Romsey Town Post Office (Mill Road)
Compact, practical post office on Mill Road serving Cambridge’s Romsey neighbourhood with full counter services and a local high‑street atmosphere.
A busy community post office tucked into Mill Road’s parade of independent shops, Romsey Town Post Office provides full postal and everyday financial services inside a Co‑op frontage in Cambridge’s Romsey neighbourhood. Expect counter service for letters, parcels, money transfers and travel money amid a lively local street scene with cafés, grocers and markets close by.
A brief summary to Romsey Town Post Office
- Co Opp, 240 Mill Road Near, Cambridge, CB1 3NF, GB
- +441223410967
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.08 to 0.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Local tips
- Bring ID if you plan to use financial services such as money transfers or currency exchange.
- Prepare parcels with tape and basic packaging beforehand to speed up service at the counter.
- Expect the busiest times mid‑morning to early afternoon on weekdays; shorter opening hours apply on Saturday and it is closed Sunday.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drinking Water
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Getting There
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Local bus
Frequent local buses serve Mill Road from central Cambridge and nearby suburbs; typical journey times from the city centre range 10–20 minutes depending on service and time of day. Services run at varied frequency, often every 10–20 minutes in daytime; expect shorter service on Sundays and late evenings. Single adult fares are typically in the range of £2–£5 depending on operator and ticket type.
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Train + walk
From Cambridge railway station a short taxi or cycle of 5–10 minutes or a 15–25 minute walk will reach Mill Road; walking involves urban pavements and can be quicker off‑peak. Taxis from the station normally cost around £4–£8 within central Cambridge depending on traffic.
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Cycle
Cycling is a convenient option in Cambridge; a ride from central locations typically takes 5–12 minutes along city streets and designated cycle lanes. Locking is advisable as street bike parking is used heavily; no dedicated cycle hire price is included here.
Romsey Town Post Office location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Where the local high street meets essential services
Romsey Town Post Office sits within the ground‑floor retail frontage of a Co‑op on Mill Road, an artery through Cambridge’s Romsey neighbourhood. The branch is compact and functional: a staffed counter for posting, parcel drop‑off and collection, basic banking transactions and travel money, plus shelves with stationery and greeting cards that reflect its role as a neighbourhood convenience point.A working hub for everyday errands
The branch is organised for efficient, short visits rather than lingering; queuing space and clear signage steer customers to scales and service windows. Behind the counter are the practical tools of postal work — weighing scales, registered‑post forms and packaging — while the retail area stocks envelopes, tape and a modest selection of cards and small gift items. The combination of postal services and in‑store retail makes it a one‑stop stop for routine errands.Character and connections on Mill Road
Mill Road is busy and diverse, with independent cafés, grocers and specialist shops framing the post office. That context gives the branch a neighbourhood feel: you’ll hear the murmur of local conversation, see commuters and students passing through, and notice regulars who drop in for cash withdrawals or to collect parcels. The shopfront opens onto a pavement where deliveries and cyclists are a common sight.Practicalities and visitor experience
Service at the counter tends to be direct and matter‑of‑fact; transactions are the priority, from posting small parcels to arranging money transfers. Interiors are pragmatic rather than ornamental — durable counters, clearly marked service points and a small retail display — designed to keep queues moving and meet a variety of needs in a compact footprint.Community role and nearby conveniences
As part of a cluster of shops, the post office functions as both a service node and a casual meeting point. Close neighbours include cafés where you can wait with a drink, independent grocers for last‑minute shopping, and other everyday businesses. The branch’s presence contributes to Mill Road’s strip‑shop character: practical, local and woven into daily routines.When to expect a brisk pace
The branch operates standard weekday hours with a shortened Saturday service and is closed on Sundays, so activity peaks around late morning and early afternoon on weekdays. The layout and staffing are set up to process steady demand, making it well adapted to quick trips and necessary errands without frills.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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