Historic houses · East of England
The Brocket Arms
In or near Ayot St Lawrence.
The Brocket Arms — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welwyn North · 5.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Brocket Arms, the nearest railway station is Welwyn North, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL6 9BT. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
The Brocket Arms is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Shaw's Corner is a historic house and garden located in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire. Visitors can explore the gardens and enjoy guided tours of the house, which was once the home of playwright George Bernard Shaw.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Brocket Arms is a country inn in Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire, England. According to Historic England, the timber-framed building is probably early sixteenth century, although an earlier date has been claimed. The Brocket Arms is near Old St Lawrence Church, and, was supposedly "the monastic quarters" for the church until the Reformation. Another claim is that it was a "stop off point for pilgrims" on their way to St Albans Abbey.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8375, -0.2659
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Parish
- Ayot St Lawrence
- Postcode
- AL6 9BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Nearest railway station
- Welwyn North — 5.3 km
- Opening
- Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays; House opens for free-flow visits from 12:30pm.
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7720233 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Brocket Arms (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Brocket Arms?
- The Brocket Arms is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL6 9BT), in the parish of Ayot St Lawrence.
- What is The Brocket Arms?
- The Brocket Arms — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Brocket Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Welwyn North, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL6 9BT.
- Who owns The Brocket Arms?
- The Brocket Arms is owned by | number_of_rooms =.
- Is The Brocket Arms a listed building?
- The Brocket Arms is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to The Brocket Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Welwyn North, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL6 9BT.