Holwell
Parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.986, -0.301 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 16 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01462 (Hitchin) |
Holwell is a small, quiet rural parish in the district of North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Set amid the gently rolling chalk countryside of the county, it retains an agricultural character of scattered farms, traditional cottages and narrow lanes, while being within easy reach of the market town of Hitchin.
Historically centred on farming and parish life, Holwell has a modest population, a handful of historic buildings and a sense of close-knit community; many residents now commute to larger towns or London while others value the area for walking, wildlife and landscape conservation. Local events and parish meetings tend to be informal and community-focused, reflecting its long-standing rural roots and quieter pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Holwell
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Luton 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Cambridge 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Watford 23 miles37.1 km
- Bedford 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Harlow 23 miles37 km
- Stevenage 7.4 miles12 km
- Hemel Hempstead 17.8 miles28.6 km
- St. Albans 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Aylesbury 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Cheshunt 21.8 miles35 km
Neighbouring places
- Holwell Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Cadwell Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Ickleford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stondon Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lower Stondon Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Pirton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hitchin Oughton Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hitchin Bearton Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Arlesey Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Meppershall & Shillington Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Arlesey & Fairfield Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Fairfield Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Holwell
SG5 3SL, SG5 3SZ, SG5 3SS, SG5 3FN, SG5 3SQ, SG5 3SR, SG5 3SJ, SG5 3RT, SG5 3SU … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Stansted Airport 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Hitchin Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Arlesey Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Holwell Ad
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Broadway Hotel 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Champneys Henlow 3.1 miles5 km
- The White Hart 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Hitchin Priory Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
Local points of interest
- British School Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Wrest House Estate 5 miles8 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Redbourne College College 8.7 miles14 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Toddington library Library 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Moot Hall Museum 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km