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Bridgend looking towards Garw valley

Bridgend in the county of Bridgend

Chichester Cathedral from  the city walls in Priory Park

Chichester in the county of West Sussex

Pictures of Hoddesdon

in the county of Hertfordshire

About Hoddesdon

Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex. It lies between Hatfield and Harlow, with easy access to Hertford and to a couple of the shire's lovely rivers.

The town has a pleasant, easy atmosphere and because it has such a rich variety of fine, well preserved buildings, the centre of Hoddesdon is a designated conservation area.

Most of the town's "showpiece" buildings are grouped around the historic Clock Tower which was erected in 1835 on the site of the Chapel of St. Katherine which dates from the 14th century. In the Clock Tower there is a bell presented to the Chapel in 1510. The main shopping area springs out from this central focal point. It is also here you will find pleasant pubs and inns, one - The White Swan, lies right on the main street, this is an attractive Grade II Tudor style timber-frame building hung with colourful flower filled hanging baskets, and although the interior has been restored it still maintains much of its original character.

Another pub, Rye House lies in a lovely riverside location with a garden reaching down to riverside moorings for boats. Rye House dates from 1443 and despite refurbishment, retains much of its former charm and timeless atmosphere of yester-year.

To the east of the town lies the Lee Valley Park, an extensive landscape popular for walking, boating, water-sports, and for cycling. Close-by is a popular destination for children - Paradise Wildlife Park, a zoo dedicated to keeping animals in as near to natural habitats as possible.

Near to the entrance of Lee Valley Park is the gateway to Rye House, a fascinating 15th century building with an adjacent RSPB Nature Reserve.

With plenty to offer the visitor Hoddesdon is a pleasant place for anyone to "tarry" for a while in order to explore the many delightful market town's and country villages of both Essex and Hertfordshire.

Recommended towns & villages near Hoddesdon

Epping, Essex

Epping (8 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE of Hoddesdon)

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...

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Welwyn Garden City (16 Pictures) in the county of Hertfordshire

(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W of Hoddesdon)

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St. Etheldreda's Church

Hatfield (21 Pictures) in the county of Hertfordshire

(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W of Hoddesdon)

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...

The Park at Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Bishop's Stortford (5 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE of Hoddesdon)

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Chipping Ongar Main Street, Essex

Chipping Ongar (5 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction E of Hoddesdon)

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Lee Valley Park (4 Pictures)

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)

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

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Waltham Abbey Church (10 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)

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Hatfield House

Hatfield House (53 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)

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

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Benington Lordship (6 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

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Knebworth House from gardens

Knebworth House (6 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NW)

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Fairlands Valley Park (9 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW)

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Hatfield forest country park, near Bishops Stortford, Essex. The forest is over 1000 years old.

Hatfield Forest Country Park (6 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NE)

An ancient royal hunting ground, designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve...


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