Datchworth Green

Urban Greenspace in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Datchworth Green

Datchworth church
Datchworth church Credit: mym

Datchworth Green is a picturesque village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is known for its charming and well-preserved historic buildings, which give the village a quintessentially English feel. One of the standout features of Datchworth Green is its urban greenspace, which provides a serene and natural escape for both residents and visitors.

The greenspace in Datchworth Green is beautifully maintained, with well-manicured lawns, flower beds, and a variety of trees and shrubs. It is a popular spot for leisure activities such as picnics, dog walking, and playing outdoor sports. There are several benches scattered around the area, offering a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

A small stream runs through the greenspace, adding to its natural beauty and providing a habitat for various wildlife species. The stream is crossed by a charming stone footbridge, which is a popular spot for photographs.

The greenspace is also home to a children's playground, equipped with swings, slides, and climbing frames, making it an ideal place for families to spend quality time together. Additionally, there are well-marked walking paths that wind through the greenspace, providing opportunities for people to enjoy a leisurely stroll or jog in a tranquil setting.

Datchworth Green's urban greenspace is a valuable asset to the community, offering a peaceful and idyllic environment for residents to relax and connect with nature. Its well-maintained facilities and natural beauty make it a popular destination for people of all ages to enjoy outdoor activities and escape the bustle of everyday life.

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Datchworth Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.84847/-0.16100786 or Grid Reference TL2618. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Datchworth church
Datchworth church
Baines's Spring Snow sprinkled and dry.
Baines's Spring
Snow sprinkled and dry.
Discarded fridge, TV, mattress, roller boots and other assorted rubbish at Baines's Spring I'm sure that none of this was at all necessary.
Discarded fridge, TV, mattress, roller boots and other assorted rubbish at Baines's Spring
I'm sure that none of this was at all necessary.
Baines's Spring Copse
Baines's Spring Copse
Swangley's Farm There is more of this farm to see from other angles.  But it looks like lots of other farms.
Swangley's Farm
There is more of this farm to see from other angles. But it looks like lots of other farms.
Derelict building - windmill? It says "Danger unsafe keep out.  OK then.  I would guess that this was a windmill but then again........

Update (Jan 2019) We have heard from a relative of the farmer who built this and have been informed that it was built to store maize silage in around 1900-1903 but   only used until about 1914 because it proved impractical.
Derelict building - windmill?
It says "Danger unsafe keep out. OK then. I would guess that this was a windmill but then again........ Update (Jan 2019) We have heard from a relative of the farmer who built this and have been informed that it was built to store maize silage in around 1900-1903 but only used until about 1914 because it proved impractical.
Woolmer Green milestone. Stevenage 4 London 27.  A good away win there for London, Gary.
Woolmer Green milestone.
Stevenage 4 London 27. A good away win there for London, Gary.
Woolmer Green shops Actually a Chinese takeaway and a betting office on the Old Great North Road.  This is the actual Chinese takeaway that Dick Turpin used to stop at on Black Bess.
Woolmer Green shops
Actually a Chinese takeaway and a betting office on the Old Great North Road. This is the actual Chinese takeaway that Dick Turpin used to stop at on Black Bess.
Railway bridge at Woolmer Green. The  train passing underneath is a northbound express.
Railway bridge at Woolmer Green.
The train passing underneath is a northbound express.
Mardleybury Farm & Pond
Mardleybury Farm & Pond
The White Horse, Burnham Green A nice pub/restaurant facing on to the village green
The White Horse, Burnham Green
A nice pub/restaurant facing on to the village green
Woolmer Green Village Pond
Woolmer Green Village Pond
The Horns Public House A nice Village Pub & Restaurant in Bull's Green
The Horns Public House
A nice Village Pub & Restaurant in Bull's Green
Chapel Wood Looking across farmland from the Watton to Datchworth road.  Chapel Wood conceals ancient earthworks.
Chapel Wood
Looking across farmland from the Watton to Datchworth road. Chapel Wood conceals ancient earthworks.
Footpath to Govers Green From Rivershill Green, a footpath winds through the trees from Watton Road (an old Roman route) towards Govers Green.
Footpath to Govers Green
From Rivershill Green, a footpath winds through the trees from Watton Road (an old Roman route) towards Govers Green.
Towards Raffin Green Looking across the farmland from the Watton Road at Rivershill Green.  In the distance is Raffin Green Farm.
Towards Raffin Green
Looking across the farmland from the Watton Road at Rivershill Green. In the distance is Raffin Green Farm.
Datchworth Phone Box Modern telephone kiosk on the corner of Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth.  Also visible in the photo, a speed limit sign and signpost for Datchwort Green and Watton (pointing the wrong way!).
Datchworth Phone Box
Modern telephone kiosk on the corner of Brookbridge Lane, Datchworth. Also visible in the photo, a speed limit sign and signpost for Datchwort Green and Watton (pointing the wrong way!).
Abandoned Cottage Cottage in Datchworth sold for redevelopment.  A sad trace of somebody's life soon to be reduced to rubble.
Abandoned Cottage
Cottage in Datchworth sold for redevelopment. A sad trace of somebody's life soon to be reduced to rubble.
Show me another place!

