Towns & cities · East of England
Colney Heath
Colney Heath — village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welham Green · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Colney Heath, the nearest railway station is Welham Green, located 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Colney Heath is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 5,449 people. Address: AL4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7353°, -0.2564°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Colney Heath is a large village in Hertfordshire, England. The village became a civil parish in 1947 when the St. Peter Rural parish was split to form Colney Heath and London Colney. There is a converted windmill in the village. The civil parish also includes the settlements of Smallford and Sleapshyde.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7353, -0.2564
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- Colney Heath
- Postcode
- AL4
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Population
- 5,449
- Nearest railway station
- Welham Green — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q610285 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Colney Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Public houses in Colney Heath - geograph.org.uk - 117885.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Colney Heath Mill
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.4 km

North London Society of Model Engineers
Miniature railways · 0.6 km

Colney Heath Railway
Miniature railways · 0.7 km

Cherry Green Trees
Campsites · 1.1 km

Tyttenhanger House
Manor houses · 1.6 km

Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel
Hotels · 1.6 km

Barley Mow Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.7 km

Welwyn Hatfield Lawn Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.8 km

North Mymms Mansion House
Manor houses · 1.8 km

Bridge To Main Entrance To North Mymms Park
Historic bridges · 1.9 km

Geoffrey de Havilland
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Colney Heath is a town in Hertfordshire, within the East of England. Visitors can explore the De Havilland Aircraft Museum and enjoy activities at Willows Activity Farm. The area also offers entertainment options such as the Odeon Hatfield and Weston Auditorium for those seeking cultural experiences.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,449
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- St Albans
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Things to see in Colney Heath
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Colney Heath →
Manor houses · London
Manor Lodge School
Manor Lodge School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Wildlife reserves · East of England
Broad Colney Lakes
Broad Colney Lakes — nature reserve in London Colney, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Wildlife reserves · East of England
Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve
Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
Miniature railways · East of England
North London Society of Model Engineers
North London Society of Model Engineers — a miniature railway in england-london, United Kingdom.
Miniature railways · East of England
Colney Heath Railway
Colney Heath Railway — a miniature railway in england-london, United Kingdom.
Manor houses · East of England
Great Nast Hyde House
Great Nast Hyde House — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
Manor houses · East of England
North Mymms Mansion House
North Mymms Mansion House — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
Manor houses · East of England
Tyttenhanger House
Tyttenhanger House — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
Museums · East of England
Hatfield Bunker
Hatfield Bunker — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Museums · East of England
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
De Havilland Aircraft Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Theme parks · East of England
Willows Activity Farm
Willows Activity Farm — a theme park in england-london, United Kingdom.
Galleries · East of England
H'arts in Mind
H'arts in Mind — a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · East of England
Colney Heath Mill
Colney Heath Mill — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge, Gateposts, And Revetment To Moat
Bridge, Gateposts, And Revetment To Moat — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Geoffrey de Havilland
Geoffrey de Havilland — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Mountain
Mountain — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Altocumulus
Altocumulus — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Torso
Torso — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Entrance (Artwork)
Entrance (Artwork) — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hatfield Cairn
Hatfield Cairn — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
de Havilland DH.88 Comet
de Havilland DH.88 Comet — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Theatres · East of England
Odeon Hatfield
Odeon Hatfield — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
Historic houses · East of England
Colney Heath Mill
Colney Heath Mill — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Wildlife reserves · East of England
Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve
Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
Miniature railways · East of England
North London Society of Model Engineers
North London Society of Model Engineers — a miniature railway in england-london, United Kingdom.
Miniature railways · East of England
Colney Heath Railway
Colney Heath Railway — a miniature railway in england-london, United Kingdom.
Campsites · East of England
Cherry Green Trees
Cherry Green Trees — a campsite in england london.
Manor houses · East of England
Tyttenhanger House
Tyttenhanger House — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Colney Heath
Places to stay
Campsites · East of England
Cherry Green Trees
Cherry Green Trees — a campsite in england london.
Hotels · East of England
Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel
Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Caravan parks · East of England
Barley Mow Caravan Site
Barley Mow Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · East of England
The Hope and Anchor Public House
The Hope and Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Maypole Public House
The Old Maypole Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Black Horse Public House
The Black Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Wrestlers Public House
The Wrestlers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colney Heath?
- Colney Heath is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL4), in the parish of Colney Heath.
- What is Colney Heath?
- Colney Heath — village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Colney Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Welham Green, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL4.
- Is Colney Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Colney Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colney Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Welham Green, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL4.