Welcome to Hoddesdon

Hoddesdon is a small town located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated on the River Lea and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Hoddesdon has a population of around 20,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists due to its many attractions.

One of the main attractions in Hoddesdon is the Lowewood Museum. The museum is located in a beautiful Georgian building and houses a collection of local history and art. Visitors can learn about the town's history, including its role in the brewing industry and the development of the local canal system. The museum also hosts a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year, making it a great place to visit for both locals and tourists.

Another popular attraction in Hoddesdon is the Rye House Gatehouse. The gatehouse is all that remains of the Rye House, a 15th-century manor house that was once home to the infamous plot to assassinate King Charles II. Visitors can explore the gatehouse and learn about the history of the Rye House and its role in the plot. The gatehouse is open to the public on weekends and bank holidays, making it a great place to visit for history buffs and families alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -0.2°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Catherines Hoddesdon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Wallis	Haslewood Avenue Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8HT 01992463214 School Website
Rivers Education Support Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Stuart	Old Essex Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0AA 01992453950 School Website
Westfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Gradwell	Westfield Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8RA 01992465739 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Napier	Riversmead Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8DP 1992463549 School Website
St Cross Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Walsh	Upper Marsh Lane Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8BN 1992467309 School Website
Robert Barclay Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ced De La Croix	Cock Lane Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8JY 1992410800 School Website
Rye Park Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Penwill	Walton Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0LN 01992462820 School Website
Forres Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gavin Douglas	Stanstead Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0RW 01992467821 School Website
Sheredes Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Childs	Benford Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8LL 01992465154 School Website
Roselands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Carson	High Wood Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 9AR 1992442407 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rye House Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Essex, EN11 0EG 0.88 Miles

Broxbourne Station Approach, Broxbourne, Essex, EN10 7AW 1.07 Miles

St Margarets (Herts) Station Road, Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire, SG12 8DS 1.85 Miles

Roydon High Street, Roydon, Essex, CM19 5EH 2.25 Miles

Ware Station Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9UT 3.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hoddesdon Cars 01992 468960 1, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0RH 0.30 Miles
Vintage London Taxi 01992 413689 50 Stortford Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0AL 0.37 Miles
The Taxi Co 01992 441122 25 Lilac Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0PG 0.38 Miles
Swallow Executive Cars 01992 443444 26 Pindar Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0BZ 0.49 Miles
Swallow Cars 01992 442844 Unit 3/Spurling Works/Pindar Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0DB 0.63 Miles
Harveys Taxi Service 01992 440440 19 Morice Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9AX 0.67 Miles
Chauffeur-Line 01992 505050 194 Ware Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9EY 0.79 Miles
R S M Cars 01992 444444 Unit 8/Plumpton House/Plumpton Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0LB 0.80 Miles
Taxi And Mini Bus Hire 01992 466223 Unit 8/Plumpton House/Plumpton Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0LB 0.80 Miles
Leaway Cars 01992 467888 Unit 16/Plumpton House/Plumpton Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0LB 0.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tower Centre Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Tower Centre - Side B Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hoddesden Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hoddesdon Po Side B Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hoddesdon P.O. Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Burford Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lord Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Norris Lane/Hertford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lampits Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stortford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanstead Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Essex Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Essex Road/Pindar Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rye Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Police Station Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Amwell Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Fawkon Walk Hoddesdon EN11 8FG
Amwell Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Fawkon Walk Hoddesdon EN11 8FG
Amwell Surgery 01992 464147	Medical Centre Fawkon Walk Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8FG
The Limes Surgery 01992 464533	The Limes Surgery 8-14 Limes Court Conduit Lane,Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8EP
Hailey View Surgery 01992 463363	Hailey View Surgery 39 Christian Close Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 9FF

Local Stores

Stanstead Abbotts
46-50 High Street
Stanstead Abbotts
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 8AG
01920 877627
Store Website
1.93 miles

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SPAR - Ware
Highcross Service Station
Cambridge Road
Ware
SG11 1AZ
01920 462024
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Walton Lodge Veterinary Group
12A Fawkon Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8TJ 01992 450597 reception.hoddesdon@waltonlodgevets.com Website 0.16 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Broxbourne (Vets &Amp; Pets)
Nazeing Glass Works Ltd Nazeing New Road Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 6SU 01992 478 657 broxbourne@medivet.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Good Companions Veterinary Clinic
3 The Maltings Roydon Road Stanstead Abbots Hertfordshire SG12 8HG 01920 877200 info@goodcompanionsvets.co.uk Website 1.92 miles

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Highfield Veterinary Surgery
White Stubbs Lane Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 7PZ 01992 440738 brlinsell@hotmail.com Website 1.97 miles

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Medivet Stanstead Abbotts
132 Cappell Lane Stanstead Abbotts Ware Hertfordshire SG12 8BY 01920 870033 stanstead.abbotts@medivet.co.uk Website 2.26 miles
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Max And Min Veterinary Practice
Foxholes Farm London Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 7NT hello@mnmvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Admiraland#039;S Walk Lake
Nice Walk Round A Lake And Along A River. Never Busy 2C Admirals Walk Hoddesdon Lancashire EN11 8AA 0.59 miles Near St Cross School

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Hoddesdon Woods
It's A Beautiful Forest Walk, Some Trails Are Marked Out Depending Which Way You Want To Go, But Be Aware That You Do Go Past Farms And There Are Live Stock, As Well As Other Animals That Live In The Woods, But Quite Rear That You Would See A Deer Or A Fox, There Is Free Parking Down Cock Lane, Which Starts You Off On The Old Roman Road, And Cock Ln Lancashire 1.84 miles

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Amwell Nature Reserve And Ash Valley
Amwell Marsh Pumping Station Amwell Ln Great Amwell Ware SG12 9SS 2.12 miles No Offical Car Park But You Can Park Along The Road Side. To Get The The Reserve You Have To Crods A Railway Line, So Leads Will Be Needed!

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Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods
Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Are Woodlands Which Help To Make Up Hertfordshire's Only National Nature Reserve. There Are A Number Of Short Walks To Do Here With Your Dog, With All Walks Being Clearly Marked. SG13 8NU 3.07 miles Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Is Located Off The A10, To The West Of Broxbourne.

Lea Valley Country Park Dog Agility Course
215 Windmill Ln Cheshunt 4.12 miles En8 9Aj Is The Postcode For The Youth Hostel On The Same Road

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Panshanger Park
Thieves Ln Hertford SG14 2WN 4.69 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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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

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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
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