Hoddesdon

Settlement in Hertfordshire Broxbourne

England

Hoddesdon

The A10, Broxbourne
The A10, Broxbourne Credit: David Howard

Hoddesdon is a town located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the Lea Valley, it lies about 20 miles north of London and has a population of approximately 20,000 residents. The town has a rich history that dates back to the Domesday Book, where it is mentioned as a small settlement.

Hoddesdon is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links. The A10 road runs through the town, providing easy access to London and other major cities. The town also has a railway station, offering regular services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge.

In terms of amenities, Hoddesdon offers a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The town center is home to a mix of independent stores and well-known retail chains, providing a variety of shopping options. There are also several supermarkets, making it convenient for residents to access everyday essentials.

For recreation, Hoddesdon offers several parks and green spaces, including the popular Lowewood Museum Gardens. The town is situated on the River Lea, providing opportunities for walking, boating, and fishing. Nearby, the Lee Valley Regional Park offers additional outdoor activities, such as cycling and horse riding.

Education in Hoddesdon is well-served, with a range of primary and secondary schools available. The town also has a further education college, which provides a variety of courses for students of all ages.

Overall, Hoddesdon is a bustling town with a rich history, good transport links, and a range of amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit.

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Hoddesdon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.757089/-0.019351 or Grid Reference TL3608. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The A10, Broxbourne
The A10, Broxbourne
The A10, Broxbourne
The A10, Broxbourne
Footpath in Hoddesdon Park Wood Hoddesdon Park Wood is managed by the Woodland Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/hoddesdon-park-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/hoddesdon-park-wood/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Part of Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hertfordshires-national-nature-reserve" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hertfordshires-national-nature-reserve">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

This is the Hertfordshire Way Long Distance Footpath <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Hertfordshire+Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Hertfordshire+Way">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Footpath in Hoddesdon Park Wood
Hoddesdon Park Wood is managed by the Woodland Trust LinkExternal link Part of Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve LinkExternal link This is the Hertfordshire Way Long Distance Footpath LinkExternal link
The A10, Woollensbrook On the edge of Hoddesdon
The A10, Woollensbrook
On the edge of Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon Town Hoddesdon Town Centre showing War Memorial and White Swan Public House
Hoddesdon Town
Hoddesdon Town Centre showing War Memorial and White Swan Public House
Barclay Park The photograph faces north across the Lake in Barclay Park. The park was given to the town of Hoddesdon in 1935 as a recreational area
Barclay Park
The photograph faces north across the Lake in Barclay Park. The park was given to the town of Hoddesdon in 1935 as a recreational area
Dobb's Weir, Nazeing. Fish & Eels pub by the canal at Dobb's Weir, Lea Valley, Nazeing & Hoddesdon area
Dobb's Weir, Nazeing.
Fish & Eels pub by the canal at Dobb's Weir, Lea Valley, Nazeing & Hoddesdon area
Hoddesdon Wood Nature reserve Hoddesdon Wood is a nature reserve cared for by the Woodland trust
Hoddesdon Wood Nature reserve
Hoddesdon Wood is a nature reserve cared for by the Woodland trust
St Augustine's Church, Church Fields, Broxbourne St Augustine's is the Church of England Parish Church at Broxbourne, and is situated at Church Fields, Broxbourne.  This image was taken at wedding of Andrew Church and Sorrel Wallis on 24 July 2004.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.acny.org.uk/venue.php?V=7853" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.acny.org.uk/venue.php?V=7853">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Augustine's Church, Church Fields, Broxbourne
St Augustine's is the Church of England Parish Church at Broxbourne, and is situated at Church Fields, Broxbourne. This image was taken at wedding of Andrew Church and Sorrel Wallis on 24 July 2004. LinkExternal link
The New River, Broxbourne The New River is something of a misnomer since it is neither a river nor new. It is an aqueduct built under the direction of Sir Hugh Myddleton between 1607 and 1612 to bring fresh drinking water from Chadwell and Amwell Springs near Ware about 40 miles down the Lee Valley to London. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=438" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=438">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for further information.
The New River, Broxbourne
The New River is something of a misnomer since it is neither a river nor new. It is an aqueduct built under the direction of Sir Hugh Myddleton between 1607 and 1612 to bring fresh drinking water from Chadwell and Amwell Springs near Ware about 40 miles down the Lee Valley to London. LinkExternal link for further information.
Broxbourne: Recreation Ground Viewed looking westwards from The New River
Broxbourne: Recreation Ground
Viewed looking westwards from The New River
Broxbourne railway station Viewed looking northwards from the Station Road bridge, Broxbourne station was moved from its old location by the bridge and rebuilt on its present site in 1960. The station is on the Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport and Hertford East lines. A southbound train for Liverpool Street is just leaving the station.
Broxbourne railway station
Viewed looking northwards from the Station Road bridge, Broxbourne station was moved from its old location by the bridge and rebuilt on its present site in 1960. The station is on the Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport and Hertford East lines. A southbound train for Liverpool Street is just leaving the station.
The New River, Broxbourne The New River is something of a misnomer since it is neither a river nor new. It is an aqueduct built under the direction of Sir Hugh Myddleton between 1607 and 1612 to bring fresh drinking water from Chadwell and Amwell Springs near Ware about 40 miles down the Lee Valley to London. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=438" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=438">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for further information.
The New River, Broxbourne
The New River is something of a misnomer since it is neither a river nor new. It is an aqueduct built under the direction of Sir Hugh Myddleton between 1607 and 1612 to bring fresh drinking water from Chadwell and Amwell Springs near Ware about 40 miles down the Lee Valley to London. LinkExternal link for further information.
The Fish & Eels P.H. at Dobbs Weir
The Fish & Eels P.H. at Dobbs Weir
Bridge over The River Lea at Nazeing
Bridge over The River Lea at Nazeing
Railway Bridge at Old Mill Broxbourne
Railway Bridge at Old Mill Broxbourne
The Huntsman, Goose Green The pub was known as the Green Man years ago.
The Huntsman, Goose Green
The pub was known as the Green Man years ago.
Suburban Housing Broxbourne Herts One of many relatively new housing estates that have been built in Broxbourne to help cater for the ever growing demand for housing in the South East.
Suburban Housing Broxbourne Herts
One of many relatively new housing estates that have been built in Broxbourne to help cater for the ever growing demand for housing in the South East.
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Hoddesdon is located at Grid Ref: TL3608 (Lat: 51.757089, Lng: -0.019351)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Broxbourne

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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