Museums · East of England
Hoddesdon
In or near Goffs Oak.
Hoddesdon () is a town in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, lying entirely within the London Metropolitan Area and Greater London Urban Area. The area is on the River Lea and the Lee Navigati
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Broxbourne · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hoddesdon Museum, the nearest railway station is Broxbourne, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for the museum is EN11 8PH. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Hoddesdon () is a town in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, lying entirely within the London Metropolitan Area and Greater London Urban Area. The area is on the River Lea and the Lee Navigation along with the New River. Hoddesdon is the second most populated town in Broxbourne with a population of 42,253 according to the United Kingdom's 2011 census. It borders Ware to the north, Nazeing in Essex to the east, and Broxbourne to the south. The Prime Meridian passes just to the east of Hoddesdon. The town is served by Rye House railway station and nearby Broxbourne railway station.
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
The Spotlight is a venue in Hoddesdon that hosts a variety of performances, including music and dance events. Visitors can enjoy shows and relax in the bar area, which offers food and drinks before performances.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Hoddesdon () is a town in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, lying entirely within the London Metropolitan Area and Greater London Urban Area. The area is on the River Lea and the Lee Navigation along with the New River. Hoddesdon is the second most populated town in Broxbourne with a population of 42,253 according to the United Kingdom's 2011 census. It borders Ware to the north, Nazeing in Essex to the east, and Broxbourne to the south. The Prime Meridian passes just to the east of Hoddesdon. The town is served by Rye House railway station and nearby Broxbourne railway station.
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Background
History
The name "Hoddesdon" is believed to be derived from a Saxon or Danish personal name combined with the Old English suffix "don", meaning a down or hill. The earliest historical reference to the name is in the Domesday Book within the hundred of Hertford. Hoddesdon was situated about 20 mi north of London on the main road to Cambridge and to the north. The road forked in the centre of the town, with the present High Street dividing into Amwell Street and Burford Street, both leading north to Ware. From an early date there were a large number of inns lining the streets to serve the needs of travellers. A market charter was granted to Robert Boxe, lord of the manor, in 1253. By the 14th century…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7590, -0.0150
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Broxbourne
- Parish
- Broxbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN11 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Nearest railway station
- Broxbourne — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.thespotlightvenue.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Hoddesdon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rawdon House
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The Salisbury Arms
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Hoddesdon and Rye Park War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Spotlight Theatre
Theatres · 0.4 km
Lowewood Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
The Bell Hotel and Tea Rooms
Hotels · 0.4 km
Broxbourne
Museums · 1.1 km
Lee Valley Dobbs Weir
Campsites · 1.3 km
Hoddesdon Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.4 km
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Where to eat & stay near Hoddesdon
Places to stay
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The Salisbury Arms
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The Galley Hall Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoddesdon?
- Hoddesdon is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN11 8PH), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.
- What is Hoddesdon?
- Hoddesdon () is a town in the Borough of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, lying entirely within the London Metropolitan Area and Greater London Urban Area. The area is on the River Lea and the Lee Navigati
- How do I get to Hoddesdon?
- The nearest railway station is Broxbourne, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN11 8PH.
- How do I get to Hoddesdon?
- The nearest railway station is Broxbourne, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN11 8PH.