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on A119, from Harlow west
on A414 then A1170 north |
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Hertfordshire
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Hertfordshire
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 Ware
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Ware,
lies to the east of the county, a few miles north-east of
Hertford.
The settlement, pre-dating the
Romans, grew up at the stragically important junction of the
ancient thoroughfare Ermine Street and the navigable River
Lee (or Lea).
Between 1400 and 1700 Ware town
prospered as a coaching town but when this trade declined
the town began to thrive from the production of malt.
In the 19th century its transport links were improved by the
construction of the Lee Navigation.
For 500 years until 1994 Ware
was a England's premier malting town.
The town's facinating past is
illustrated at the Ware Museum at The Priory Lodge. One
of the museum's future projects is to recreate the famous
'Great Bed of Ware'. This vast four-poster bed, dating
from Ware's coaching years, is now the centrepiece of the
British Galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
One of Ware's claims to fame
is that it was here in 1553 that Lady Jane Grey was declared
Queen. The town has many historic buildings including
The Priory founded in 1338, St Mary's Church rebuilt in 1380,
old coaching inns and 18th century riverside gazebos.
One of the town's most intriging
attractions is Scott's Grotto, a Gothic garden building constructed
in the 1760s by the poet John Scott.
Today has a good selection of
small shops and has a street market every Tuesday. Although
mainly a residential town Ware also has an industrial area
and the town's major employer, Glaxo Wellcome, has an important
manufacting site on the outshirts of the town.
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What
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Ware Tourist Attractions
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 Ware
Museum, The Priory
Lodge, 89 High Street, Ware, rebuilt
in 2001, this independent museum has a permanent exhibition
on the town's history. Features a World War II command bunker,
history of the malting industry and a major display of Roman
archaeology. Garden. Future projects is to create a replica
of the Great Bed of Ware, now at the Victoria & Albert Museum
in London. Open: Oct-Mar: Tue, Thur and Sat 11:00-17:00,
Sun and Bank Holidays 14:00- 16:00. Apr-Sept: Tue, Thur
and Sat 11:00-17:00, Sun 14:00-17:00. Tel: 01920 487848
Minimum donation for adults.
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Grotto, between 28
and 34 Scott's Road, Ware, constructed
in the 1760s by the poet John Scott, this Gothic garden building
consists of a series of interconnecting chambers and tunnels
lined with flints, fossils, shells, glass, stones and minerals.
The grotto extendsinto the hillside and now lies under a street
of modern houses. Restored in 1990 by the Ware Society.
Wear flat shoes and take a torch !. Open: Sat and Bank
Holiday from Apr-Sept 14:00-16:30 Tel: 01920 464131 Donation.
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Where
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Price Guide shown for a room for 2 people per night is based on the lowest price per person per night available in the future
Price Guide: from £185 per room
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Cambridge Road Thundbridge Ware SG12 0SD MAP
This 5 star deluxe Jacobean style mansion was originally built by Edmund Hanbury in 1890. Later, during its 60 years as a convent and boarding school, a further wing was built and to finally complete the grandeur, a leisure club was added in ...
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Baldock Street Ware SG12 9DR MAP
Situated in Ware overlooking the old market town, this friendly and comfortable hotel welcome's all guests. The 3 star hotel is within a short journey to both London and Cambridge, and has many local tourist sites nearby.
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Price Guide shown for a room for 2 people per night is based on the lowest price per person per night available in the future
Price Guide: from £114 per room
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Baldock Street Ware SG12 9DR MAP
Originally built as a private home in the 19th century, the friendly Roebuck Hotel is located in a quiet position in the historic market town of Ware, yet within easy reach of the M1, M25 and M11. Places to visit include Hatfield House and ...
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Price Guide shown for a room for 2 people per night is based on the lowest price per person per night available in the future
Price Guide: from £70 per room
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Cambridge Road Wadesmill Ware SG12 0TN MAP
Originally a 17th Century coaching inn, with exposed brickwork, beams and welcoming log fire. The hotel is ideal for leisure guests with 31 bedrooms and a popular carvery restaurant.
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Guest
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Cheapest room - based on price data supplied
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Fanham Hall Road Ware SG12 7PZ MAP
Set in 27 acres of stunning grounds and only a mile from Ware, Fanhams Hall is a listed Jacobean building, offering a rare balance of relaxed comfort, informal surroundings and a style of service that seeks to please
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The Rifle Volunteer
21 Collect Road Ware SG12 7LY
Tel: 01920 462310 Fax: 01920 872771
Email: theriflevolunteer@btinternet.com
The Rifle Volunteer has a warm friendly welcome with comfortable single and twin bedded rooms.
Good home cooked food. Fine real ales. Prices from £35.00 per night.
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Around
The Ware Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Hertford (2.33 miles) Hoddensdon (3.59 miles) Broxbourne (4.57 miles) Harlow (6.56 miles) Welwyn Garden City (7.52 miles) Cheshunt (7.56 miles) Waltham Cross (8.74 miles) Waltham Abbey (8.82 miles) Hatfield (8.94 miles) Bishops Stortford (8.97 miles) Stevenage (9.60 miles) |
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Area
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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