Towns & cities · East of England
Gilston
Gilston — village and civil parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gilston, the nearest railway station is Harlow Town, located approximately 1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Gilston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 180 people. Part of Eastwick and Gilston. Address: CM20. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.7896°, 0.0993°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gilston is a village and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the centre of Harlow, its post town, which lies over the county boundary in Essex. The River Stort forms the southern boundary of the parish and is also the county boundary. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 777. It shares a grouped parish council with the neighbouring parish of Eastwick.
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Background
History
The name derives from Gedel or Gydel, an Old English personal name, and tun, meaning farm or settlement. A variation in spelling may be seen as "Gedeleston", in a legal record in 1424. The Parish Church of St Mary dates from the 13th century, and is Grade I listed. The churchyard includes a listed memorial to the Johnston family, and there is a 17th-century tomb of the Gore family of Netherhall and an 18th-century tomb of the Turvin family of Terlings Park in the church chancel. The Gore family included a Lord Mayor of London and the Gore and Turvin families both included a High Sheriff of Hertfordshire. The Plume of Feathers Inn dates from the 18th century. Gilston Park is a 19th-century…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7896, 0.0993
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Gilston
- Postcode
- CM20
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Population
- 180
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1867481 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gilston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Gilston - geograph.org.uk - 140191.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Honeymead Marsh Conservation Area
Forests & woodlands · 0.6 km
Stort Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km
Wych Elm Relief
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Stort Navigation
Canals · 0.8 km
Cineworld
Cinemas · 0.9 km
Canal Boat Project
Canals · 1.0 km
Short Stort Thoughts
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Harlow Town railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.0 km
The Lock Climbing Wall
Indoor climbing centres · 1.0 km
Cineworld Cinema Harlow Queensgate
Theatres · 1.1 km
Glamping at Redricks
Campsites · 1.2 km
The Greyhound Public House
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Gilston is a village in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 180. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 180
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
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Things to see in Gilston
103 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gilston →
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Harlow Town Park
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Chapel at Harlowbury
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Contrapuntal Forms
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Honeymead Marsh Conservation Area
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Little Parndon Watermill
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Solo Flight
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St Mary & St Hugh, Old Harlow
St Mary & St Hugh, Old Harlow — church in Old Harlow, UK.
📷 5Beaches · East of England
Stort Beach
Stort Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Stort Navigation
Stort Navigation — river in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Greyhound Public House
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The Hare
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Victoria Hall
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The Lock Climbing Wall
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Canal Boat Project
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Roman Temple Site
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Gibberd Gallery
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Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens
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📷 5Galleries · East of England
St John's Arts And Recreation Centre
St John's Arts And Recreation Centre — a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · East of England
Harlow Town railway station
Harlow Town railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Harlow
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📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Eastwick Manor
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard
Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Honeymead Marsh Conservation Area
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📷 5Beaches · East of England
Stort Beach
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wych Elm Relief
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📷 5Canals · East of England
Stort Navigation
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Canal Boat Project
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Where to eat & stay near Gilston
Places to stay
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Kecksy's Farm Campsite
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Rye House Showmen's Caravan Park and Amusement Depot
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Lee Valley Dobbs Weir
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Greyhound Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Crown Public House
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The Chequers Public House
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The Hare
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilston?
- Gilston is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM20), in the parish of Gilston.
- What is Gilston?
- Gilston — village and civil parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Gilston?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM20.
- Is Gilston free to visit?
- Yes, Gilston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilston?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM20.