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Bishops Stortford Tourist Information
Bishop's Stortford is to the east of the county on the border between Hertfordshire and Essex.
An ancient market town, Bishop's Stortford also thrived as a staging post on the mail coach routes between London and both Newmarket and Cambridge.
The town's prosperity increased with the opening of the River Stort to navigation in 1769 and was further enhanced by the opening of the railway line to London in the middle of the 19th century.
Today the market town is a favoured commuter area for the City of London. The town's many hotels and guest houses cater not only for the tourist trade but also for those flying in and out of nearby Stanstead Airport over in Essex.
The fine market town has many historic buildings including the remains of a Norman castle and several 16th and 17th century inns. Street markets are still held on Thursday and Saturdays.
Despite its growth Bishop's Stortford has retained over 90 acres of parks and open spaces and the 'Green Belt' has prevented excessive urbanisation. The surrounding countryside has many attractive villages and as well as walking in the countryside, visitors can enjoy trips to nearby Hatfield Forest, a country park owned by the National Trust.
Castles
Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishops Stortford CM24 8SP
north on B1383 into Essex. From Thaxted take the B1051 west. Travel back in time to 1066, reconstructed castle and village on original site. Shows like as it was , and includes a prison. Includes admission to House on the Hill Museum Adventure. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village information
Historic Houses
Henry Moore Foundation Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Bishops Stortford SG10 6EE&#
Gifted to the Foundation by Henry Moore, this 70 acre estate is home to studios, galleries and barns.An ever-changing exhibition of Moore's works are displayed against the backdrop of the gardens, pasture and hedgerows. Henry Moore Foundation information
Museums
House on the Hill Museum Adventure Bayley Walls, 10 Grove Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishops Stortford CM24 8SP
Over the border in Essex, north on B1383. then from Thaxted take the B1051 west. Three museums in one place, has to be the largest toy museum in the world, plus a rock and roll, film and theatre museum as well as amusement machines from the end-of-the-pie House on the Hill Museum Adventure information
Out & About
Braughing, Bishops Stortford
(pronounced 'Braffing') west of Bishop's Stortford, off A120, a charming village with a delightful 14th century riverside church. Braughing information
Hotels
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Hatfield Heath Bishops Stortford CM22 7AS MAP This 4-star country-house hotel is set in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. It has elegant rooms with garden views, a swimming pool and tennis courts. The modern Grill Room Restaurant serves international cuisine, with vegeta... More Information and Book ... |
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High Wych Sawbridgeworth Bishops Stortford CM21 0JU MAP Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set in 150 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, yet is only 10 miles from Stansted Airport. The main house is linked to the modern part of the building by an eye-catching glass atrium..... |
Hunters Meet 3*
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Chelmsford Road Bishops Stortford CM22 7BQ MAP In the beautiful and peaceful village of Hatfield Heath, just 6 miles (10 km) from Stansted Airport, this family-run hotel has its own leisure centre with a heated indoor pool. The Hunters Meet hotel has a convenient location, overlooking historic Hatfie... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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48 Grange Road Bishops Stortford CM23 5NQ MAP 600 metres from the train station, with links to Cambridge, London and Stansted Airport, this family-run Victorian guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodation and good evening meals. The guests of the Grange Guest House are welcome to enjoy bevera... More Information and Book ... |
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Church Road, Great Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7TS MAP Set in a forest village nature reserve, Greenways Lodge offers good-value accommodation, just 4.8 km from Stansted Airport. Greenways Lodge provide a free morning transfer to Stansted Airport. The bright and clean lodge rooms are on the ground floor, wit... More Information and Book ... |
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Port Lane, Little Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7PQ MAP In the heart of the Essex countryside and 7 miles from Stansted Airport, this B&B offers beautiful views and excellent accommodation. The Latchmead offers free shuttles to the airport between 04:15 and 09:00, and early-starter breakfasts for guests leav... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Bishops Stortford To Visit - straight line distance:
Stansted Airport Tourist Information (4.00 miles) Harlow Tourist Information (7.07 miles) Great Dunmow Tourist Information (8.74 miles) Ware Tourist Information (8.97 miles)
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