Poplars

Settlement in Hertfordshire Stevenage

England

Poplars

Hydean Way Shops Typical of local shops in Stevenage new town. Above a parade of shops including a small supermarket, take away food outlet and Post Office there are maisonettes accessed from the rear. To the right there are 2/3 bedroomed homes. — Hydean Way Shops Credit: Robin Hall

Poplars is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the East of England region, it is part of the local government district of Three Rivers. The village lies approximately 25 miles northwest of central London and is surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Hertfordshire.

Poplars is known for its tranquil and scenic setting, with rolling hills, green fields, and charming country lanes. The village is home to a close-knit community, and residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle while still having easy access to nearby towns and cities.

The village itself boasts a range of amenities, including a local shop, a primary school, and a village hall. It also has several traditional pubs and restaurants that offer a warm and friendly atmosphere. Poplars is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns such as Watford and Hemel Hempstead, as well as to London via the M25 motorway and the nearby railway stations.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling paths, as well as parks and nature reserves nearby. Poplars is also within close proximity to popular attractions such as the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and the historic city of St Albans.

Overall, Poplars is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter setting while still being within reach of urban amenities.

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Poplars Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.894121/-0.156883 or Grid Reference TL2623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hydean Way Shops

Typical of local shops in Stevenage new town. Above a parade of shops including a small supermarket, take away food outlet and Post Office there are maisonettes accessed from the rear. To the right there are 2/3 bedroomed homes.

Robin Hall

Fairlands Valley Park

This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen. This photo is taken facing south. To the rear there are two smaller lakes. The park is very popular in the summer.

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Parishes Mead.

Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage. There is a mixture of private and social housing here.

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Ferrier Rd

This could be any road in this area. Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.

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Ridlins Athletics Track

This photo of the Ridlins Athletics track shows the west corner and the Bert Hill stand. The back of the stand has space for community groups such as playgroups.

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Football pitches

These are to the north west of the running track.

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Footbridge over Stevenage Brook.

This footpath runs parallel to and within 30 yards of the main Stevenage - Hertford Road.

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Longmeadow Evangelical Church

Many of Stevenage's churche seem to thrive and this is one of them.

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St Mary's Church, Aston

The church is built of flint with stone dressings on the nave and chancel and the roofs are covered with copper.

John Sanderson

Aston Water Tower

The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End

John Sanderson

The Crown, Aston End

John Sanderson

St Marys, Shephall

St Mary's Shephall is a lovely little old church in the middle of a sprawl of 20th century buildings.

Robin Hall

Shephalbury Park Primary School.

This small area of Stevenage is stuffed with schools of all sizes and ages.

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Grace Community Church.

I'm not sure what one of these is and it is not quite where the OS say it is. It's round the corner.

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Peartree Spring Infants and Junior Schools.

Just up the road from the Grace Community Church on busy Hydean Way.

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Heathcote School

It is clear to me that the problem with photographing schools is that if done during the daytime you run the risk of attracting attention that you don't want. By night it is too dark. And you can't get close enough really most of the time.

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