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Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City

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.

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Welwyn Garden City Tourist Attractions

 
Welwyn Roman Baths, 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.  The site houses a Roman bathing suite, the only surviving part of a 3rd century villa. The preserved hot and cold rooms and baths give an insight into how the Romans bathed.  Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 14:00-17:00 (or dusk if earlier) plus school holidays Mon-Fri 14:00-17:00 ( or dusk if earlier).  Tel: 01707 272511  Admission Fee
 
Ayot St Lawrence, 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. The village has a 12th century ivy-covered ruined church, replaced by the present church, a r neo-Grecian building.  Good walks along an abandoned railway line towards the River Lea.  This has been dammed to form a lake at Brocket Hall, in view from the public right of way.
 

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The Fairway Tavern 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.

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Premier Inn Stanborough Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DQ MAP
At Welwyn Garden City food and drink is available at the Stanborough and Beefeater

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Quality Hotel Welwyn 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.

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Best Western Homestead Court Hotel 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..

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The White Hart Hotel 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.

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Around The Welwyn Garden City Area

 

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)

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