London Colney

Civil Parish in Hertfordshire St Albans

England

London Colney

Rolling farmland Farmland occupies most of the western half of TL1804, partially rape fields, but also a children&#039;s open farm called Willow&#039;s Farm — Rolling farmland Credit: Mike Hartley

London Colney is a civil parish located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated just 20 miles north of central London, it falls within the St Albans district. The parish covers an area of approximately 1,400 acres and has a population of around 10,000 residents.

London Colney is predominantly a residential area, offering a mix of housing options including detached homes, terraced houses, and apartments. The parish is well-connected with excellent transport links, including the nearby M25 motorway and the A414 road, making it an attractive location for commuters working in London or the surrounding areas.

The heart of London Colney is its bustling high street, which offers a range of amenities such as supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants. The parish also benefits from several recreational facilities, including a leisure center, sports clubs, and parks. One of the notable attractions in the area is the Colney Fields Shopping Park, a popular retail destination.

The parish has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Roman era. Today, it is known for its proximity to the historic city of St Albans, which is home to the famous St Albans Cathedral and Verulamium Park. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking and cycling.

Overall, London Colney offers a pleasant and convenient place to live, combining the advantages of rural living with easy access to the capital city.

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London Colney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.720733/-0.301312 or Grid Reference TL1703. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rolling farmland

Farmland occupies most of the western half of TL1804, partially rape fields, but also a children's open farm called Willow's Farm

Mike Hartley

Road Bridge at London Colney

Three years ago this area was flooded and much damage was caused to buildings.

Jack Hill

Orbital business park, St Albans

Entry is controlled so I have no idea of the businesses.

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Pastoral Centre Broad Colney

The complex was once a convent, built in 1899 for an Anglican order. It was sold to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster in the mid-1970s and became a Retreat/Conference/Training Centre with residential accommodation.

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Napsbury Hospital London Colney

This is now a housing development called the Arboretum Expensive prices.

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Napsbury Hospital London Colney

The site is now a housing project, The water tower is being left until last in the hopes that a keen person with half a million pounds will purchase it

Jack Hill

London Colney Bypass A1081

What a difference a bypass can make to a town

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The Cemetery St Albans

Was surprised by the heart shaped balloon flying over that gravestone.

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Highfield Hall at Tyttenhanger St Albans

The premises are now refurbished as upmarket apartments

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Community Hall at Hill End Lane St Albans

This building houses play schools and similar activities. The gravel areas in the planting are intended for use as boules rinks by parents.The area was once a hospital so there are hundreds of new houses in the vicinity.

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Holy Trinity Church Frogmore

I rather like the round top to the porch. It echoes the Romanesque arches over the windows.

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Hedges Farm North Orbital Road

A mixture of building types with an old stable {now superseded}

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Van in the River Colne

This section of the River Colne is a kilometre from a highway but via a locked farm gate and farmtrack this van was deposited by joy riders. The van originated from the remote village of Foulness

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