Bell Bar

Settlement in Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield

England

Bell Bar

Felled trees in Gobions Wood
Felled trees in Gobions Wood Credit: Tom Page

Bell Bar is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Hatfield, it falls within the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

Bell Bar is primarily a residential area, characterized by its charming houses and cottages. The village has a strong sense of community, with a range of amenities available for its residents. These include a village hall, a local pub, and a small convenience store, providing essential services to the local population.

The village's location offers easy access to nearby towns and cities. The A1(M) motorway is just a short drive away, connecting Bell Bar to London and other major cities in the region. The nearby Hatfield train station provides regular rail services to London and other destinations.

In terms of recreational activities, Bell Bar benefits from its proximity to the beautiful countryside of Hertfordshire. There are numerous walking and cycling routes in the area, allowing residents to explore the natural beauty of their surroundings. The village also benefits from being close to Hatfield House, a stunning Jacobean mansion and gardens that attract visitors from far and wide.

Overall, Bell Bar offers a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and easy access to amenities and nearby towns. Its rural charm and convenient location make it an attractive location for those seeking a quieter, yet well-connected, place to call home.

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Bell Bar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.731439/-0.184986 or Grid Reference TL2505. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Felled trees in Gobions Wood
Felled trees in Gobions Wood
Path along the south of Gobions Wood
Path along the south of Gobions Wood
Fields to the south of Gobions Wood
Fields to the south of Gobions Wood
View north from platform of Brookmans Park station
View north from platform of Brookmans Park station
Station road, immediately east of Brookmans Park station, facing east
Station road, immediately east of Brookmans Park station, facing east
Gobions Wood facing east on the path
Gobions Wood facing east on the path
Footbridge over the railway line, Brookmans Park The pale blue structure is the parallel road bridge, carrying Station Road over the East Coast Main Line.
Footbridge over the railway line, Brookmans Park
The pale blue structure is the parallel road bridge, carrying Station Road over the East Coast Main Line.
Shops, the south side of Bradmore Green And no longer just shops. Built after 1950. This is the retail and services centre of Brookmans Park.
Shops, the south side of Bradmore Green
And no longer just shops. Built after 1950. This is the retail and services centre of Brookmans Park.
Shops, the north side of Bradmore Green And no longer just shops. Built after 1950. This is the retail and services centre of Brookmans Park.
Shops, the north side of Bradmore Green
And no longer just shops. Built after 1950. This is the retail and services centre of Brookmans Park.
Houses on the south side of Brookmans Avenue One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s. Most of these houses had been built by 1935.
Houses on the south side of Brookmans Avenue
One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s. Most of these houses had been built by 1935.
The south side of Brookmans Avenue One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s. Most of these houses had been built by 1935.
The south side of Brookmans Avenue
One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s. Most of these houses had been built by 1935.
Sleeping policeman, Brookmans Avenue Traffic management in the commuter village of Brookmans Park.
Sleeping policeman, Brookmans Avenue
Traffic management in the commuter village of Brookmans Park.
Brookmans Avenue, looking east One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s. Not much traffic on a Sunday lunchtime.
Brookmans Avenue, looking east
One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s. Not much traffic on a Sunday lunchtime.
The summit of Brookmans Avenue Just over 120 metres above sea level. One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s.
The summit of Brookmans Avenue
Just over 120 metres above sea level. One of the earliest roads in Brookmans Park, a commuting village developed in the 1920s and 1930s.
Construction site, off Brookmans Avenue Seqoya are building 'six elegantly designed detached houses' in the commuter village of Brookmans Park, on the site of one 1960s house and its large garden.
Construction site, off Brookmans Avenue
Seqoya are building 'six elegantly designed detached houses' in the commuter village of Brookmans Park, on the site of one 1960s house and its large garden.
Sheep grazing off Brookmans Avenue At the edge of the commuter village of Brookmans Park.
Sheep grazing off Brookmans Avenue
At the edge of the commuter village of Brookmans Park.
Golf Course Road, Brookmans Park Once one of the drives to a large house called Brookman's Park. Now a public footpath and the access road to a golf course in the commuter village of Brookmans Park.
Golf Course Road, Brookmans Park
Once one of the drives to a large house called Brookman's Park. Now a public footpath and the access road to a golf course in the commuter village of Brookmans Park.
Brookmans Park Golf Club [1] Seen from Golf Club Road.
Brookmans Park Golf Club [1]
Seen from Golf Club Road.
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Bell Bar is located at Grid Ref: TL2505 (Lat: 51.731439, Lng: -0.184986)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Welwyn Hatfield

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.731439,-0.184986
Bell Bar
Junction: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7334437/-0.1874492
Bus Stop
Bell Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: no
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Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Cock o' The North PH
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
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Bus Stop
The Firs
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
The Firs
Bus: yes
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Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Cock o' The North PH
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: yes
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Naptan Bearing: SE
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Naptan Verified: no
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Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Bell Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021604700
Naptan Bearing: SE
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Bus Stop
Chancellor's School
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Source: naptan_import
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Mast A
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Height: 61 m
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Man Made: satellite_dish
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7294182/-0.1865021
Mast F
Communication Radio: yes
Height: 152.4 m
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Note: BBC Radio 5 Live 909 kHz
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Mast G
Communication Radio: yes
Height: 18.29 m
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
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Mast H
Communication Radio: yes
Height: 18.29 m
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
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Barrier: lift_gate
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 10:30; Su off
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Ref: AL9 170
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.7331864/-0.1872706
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 51.7326284/-0.1855583
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 51.7328822/-0.1861399
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.7272456/-0.1867451
Building: construction
Lat/Long: 51.7283763/-0.1828312
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.7333644/-0.1873634
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.7334839/-0.1874309
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