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Things to see in Broxbourne (United Kingdom): 68 places and when to go
Broxbourne is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Wildlife (23), History (15). The best known are Hatfield House, Waltham Abbey Church and Hertford Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.744, -0.0623
- Places
- 68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (26) · Wildlife (23) · History (15) · Temples (13) · Museums and art (6) · Food and drink (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 26 km as the crow flies
What to see in Broxbourne
The places in and around Broxbourne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hatfield HouseCountry house in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK10 km
- Waltham Abbey ChurchChurch in Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, UK7.5 km
- Hertford CastleGrade I listed castle in East Hertfordshire, England, UK5.8 km
- Harlow Town railway stationRailway station in Harlow, Essex, England, UK12 km
- All Saints' Church, HertfordChurch in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, UK5.8 km
- Bayfordbury ObservatoryObservatory in Hertfordshire, England, UK4.2 km
- St James' Church, Stanstead AbbottsChurch in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, England, UK7.4 km
- All Saints, ChingfordChurch in Chingford, London14 km
- Barnet MarketMarket in High Barnet, London, England14 km
- Barnet MuseumLocal museum in the United Kingdom14 km
- Christ Church, CockfostersChurch in Cockfosters, London12 km
- Copped HallGrade II listed historic house in Epping Upland, England11 km
- Digswell ViaductRailway viaduct in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England12 km
- Forty HallGrade I listed historic house museum in the London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom8.3 km
- Heath Mount SchoolSchool in Hertfordshire, UK12 km
- Mary Immaculate and St Peter, New BarnetCatholic church in Barnet, London13 km
- New Barnet War MemorialWar memorial in London13 km
- Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of AvilaCatholic church in Chingford, London13 km
- Pole HillHill in Chingford, north-east London13 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, HarlowChurch in Harlow, UK13 km
- St Mary the Virgin, Monken HadleyChurch in Monken Hadley, London Borough of Barnet, England, UK13 km
- PanshangerCountry house in Hertfordshire, England, UK8.0 km
- St Mary the Virgin, East BarnetChurch in East Barnet, London14 km
- Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder MillsMilitary museum in Essex, England, UK6.4 km
And the other 44, by what you come to do:
- History: All Nations Christian College, Chingford War Memorial, Contrapuntal Forms, Goldings estate, St Paul's Church, Harlow, Scott's Grotto
- Nature: Balls Wood, Covert Way, Fir and Pond Woods, King's Meads, Lemsford Springs, Lippitts Hill, Myddelton House, Oak Hill Wood, Rye Meads, Gibberd Garden, Waterford Heath, Willowmead, Cornmill Meadows Dragonfly Sanctuary, Danesbury Fernery, F&B Conservation Area, Hawkenbury Meadow, Honeymead Marsh Conservation Area, Marshgate Spring Nature Reserve, Northaw Great Wood Country Park, Panshanger Park, Parndon Lock Meadows, Parndon Moat Marsh Nature Reserve, Sawbridgeworth Marsh, Top Field and Cozens Grove Local Nature Reserve, Wash Lane Common Nature Reserve
- Museums and art: Hertford Museum, Mill Green Museum
- Temples: St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield, St Thomas's Church, Oakwood
- Hiking: Broxbourne Woods NNR Trail, Forest Way, Essex, Greenwich Meridian Trail
- With kids: H2O Rampage Aqua Park, Hertfordshire Zoo
- Food and drink: Hadham Brewery, McMullen's Brewery, Redchurch Brewery, The 3 Brewers
When to go to Broxbourne
The best time to visit Broxbourne is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In April, 67 of the 68 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Broxbourne
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Broxbourne?
The best known: Hatfield House, Waltham Abbey Church, Hertford Castle, Harlow Town railway station, All Saints' Church, Hertford. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Broxbourne?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Broxbourne?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 26 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Broxbourne as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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