Broxbourne

Settlement in Hertfordshire Broxbourne

England

Broxbourne

King's Weir One of the main weirs at King&#039;s Weir on the Lee Navigation. — King's Weir Credit: Trevor Harris

Broxbourne is a small town located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 17 miles north of central London, it falls within the commuter belt of the capital. The town is bordered by the River Lea to the west and the Lee Valley Regional Park to the east, offering picturesque natural landscapes and recreational opportunities.

Broxbourne has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman era. The town's name is derived from the Old English words "broc" and "burna," meaning "badger stream." Over the years, it has evolved from a rural village to a bustling town, while still maintaining its traditional charm and character.

The town boasts a variety of amenities and facilities, including several schools, a library, a community center, and a range of shops and restaurants. It is also home to the Broxbourne Civic Hall, which hosts various cultural events and performances throughout the year.

Transportation links in Broxbourne are excellent, with the town being served by its own railway station, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street in under 30 minutes. Additionally, major road networks such as the A10 and M25 motorway are easily accessible, ensuring convenient connectivity to surrounding areas.

Broxbourne offers a range of recreational activities, thanks to its proximity to the Lee Valley Regional Park. The park provides opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, and boating, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike.

Overall, Broxbourne is a thriving town that combines a rich history with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.

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Broxbourne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.745347/-0.016243 or Grid Reference TL3707. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

King's Weir

One of the main weirs at King's Weir on the Lee Navigation.

Trevor Harris

Hoddesdon Town

Hoddesdon Town Centre showing War Memorial and White Swan Public House

Chris Hunt

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

Chris Hunt

Wormley Playing Fields

Photograph shows all weather courts used mainly for netball with the cricket ground in the background

Chris Hunt

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. Link

Christine Matthews

Kiora Radial Gates, Nazeing Marsh

Part of the river management infrastructure on the River Lee Flood Relief Channel, these massive gates can be quickly lowered or opened to control water levels in a flood event.

Nigel Cox

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. Link

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Nigel Cox

Broxbourne: Recreation Ground

Viewed looking westwards from The New River

Nigel Cox

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.

Nigel Cox

The New River, Broxbourne

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Nigel Cox

Coal Tax Obelisk

East side of the railway line, north side of Slipe Lane by level crossing. (Nail Number 21 Link

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Roger W Haworth

The Fish & Eels P.H. at Dobbs Weir

Melvyn Cousins

Bridge over The River Lea at Nazeing

Melvyn Cousins

Railway Bridge at Old Mill Broxbourne

Melvyn Cousins

Horses Grazing Baas Hill Broxbourne

Photograph taken SSW from Baas Hill Common. It shows horses grazing on farmland which lies adjacent to the A10.

Chris Hunt

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.

Chris Hunt

New River

The new river is an aqueduct originally built to transfer water from Amwell Springs in Hertfordshire to London.

Chris Hunt

St Laurence Church and graveyard Wormley

Originally built in the 12th century the church lies some distance away from the current built up area. It retains some of the original characteristics of the Norman church but was enlarged in 1862.

Chris Hunt

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Broxbourne is located at Grid Ref: TL3707 (Lat: 51.745347, Lng: -0.016243)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Broxbourne

Police Authority: Hertfordshire