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Hoddesdon Tourist Information
Hoddesdon, lies in the far south-east of the county, on the border with Essex. The town is situated one mile to the north of Broxbourne but the two towns have now almost become one.
Hoddesdon's ancient centre, classified as a conservation area, has many fine buildings.
These are grouped around the Clock Tower, a brick structure erected in 1835 on the site of the Chapel of St Katharine (dating from 1336). The present Clock Tower contains a bell presented to the Chapel in 1510. Hoddesdon's main shopping area is also set around the Clock Tower.
Two miles west of Hoddesdon is the popular children's attraction, Paradise Wildlife Park, and to the east is the Lee Valley Park, an extensive park featuring watersports, boating, walking and cycling.
One of the entrances to the Lee Valley Park is at the 15th century Rye House Gateway, which is open to the public, and beside it lies the RSPB's Rye Meads Nature Reserve.
Historic Houses
Rye House Gatehouse Rye House Quay, Rye Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0EH
One of the entrances to the Lee Valley Park is at the Rye House Gateway. This moated gatehouse is all that remains of a once extensive manor house, built in 1443. Rye House Gatehouse information
Out & About
Rye Meads Nature Reserve Rye Road, Stanstead Abbots, Hoddesdon
Set by the River Lee, this small RSPB nature reserve is full of interest, with open water, reedbed, meadow and woodland. Indoor reception area with a bird feeding viewing area, information desks and displays. Rye Meads Nature Reserve information
Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Paradise Wildlife Park White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne EN10 7QA
One of the countys top family attractions, this small, friendly zoo and leisure park has plenty to keep young children amused. Woodland railway. parrot displays, and the feeding of the lions and cheetahs are some of the highlights as well as rides. Colle Paradise Wildlife Park information
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
Woodland Lodge 49*
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Goose Green Lord Street Hoddesdon EN11 8SN MAP Just 2 minutes from Hoddesdon town centre, Woodland Lodge offers self-contained, modern lodges with satellite TV, shower, tea/coffee and a stocked breakfast bar, replenished daily. Woodland Lodge is set in quiet hamlet, adjacent to an old English country... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Hoddesdon To Visit - straight line distance:
Broxbourne Tourist Information (1.10 miles) Ware Tourist Information (3.59 miles) Hertford Tourist Information (3.77 miles) Cheshunt Tourist Information (4.20 miles)
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