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 and shopping centres.
Don't miss Letchworth, and St Albans's cities if visiting the area around Redbourn.
Redbourn's best nearby villages can be found at Norton, Redbourn, Anstey, Therfield, Chorleywood, and Essendon.
Norton Pond, Radwell Mill Lake, and Hatfield Forest Lake are great places to visit near Redbourn if you like lakes.
Redbourn's best nearby parks can be found at Broadway Gardens, and Chorleywood Common.
Don't miss Letchworth’s Greenway, and Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve's hiking areas if visiting the area around Redbourn.
There are a several good towns in the Redbourn area like Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford, Royston, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Sawbridgeworth, and Hatfield.
Places near Redbourn feature a number of interesting geological features including Hill End Chalk Pit.
There are a number of woodlands near Redbourn including Hitchwood, and Hatfield Forest.
Redbourn has some unmissable nature reserves nearby like Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, and Chorleywood Common.
Waterfalls to visit near Redbourn include Oughtonhead Waterfall.
Historic Buildings to visit near Redbourn include Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, Church of Saint Mary at Hitchin, Wimpole Hall, Wimpole Ruins, and Hatfield House.
The area close to Redbourn boasts some of the best gardens including Hitchin Lavender.
Redbourn has some unmissable country parks nearby like Hatfield Forest, Wimpole Estate, Stanborough Park, and Pishiobury Park.
There are a several good ruins in the area around Redbourn like Wimpole Ruins.
The area around Redbourn's best shopping centres can be found at atria Watford.
Redbourn History
There are some historic monuments around Redbourn:
