Knebworth
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.866, -0.186 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 24 20 |
| Population: | 4,155 |
Knebworth is a village in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, set on gently rolling countryside about 20–25 miles north of London. It sits close to Stevenage and benefits from good rail and road links, giving it a relaxed rural feel while remaining within commuting distance of the capital.
The village is best known for Knebworth House, a historic country house with parkland that hosts large open‑air concerts and draws visitors year‑round, which has shaped Knebworth’s cultural and tourist profile. Locally the economy mixes agriculture, tourism and commuter incomes, and socially the community combines long‑established families with newer residents, supported by village shops, pubs and regular community events.
Postcode districts covering Knebworth
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.1 miles34 km
- Islington 22.3 miles35.9 km
- City of Westminster 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Luton 11 miles17.7 km
- Harrow 19.9 miles32 km
- Watford 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Bedford 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Harlow 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Stevenage 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hemel Hempstead 14.6 miles23.4 km
- St. Albans 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City 4.2 miles6.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Longmeadow Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Datchworth Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Woolmer Green Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Roebuck Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Shephall Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Aston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Welwyn East Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bedwell Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Codicote Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Tewin Wood Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Knebworth
SG3 6BW, SG3 6HF, SG3 6AQ, SG3 6BJ, SG3 6BA, SG3 6EX, SG3 6BD, SG3 6DQ, SG3 6HE … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Stansted Airport 18 miles29 km
- Knebworth Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Stevenage Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Knebworth Ad
- The Chequers 0.9 miles1.5 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The White Horse 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Roebuck Inn 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hertford House 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Knebworth
- Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 5 miles8 km
- British School Museum Museum 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hatfield House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 8.2 miles13.1 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Oaklands College College 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 10.5 miles17 km
- Beechwood House Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Wrest House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km