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Recommended Towns & Villages near Welwyn Garden City

Hatfield rooftops

Hatfield (21 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction S)

Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population...

Poppies and St Helens Church

Wheathampstead (5 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)

An abiding feature of Wheathampstead is it beautiful 14th-century church dedicated to Saint Helen...

St Albans

St Albans (54 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW)

One of the most pleasant parts of St.Albans is quaint Fishpond Street. The street derives it's name from a fishpond which lay nearby in medieval times where the monks used to fish...

ST Georges Park, STEVENAGE TOWN CENTER in Spring.

Stevenage (29 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)

Its history began in Roman times when it grew as a small town beside the Great North Road and its heritage from those times is evidenced by the Six Hills, a 2,000 year old Roman burial site...

A picture of Shenley

Shenley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S)

Shenley is a small village in Hertfordshire, it is equidistance of around 5 miles from both Watford and St. Albans...

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Hoddesdon (3 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)

Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex...

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Broxbourne (4 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)

This is an attractive place lying close to the eastern border of the county between the River Lee and the Lee Navigation system, with Hoddesdon being the closest town...

St Marys Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.  Late Evening

Hitchin (51 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N)

Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, characterized by its medieval and Georgian architecture. It has a vibrant market square, a variety of pubs, and the picturesque Hitchin Lavender fields in the surrounding countryside...

Chestnut walk, Boxmoor trustlands, Hemel Hempstead.

Hemel Hempstead (24 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W)

Set in a delightful valley of the Chilterns, formed by the River Gade, the town is noted for its variety of old buildings which include the Norman church dedicated to St.Mary...

Much Hadham Village Sign, Hertfordshire

Much Hadham (7 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E)

The village is quite large, with an attractive mixture of cottages and houses that are mostly fronted by pretty gardens...

St Marys Church, Baldock, Hertfordshire

Baldock (5 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction N)

The town lies close to the River Beane, in a spot where the river flows through some lovely water meadows and tranquil English countryside...

View of Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire

Dunstable (21 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction W)

Henry I gave Dunstable its first "Royal" charter making it a market town, this was at the time he founded the town's Augustinian priory in 1131...

Marendaz Trainer at Barton Aerodrome

Barton Le Clay (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction NW)

The attractive village of Barton-le-Clay nestles at the foot of the beautiful Barton Hills, it is ringed by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside and is famous for its impressive.....

Epping, Essex

Epping (8 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE)

Queen Elizabeth 1st was a frequent visitor to Epping. It was in 1575 on a visit to Thomas Heneage at Copped Hall that the Queen costituted him Clerk of the Market with his heirs forever, she also granted further market rights...

Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted (18 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction W)

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all...

Canal at Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth (168 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SW)

This is a lovely old town where three rivers meet, it has lakes and watermeadows, and during the 20th-century was known for having one of the finest bathing lakes, close to.....

The Park at Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Bishop's Stortford (5 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction E)

There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around...

C.of E Church, Brent Pelham, Hertfordshire

Brent Pelham (5 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction NE)

Brent Pelham can be found mid-way between the town of Buntingford and the village of Newport...

St Mary's Church in Ashwell

Ashwell (30 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction N)

Ashwell embodies some of the finest domestic architecture in England, here in this well preserved village, at a glance you get a pleasurable insight as to what England was like in the 16th and 17th-centuries...

Albury, Hertfordshire.

Aldbury (41 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction W)

Lying on the edge of the Chiltern Hills this is one of the counties most attractive villages...

Recommended attractions near Welwyn Garden City

Hatfield House

Hatfield House (53 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction S)

Hatfield House built by Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I in 1611, stands within its own.....

Knebworth House from gardens

Knebworth House (6 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N)

One of England's most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of.....

Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, St Albans, Hertfordshire

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church (17 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW)

Dominating the city skyline on every main approach, the magnificent Abbey Church is a former Norman Abbey Church set in the.....

Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage, Herts.

Fairlands Valley Park (9 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N)

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Geese in Verulamium Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Verulamium Park St Albans (12 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW)

This park is the site where one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain once stood - Verulamium...

This is a photo taken last summer of the side view of Benington Lordship house and its Rose Garden.

Benington Lordship (6 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE)

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Wardown Park & Museum

Wardown Park Museum (7 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NW)

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Train

Lee Valley Park (4 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SE)

A 26 mile long stretch following the river Lee, the Lee Valley Park is made up of country parks, heritage sites, lake and.....

Waltham Abbey Church

Waltham Abbey Church (10 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)

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R.A.F. Museum, Hendon, Hendon, Greater London

R.A.F. Museum, Hendon (92 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction S)

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Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (36 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction W)

Where better to go for a great family day out than the zoo. Here, at Whipsnade, under the great open sky you can enjoy the.....

A picture of Epping Forest

Epping Forest (8 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SE)

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London - a picture of Ponds of Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath (9 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction S)

This marvellous richly planted seemingly unending open area is one of London's favourite places. It was formerly the grounds of.....

Highgate Cemetery, London

Highgate Cemetery (38 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction S)

London's famous victorian Cemetery..

Wrest House, Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Wrest Park House and Gardens (70 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NW)

Wrest Park House was once the home of the de Grey family whose Mausoleum is at nearby Flitton. The gardens form a charming.....

Cainhoe Castle, Clophill, Bedfordshire.

Cainhoe Castle (2 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction NW)

The remains of a late 11th or early 12th century motte and bailey castle with three baileys. Cainhoe castle was probably occupied.....

Sunset in April at Rowney Warren, Nr Chicksands, Shefford, Beds

Rowney Warren (1 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction NW)

Rowney Warren is a lively woodland managed jointly by the Southill Estate and the Forestry Commission. The wood is predominantly.....

Old photo from 1977 London Zoo

London Zoo (44 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction S)

Since opening its doors to the public in 1847 London Zoo has become the most famous zoo in the world. With over 650 species, an.....

Regent's Park

Regents Park (96 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction S)

Although the history of Regent's Park stretches back to the time of Charles I, it really only came into its own during the early.....

London central mosque from Regents Park, London

Central London Mosque (1 Pictures)

(19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction S)

The Central London Mosque, founded in 1965 was designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd. 1978 saw the completion of the Mosque. The.....


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