Welcome to Hiz

Hiz is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on the River Hiz, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. Hiz is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of just over 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions of Hiz is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century brass eagle lectern.

Hiz is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The pub, called The Crown, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional English dishes, as well as a selection of local beers and ales. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, making it a hub of activity in the village.

Local Schools

School	Details
Strathmore Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Howes	Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XR 01462459558 School Website
York Road Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Frainer	York Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XA 01462459127
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Snowball	Old Hale Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XT 01462622555 School Website
Highover Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Hayes	Cambridge Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0JP 01462622333 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hitchin Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Deborah Fenn	Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD 01462459160 School Website
Wilshere Dacre Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Fishponds Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NS 01462459215 School Website
The Priory School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Geraint Edwards	Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UR 01462622300 School Website
Hitchin Boys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Fergal Moane	Grammar School Walk Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JB 01462432181 School Website
Hitchin Girls School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs James Crowther	Highbury Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RS 01462621300 School Website
William Ransom Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Driver	Stuart Drive Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QB 01462624777 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 0.46 Miles

Letchworth Garden City Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN 2.20 Miles

Baldock Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU 4.13 Miles

Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 4.59 Miles

Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 4.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Taxis 01462 432666 Unit 6/North End Business Centre/Bury Mead Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RT 0.25 Miles
Tinys Taxis Hitchin 01462 888888 Desmond Court, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RD 0.30 Miles
A Class Taxis 01462 422228 33 Highover Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0RG 0.32 Miles
Jag Taxis 07816 304789 33 Highover Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0RG 0.32 Miles
Cabstar 0800 052 2152 37 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TZ 0.38 Miles
Boxall Taxis Ltd Hitchin 01462 433333 30A Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QU 0.46 Miles
Easy Limos 07766 687117 High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BH 0.93 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01462 440909 23 North Pl, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NW 0.95 Miles
Executive Airport Cars 01462 612607 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 0.96 Miles
Airport Taxis 07761 706345 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 0.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cadwell Lane Sg4 0Ag Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Periwinkle Lane Sg5 1Tz Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highover Way Sg4 0Rf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wilbury Way Meter/Parcel Box Sg4 0Ub Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hunting Gate Sg4 0Ub Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nightingale Road Sg5 1Rh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sturgeons Way Sg4 0Bn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowbank Sg4 0Hx Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Sg4 9Ul Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Hale Way Sg5 1Su Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blakes Corner Sg5 1Tl Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Road Sg5 1Nw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Road Sg4 0Jn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bearton Road Sg5 1Uf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benslow Lane Sg4 9Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Regal Chambers Surgery 01462 453232	Regal Chambers Surgery 50 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LL
Bancroft Medical Centre 01462 654040	Bancroft Court 30-35 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LH
Courtenay House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Courtenay House Bancroft Court Hitchin SG5 1LH
Courtenay House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Courtenay House Bancroft Court Hitchin SG5 1LH
Courtenay House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Courtenay House Bancroft Court Hitchin SG5 1LH

Local Stores

Symonds Green
1 Filey Close
Symonds Green
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2JW
01438 355541
Store Website
3.77 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Nightingale
Euro Garages
Nightingale Road
Hitchen
SG5 1RQ
01462 455226
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Berry House Veterinary Practice
41 Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RE 01462 451500 info@berryhousevets.co.uk Website 0.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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phones from 8.30am-7pm
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Hitchin Veterinary Surgery
St. Ibbs Farm London Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NL 01462 436963 info@hitchinvets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Letchworth Veterinary Centre
Norton Way North Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1BS 01462 685882 enquiries@letchworthvets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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Letchworth Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Cotton Brown Retail Park Jubilee Road Letchworth Hertfordshire SG6 1UP 01462 481010 3.26 miles


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Henlow Veterinary Centre
22 Bedford Road Lower Stondon Bedfordshire SG16 6EA Website 3.79 miles
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Sat	09:00	12:00
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Companion Care (Stevenage) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1 The Firs Fairlands Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 1FZ 01438 747 646 stevenage@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wymondley Wood
Lovely Walk Around The Woods. Leads On To The Fields At The Back For Futher Exploring. Track Down To The Wood Is Very Bumpy And It Is Single Track. The Car Park Is Small And It Can Get Very Busy With Walkers. Wymondley Wood Letchworth GARDEN CITY 1.49 miles

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Oughtenhead Common
A Huge Expanse Of Fields And Protected Nature Reserves. There Is A Small Car Park Which Would Fit Around 6-8 Cars At The Start Of The Playing Field Then Many Turnstiles On To Various Difference Tracks. Some Ponds, Chalk Pits And River Areas. A Great All Rounder! Oughtonhead Nature Reserve Pirton 1.51 miles

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Deacons Hill
Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Birds, Cattle And Very Hilly. The Place Has Free Parking And Has Some Spectacular Views. Hitchin Lancashire 3.65 miles

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Weston Hills Nature Reserve
There Are Many Paths Throughout Although Some Are Steep. The Site Is Carefully Managed To Keep A Mixed Habitat And Encourage Wildlife To Flourish. There Is A Forest Walk Which Leads To Fields At The Back. Some Of The Hills Are Steap But There Are Clear Paths And They Are Maintained. Car Park Is Off Chalk Hills. It Is Very Small Car Park. 87 Beechwood Cl Baldock Lancashire SG7 6LX 3.73 miles

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Letchworth Garden City
A 13.6 Mile Circular Trail Surrounding Letchworth Garden City, Offering The Chance To Discover Letchworth's Beautiful Countryside. Follow The Garden City Greenway Route, With 60 Green Circled Waymarkers Positioned At Points Around The Greenway, Including Radwell Meadows Country Park. SG6 1AN 3.91 miles Letchworth Garden City Is Situated In North Hertfordshire, 38 Miles From The Heart Of London And 29 Miles From The Centre Of Cambridge. The Town Centre Is Easily Accessible From Junction 9 Of The A1(M), Which Is Just A 22 Minute Drive From Junction 23 (South Mimms) Of The M25.

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Radwell Meadows
Norton Bury Ln 3.92 miles

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