Redbourn is a Village in the county of Hertfordshire.
The village of Redbourn in St Albans, Hertfordshire lies on the historic Roman road of Watling Street and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name ‘Redbourn’ comes from the Old English words for ‘red stream’, referring to the bourne or brook that flows through the village.
The village has a long history and was once home to a large Royalist garrison during the English Civil War. It later became an important staging post on the coaching route between London and Birmingham. In Victorian times, Redbourn was known for its many nurseries and market gardens, which supplied fresh produce to the capital.
Today, Redbourn is a thriving community with a strong sense of identity. The village has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as good schools and leisure facilities. There is also a lively calendar of events, including an annual street fair and farmers’ market.
Redbourn is just a few miles from the historic city of St Albans and within easy reach of London.
Redbourn postcode: AL3 7
There are great places to visit near Redbourn including some great cities, villages, lakes, parks, hiking areas, towns, geological features, woodlands, nature reserves, waterfalls, historic buildings, gardens, country parks, ruins, shopping centres, attractions, castles and bluebell woods.
There are a number of cities near Redbourn including Letchworth, and St Albans.
There are a several good villages in the Redbourn area like Norton, Redbourn, Anstey, Therfield, Chorleywood, Essendon, and Great Amwell.
Don't miss Norton Pond, Radwell Mill Lake, and Hatfield Forest Lake's lakes if visiting the area around Redbourn.
Broadway Gardens, and Chorleywood Common are some of Redbourn best parks to visit near Redbourn.
Letchworth’s Greenway, and Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve are some of Redbourn best hiking areas to visit near Redbourn.
Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford, Royston, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Sawbridgeworth, and Hatfield are some of Redbourn best towns to visit near Redbourn.
The area around Redbourn's best geological features can be found at Hill End Chalk Pit.
Hitchwood, Hatfield Forest, and Ashridge Estate are great places to visit near Redbourn if you like woodlands.
The area around Redbourn features a number of interesting nature reserves including Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, and Chorleywood Common.
The area close to Redbourn boasts some of the best waterfalls including Oughtonhead Waterfall.
Redbourn's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, Church of Saint Mary at Hitchin, Wimpole Hall, Wimpole Ruins, Hatfield House, and Rye House Gatehouse.
The area close to Redbourn boasts some of the best gardens including Hitchin Lavender.
The area around Redbourn boasts some of the best country parks including Hatfield Forest, Wimpole Estate, Stanborough Park, Pishiobury Park, and Ashridge Estate.
Wimpole Ruins, and Berkhamsted Castle are some of Redbourn best ruins to visit near Redbourn.
The area around Redbourn's best shopping centres can be found at atria Watford.
Redbourn has some unmissable attractions nearby like Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead, and East Herts Miniature Railway.
Berkhamsted Castle is one of Redbourn's best, nearby castles to visit in Redbourn.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the area around Redbourn like Ashridge Estate.
Redbourn History
There are some historic monuments around Redbourn:
