Welwyn
Parish in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.837, -0.199 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 24 16 |
| Population: | 3,254 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Welwyn is a small historic village and civil parish in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, set in the shallow valley of the chalk-stream River Mimram. The settlement has Saxon roots and a compact village core of flint and timber buildings centred on the medieval parish church of St Mary the Virgin, which together give it a distinctly rural, conservation-area character despite its proximity to larger towns.
The village contrasts with the nearby planned town of Welwyn Garden City and retains a largely residential and agricultural past, with many residents commuting into London or Hatfield. It’s popular for country walks and wildlife along the chalk stream and for access to nearby green spaces such as Panshanger Park, while small local businesses and community events help sustain a quiet but lively village social life.
Postcode districts covering Welwyn
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Islington 20.4 miles32.9 km
- City of Westminster 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Luton 11 miles17.7 km
- Harrow 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Watford 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Bedford 23.6 miles38 km
- Harlow 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Stevenage 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead 13.1 miles21.1 km
- St. Albans 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Barking and Dagenham 24.1 miles38.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Welwyn East Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Woolmer Green Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Welwyn Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Welwyn West Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Tewin Wood Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sherrards Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Codicote Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Ayot St. Peter Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Datchworth Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Knebworth Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Haldens Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Welwyn
AL6 9AS, AL6 0DQ, AL6 0PR, AL6 0EU, AL6 0UX, AL6 9FQ, AL6 0RW, AL6 0TU, AL6 0AJ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stansted Airport 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Welwyn North Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Knebworth Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Welwyn Ad
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Chequers 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The White Horse 5 miles8.1 km
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Hertford House 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Welwyn
- Oaklands Primary School Primary
- Sherrardswood School Independent - all ages
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Welwyn St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocket Hall Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hatfield House Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 6.1 miles9.8 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Oaklands College College 6.8 miles11 km
- British School Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Wrotham Park Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Beechwood House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km