Hitchin Tourist Information

Hitchin, lies to the north of the county, four miles south-west of Letchworth.

Britain's oldest road, the Icknield Way, runs nearby.

For hundreds of years Hitchin was a thriving market town and in the 18th century prospered still further as a staging post for London coaches. Many of the inns from that time, with their picturesque courtyards, can still be seen today.

After the arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century the Corn Exchange was built in the Market Place and Hitchin soon became established as a major centre for grain trading. In the 20th century the construction of the M1 and A1(M) brought great improvements to Hitchin's communications and prosperity.

The compact town has retained its market feel and there are many fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square. The historic market is still held near the church every Tuesday and Saturday.

The town's facinating history can be seen in the Hitchin Museum. The intriguing Hitchin British Schools Museum is housed in a unique collection of scholastic buildings in Queen Street.

What to see - Hitchin Tourist Attractions

  Museums

Hitchin Museum and Art Gallery Paynes Park, Hitchin SG5 1EH
Located in a Georgian town house, this museum illustrates the economic and social history of the busy market town of Hitchin. Among the displays is a recreation of a local Victorian chemist shop, a costume gallery and a section dedicated to the Hertford Hitchin Museum and Art Gallery information

Where to stay in Hitchin

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Hotels

The Bell Inn & Rooms Guest accommodation

65 High St, Codicote Hitchin SG4 8XD MAP In the picturesque village of Codicote, The Bell Inn & Rooms offers free parking and charming rooms. The A1(M) is just 5 minutes’ away. The Bell Inn has a restaurant serving an excellent menu, in a stylish setting. Each bungalow-style room at The Bell... More Information and Book ... prices based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days - Use the dates box to check prices for the dates of your stay. Prices from: £ 55 a Room a LivePriceTM

Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel 3*

Redcoats Green Hitchin SG4 7JR MAP Set in Hertfordshire, between Hitchin and Stevenage, this 3-star country house hotel offers comfortable, homely accommodation shared between the main house, the stable courtyard and milk parlour. Dating back to 1450, the residence is set in 4 acres of g... More Information and Book ... prices based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days - Use the dates box to check prices for the dates of your stay. Prices from: £ 120 a Room a LivePriceTM

Tudor Oaks Lodge 3*

Taylors Road, Astwick Hitchin SG5 4AZ MAP Tudor Oaks Lodge, on the A1, one mile past junction 10 northbound, is a complex of buildings with characteristic beams. All rooms have LCD TV. Luxe rooms have four-poster beds and jacuzzi baths, some with sauna aromatherapy.... More Information and Book ... prices based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days - Use the dates box to check prices for the dates of your stay. Prices from: £ 72 a Room a LivePriceTM

Firs Hotel & Restaurant 2*

83 Bedford Road Hitchin SG5 2TY MAP Conveniently located for visiting Stevenage, Letchworth, Luton and Henlow, this family-managed hotel and restaurant has easy access to the A1 (junction 8) and the M1 (junction 10). Enjoy comfortable accommodation, personal service and car parking in an ... More Information and Book ... prices based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days - Use the dates box to check prices for the dates of your stay. Prices from: £ 65 a Room a LivePriceTM

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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Hitchin Priory

Tilehouse Street Hitchin SG5 2DL MAP Set in 19 acres of beautiful tranquil parkland, yet only one minutes’ walk from Hitchin town square, this attractive hotel was originally a Carmelite monastery built in 1317. With carefully preserved and sensitively renovated interiors, the hotel combi... More Information and Book ... Price Guide:  Prices From £45 a Room

Offley Place 4*

Kings Walden Road Hitchin SG5 3DS MAP This country house is set in its own spacious grounds and was built in the 17th century for Sir Richard Spencer in the pretty Hertfordshire village of Great Offley. The village of Great Offley has all the charm you would expect from a pretty English vil... More Information and Book ... prices based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days - Use the dates box to check prices for the dates of your stay. Prices from: £ 75 a Room a LivePriceTM

Sun Hotel 3*

Sun St Hitchin SG5 1AF MAP The Sun Hotel is a traditional coaching inn dating back to the 1500s. The hotel is popular with locals, business people and tourists, who enjoy the excellent meals on offer. The restaurant at the Sun Hotel serves a wide range of food from around the worl... More Information and Book ... Price Guide:  Prices From £29.95 a Room

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Around The Hitchin Area

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Letchworth (2.37 miles) Baldock (4.14 miles) Stevenage (4.46 miles) Shefford (6.64 miles) Silsoe (7.82 miles) Luton (7.91 miles) Biggleswade (9.22 miles) Old Warden (9.40 miles) Harpenden (10.18 miles) Welwyn Garden City (10.79 miles) Ampthill (11.01 miles)