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Visit Broxbourne and the surrounding villages and stay in bed & breakfast accommodation:
The population of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has soared in the last two centuries from 4,600 to 90,000.
Historical bullet ponts:
- In 1066 the manor of Broxbourne was held by Stigand, Archbishop of Canterbury
- In 1086 it was in the possession of Adelaide, wife of Hugh de Grandmesnil
- St Augustine Church was built in 1460 and within its walls are many interesting tomb stones
- Broxbourne Millhas recently been restored. A mill was noted on the site in the doomesday book in 1086
- Sir Hugh Myddleton built the New River in the earl 1600's to bring drinking water to London from the springs in Ware
- The Roman-built Ermine Street dates back to AD43 connecting London to York
- King Harold went via Ermine Street to meet William and his death in the battle of Hastings
Contemporary bullet points:
- The service industry employ 66% of all workers
- Broxbourne is noted for its ancient woods, waterways and wetlands and rolling farmland
- There is a network of public footpaths and treks which attract walkers
- Broxbourne woods has one of the best examples of sessile oak-hornbeam woodland
- Lonewood Museum's collection gives a glimpse of the regions past and illustrious history
- Paradise Wildlife Park, in the heart of Broxbourne Wood, contains a large collection of wild animals
- Annual events in Broxbourne include the Mid Summer Festival in June and "Broxbourne in Bloom" which is held in August.
Nearby villages: Bayford, Brickendon, Lower Nazeing, Roydon, Broadley Common, St Margarets
Nearby towns: Hoddesdon, Hertford, Ware, Harlow, Waltham Cross, Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar.
Have you decided to visit Broxbourne or the surrounding villages? Please look above for somewhere to stay in:
- a Broxbourne bed and breakfast (a Broxbourne B&B or Broxbourne b and b)
- a Broxbourne guesthouse
- a Broxbourne hotel (or motel)
- a Broxbourne self-catering establishment, or
- other Broxbourne accommodation
Accommodation in Broxbourne:
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