Watton-at-Stone
Parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.862, -0.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 30 19 |
| Population: | 2,338 |
Watton-at-Stone is a compact village and civil parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, set in the shallow valley of the River Beane between Stevenage and Hertford. The village sits in a largely agricultural and chalk-stream landscape and keeps a distinctly rural feel despite good rail and road links: its station on the Hertford Loop Line makes commuting into London straightforward while countryside walks follow the river and surrounding fields.
Watton-at-Stone has medieval roots reflected in its old parish church and traditional village green, and an active community life centred on the village hall, primary school, pubs and local clubs. The local economy mixes farming and small businesses with a sizeable commuter population, and annual events and conservation efforts help maintain the village’s strong social character and sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Watton-at-Stone
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.6 miles
- Islington 21.7 miles
- City of Westminster 24.2 miles
- Luton 14.3 miles
- Harrow 20.9 miles
- Watford 19 miles
- Bedford 24.3 miles
- Harlow 11.2 miles
- Stevenage 4.5 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 17.3 miles
- St. Albans 11.8 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Watton at Stone Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 1.6 miles
- Sacombe Parish 2 miles
- Dane End Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Stapleford Parish 2.3 miles
- Datchworth Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Little Munden Parish 2.5 miles
- Benington Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bengeo Rural Parish 2.7 miles
- The Mundens Ward 2.7 miles
- Aston Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Longmeadow Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Watton-at-Stone
SG14 3RL, SG14 3TD, SG14 3QE, SG14 3TE, SG14 3TS, SG12 0PJ, SG14 3SJ, SG14 2RJ, SG14 3HF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 11.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 14.7 miles
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Watton-at-Stone Ad
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- The Chequers 3.2 miles
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Hertford House 4.7 miles
- The White Horse 4.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 4.9 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 7.3 miles
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4 3.7 miles
- Fanhams Hall, Exclusive Collection 4 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 4.8 miles
Schools in Watton-at-Stone
- Heath Mount School Independent - all ages
- Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 4.1 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 8.2 miles
- British School Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 9.4 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 9.5 miles
- Oaklands College College 10.6 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 11.8 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 12.5 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 13.8 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 13.9 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 14.4 miles