Braughing & Standon
Ward in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.89, 0.018 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 38 23 |
The area around Braughing and Standon lies in the north of East Hertfordshire, in rural Hertfordshire, England, occupying the gentle valley of the River Rib with rolling arable fields, hedgerows and small woodlands. Villages are linked by quiet lanes and traditional pubs, and several conservation areas help preserve a distinctly village character even as many residents commute to nearby towns such as Hertford, Stevenage or London.
Historically Braughing is notable for Romano‑British remains and early market activity, while Standon features a medieval church and the Standon Lordship estate, better known locally for hosting the annual Standon Calling festival. Agriculture still dominates the landscape, but there is a mix of small businesses, tourism and commuter households, with community life organised around village halls, churches and seasonal events that sustain a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Braughing & Standon
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 24.3 miles
- Luton 19.5 miles
- Cambridge 22 miles
- Watford 24.2 miles
- Chelmsford 22.5 miles
- Harlow 9.2 miles
- Stevenage 8.9 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 23 miles
- St. Albans 17.3 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 23.7 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 10.8 miles
- Cheshunt 12.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Puckeridge and Standon Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Standon Parish 1.1 miles
- Braughing Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Old Hall Green Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Wellpond Green Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Great Munden Parish 2.6 miles
- Westmill Parish 2.7 miles
- Little Hadham Built-up area 3.1 miles
- The Mundens Ward 3.1 miles
- High Cross Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Albury Parish 3.3 miles
- Little Munden Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Braughing & Standon
SG11 2RQ, SG11 1SY, SG11 2RL, SG11 2QN, SG11 1RZ, SG11 1DA, SG11 2BJ, SG11 2PE, SG11 1LL … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 9.2 miles
- Luton Airport 16.5 miles
- Ware Railway Station 6 miles
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 6.3 miles
Hotels near Braughing & Standon Ad
- Feathers Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4.5 4.9 miles
- The Black Horse - Brent Pelham, Buntingford 4 5.5 miles
- Premier Inn Ware 3 6.1 miles
- Hertford House Hotel 7.7 miles
- The Yew Tree 6.7 miles
- Manor Of Groves Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- Kings Arms Hotel 7.8 miles
- Novotel London Stansted Airport 4 8.3 miles
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 7.7 miles
Schools in Braughing & Standon
- Jenyns First School and Nursery Primary
- Ralph Sadleir School All ages
- Roger De Clare First C of E School Primary
- St Edmund's College Independent - all ages
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 12.4 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 12.5 miles
- British School Museum Museum 13.1 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.2 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 13.2 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 13.3 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 14.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 14.6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 14.6 miles
- Oaklands College College 16 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 16.1 miles