Horns Mill is an area and suburb of south Hertford, Hertfordshire.
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Horn's Mill was at the foot of Bullock's Lane. The mill ground corn, crushed oil seeds and ground bones for fertiliser. Production ceased in the late nineteenth century and the premises were sold to leather-dresser William Webb. Chamois leather was produced at first but later a glove making business was established. This closed in 1971. The site is now occupied by housing in Waterdale, Tanners Close and Glovers Close.
The original mill was a watermill which was located on a cut from the upper section of the River Lea. The mill has long since been demolished, leaving only a set of sluice gates.
The area is now populated by two main housing estates, two grocery shops, a small community centre, a children's park and a pub.
Bayford brook joins the River Lea, by Horns Mill Weir.