Markyate
Built-up area in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.834, -0.46 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 06 16 |
| Population: | 2,912 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Markyate is a small village in the district of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, England, sitting on the northern fringe of the Chiltern Hills close to the border with Bedfordshire. It straddles the old route of Watling Street (the A5), giving it good road links and making it a popular commuter base for nearby Luton and London while retaining a distinctly rural feel.
Markyate has a noteworthy medieval past - its priory and the story of Christina of Markyate are local highlights - and the village centre still shows historic cottages, a parish church and a handful of pubs and shops. The local economy is largely residential with some agriculture and equestrian activity, supported by small businesses and an active village community that stages occasional events.
Postcode districts covering Markyate
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 20.6 miles
- Islington 24.9 miles
- Milton Keynes 18.7 miles
- Luton 4.3 miles
- Slough 22.8 miles
- Harrow 17.5 miles
- High Wycombe 18.8 miles
- Watford 12.3 miles
- Bedford 21 miles
- Harlow 24.6 miles
- Stevenage 12.5 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Flamstead Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Watling Ward 1.6 miles
- Friar's Wash Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Slip End Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Caddington Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Oldhill Wood Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Kensworth Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Studham Parish 2.6 miles
- Kinsbourne Green Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Holywell Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Farley Ward 2.9 miles
- Great Gaddesden Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Markyate
AL3 8NE, AL3 8LG, AL3 8NF, AL3 8JP, AL3 8NT, AL3 8LJ, AL3 8RR, AL3 8RG, AL3 8RT … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 4.8 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 25.1 miles
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Luton Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Markyate Ad
- Spark by Hilton Luton 3 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 4.4 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 3.5 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 3 1.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 4.5 miles
- Premier Inn Luton South 3 1.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Luton South - M1 Junction 9 3 0.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 3.9 miles
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable 3.5 3.2 miles
Schools in Markyate
- Markyate Village School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Beechwood House Estate 1.6 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 2.8 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 3.7 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6.4 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.8 miles
- Toddington library Library 8.5 miles
- Oaklands College College 9.2 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 10 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 10.9 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 10.9 miles
- British School Museum Museum 11 miles
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11 miles