Redbourn is a Village in the county of Hertfordshire.
The village of Redbourn in St Albans, Hertfordshire lies on the historic Roman road of Watling Street and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name ‘Redbourn’ comes from the Old English words for ‘red stream’, referring to the bourne or brook that flows through the village.
The village has a long history and was once home to a large Royalist garrison during the English Civil War. It later became an important staging post on the coaching route between London and Birmingham. In Victorian times, Redbourn was known for its many nurseries and market gardens, which supplied fresh produce to the capital.
Today, Redbourn is a thriving community with a strong sense of identity. The village has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as good schools and leisure facilities. There is also a lively calendar of events, including an annual street fair and farmers’ market.
Redbourn is just a few miles from the historic city of St Albans and within easy reach of London.
Redbourn postcode: AL3 7
There are great places to visit near Redbourn including some great cities, villages, lakes, parks, hiking areas, towns, geological features, woodlands, nature reserves, waterfalls, historic buildings, gardens, country parks, ruins, shopping centres, attractions, castles and bluebell woods.
Letchworth, and St Albans are some of Redbourn best cities to visit near Redbourn.
There are a several good villages in the Redbourn area like Norton, Redbourn, Anstey, Therfield, Chorleywood, Essendon, and Great Amwell.
Don't miss Norton Pond, Radwell Mill Lake, and Hatfield Forest Lake's lakes if visiting the area around Redbourn.
Broadway Gardens, and Chorleywood Common are some of Redbourn best parks to visit near Redbourn.
The area around Redbourn boasts some of the best hiking areas including Letchworth’s Greenway, and Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve.
The area around Redbourn boasts some of the best towns including Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford, Royston, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Sawbridgeworth, and Hatfield.
Geological Features to visit near Redbourn include Hill End Chalk Pit.
There are a several good woodlands in the Redbourn area like Hitchwood, Hatfield Forest, and Ashridge Estate.
Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, and Chorleywood Common are great places to visit near Redbourn if you like nature reserves.
Oughtonhead Waterfall is a great place to visit close to Redbourn if you like waterfalls.
Historic Buildings to visit near Redbourn include Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, Church of Saint Mary at Hitchin, Wimpole Hall, Wimpole Ruins, Hatfield House, and Rye House Gatehouse.
Don't miss Hitchin Lavender's gardens if visiting the area around Redbourn.
The area around Redbourn boasts some of the best country parks including Hatfield Forest, Wimpole Estate, Stanborough Park, Pishiobury Park, and Ashridge Estate.
The area around Redbourn boasts some of the best ruins including Wimpole Ruins, and Berkhamsted Castle.
Shopping Centres to visit near Redbourn include atria Watford.
Don't miss Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead, and East Herts Miniature Railway's attractions if visiting the area around Redbourn.
Don't miss Berkhamsted Castle's castles if visiting the area around Redbourn.
There are a number of bluebell woods near to Redbourn including Ashridge Estate.
Redbourn History
There are some historic monuments around Redbourn:
