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.
The area around Redbourn boasts some of the best cities including Letchworth, and St Albans.
Norton, Redbourn, Anstey, Therfield, Chorleywood, and Essendon are some of Redbourn best villages to visit near Redbourn.
Lakes to visit near Redbourn include Norton Pond, Radwell Mill Lake, and Hatfield Forest Lake.
The area around Redbourn features a number of interesting parks including Broadway Gardens, and Chorleywood Common.
Hiking Areas to visit near Redbourn include Letchworth’s Greenway, and Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve.
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.
Hitchwood, and Hatfield Forest are some of Redbourn best woodlands to visit near Redbourn.
Nature Reserves to visit near Redbourn include Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, and Chorleywood Common.
The area around Redbourn's best waterfalls can be found at Oughtonhead Waterfall.
Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, Church of Saint Mary at Hitchin, Wimpole Hall, Wimpole Ruins, and Hatfield House are great places to visit near Redbourn if you like historic buildings.
Redbourn is near some unmissable gardens like Hitchin Lavender,
Redbourn's best nearby country parks can be found at Hatfield Forest, Wimpole Estate, Stanborough Park, and Pishiobury Park.
There are a number of ruins near to Redbourn including Wimpole Ruins.
There are a number of shopping centres near to Redbourn including atria Watford.
Redbourn History
There are some historic monuments around Redbourn:
