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Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery

Redbournbury Mill History:

Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery

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The history of Redbournbury watermill came into notice when the Domesday Book of 1086-87 mentioned the Redbournbury area and its attraction. Interestingly, there’s no specific date that reflections watermill’s exact institution. We may not have heard of it if an unnamed mill in Redbournbury was not mentioned in the Domesday book.

According to official Redbournbury Mill’s official website, the watermill was first established in 1030 by a local Saxon Lord who donated a mill to the Abbot of St Albans. The farmhouse-cum-mill later became the ‘Manor Court House’ for Abbot’s Chamberlain.

Redbournbury Bakery History:

Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery

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Fast forward to 21st century, the Redbournbury Bakery was first opened to the public on July 26th, 2006. The bakery’s establishment came out as a result of converting a barn that authorities that would be a great site for the bakery. Since the entire Grade II listed building was quite old, therefore, renovation and constructional modifications were a bit challenging.

Redbournbury Bakery is used for a baking exquisite variety of bread, the flour used for baking is an organic flour that comes directly from Redbournbury mill.

So, if you’re looking for hand-crafted bread in St Albans, Hertfordshire, pay a brief visit to the Redbournbury Bakery and find wide-range of bread.

Facts About Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery

Did you know?

Ivy Hawkins, daughter of Henry Hawkins once got trapped in the water-wheel over an hour in 1956

One of the oldest Mills in Hertfordshire:

Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery

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Redbournbury Mill and Bakery is not only the oldest mill but it has also witnessed several owners and survived numerous archaeological changes. Today, people from all over the UK visit the Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery for history and bread. The watermill is running on a diesel engine (replaced the water-wheel) but waterwheel was restored in 2009 which the mill has not discarded it completely. People also proceed request for bread for events and occasions.

How can I get to Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery?

Redbournbury Mill & Bakery resides just 5 minutes (2 miles) from north of St Albans adjacent to the A5183 road. You can use the following public transport in St Albans to get to the Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery:

Travel to Redbournbury Mill & Bakery by Train – Apparently, there is no train station in Redbournbury but nearest Redbournbury train stations include Harpenden Train Station AL5 4ST, St Albans Abbey Train Station AL1 2PS, and St Albans City Train Station AL1 5HE.

Travel to Redbournbury Mill & Bakery by Bus/Coach – Use the following bus stations and drop-off locations and from there, the bakery is a few minutes away: Redbournbury Lane AL3 6RS, Beaumont Hall Lane AL3 6RN, and Punch Bowl Lane AL3 6RP

Travel to Redbournbury Mill & Bakery by Taxi – You can book a taxi to Redbournbury Mill & Bakery by St Albans Taxis & Private Car Hire that provides safest and low-cost taxi services in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery

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What are the contact details of Redbournbury Mill & Bakery?

Here’s a list of details and information about Redbournbury Mill & Bakery:

  • Redbournbury Mill & Bakery Address – Redbournbury Barns, Redbournbury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK
  • Redbournbury Mill & Bakery Postcode – AL3 6RS
  • Redbournbury Mill & Bakery Contact Number – +44 1582 792874
  • Redbournbury Mill and Bakery Opening Hours – 9 AM to 12 PM on Tuesday, 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, 2:30 PM to 5 PM on Sunday, and closed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

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