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Welwyn

Built-up area in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England

Coordinates:51.83, -0.217
OS grid ref:TL 22 16
Population:3,254
Dialling code: 01707 (Welwyn Garden City)
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Welwyn is a compact, historic village in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield, county of Hertfordshire, England. It sits in the chalk-valley of the River Mimram, a classic chalk stream whose springs gave the village its name, and has visible roots in the Anglo‑Saxon and medieval periods alongside a village centre of shops, pubs and a parish church.

Today Welwyn combines a quiet village atmosphere with easy commuting: it lies close to the planned town of Welwyn Garden City and has good rail and road links into London. The local scene mixes conservation of historic buildings and riverside walks with a mainly residential economy and the small-scale industry and services found across the Welwyn Hatfield borough.

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Transport links

  • Luton Airport 7.2 miles11.5 km
  • Stansted Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
  • Welwyn North Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Welwyn Garden City Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km

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Schools in Welwyn

  • Welwyn St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Brocket Hall Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Broadhall Way Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
  • Hatfield House Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
  • University of Hertfordshire University 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Oaklands College College 6 miles9.6 km
  • Luton Hoo Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
  • British School Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Putteridge Bury Estate 8.7 miles14 km
  • Kenilworth Road Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
  • Wrotham Park Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Beechwood House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km