Hatfield Heath

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Hatfield Heath is a picturesque village located in the English region of East Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Essex countryside, this charming village offers a perfect retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With its idyllic rural setting and historic charm, Hatfield Heath is a popular destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in Hatfield Heath is the stunning Hatfield Forest, a vast ancient woodland that is managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the forest's network of walking and cycling trails, taking in the breathtaking scenery and spotting the diverse wildlife that calls the forest home. The forest also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times, making it a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts.

For those interested in history and architecture, Hatfield Heath offers a number of historic landmarks and buildings to explore. The village is home to a number of charming old buildings, including the picturesque St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll through the village's quaint streets, admiring the traditional timber-framed houses and cottages that lend Hatfield Heath its timeless appeal.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic charm, Hatfield Heath also offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The village is home to a variety of pubs, restaurants, and tea rooms, where visitors can sample delicious local cuisine and relax in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With its friendly locals and welcoming community, Hatfield Heath offers a true taste of traditional English village life.

Alternative names: Population: 1.7 thous.Coordinates: 51°48'47"N, 0°12'30"E

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Nearby attractions include: The Lock Climbing Wall, Harlow Town Park, South Mill Arts, Hatfield Forest.

5.4 miSW
51°46'54"N • 0°5'35"E
The Lock Climbing Wall, Harlow
137 min walk • Climbing tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
5.2 miSW
Park
Harlow Town Park, Harlow
133 min walk • Harlow Town Park is a 164-acre Grade II listed public park located in Harlow, Essex, England. It includes multiple gardens, a petting zoo named the Pets' Corner, a bandstand, and the Spurriers House Café.
4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
South Mill Arts, Bishop's Stortford
102 min walk • South Mill Arts is a venue for theatre, contemporary arts and culture, local history, and conferences in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England. One of the buildings, today Bishop's Stortford Museum, was the birthplace of Cecil Rhodes.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Hatfield Forest
84 min walk • Hatfield Forest is a 403.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, three miles east of Bishop's Stortford. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site. It is owned and managed by the National Trust. A medieval warren in the forest is a Scheduled Monument.
4.5 miNW
History museum, Forts and castles
Waytemore Castle, Bishop's Stortford
115 min walk • Waytemore Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The remains are a Grade I listed structure. This began as a motte and bailey castle in the time of William the Conqueror. A rectangular great tower was added on the motte in the 12th century.
3.3 miSW
Church
St Mary & St Hugh, Harlow
85 min walk • St Mary & St Hugh's Church is a Church of England parish church in Churchgate Street, Old Harlow in Essex, England. The church is of medieval origin and was given Grade II listed status on 5 July 1950. The church has a cruciform plan with a tower at the crossing with a tall shingled broach spire.
5.2 miSW
Canal
Stort Navigation, Harlow
133 min walk • The Stort Navigation is the canalised section of the River Stort running 22 kilometres from the town of Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, downstream to its confluence with the Lee Navigation at Feildes Weir near Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
4.7 miSW
Monuments and statues
Contrapuntal Forms, Harlow
120 min walk • Contrapuntal Forms is a stone sculpture by Barbara Hepworth, one of her first public commissions, made in 1950–51 for the Festival of Britain and installed outside the Dome of Discovery on South Bank, London. It was one of two Hepworth commissions for the festival: the other was an abstract rotating sculpture, Turning Forms.
2.9 miSW
Garden, Park, Sculpture
Gibberd Garden, Harlow
74 min walk • Gibberd Garden is a garden in Harlow, Essex, England, which was created by Sir Frederick Gibberd. He designed the garden and added sculptures, ceramic pots and architectural salvage from 1972 till his death in 1984.
2.8 miNW
Park
Thorley Wash Nature Reserve
73 min walk • Thorley Wash or Thorley Flood Pound is a 17.3-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Thorley, south of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire. It was formerly a flood pound for the Stort Navigation, which was decommissioned in 2004 and converted to a more natural state.
4.8 miSW
Park
Harlow Marsh, Harlow
123 min walk • Harlow Marsh is a 13.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Harlow in Essex. It is owned and managed by Harlow District Council. The site is in three separate areas, Maymeads Marsh, Marshgate Spring and Parndon Moat Marsh.