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Town in Hertfordshire, England
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Hatfield is a town in the English county of Hertfordshire 20 mi north of London. It is perhaps best known as the location of Hatfield House, an historic stately home with strong royal connections that include Queen Elizabeth I. It used to be the base of De Havilland Aircraft (which was taken over by British Aerospace), and it was at Hatfield that the Comet commercial jet airliner was produced. The former runway is now a commercial zone, with roads named after planes produced by De Havilland.
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Built by the first Earl of Salisbury who was Chief Minister to King James I from 1607 to 1611. The house has an extensive collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour. Queen Elizabeth 1st spent much of her childhood here and it was here that she learnt that she had become Queen. The garden dates from the early 17th century. The West garden includes a scented garden, herb garden and knot garden.
Water-powered flour mill, a three-room local history museum and gardens.
A year-round calendar featuring markets, immersive theatre, music festivals, concerts, motor shows, fireworks and Christmas lights. Home of the Folk by the Oak festival.
National Cycle Route 61
following the disused Hatfield & St Albans Railway 6.5 mi that was closed in 1968
beautifully preserved railway platform with track and signage
North London Society of Model Engineers
Brewers Fayre
Indian tapas restaurant.
Chinese restaurant and fish bar.
A grade II listed public house built in the 16th century, where Dickins was reputed to stay.
The Hill Top
The hilltop pub named after the Harrier vertical take off fighter built in Hatfield
McMullens
& Mai Tai
A popular student hangout.
A now thatched pub
Modern Hotel close to the A1(M). Special 'Real Deal' from £100 per coupls for one night including three course dinner, bottle of house wine and full English breakfast.
Has 40 rooms. Hotel new and of decent quality. Continental or full breakfast available for additional price at Brewers Fayre, adjacent to hotel.
Over 80 shops, 15 restaurants/cafés, and a cinema.
At the centre of Hatfield. Asda Superstore is the anchor of this area, also has: Boots, Barclays Bank, Halifax Bank. On Wednesdays and Sundays in Market Place there is a small market. Town Centre has approximately 50 shops.
By train
Services run by Great Northern operate to Hatfield station.
By bus
Unō buses serve Hatfield from a number of London Underground and Overground stations:
Unō Buses which are operated by the university (they are pink and purple) serve the area and local community.
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