Museums Β· East of England
London Colney
In or near Colney Heath.
London Colney () is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, close to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway. It is around 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-east of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Park Street Β· 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit London Colney, the nearest railway station is Park Street, located 2.8 km away. Entry to the museum is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is AL2 1EN.
About
London Colney () is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, close to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway. It is around 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-east of St Albans city centre (and within said city's contiguous built-up area) and part of the City and District of St Albans. At the time of the 2011 census the population of London Colney ward was 9,507, increasing to 9,804 at the 2021 census. It is considered a satellite or dormitory village of St Albans, where some villagers travel to work and shop.
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Summary from the official site
London Colney is one of the largest villages in Britain, boasting a vibrant community with a rich history. Visitors can explore its historical significance, including its role as a key stopover for coach travelers heading to London, and learn about local activities and community groups.
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From the Wikipedia article
London Colney () is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, close to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway. It is around 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-east of St Albans city centre (and within said city's contiguous built-up area) and part of the City and District of St Albans. At the time of the 2011 census the population of London Colney ward was 9,507, increasing to 9,804 at the 2021 census. It is considered a satellite or dormitory village of St Albans, where some villagers travel to work and shop.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Colney was first recorded in the 13th century. It takes its name from the River Colne, with the Old English suffix Δa, meaning "river". The name London Colney, first recorded in 1555, referred to "Colney on the road to London", and distinguished the place from Colney Street. The village was on the boundary of the 1860s London Coal Tax area; two posts still stand. London Colney was historically part of the ancient parish of St Albans St Peter. In 1894 it became part of the civil parish of St Peter Rural, which was abolished in 1947 when London Colney became a separate civil parish. London Colney Primary School was initially due to open on 4 September 1939. It was then closed on the same day,β¦
Description
London Colney Parish Council publishes a quarterly magazine, called The London Colney News. The magazine has been produced continuously since 1984.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7260, -0.3000
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- London Colney
- Postcode
- AL2 1EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Nearest railway station
- Park Street β 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.londoncolney-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: London Colney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
London Road Cemetery
Cemeteries Β· 0.9 km
Broad Colney Lakes
Wildlife reserves Β· 1.0 km
Willows Activity Farm
Theme parks Β· 1.3 km
All Saints Pastoral Centre
Chapels Β· 1.6 km
Tyttenhanger House
Manor houses Β· 1.6 km
Puddingstone
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.7 km
Cial tax post
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.9 km
Sopwell House
Hotels Β· 2.1 km
St Albans Organ Theatre
Open-air theatres Β· 2.2 km
Springfield Park
Campsites Β· 2.3 km
Barley Mow Caravan Site
Caravan parks Β· 2.3 km
St Albans Organ Theatre
Museums Β· 2.4 km
Nearby
π· 5Cemeteries Β· East of England
London Road Cemetery
London Road Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
π· 5Wildlife reserves Β· East of England
Broad Colney Lakes
Broad Colney Lakes β nature reserve in London Colney, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
π· 5Theme parks Β· East of England
Willows Activity Farm
Willows Activity Farm β a theme park in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Chapels Β· East of England
All Saints Pastoral Centre
All Saints Pastoral Centre β building in London Colney, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
π· 5Manor houses Β· East of England
Tyttenhanger House
Tyttenhanger House β a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
π· 5Memorials & monuments Β· East of England
Puddingstone
Puddingstone β a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near London Colney
Places to stay
π· 5π· 5Campsites Β· London
Springfield Park
Springfield Park β a campsite in england london.
π· 5Caravan parks Β· East of England
Barley Mow Caravan Site
Barley Mow Caravan Site β a caravan park in england london.
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π· 5Caravan parks Β· East of England
Watling Street Caravan Park
Watling Street Caravan Park β a caravan park in england london.
π· 5Hotels Β· East of England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel β a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
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Barleylands Farm Museum
Barleylands Farm Museum β Farm museum in Billericay, England.
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Cromwell Museum
Cromwell Museum β museum in Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Colney?
- London Colney is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL2 1EN), in the parish of London Colney.
- What is London Colney?
- London Colney () is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, close to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway. It is around 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-east of
- How do I get to London Colney?
- The nearest railway station is Park Street, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL2 1EN.
- Is London Colney free to visit?
- Yes, London Colney is free to enter.
- How do I get to London Colney?
- The nearest railway station is Park Street, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL2 1EN.