Frogmore Paper Mill – the birthplace of paper’s industrial revolution
Frogmore Paper Mill, Fourdrinier Way, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9RY
Chosen as the site for Henry and Sealy Foundrinier's newly-patented paper machine, Frogmore Paper Mill is the oldest mechanised paper mill in the world. The first place to produce cheap, plentiful paper, the mill changed the course of history. Frogmore Mill was the birthplace of paper’s industrial revolution in 1803. It also represents the extraordinary paper history of both the Fourdrinier and John Dickinson Mills, John Dickinson being a remarkable inventor with 39 patented ideas to his name. This is Paper Valley.
Following a devastating fire, the site was closed to visitors in 2022. It is due to be opened again very soon, but this is likely to be a ‘hard hat tour’ due to the ongoing reconstruction and renovation.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1100 & 1500
Location & directions
Frogmore Paper Mill, Fourdrinier Way, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9RY
- Directions:
- Park in the Durrant’s Hill Road pay and display car park, HP3 5SD. This is just a moment’s walk from the site which can be seen as soon as you park. Just cross Durrant’s Hill Road, turn to your right and take the first left, which is Fourdrinier Way. At the Fourdrinier Road entrance we have 2 spaces for those with disabilities. Please contact us in advance to secure.
- Contact on day:
- Alan Olive
- Telephone number:
- +447879435485
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please pre-book via Eventbrite. There are 2 sessions available, the first at 1100 and the second at 1500. Tours last approx 90 minutes: 11am session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-frogmore-paper-mill-tickets-1486580194379?aff=oddtdtcreator 3pm session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1486584427039/details Please let us know if you book a place and subsequently find you cannot attend. This will enable us to reallocate your place. Thank you.
- Booking contact name:
- Alan Olive
- Booking telephone number:
- +447879435485
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-frogmore-paper-mill-tickets-1486580194379?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1486584427039/details
- Booking opens:
- 18 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
This is a working industrial site (although equipment will not be running when we visit) so please wear wear suitable footwear ie no sandles/flip flops/high heels etc. Children must be accompanied by an adult .
Additional information
Enjoy your visit!
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
