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