworth Hall Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— fairviewhotelscollection.com

Places to eat & drink

Ardeley , Church of St Lawrence - geograph.org.uk - 8276157πŸ“· 6

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.

Dovecote, Manor Farm, Walkern, Hertfordshire - geograph.org.uk - 2105612πŸ“· 5

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.

Moon and Stars pub - geograph.org.uk - 3445397πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Moon And Stars Public House

Moon And Stars Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The Pig and Whistle pub, Aston - geograph.org.uk - 4275601πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Pig And Whistle Public House

The Pig And Whistle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Haultwick Hall seen from the road from Rush Green - geograph.org.uk - 2997593πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Rest And Welcome Public House

Rest And Welcome Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Buntingford Town Clock - geograph.org.uk - 3460224πŸ“· 5

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

American Air MuseumπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East of England

American Air Museum

American Air Museum β€” museum at Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— americanairmuseum.com
Ashwell Village MuseumπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East of England

Ashwell Village Museum

Ashwell Village Museum β€” historic building museum in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— ashwellmuseum.org.uk
Barleylands Farm MuseumπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East of England

Barleylands Farm Museum

Barleylands Farm Museum β€” Farm museum in Billericay, England.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— barleylands.co.uk
Cromwell MuseumπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· East of England

Cromwell Museum

Cromwell Museum β€” museum in Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— cromwellmuseum.org

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.