Welcome to Gorhambury

Gorhambury is a historic estate located in Hertfordshire, England. The estate was originally owned by Sir Nicholas Bacon, the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal under Queen Elizabeth I. The estate is home to a number of historic buildings, including the ruins of a 16th-century mansion and a 17th-century house. The estate is also home to a number of beautiful gardens, including a walled garden and a formal parterre.

One of the most notable features of Gorhambury is the ruins of the 16th-century mansion. The mansion was built by Sir Nicholas Bacon in the 1560s and was one of the most impressive houses of its time. The mansion was destroyed by fire in the 18th century, but the ruins still stand today and are a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the history of the house and its former occupants.

In addition to the historic buildings and gardens, Gorhambury is also home to a number of walking trails and nature reserves. The estate is located in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside and offers visitors the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful landscapes in the region. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying a peaceful walk in the countryside, Gorhambury is a must-visit destination in Hertfordshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Albans Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Rafferty	St Michael's Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4SJ 01727854866 School Website
Prae Wood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Sheppard	King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4HZ 01727751930 School Website
St Albans School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Gillespie	Abbey Gateway St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4HB 1727855521 School Website
Muriel Green Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Williamson Hayley Yendell	Church Crescent St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5JB 01727891109 School Website
Leverstock Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Burgess	Green Lane Leverstock Green Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4SA 01442406520 School Website
St Columba's College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr David Shannon-Little	King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4AW 1727855185 School Website
The Abbey Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Albans Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Linda O'melia	Grove Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 1DQ 01727851802 School Website
Batchwood School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Kemp	Townsend Drive St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5RP 01727868021 School Website
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Smithard	Etna Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5NL 01727849700 School Website
The Marlborough Science Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Annie Thomson	Watling Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 2QA 01727856874 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Albans Abbey Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN 2.13 Miles

St Albans City Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE 2.65 Miles

How Wood Hyde Lane, How Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NG 3.63 Miles

Park Street Watling Street, Park Street, Hertfordshire, AL2 2NG 3.63 Miles

Apsley London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SX 3.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Arnage Executive Hire 01442 460005 1 Well Farm Cottages, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8SN 1.95 Miles
Concorde Cars 01442 264525 6 Alison Court, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4QA 2.04 Miles
Executive Chauffeur Airport Passenger Services 07976 283827 44 Ragged Hall La, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LD 2.06 Miles
M G S Chauffeur Services 01727 857426 75 Watford Rd, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2AE 2.06 Miles
Easy Limos 01582 562168 Market Square, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4EP 2.08 Miles
Airport Cars St Albans 01727 833558 35 Green Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6HE 2.09 Miles
Mj Executive Cars 01442 400475 26 Crossways, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8PU 2.16 Miles
United Private Hire Cars 01727 858585 8 High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DL 2.17 Miles
Rent A Taxi 07507 152861 8 High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DL 2.17 Miles
Arena Taxis 01727 811844 Canberra House, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LE 2.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Michaels/Fishpool Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayne Avenue South Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corinium Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Potters Crouch Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ladies Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Artisan Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redbournbury Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Abbey Avenue Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fishpool Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenacres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Verulam Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Becketts Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toulmin Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leverstock Green Po Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waverley Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Club Batchwood - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Club Batchwood Drive St. Albans AL3 5XA
Club Batchwood - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Club Batchwood Drive St. Albans AL3 5XA
Huc-St Albans Iuc Hub 01727 866122	St Albans City Hospital Waverley Road St Albans Herts AL3 5PN
Lodge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Lodge Normandy Road St. Albans AL3 5NP
Lodge,Highfield & Redbourn 01727 853107	The Lodge Surgery Normandy Road St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5NP

Local Stores

St. Albans - London Road
40-42 London Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1NG
01727 861016
Store Website
2.20 miles

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SPAR Leverstock Green
2-3 VILLAGE CENTRE
LEVERSTOCK GREEN ROAD
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
HP3 8QG
01442245658
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animalism Ltd
4 St Stephens Hill St. Albans Hertfordshire AL1 2DS 01727 854787 animalism@tiscali.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Heath Lodge Veterinary Group
St Bernard'S Road St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5RA 01727 835294 heathlodgevets@msn.com Website 2.27 miles
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St Albans Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Abbeyview Retail Park Griffiths Way St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 2RJ stalbans@vets4pets.com 2.30 miles
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Medivet Redbourn Priory
The Priory Redbourn St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 7LZ 01582 793636 redbourne.priory@medivet.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Medivet St Albans
199 Hatfield Road St. Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4LH 01727 852500 st.albans@medivet.co.uk Website 3.28 miles
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Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Road
4 Risedale Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NN 01442 265394 risedale@medivet.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

St Albans French Bulldog Walk
We Meet The Last Sunday Of The Month, Every Month At 2Pm For A Walk Where All The Frenchies Can Run And Play As A Group. For Further Information Please Go To The Link To Our Facebook Group 39 St Michael'S St Lancashire 1.52 miles Walk Around Verulamium Park With Other French Bulldogs

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The Wick Nature Reserve St Albans
66-80 Marshal'S Dr St Lancashire ALBANS AL1 3.36 miles Al1 4Rd Is The Nearest Postcode. Look For The Iron Fence Bordering The Park.

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Hyde Lane
1 Hyde Ln Frogmore 3.74 miles

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Heartwood Forest
Heartwood Forest Is 3 Miles North Of St Albans In Hertfordshire And Only 20 Miles From Central London. It Lies On Either Side Of The B651, Between Harpenden, Wheathampstead And Sandridge. To Create Heartwood Forest, Over Half A Million Trees Have Been Planted And Meadows Have Been Sown By An Army Of Volunteers. This Walk Enables You To Discover Ancient Woodland, The Newly Planted Forest, And To Langley Wood, Which Has A Lovely Display Of Bluebells During The Spring-Time. AL4 9DQ 4.04 miles From St Albans, Head North-East On The B651 And After 4Km You Will See A Brown Tourist Sign Pointing Towards The Car Park From The Main Road.

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Heartwood Forest
Lots Of Open Space For Walking You Dog's They Say It's A Forest Not Quite But Getting There. Heartwood Forest Sandridge St Albans 4.12 miles

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Heartwood Forest Sandridge
Not Yet A Forest, As It's Newly Planted, With Mature Woodlands At Back And Side. Good Parking And Paths That Are Dry In Winter ( A Big Plus). Plenty Of Off-Lead, Sunny Open Areas Where Your Dog Can Run To His Heart's Content. Great Pub Food In Dog Friendly Pub At The Rose And Crown In Nearby Sandridge. Heartwood Forest Sandridge 4.12 miles Al4 9Dq For Those Of You With Satnav. Sandridge Is North East Of St Albans. Exit Sandridge Going North On The High St And You Will See Heartwood Signposted On The Left. Very Good Parking.

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