English Heritage sites near Datchworth Parish

Roman Wall of St Albans

ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS

11 miles from Datchworth Parish

A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.

Old Gorhambury House

OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE

12 miles from Datchworth Parish

The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth’s Lord Keeper and visited by the queen on at least four occasions.

Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge

WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE

13 miles from Datchworth Parish

A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.

Wrest Park

WREST PARK

15 miles from Datchworth Parish

Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.

De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton

DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON

17 miles from Datchworth Parish

Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.

Berkhamsted Castle

BERKHAMSTED CASTLE

18 miles from Datchworth Parish

Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.

Churches in Datchworth Parish

All Saints

Bury Lane Datchworth Knebworth
01438 817183
http://www.datchworth.com/local-information/church/

All Saints - Datchworth's Parish Church - has been part of the Welwyn and Villages Team Ministry since 2004 - see the link below - Our Benefice - for more information about the other Team churches.

Please visit All Saints web site - see the link at the end of this section - for information, news, views and links. The site includes links for anyone seeking help, a copy of our weekly news sheet, a history of the church and contact information.

All Saints warmly welcomes and has activities for people of all ages. Details will be found in the Weekly News section of our web site.

Pubs in Datchworth Parish

Belmont

108 Burnham Green Road, Burnham Green, AL6 0HA
(01438) 798800
belmontrestaurant.co.uk

Once a McMullen's pub called the Duck but closed in 2000. Reopened October 2009 as the Belmont Bar and Restaurant. Currently closed (Jan 2013)
Horns

82 Bramfield Road, Bulls Green, SG3 6RZ
(01438) 798052
thehornsdatchworth.co.uk

An attractive 15th century country pub on the green with exposed beams, Tudor flooring and white weatherboarding in the local style. Bar, snug and restaurant. The fine reputation for its food, including excellent Sunday lunches, is enhanced...
Plough

5 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL
(01438) 813000

Small, single bar Free House on the edge of Datchworth Green sporting an ever changing selection of real ales including LocAle. This is a real locals' pub at the hub of the village and all are made to feel welcome. The 'secret' garden is a...
Three Horseshoes

Stevenage Road, Hooks Cross, SG14 3RY
(01920) 830391
destinationinns.co.uk/pubs/threehorsesho...

Country pub/restaurant with large garden just south of Stevenage on the A602 towards Watton-at-Stone. Ninja turtles (red-eared terrapins) can be found in the garden pond: watch your kids! Manager, Peter Wood, received McMullen's 2012 Manag...
Tilbury

1 Watton Road, Datchworth, SG3 6TL
(01438) 815550
thetilbury.co.uk/

Popular, busy local. Emphasis on variety in food and whiskies with over 100 on display.
White Horse

1 White Horse Lane, Burnham Green, AL6 0HA
(01438) 798100
whitehorseburnhamgreen.com

Acquired by McMullen in 2007. Named after the phantom headless stallion, slain during the English civil war and which is said to haunt the adjacent road to Woolmer Green. A fine Grade-II old timbered pub, much developed, with a contemporary...