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 miles34.7 km
- Islington 21.7 miles35 km
- City of Westminster 24.2 miles39 km
- Luton 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Harrow 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Watford 19 miles30.5 km
- Bedford 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Harlow 11.2 miles18 km
- Stevenage 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead 17.3 miles27.9 km
- St. Albans 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Barking and Dagenham 23.6 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Watton at Stone Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Sacombe Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Dane End Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Stapleford Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Datchworth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Little Munden Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Benington Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bengeo Rural Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Mundens Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Aston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Longmeadow Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Watton-at-Stone
SG14 3SY, SG14 2RJ, SG14 3SW, SG14 3SS, SG14 3QE, SG14 2RH, SG12 0PJ, SG14 3SH, SG14 3HF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Stansted Airport 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Watton-at-Stone Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Knebworth Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Watton-at-Stone Ad
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The White Horse 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hertford House 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Chequers 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Fanhams Hall, Exclusive Collection 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
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 miles6.7 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Hatfield House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- British School Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.9 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 9.4 miles15.2 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Oaklands College College 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Copped Hall Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km