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