Potters Bar, in the far south of the county, near the junction of the A1(M) and M25 at South Mimms. With its excellent road links and good rail routes to London, Potters Bar is a popular location for commuters.
The settlement dates back to Roman times and exhibits at the Potters Bar Museum include artifacts from a Roman tile kiln. It was this association with pottery industry that gave the town its name.
The rapid growth of the Potters Bar into an attractive commuter town dates from the arrival of the railway in 1850.
The town has a good selection of restaurants and pubs and the Wyllyott Theatre provides entertainment throughout the year.
Just north of the town, near Brookmans Park, stands the famous Royal Verterinary College.
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J23, M25, Bignell Corner, South Mimms Potters Bar EN6 3QQ MAP With free parking and free Wi-Fi, Days Inn South Mimms is located on the M25 junction 23 and the A1(M) junction 1. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, with several restaurants and shops next door. The hotel is 7 miles from the historic Roman city of St Albans, a... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Potters Bar To Visit - straight line distance:
Borehamwood Tourist Information (4.01 miles) Hatfield Tourist Information (4.84 miles) Cheshunt Tourist Information (6.78 miles) Waltham Cross Tourist Information (6.87 miles)