Welcome to Hatfield

Hatfield is a town located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles north of London and has a population of around 39,000 people. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a major market town for the surrounding agricultural area. Today, Hatfield is a thriving town with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hatfield is Hatfield House, a grand Jacobean mansion that was built in the early 17th century. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, and it is open to the public for tours and events. Another popular attraction in Hatfield is the Galleria shopping centre, which features a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The town also has several parks and green spaces, including Ellenbrook Fields and Stanborough Park, which are popular for walking, cycling, and picnicking.

Hatfield is well-connected to London and other parts of the UK, with easy access to major roads and rail links. The town is served by two railway stations, Hatfield and Hatfield Peverel, which provide regular services to London and other destinations. There are also several bus routes that run through the town, making it easy to get around without a car. Overall, Hatfield is a vibrant and diverse town with plenty to offer residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: 2.1°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Onslow St Audrey's School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Jones	Old Rectory Drive Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AB 1707264228 School Website
Hatfield Community Free School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Victoria Hobson	Briars Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8ES 01707276018 School Website
Bishops Hatfield Girls School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Alf Wood	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NL 01707275331 School Website
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
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mairead Waugh	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NN 01707263969 School Website
Southfield School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela O'rourke	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NN 01707276504 School Website
Birchwood Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Stocks	Birchway Crawford Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0PD 01707262648 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
Oak View Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Richardson	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NW 01707280590 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
Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 0.41 Miles

Welham Green Travellers Lane, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF 1.81 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 2.79 Miles

Brookmans Park Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SS 2.94 Miles

St Albans City Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE 4.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Simon Cabs 01707 251500 Rear Of, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0LD 0.07 Miles
Apple Cars 01707 392929 54 St Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0EH 0.17 Miles
Mr K Taxi 01707 264444 12 Bury Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8BJ 0.33 Miles
Unicab 01707 265050 12 Bury Rd, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8BJ 0.33 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01707 888888 3 Fiddle Bridge Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0SP 0.43 Miles
Excel Carriages Ltd 01707 273333 25 Park Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AT 0.44 Miles
Alpha Cabco 07960 844688 Drovers Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PU 0.56 Miles
Herts Prestige Cars 07960 844688 3 Drovers Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PU 0.56 Miles
Simon Taxi's 01707 272829 Wellfield Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0XR 0.69 Miles
Aces Cars Ltd 01707 899999 Badger Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8RY 0.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Place Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hatfield Enquiry Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Link Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
The Cinema Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Stonecross Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Endymion Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatfield Station Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Lemsford Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cecil Crescent Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hillcrest Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovemead Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawford Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Pond Croft Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Birchwood P O Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burvill House Surgery 01707 269091	Burvill House Surgery 52/54 Dellfield Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8HP
Lister House Surgery 01707 283450	Lister House The Common Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0NL
Wrafton House Surgery 01707 265454	Wrafton House Surgery 9/11 Wellfield Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0BS
Wrafton House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	9-11 Wellfield Road Hatfield AL10 0BS
Wrafton House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	9-11 Wellfield Road Hatfield AL10 0BS

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishops Veterinary Surgery
5 Parkhouse Court Hatfield Business Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9RQ 01707 272772 info@bishopsvet.co.uk Website 0.68 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 0.70 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 0.92 miles
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Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet St. Albans
601 Hatfield Road Smallford St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HL 01727 852667 practice.cayton@villagevet.co.uk Website 2.02 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 2.37 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 2.85 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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 1.74 miles

Location what3words fairly.preoccupied.food

Ellenbrook Fields (The Old Hatfield Aerodrome)
605 Hatfield Rd St Lancashire ALBANS AL4 1.84 miles Next Door To Notcutts Garden Centre, Al4 0Hn

Location what3words spins.issues.exact

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

Location what3words former.admit.ocean

Colney Heath
The Mill House Coursers Rd Colney Heath Lancashire 2.38 miles

Location what3words record.hiding.steps

Cole Green Way
14 Parkway Lancashire 2.87 miles

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Sherrardspark Wood
Plas Y Coed 3 Digswell Hill Lancashire 3.39 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

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