Towns & cities · East of England
Redbourn
Redbourn — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harpenden · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Redbourn, the nearest railway station is Harpenden, located 3.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Redbourn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 4,988 people. Address: AL3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8002°, -0.3965°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Redbourn is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) from Harpenden, 4 miles (6.4 km) from St Albans and 5 miles (8.0 km) from Hemel Hempstead. The civil parish had a population of 6,913 according to the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
To the south-west of the village, just beyond the motorway, is the site of an Iron Age hill fort called the Aubreys. Nearby is Aubrey Park, which dates back to the 13th century. To the north of the village is the site of a complex of Roman temples. The village has been continuously settled in since Saxon times at least and is recorded in the Domesday Book. Its parish church, St Mary's, was built in the early 12th century. Some fifty years later, a small priory was founded half a mile away on Redbourn Common, after the abbot of St Albans Abbey decided to consecrate the ground. Some bones had been found on the spot, reputed to be of St Amphibalus, the priest who had converted St Alban to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8002, -0.3965
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- Redbourn
- Postcode
- AL3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Population
- 4,988
- Nearest railway station
- Harpenden — 3.5 km
- Official site
- redbourn.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q19853 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Redbourn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Redbourn - St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 142551.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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The Priory
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Saracens Head Public House
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Redbourn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Redbourn Village Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
The Holly Bush Public House
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
The Aubreys
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
The Aubreys camp
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Aubrey Park Hotel
Hotels · 1.8 km
Rothamsted Manor
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Redbournbury Mill
Watermills · 2.1 km
Annables Farm
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Redbourn is a village in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 4,988. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,988
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Redbourn
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Redbourn →
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Bowers House
Bowers House — listed building in Harpenden, U.K.
📷 5Parks · East of England
Lydekker Park
Lydekker Park — park in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Redbourn War Memorial
Redbourn War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · East of England
Redbournbury Mill
Redbournbury Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · East of England
Rothamsted Park
Rothamsted Park — public park in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden — church in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
The Eric Morecambe Centre
The Eric Morecambe Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Priory
The Priory — house in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
44, West Common Way
44, West Common Way — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
The Aubreys
The Aubreys — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery
Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Rothamsted Manor
Rothamsted Manor — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Redbourn Village Museum
Redbourn Village Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Holtsmere Manor
Holtsmere Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall
Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Tawny Owl
Tawny Owl — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ian Fulton
Ian Fulton — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Harpenden
Harpenden — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Aubrey Park Hotel
Aubrey Park Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Annables Farm
Annables Farm — a UK vineyard in england london, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
The Aubreys camp
The Aubreys camp — a UK vineyard in england london, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Priory
The Priory — house in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Saracens Head Public House
Saracens Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Redbourn War Memorial
Redbourn War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Redbourn Village Museum
Redbourn Village Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Holly Bush Public House
The Holly Bush Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
The Aubreys
The Aubreys — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Redbourn
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Aubrey Park Hotel
Aubrey Park Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Ardmore House Hotel
Ardmore House Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hostels · East of England
Stockwood Hotel
Stockwood Hotel — a hostel in england london.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Saracens Head Public House
Saracens Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Holly Bush Public House
The Holly Bush Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Inn on the Green
The Inn on the Green in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Redbourn?
- Redbourn is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3), in the parish of Redbourn.
- What is Redbourn?
- Redbourn — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Redbourn?
- The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3.
- Is Redbourn a protected site?
- Yes — Redbourn is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Redbourn free to visit?
- Yes, Redbourn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Redbourn?
- The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3.