Datchworth Green is located at Grid Ref: TL2618 (Lat: 51.84847, Lng: -0.16100786)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.84847,-0.16100786
Ele: 109.715454
Lat/Long: 51.8452695/-0.1572371
Datchworth Green
Place: village
Lat/Long: 51.8484999/-0.1604293
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.8506107/-0.1633832
Restaurant
The Tilbury
Addr City: Datchworth Green
Addr Postcode: SG3 6TB
Addr Street: Watton Road
Phone: +44 1438 815550
Wikidata: Q26304073
Lat/Long: 51.8486461/-0.1582492
Datchworth Museum
Addr City: Royston
Addr Housenumber: 9A
Addr Postcode: SG3 6TL
Addr Street: Datchworth Green
Addr Suburb: Datchworth
Tourism: museum
Website: https://www.datchworth.com/local-information/museum/
Wikidata: Q29364050
Lat/Long: 51.8483569/-0.1588265
Bus Stop
Nutcroft
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021300340
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Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.851671/-0.1576634
Bus Stop
Great Lawne
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021300380
Naptan Bearing: SE
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Naptan Indicator: adj
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: WLWYNGC
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Brookbridge Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.850508/-0.159192
The Tilbury
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021300400
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: The Tilbury
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Naptan Indicator: o/s
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Naptan NaptanCode: hrtdwdtd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: WLWYNGC
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
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Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8488505/-0.158432
Bus Stop
Plough PH
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021312800
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Plough PH
Naptan Crossing: Whipping Post
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Whipping Post
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtdmtjw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: WLWYNGC
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Watton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8484569/-0.1585642
Bus Stop
Village Hall
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Covered: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021361355
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Village Hall
Naptan Crossing: Rectory Lane
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Rectory Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtdmjmj
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Watton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8499488/-0.1636869
Bus Stop
Village Hall
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Covered: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021361357
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Village Hall
Naptan Crossing: opp Rectory Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: opp Rectory Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtdmjmp
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Watton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8498394/-0.1635897
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 09:00
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SG3 80
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: stop-motion GPS
Lat/Long: 51.8484492/-0.1584503
Cafe
Addr City: Royston
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: SG3 6TL
Addr Street: Datchworth Green
Addr Suburb: Datchworth
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Old Name: Old Post Office Tea Room
Lat/Long: 51.8484041/-0.1585271
Datchworth Sports Club
Addr City: Royston
Addr Postcode: SG3 6TL
Addr Street: Datchworth Green
Addr Suburb: Datchworth
Leisure: pitch
Phone: +44 1438 812490
Sport: rugby_union,_cricket
Lat/Long: 51.8480876/-0.1628488
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.8484454/-0.15828
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.8485273/-0.1583911
Public Bookcase
Datchworth Library
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 51.8484513/-0.1584234
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.8485982/-0.1585924
Advertising: board
Lat/Long: 51.84847/-0.1589919
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