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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 Rye House Gateway.   This facinating 15th century building is also open to the public and beside it lies the RSPB's Rye Meads Nature Reserve.  

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Hoddesdon Tourist Attractions

 
Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, one of the county's 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. Collection of insects and displays of falconry.Open every day including Christmas Day.  Tel: 01992 470490 Admission Fee
 
Rye House Gateshouse, Rye Road, Stanstead Abbots, this moated gatehouse is all that remains of a once extensive manor house, built in 1443. Rye House became notorious in 1683 when it was the centre of a plot to assasinate Charles II.  Inside the gatehouse an exhibition details the Rye House Plot. Open from Easter-the end of September on Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 11:00-17:00 pm. Tel: 01992 702200. Admission Fee
 
Rye Meads Nature Reserve, Rye Road, Stanstead Abbots, set by the River Lee, this small RSPBnature 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.  Open: daily, not Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 10:00-17:00 pm or dusk if earlier.  Tel: 01992 708380
 

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

Broxbourne (1.10 miles) Ware (3.59 miles) Hertford (3.77 miles) Cheshunt (4.20 miles) Harlow (5.14 miles) Waltham Abbey (5.25 miles) Waltham Cross (5.33 miles) Epping (6.77 miles) Welwyn Garden City (8.76 miles) Potters Bar (9.01 miles) Hatfield (9.11 miles)

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