Redbourn

St Marys is a grade one listed parish church. The church dates from the 12th century with the oldest parts being the nave and west tower with the north aisle being added around 1140 and the chancel in 1340. Further addictions added include the south aisle in the mid 14th century then the south chapel and porch between 1444 and 1455 and the clerestory around 1478.

A Common of semi-natural grassland mainly used for recreation and walking. An avenue of lime trees crosses the Common and there is also a wildflower meadow. Other features of the common include: an enclosed children’s playground, war memorial, cricket ground and the River Red. A free car park is available on the Common (next to the Cricketers Pub). Fairly flat with paved paths so most parts are suitable for wheelchairs, scooters and prams except for by the children’s playground (steep slope) and car park (uneven surface and ditch or mound to go over to get to main tree lined path).

The museum exhibits a whole range of interesting items from Stone Age to the present day.

Redbournbury Mill originally a water-driven flour mill on the River Ver. It is a Grade II listed building. Redbournbury Watermill is a working mill that produces stoneground organic flours from locally grown grains.

The course of the Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead branch railway that once linked the towns of Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden via Redbourn. Most of the railway has been redeveloped as a cycle and walking path that opened in 1985. It is part of Route 57 of the National Cycle Network (the Oxford to Welwyn Garden City route) and is about eight miles (14 km) long.

It is said that cricket matches have been played on Redbourn Common since 1666 AD and this being the earliest report of the game in the country. A relaxing and enjoyable weekend afternoon watching the cricket in the English sunshine (we hope).

This annual event organised by the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society the show traces its way back and started as a ploughing match and has been running for over 130 years. The show is a chance to see traditional skills that keep our countryside beautiful as well as support local traders. From bird displays, parade of cattle, entertainers, pony derby and vintage farm machinery - The show offers a full days entertainment for the whole family. Parking is free.

The annual Redbourn Firework Display is held on Redbourn Common. Scaled back and smaller than it used to be in the past it remains an entertaining evening for the whole family. There is a funfair and many local charities selling food and hot drinks. Due to its popular nature parking difficult and roads around the common very busy.