Welcome to Walkern

Walkern is a picturesque village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on the River Beane and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Walkern has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Walkern is the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which features stunning stained glass windows and a beautiful bell tower.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Walkern is also home to a vibrant community of residents who are passionate about preserving the village's heritage and promoting local businesses. The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and several pubs and restaurants. Walkern also hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a popular annual village fete.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Walkern is an ideal destination. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The River Beane is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Walkern is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, community spirit, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Walkern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonty Hall	High Street Walkern Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7NS 01438861285 School Website
Ardeley St Lawrence Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Young	School Lane Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AJ 01438861284 School Website
Benington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anja Tyler	Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7LP 01438869254 School Website
The Nobel School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Henson	Mobbsbury Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0HS 01438222600 School Website
Lodge Farm Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angie Smith (Acting)	Mobbsbury Way Chells Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0HP 01438236600 School Website
Round Diamond Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Phillips	Whitehorse Lane Great Ashby Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 6NH 1438219410 School Website
Martins Wood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Zoe Philips	Mildmay Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 5RT 1438222602 School Website
Camps Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Flawn	Chells Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0LT 1438233800 School Website
Stevenage Education Support Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Ms Dan Nearney	Collenswood Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9HQ 01438369119 School Website
The Leys Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Davinder Khangura	Ripon Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4QZ 01438314148 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 3.70 Miles

Watton-At-Stone Station Road, Watton-At-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH 4.50 Miles

Knebworth Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT 4.60 Miles

Baldock Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU 5.58 Miles

Letchworth Garden City Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN 5.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Academy Chauffeurs 01438 367900 83 The Pastures, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7DF 1.54 Miles
R C S Chauffeur Services 07711 596288 45 Beane Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7DL 1.63 Miles
Chauffeur Drive Solutions 07778 218508 3 Walkern Park Farm Cottages, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7JD 1.81 Miles
Almond Lane Carriage Co 01438 360547 13 Lincoln Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4PJ 2.10 Miles
Home Kevin Taxi Services 07812 019384 26 Fry Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0QQ 2.28 Miles
Ashby Cabs 01438 352855 75 Vardon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PT 2.29 Miles
Executive Transport 01438 222200 173 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4LG 2.33 Miles
All Glass For Cars 07530 656995 30 Skylark Corner, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9NL 2.40 Miles
Stevenage Minibus Hire 01438 420123 379 Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4LU 2.47 Miles
Johns Minibuses 07908 750786 51 Aylward Dr, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8US 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walkern Po 79 High St Sg2 7Nt Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stevenage Road Sg2 7Nd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clay End Sg2 7Jb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairview House Sg2 7Qa Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ardeley Sg2 7Ah Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luffenhall Road Sg2 7Px Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Emperors Gate/Chells Manor Post Office Box Sg2 7Qx Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The White Way Sg2 7Dl Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dragons Green Sg2 7Lp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Serpentine Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halls Green Sg4 7Dr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crown Sg2 7Hd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eliott Road Sg2 0Lh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wedgewood Way Sg1 4Qf Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wedgewood Way Meter/Parcel Box Sg1 4Qf Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor House Surgery	13 Emperors Gate Stevenage SG2 7QX
Oak Tree Close Surgery	Oak Tree Close Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7QZ
The Poplars Surgery 01438 351359	Sainsburies Car Park Area Magpie Crescent Poplars Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9QQ
Chells Surgery 01438 313001	265 Chells Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0HN
Canterbury Way Surgery	91A Canterbury Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4LQ

Local Stores

Stevenage - The Oval
14-18 The Oval
Pin Green
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 5RB
01438 353873
Store Website
2.27 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Broadwater
Euro Garages
Broadwater Crescent
Broadwater
Stevenage
SG2 8EH
01438 352065
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ballinger Equine
East Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm Halls Green Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7DP 01462 414008 office@ballingerequine.com Website 1.80 miles

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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby
Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital St Francis House Whitehorse Lane Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 6DU 01438 745833 enquiries@roebuckvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
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Walton Lodge Vets
4 The Glebe Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0DJ 01438 364354 reception.stevenage@waltonlodgevets.com Website 2.05 miles

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Medivet Stevange - Valley Vets
9 Hydean Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9XH 01438 369390 stevenage@medivet.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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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 3.52 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Monkswood Retail Park Elder Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 1TL Website 3.61 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Walkern 3 Mile
A 3 Mile Walk Starting And Ending At The Yew Tree Pub In Walkern The Walk Consists Of A Short High Street Walk Then Into Fields. It Has A Small Incline. And Should Take Just Over An Hour At An Average Pace 99 High St Walkern Stevenage SG2 7NU 0.21 miles

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Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm, Ardeley Is Just Over 170 Acres Of Farm Land, With Plenty Of Dog Walking Routes. Dogs Are Welcome On The Farm, In The Farm Shop, Café And Pub. Ardeley Stevenage SG2 7AH 1.34 miles

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Great Ashby District Park Field Walk
This Route Starts And Ends At The Great Ashby District Park. With Plenty Of Fields And Woods To Be Off The Lead Plus Some Very Quiet Dead End Lanes. 19 Windermere Cl Stevenage Lancashire SG1 6AG 1.35 miles

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Aston End / Aston
Down By The River Beane Just Outside Of Aston End There Is A Great Walk That Goes Either Way. You Could Reach This From Walking From Stevenage And Stop Off In The Crown Pub. The Walk Runs Alongside The River Which Is Sometimes Dried Out. Ford Ln Lancashire 1.97 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 4.54 miles

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Old Knebworth Two Woods Walk
99-103 Park Ln Knebworth SG3 6PP 4.94 miles Nearest Postcode Is Sg3 6Pp - Look For The Footpath Sign And Electricity Station.

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