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About Broxbourne
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.
The area is a popular destination for visitors who flock to the Lee Valley Boat Centre where narrow boats can be hired for cruising along the Lee Navigation. The canal towpaths offer interesting walks where you can enjoy watching gaily painted boats pick their way amongst graceful swans and busy little ducks.
Buildings, include the handsome red-brick Monson Almshouses of 1728, these are located in the High Street, close to what is probably Broxbourne's finest feature, the 17th century two storey Priest's House located closeby.
In Broxbourne Wood to the west of the town is Paradise Wildlife Park, a popular family attraction offering a great day out.
The town is central for Hertford, which has a museum, and Harlow. There is a nearby RSPB reserve and opportunities for golf.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Broxbourne
| Paradise Wildlife Park | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lee Valley Park | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Waltham Abbey Church | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Great Wood Country Park | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Epping Forest | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hatfield House | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hainault Forest Country Park | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Brocket Hall | (10.7 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Benington Lordship | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Fairlop Waters Country Park | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Knebworth House | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Havering Country Park | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Shaw's Corner | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Fairlands Valley Park | (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Highgate Cemetery | (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in BroxbourneAll attractions in HertfordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Broxbourne
Hoddesdon, in the county of Hertfordshire (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction N)
Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex.
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Epping, in the county of Essex (6.3 miles, 10.2 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.
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Much Hadham, in the county of Hertfordshire (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)
The village is quite large, with an attractive mixture of cottages and houses that are mostly fronted by pretty gardens.
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Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction W)
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.
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Welwyn Garden City, in the county of Hertfordshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW)
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Shenley, in the county of Hertfordshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
Shenley is a small village in Hertfordshire, it is equidistance of around 5 miles from both Watford and St. Albans.
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Bishop's Stortford, in the county of Hertfordshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)
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.
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Chipping Ongar, in the county of Essex (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E)
Chipping Ongar is a pleasing town, it is within easy driving distance of Waltham Abbey and is surrounded by several places of interest.
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Stamford Hill, in the county of Greater London (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction S)
Stamford Hill lies in the north of the London Borough of Hackney. It is a popular residential area, and home to one of Europes' largest Orthodox Jewish communities.
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Wheathampstead, in the county of Hertfordshire (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction W)
An abiding feature of Wheathampstead is it beautiful 14th-century church dedicated to Saint Helen.
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Stoke Newington, in the county of Greater London (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S)
Stoke Newington offers visitors a diverse cultural experience, it has restaurants of all types of cuisine, plenty of pubs, clubs, shops and markets, and is sufficiently close to all the historic attractions at the heart of the City of London.
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Ardeley, a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)
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Stevenage, in the county of Hertfordshire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)
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.
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Beauchamp Roding, in the county of Essex (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E)
This is just one of a group of delightful Essex village's all bearing the name Roding. The name is probably taken from the River Roding which winds its way through the region watering fertile fields and meadows.
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St Albans, in the county of Hertfordshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)
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.
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All towns in HertfordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Broxbourne Station | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Rye House Station | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction NE) |
| M25 Junction 25 | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction S) |
| M25 Junction 26 | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE) |
| London Stansted Airport | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NE) |
| Broxbourne to London | (16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction S) |
| London City Airport | (16.9 miles, 27.3 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Broxbourne
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Broxbourne center |
| Theobalds Park | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S) |
| Mulberry Lodge Hertford | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W) |
| The White Horse Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NW) |
| The Roebuck Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N) |
| Fanhams Hall Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N) |
| Quality Hotel Epping, London (Bell hotel) | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE) |
| Park Inn Harlow | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E) |
| The Royal Chace Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW) |
| Comfort Hotel Enfield | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW) |
| Feathers Inn | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Broxbourne |