Hatfield lies either side of the A1(M) and a just few miles north of the M25.
The settlement, dating from Saxon times, grew to importance as a coaching town. With the arrival of the railway in 1850 the town developed rapidly and in the 1930's its further growth was linked to the aviation industry. Many well-known aircraft, including the Mosquito, Comet and Trident, were built here.
Today Hatfield now has the main campus of the University of Hertfordshire.
The town also has a thriving retail area and the Galleria Shopping Centre is noted for its outlet shopping.
The Hatfield of today is a very the modern town but Old Hatfield, at its heart, still retains a village feel.
Old Hatfield is also the site of the magnificent Hatfield House. Built by Robert Cecil in 1611, the facinating Jacobean mansion contains the surviving wing of the original Royal Palace of Hatfield where Elizabeth I spent most of her childhood. The house and its beautiful grounds are open to visitors.
Historic Houses
Hatfield House, Hatfield AL9 5NQ
One of England's finest Jacobean houses and the home of the Cecil family. The house was designed by Robert Lyminge and the interior decoration was the work of English, French and Flemish craftsmen.Features the surviving wing of the original Royal Palace o Hatfield House information
Museums
Mill Green Mill and Museum Mill Green, Hatfield AL9 5PD
this restored and operational watermill probably stands on the site of one of the four Hatfield mills mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Flour produced here is supplied to a local bakery, who produce the 'Mill Green' loaf. Mill Green Mill and Museum information
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Lemsford Road Hatfield AL10 0DA MAP At Premier Inn Hatfield food and drink is available at the Airfield and Contemporary dining... More Information and Book ... |
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Roehyde Way Hatfield AL10 9AF MAP Ideally located off the A1M & M25 J23 in the heart of Hertfordshire,easy access to all main routes and attractions including London. Recently refurbished, the hotel offers superb accommodation with all the facilities expected of a Quality Hotel. ... More Information and Book ... |
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Welwyn Garden City (2.77 miles) Potters Bar (4.84 miles) St Albans (4.95 miles) Hertford (6.62 miles) Harpenden (6.76 miles) Borehamwood (7.32 miles) Broxbourne (8.86 miles) Ware (8.94 miles) Cheshunt (9.11 miles) Hoddensdon (9.11 miles) Stevenage (9.70 miles)