Welcome to Essendon

Essendon is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles north of London and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Essendon is the St. Mary the Virgin Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building.

Despite its small size, Essendon has a strong sense of community and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. There are also several walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside, which offer stunning views of the Hertfordshire landscape.

Overall, Essendon is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With its rich history, strong sense of community, and beautiful countryside, it is a hidden gem that is well worth a visit. Whether you are looking to explore the local landmarks, enjoy a pint at the pub, or simply take a stroll through the countryside, Essendon has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 1.1°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Essendon C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Canham	School Lane Essendon Hertfordshire AL9 6HD 01707261209 School Website
Commonswood Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs G Seymour	The Commons Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4RU 01707880420 School Website
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Gauld	Birch Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2LR 01992583239 School Website
Bayford Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Malcom Foster	Ashendene Road Bayford Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8PX 01992511259 School Website
The Ryde School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Thompson	Pleasant Rise Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5DR 01707267333 School Website
Swallow Dell Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Hollingsworth	Blackthorn Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3JP 01707339079 School Website
Creswick Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Covington	Sir John Newsom Way Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4TP 01707323038 School Website
Watchlytes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicki Jaeggi	Watchlytes Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 2AZ 1707886222
Countess Anne Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Lodge	School Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AX 01707262840 School Website
Holwell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr S French	Holwell Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3RP 01707323716 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bayford Brickendon Lane, Bayford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8PH 2.57 Miles

Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 2.57 Miles

Welham Green Travellers Lane, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF 3.09 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 3.36 Miles

Brookmans Park Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SS 3.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Cars 01707 321123 Moorlands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4PW 2.05 Miles
Strawberry Airport Cars 01707 327182 1 Ryelands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4LH 2.16 Miles
Airport Direct Taxis 01707 696398 38 Glenwood, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2JS 2.32 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport St Albans 0800 783 4107 30 Beauchamps, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1FG 2.39 Miles
Carts And Carriages Ltd 01992 511615 White Stubbs Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8QA 2.43 Miles
City Taxis 01707 395660 20 Middlefield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4DJ 2.46 Miles
Excel Carriages Ltd 01707 273333 25 Park Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AT 2.54 Miles
Herts Travel 01707 887460 A/47 Great Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4TJ 2.55 Miles
Unicorn Executive Chauffeuring Services Ltd 01707 331010 Weltech Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AA 2.61 Miles
33 Taxis 01707 331010 13B Weltech Centre/Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AA 2.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Essendon Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
West End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Holwell Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bedwell Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Howe Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Berkhamstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campfield Place Wildhill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Penfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Letty Green Sg14 2Nu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cole Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Commons Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thistle Grove Caponfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Epping Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birch Green Sg14 2Lu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howlands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Huc West Essex Ea 0844 5606606	Ambulance Headquarters Ascots Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4HL
E/N Herts Aivhs 0844 5605040	Ascot Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4HL
Welhat Extended Access Hub 01707 294358	Spring Hse Med Centre Ascots Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4HL
Huc As Service 0844 5606606	Ambulance Headquarters Ascots Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4HL
Huc West Essex Ea2 0844 5606606	Ambulance Headquarters Ascots Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4HL

Local Stores

Ludwick
8 Hall Grove
Ludwick
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 4PH
01707 323380
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR St Albans
Unit 1
Highfield Park
Hill End Lane
St Albans
AL4 0RA
01727 893786
Store Website
6.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lisa Grahame Limited
6 Station Road Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NS 07879 448112 lisa-grahame@hotmail.com 1.54 miles

Animals Treated
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Welwyn Garden City Mill Green Road
129-131 Mill Green Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3XB 01707 392244 welwyn.garden.city@medivet.co.uk Website 2.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Attimore Veterinary Group
Ridgeway Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 2AD 01707 331963 attimore@cvsvets.com Website 2.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Hatfield) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Oldings Corner Retail Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5JP 01707 244666 Website 2.98 miles
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Animals Treated
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Three Bears Vets
Tolmer Park Farm Newgate Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8RG 07477873891 threebearsvets@gmail.com Website 3.01 miles

Animals Treated
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Veterinary Referrals Limited
C/O Medivet 41 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3UA 01707 336919 vets@vetreferrals.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

The Commons Nature Reserve Welwyn Garden City
A Nature Reserve. The Site Has A Variety Of Habitats Including Oak Woodland, Flower-Rich Meadows, Wet Fens, Ditches And Ponds. The Countryside Stewardship Scheme Funds Improvements Of Hedge Laying, Provision Of Winter Feed For Farmland Birds, And Provision Of Fencing For Grazing Livestock. Much Of The Work Is Done By Volunteers. Commonswood NATURE RESERVE 1.59 miles Next To Commonswood School

Location what3words former.admit.ocean

Northaw Great Wood
The Ridges The Ridgeway Northaw 3.04 miles Signposted From The Ridgeway On A White Sign - &Quot;Great Wood&Quot;

Location what3words strict.varieties.offer

Panshanger Park
Thieves Ln Hertford SG14 2WN 3.07 miles

Location what3words prefer.blues.wool

Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods
Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Are Woodlands Which Help To Make Up Hertfordshire's Only National Nature Reserve. There Are A Number Of Short Walks To Do Here With Your Dog, With All Walks Being Clearly Marked. SG13 8NU 3.18 miles Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Is Located Off The A10, To The West Of Broxbourne.

Stanborough Lakes
Beautiful Walk With A Nice Country Walk. You Have To Pay For Parking, But It Is A Lovely Day Out Once You Get Past The 2 Initial Lakes Welwyn Garden City Lancashire 3.37 miles

Location what3words fairly.preoccupied.food

Cole Green Way
14 Parkway Lancashire 3.57 miles

Location what3words quench.soda.rates

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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