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Baldock Baldock

Baldock lies in North Hertfordshire, beside the A1(M). 

The town is one of the county’s oldest settlements, marking the intersection of two ancient roads: Icknield Way and the Great North Road (A1).  The prehistoric Icknield Way, said to be 'the oldest road in Britain', extends from Buckinghamshire to Norfolk and was old when the Romans invaded the country. 

Today the main road into Baldock off the A1(M) follows the course of this ancient route. 

Although Baldock dates back at least to Roman times, the present town was established by the Knights Templar in the 12th century.  Baldock was an important malting and brewing centre and also thrived as a coaching town.

The width of the High Street indicates the town's importance a staging post.  The town has retained its historic character with most of the buildings in the centre dating from before the mid-19th century. 

The impressive parish church of St Mary has a 14th century tower with a 'spike' steeple.

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Baldock Tourist Attractions

 
Baldock Museum, Town Hall, Hitchen Street Entrance. This small museum illustrates Baldock's facinating history.  Open: Sun: 14:.00-16:00, Wed 10:00-15:00 Closed 20 December - 1 January. Tel: 01462 892960. Admission Fee
 
Ashwell Museum, Swan Street, Ashwell, north of A505, housed in a fine Tudor building.  Displays illustrate village life from the Stone Age to the present day. Open Sun and Bank Holidays 14:30-17:.00 01462 742956  Admission Fee This charming village has some attractive houses and its church has an exceptionally tall tower. 
 

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The Jester Hotel 116 Station Road Odsey Near Baldock SG7 5RS MAP
This lovely country inn is located just off the A505 between Baldock and Royston; near junction 10 of the M11, it has great access to the region’s major road network.

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Sleep Inn Baldock A1/A507 Radwell Baldock SG7 5TR MAP
The Sleep Inn Baldock is the 'newest hotel' in Stevenage/Letchworth and Baldock area. The hotel is situated on the new motorway services at junction 10 of the A1M just 8 miles north of Stevenage.

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Zeus Hotel And Restaurant High Street Baldock SG7 6AX MAP
Located in the heart of one of Hertfordshire's oldest towns, with the tourist sites of London and Cambridge within easy reach, this 18th century country-style hotel is ideal for a relaxing break.

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Travelodge Baldock Hinxworth A1 Great North Road (sthbound) near Baldock SG7 5EX

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Around The Baldock Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Letchworth (1.78 miles) Hitchen (4.14 miles) Stevenage (6.02 miles) Shefford (7.09 miles) Biggleswade (7.39 miles) Royston (8.13 miles) Old Warden (9.06 miles) Silsoe (10.14 miles) Sandy (10.63 miles) Wimpole (11.90 miles) Luton (12.04 miles)

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