Therfield
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.018, -0.055 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 33 37 |
| Population: | 320 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Therfield is a small, characterful village in the district of North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits beside the ridge of Therfield Heath, an expanse of chalk grassland and rolling downland dotted with ancient barrows and earthworks, which gives the village a distinctly rural, historic feel and wide views across the surrounding countryside.
The local economy remains largely rural with farming and a number of residents commuting to nearby towns; Royston provides the closest rail link for journeys into Cambridge or London. Community life revolves around the village’s historic buildings and commons, and the heath is popular for walking, wildlife-spotting and informal local events, reflecting Therfield’s blend of quiet village social life and accessible links to larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Therfield
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Cambridge 15 miles24.1 km
- Bedford 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Harlow 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Stevenage 9.8 miles15.8 km
- St. Albans 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Cheshunt 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Dunstable 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Hatfield 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bishop's Stortford 14 miles22.5 km
- Hitchin 10.3 miles16.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Ermine Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Kelshall Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Reed Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sandon Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Royston Heath Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Royston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Royston Palace Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Buckland Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Barkway Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Wallington Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Litlington Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Therfield
SG8 9PP, SG8 9FN, SG8 9PZ, SG8 9PS, SG8 9PN, SG8 9PR, SG8 9PJ, SG8 9PX, SG8 9QB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Luton Airport 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Ashwell and Morden Railway Station 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Royston Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Therfield Ad
- Old Bull Inn 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Sheene Mill 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Letchworth Hall 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Broadway Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Days Inn Stevenage North 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Redwings Lodge Baldock 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Therfield
- Therfield First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 10.4 miles16.8 km
- British School Museum Museum 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 14.3 miles23 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 14.6 miles23.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 14.9 miles24 km
- Trinity College College 14.9 miles24.1 km