Welwyn Garden City, situated between Hatfield and Stevenage, was Britain's second 'garden city'. The garden city was the vision of Ebenezer Howard, one of the world's great social reformers.
Howard believed that the problems of overcrowding, poor living conditions and pollution could be solved by combining the town and country. After creating the first garden city at Letchworth in 1903, Howard went on to develop Welwyn Garden City in 1920.
The new town was named after the separate village of Welwyn, situated several miles to the north. The residential and commercial areas of Welwyn Garden City were laid out along tree-lined boulevards, with a neo-Georgian town centre.
Today Welwyn Garden City offers excellent shopping facilities, particularly at the modern Howard Centre.
The town has a good position just east of the A1(M) and it's industrial and business parks are home to some leading companies including Xerox and Tesco.
An interesting attraction on the outskirts of the town is the Welwyn Roman Baths. These ancient remains are now preserved in a steel vault within the embankment of the A1(M), at Junction 6.
Museums
Welwyn Roman Baths Welwyn ByPass Road, Welwyn Garden City AL6 9FG
Under the A1(M) at Junction 6 with the A1000, just off the central roundabout of the Welwyn By Pass. These Roman remains were excavated before the construction of the A1(M) and since then have been preserved in a steel vault within the motorway embankment Welwyn Roman Baths information
Out & About
Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn Garden City
just north west of the town, a peaceful village best known as the home of the playwright George Bernard Shaw, who lived here from 1906 - 50. 'Shaw's Corner', his beloved home, is owned by the National Trust and open to the public. Ayot St Lawrence information
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Hotels
The Fairway Tavern 3* Guest accommodation
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Old Herns Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 2ED MAP Located on the Panshanger Golf Complex, on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, this tavern provides comfortable lodge-style accommodation with wonderful views across the golf course and rolling countryside. Despite its tranquil, countryside location, t... More Information and Book ... 
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Stanborough Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DQ MAP At Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City food and drink is available at the Stanborough and Beefeater... More Information and Book ... |
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The Link Welwyn Garden City AL6 9XA MAP An ideal venue for meetings, training, and exhibitions catering from 2-250 people. Perfectly located for major road and rail networks. Licensed bar and restaurant on premises. Ample free parking. ... More Information and Book ... |
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Homestead Lane Welwyn Garden City AL7 4LX MAP Free wifi in all areas and some hsia also free. Recently refurbished throughout, the 66 bedroomed Homestead Court Hotel can be found in a quiet & relaxing residential area just outside the centre of Welwyn Garden City.Many of our bedrooms enjoy scenic.. ... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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2 Prospect Place Welwyn Garden City AL6 9EN MAP Excellent ease of access via road or rail. Outstanding restaurant and bar meals Luxury accommodation Friendly, welcoming service.Broadband in all rooms Wireless broadband in public areas. ... More Information and Book ... |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Hatfield (2.77 miles) Hertford (5.42 miles) Harpenden (6.53 miles) St Albans (6.60 miles) Stevenage (7.00 miles) Potters Bar (7.32 miles) Ware (7.52 miles) Hoddensdon (8.76 miles) Broxbourne (8.85 miles) Cheshunt (10.00 miles) Borehamwood (10.09 miles)