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Bushey
In or near South Oxhey.
Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It had a population of 25,328 in the 2011 census, rising to 28,416 in the 2021 census, an increase of 12.19%. This ma
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bushey · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bushey Museum, the nearest railway station is Bushey, located 1.7 km away. Entry to the museum is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is WD23 3DH.
About
Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It had a population of 25,328 in the 2011 census, rising to 28,416 in the 2021 census, an increase of 12.19%. This makes Bushey the second most populated town in Hertsmere. Bushey Heath is a large neighbourhood south east of Bushey on the boundary with the London Borough of Harrow reaching elevations of 165 metres (541 ft) above sea level.
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Summary from the official site
The Jesus Son of Mary Community Centre in Bushey is a mosque that serves as a community hub for people of all backgrounds. It offers daily prayers, including a weekly Jumu'ah service, and features facilities such as a café, co-working space, and a youth hub.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It had a population of 25,328 in the 2011 census, rising to 28,416 in the 2021 census, an increase of 12.19%. This makes Bushey the second most populated town in Hertsmere. Bushey Heath is a large neighbourhood south east of Bushey on the boundary with the London Borough of Harrow reaching elevations of 165 metres (541 ft) above sea level.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first written record of Bushey is its entry in the Domesday Book of 1086, which describes a small agricultural village named 'Bissei' (which later became 'Biss(h)e' and then 'Bisheye' during the 12th century). However, chance archaeological findings of Stone Age tools provide evidence that the area was inhabited as far back as the Palaeolithic period. The town also has links to the Roman occupation of Britain, with the main road running through it being Roman; sites of possible Roman villas being unearthed in the area; and a Roman tessellated pavement was discovered near Chiltern Avenue. 's Church, Bushey]] Bushey Heath's story begins in the Napoleonic Wars during a large food shortage.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6429, -0.3604
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- Hertsmere, unparished area
- Postcode
- WD23 3DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Nearest railway station
- Bushey — 1.7 km
- Official site
- jsmcc.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Bushey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bushey Hall Golf Club
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Bushey Museum
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Bushey United Synagogue
Historic churches · 1.1 km
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Merry Hill
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bushey?
- Bushey is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD23 3DH), in the parish of Hertsmere, unparished area.
- What is Bushey?
- Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It had a population of 25,328 in the 2011 census, rising to 28,416 in the 2021 census, an increase of 12.19%. This ma
- How do I get to Bushey?
- The nearest railway station is Bushey, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD23 3DH.
- Is Bushey a protected site?
- Yes — Bushey is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bushey free to visit?
- Yes, Bushey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bushey?
- The nearest railway station is Bushey, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD23 3DH.