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About Bishop's Stortford
The urban sprawl of Hertfordshire hides many English gems. Such a one is this pleasant town where the Norman Bishop's of London had a castle. The castle gardens remain but King John destroyed most of the castle.
Walking around the town there is much to remind you of the town's history. Glance up from the modern shop fronts of today and you will get a glimpse of beautiful timber-frame buildings of Tudor England. The streets show a rich variety of architecture with elegant Georgian town houses and those solidly built in Victorian times.
This is the birthplace of Empire builder Cecil Rhodes who was born in 1853, the son of a vicar of Bishop's Stortford. Cecil Rhodes made a vast fortune from diamonds in South Africa. In the 1880's he founded the colony of Rhodesia, now known as Zambia and Zimbabwe. The vicarage where he was born is preserved as a museum of his life and times.
Trade in Bishop's Stortford did not begin to develop until the River Stort was made navigable in 1769. Following this the town began to advance its industries and became a central shopping and market area for the surrounding communities. It remains a pleasant market town with a lively, bustling atmosphere. 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.
Now largely a commuter area for London, the town continues to attract a fair share of visitors who find comfortable hotel accommodation, a good choice of restaurants, inns and pubs, excellent shops with some specialist shops and galleries.
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All attractions in Bishop's StortfordAll attractions in HertfordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in Bishop's Stortford |  Pearse HouseParsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
Pearse House is an attractive Victorian mansion set in its own grounds, dating from middle of the last century. Pearse House is an attractive and imposing Victorian mansion set in its own grounds so...
More info and book online.. Price from £63.00 |  |  Days Inn Hotel London StanstedM11 Motorway, Junction 8, Old Dunmow Road, Stansted Airport, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
The Days Inn Hotel London Stansted offers a fresh and welcoming stay for leisure and business guests. A wide choice of rooms including air-conditioned Executive & Family rooms, have Sky TV, newspapers...
More info and book online.. Price from £49.00 |  | Latchmead bed & breakfastPort Lane, Little Hallingbury, Nr Stansted, Essex, England (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S)
In the heart of the Essex countryside, Latchmead offers beautiful views and excellent accommodation. We offer free shuttles to the airport and early starter breakfasts for guests leaving before 7.30 a...
More info and book online.. Price from £50.00 |  | Best Western Stansted Manor HotelBirchanger Lane, Birchanger, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Stansted, Essex, England (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction E)
Located 3 miles from Stansted Airport and 1 mile from jct 8 of the m11, you are assured comfort & a warm welcome. This new hotel offers large bedrooms and beds, a varied dining menu and professional, ...
More info and book online.. Price from £65.00 |  | The Waggon & Horses135 Stansted Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE)
The Waggon & Horses is a welcome reminder of the art of British inn keeping, offering warm welcome, a good pint, a hearty plateful to eat and good company. Conveniently located close to the M11 and...
More info and book online.. Price from £77.00 |
More Bishop's Stortford hotels...Nearby travel help| Bishop's Stortford Station | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) | | M11 Junction 8 | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E) | | Stansted Mountfitchet Station | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE) | | London Stansted Airport | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) | | M11 Junction 7 | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S) | | London Luton Airport | (22.7 miles, 36.6 km, direction W) | | Bishop's Stortford to London | (27.8 miles, 44.7 km, direction SW) |
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