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Cromer WindmillCromer Windmill

The history of Cromer Mill is displayed, along with details of the restoration by Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust. It also exhibits displays about Hertfordshire's windmills of the past. Cromer Windmill is the earliest type of English windmill. It gets its name from the massive oak post on which the mill body turns to face the sails into the wind, no matter what its direction. The present mill dates from 1679/81 and was in use until 1923, after which it became derelict. The mill was extensively rebuilt about 1860 and its equipment represents the peak of windmill development.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Gift shop On-site light refreshments Dogs acceptedGuided tours for groupsChildren welcomeDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Guided tours for individualsSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adults: £1.50. Children: 25p. Family Ticket: £2.00.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month of the open period. Last admission at 17:00.
   
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Contact

Cristina Harrison
Tel: 01279 843301
Mobile: 07949 577760
View the Cromer Windmill websitewww.hertsmuseums.org.uk
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Venue

Cromer Windmill

Cromer, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7QA

View the Cromer Windmill websitewww.hertsmuseums.org.uk

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Map reference: TL 297283  Lat: 51.93809  Long: -0.11469


The windmill stands beside the B1037 between the villages of Walkern and Cottered, to the north-east of Stevenage. Car parking is free but visitors are requested to park in the field directly opposite the mill.

Parking : free

Nearest station : 10 miles (16.1 kms) from Stevenage station