Towns & cities · East of England
Much Hadham
Much Hadham — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop's Stortford · 6.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Much Hadham, the nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, located 6.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Much Hadham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,994 people. Address: SG10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.8540°, 0.0720°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Much Hadham Forge Museum is located in a Grade II* listed building and showcases Tudor wall paintings, local history, and the craft of blacksmithing. Visitors can explore the museum's displays and participate in various activities, including art exhibitions and workshops.
From the Wikipedia article
Much Hadham, historically also known as Great Hadham, is a village and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 4 miles (6 km) south-west of Bishop's Stortford and 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Ware. As well as the village itself, the parish covers surrounding rural areas, including the hamlets of Green Tye, Hadham Cross, and Perry Green. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,195.
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Background
History
Evidence of occupation in the Roman era has been found in the Much Hadham area, including pottery kilns, and a hoard of Roman coins. Much Hadham and neighbouring Little Hadham to the north are collectively known as The Hadhams. The Hadhams appear to have comprised a single territory in Saxon times, which may also have included Albury and the three Pelhams of Brent Pelham, Furneux Pelham, and Stocking Pelham to the north. The earliest known recording of the name Hadham dates from a charter of the 950s. The name comes from heath ham, meaning the estate on the heath. The 'Much' comes from the Old English 'mycel', meaning 'great'. The Domesday Book of 1086 records five estates or manors at a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8540, 0.0720
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Much Hadham
- Postcode
- SG10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Phone
- 07483 113345
- Population
- 1,994
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop's Stortford — 6.6 km
- Opening
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 11.00am – 5.00pm; open April – mid December
- Official site
- hadhammuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1065388 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Much Hadham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Much Hadham church - geograph.org.uk - 2943.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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The White House
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The Red House
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The Old House
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The Old Tavern
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Much Hadham Palace
Stately homes · 0.5 km
The Old Crown Inn And Bakers Cross (North)
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Large Figure in a Shelter
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Large Reclining Figure
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Square Form with Cut
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Three Pieces Reclining Figure: Draped
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Large Totem Head
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Much Hadham is a village located in Hertfordshire, within the London region, with a population of 1,994. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,994
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
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Things to see in Much Hadham
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Hadham Hall (hadham Hall School Hertfordshire County Council) 400 Metres From Road
Hadham Hall (hadham Hall School Hertfordshire County Council) 400 Metres From Road — house in Little Hadham, East Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Henry Moore Foundation
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Much Hadham Palace
Much Hadham Palace — manor house in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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RAF Sawbridgeworth Memorial
RAF Sawbridgeworth Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Old House
The Old House — house in Much Hadham, East Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Red House
The Red House — building in Hadham, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The White House
The White House — house in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Much Hadham Forge Museum
Much Hadham Forge Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Cecilia
Parish Church of St Cecilia — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Windmill Tower 220 Metres West North West Of Mill House
Windmill Tower 220 Metres West North West Of Mill House — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Double Oval
Double Oval — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Three Pieces Reclining Figure: Draped
Three Pieces Reclining Figure: Draped — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
The Wall: Background for Sculpture
The Wall: Background for Sculpture — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Upright Motive No.9
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Large Totem Head
Large Totem Head — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Square Form with Cut
Square Form with Cut — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Knife Edge Two Pieces
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Seated Woman
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Relief No.1
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Reclining Figure Angles
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Two Pieces Reclining Figure: Cut
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Woman
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Upright Motive No.7
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Upright Motive No.5
Upright Motive No.5 — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The White House
The White House — house in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Much Hadham Forge Museum
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Red House
The Red House — building in Hadham, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Old House
The Old House — house in Much Hadham, East Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Stately homes · East of England
Much Hadham Palace
Much Hadham Palace — manor house in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Much Hadham
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Much Hadham?
- Much Hadham is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG10), in the parish of Much Hadham.
- What is Much Hadham?
- Much Hadham — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Much Hadham?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG10.
- Is Much Hadham free to visit?
- Yes, Much Hadham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Much Hadham?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG10.