Welcome to Stanborough

Stanborough is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful surroundings. The village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Stanborough House, which dates back to the 18th century.

One of the main attractions in Stanborough is the Stanborough Park, which is a large public park that covers over 126 acres of land. The park is home to a number of recreational facilities, including a boating lake, a children's play area, and a miniature railway. The park is also a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Another popular attraction in Stanborough is the Stanborough Lakes, which are a series of man-made lakes that were created in the 1970s. The lakes are a popular spot for fishing, boating, and water sports, and are home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and geese. The lakes are also surrounded by a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the beautiful countryside around the village.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 1.3°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lakeside School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lynnette Johnson	Lemsford Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6YN 01707327410 School Website
St Johns Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Lemsford Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Boylan	Lemsford Village Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7TR 01707322589 School Website
Stanborough School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Merry John	Lemsford Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6YR 01707321755 School Website
Applecroft School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Withe	Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6JZ 01707323758 School Website
Green Lanes Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Michele Johnson	Green Lanes Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9JY 01707262556 School Website
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Richard Curry	Woodhall Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3TF 01707324408 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
Birchwood Avenue Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs N Read	Birchwood Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0PS 01707262503 School Website
Peartree Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Megan Hardy	Peartree Primary School Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3XW 1707881033 School Website
The Ryde School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Thompson	Pleasant Rise Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5DR 01707267333 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 1.42 Miles

Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 1.93 Miles

Welwyn North Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 3.10 Miles

Welham Green Travellers Lane, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF 3.70 Miles

St Albans City Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE 4.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
T And J Cars 07770 536074 15 Marsden Green, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YD 0.58 Miles
Just Airports 01707 276441 14, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9FJ 0.90 Miles
Cab-Co 01707 333666 Fretherne Chambers/Fretherne Rd, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6NY 1.28 Miles
Airport Taxis Welling Ltd 01707 373666 Fretherne Chambers, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6NY 1.28 Miles
City Taxis 01707 395660 20 Middlefield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4DJ 1.35 Miles
Alpha Cabco 07960 844688 Drovers Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PU 1.40 Miles
Herts Prestige Cars 07960 844688 3 Drovers Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PU 1.40 Miles
Herts Travel 01707 887460 A/47 Great Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4TJ 1.42 Miles
Happy Travel 01707 377766 Unit 4/Peartree Farm/Peartree La, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3UW 1.55 Miles
Aaaa Taxis 01707 899999 6/Peartree Farm/Peartree La, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3UW 1.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Road Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Great North Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lemsford Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lemsford Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bakers Unoin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Attimore Road Elmwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Handside P.O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Springfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Applecroft Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromer Hyde Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Meadow Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Astwick Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Barleycroft Parkway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longcroft Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Garden City Practice 01707 321500	Bird Croft Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6EH
Parkway Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HG
Parkway Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	20 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HG
Parkway Surgery 01707 332233	20 Parkway Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6HG
Peartree Lane Surgery 01707 329292	Peartree Lane Surgery 110 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3UJ

Local Stores

Birchwood
39 Homestead Road
Birchwood
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 0QN
01707 263099
shop.4649@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.35 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Hatfield) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Oldings Corner Retail Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5JP 01707 244666 Website 1.04 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Village Veterinary Surgery
8 Manor Parade Hatfield Garden Village Hertfordshire AL10 9JS 01707 274 828 lab@villageveterinary.co.uk Website 1.27 miles
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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 1.55 miles
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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 1.73 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Medivet Welwyn Garden City Peartree - The Veterinary Centre
41 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3UA 01707 336919 welwyn.gc.peartree@medivet.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bishops Veterinary Surgery
5 Parkhouse Court Hatfield Business Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9RQ 01707 272772 info@bishopsvet.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.41 miles

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Cole Green Way
14 Parkway Lancashire 1.37 miles

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Sherrardspark Wood
Plas Y Coed 3 Digswell Hill Lancashire 1.62 miles

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Ayot Greenway
35 Ayot St Peter Rd Welwyn Lancashire AL6 9AB 1.75 miles Nearest Postcode Is Al6 9Ab, But That Covers The Whole Village.

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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 2.38 miles Next To Commonswood School

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Ellenbrook Fields (The Old Hatfield Aerodrome)
605 Hatfield Rd St Lancashire ALBANS AL4 2.76 miles Next Door To Notcutts Garden Centre, Al4 0Hn

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Weather Forecast

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	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

Monday	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	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

Tuesday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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