Welcome to Bell Bar

Bell Bar is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Hatfield and is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Bell Bar Farmhouse and the 13th-century St. Mary's Church.

Despite its small size, Bell Bar has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. These include a village hall, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub, The Cock Inn, which has been serving locals and visitors alike for over 200 years. The village also has a primary school, Bell Lane Primary School, which has been rated as "outstanding" by Ofsted.

Bell Bar is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with easy access to major roads such as the A1(M) and the M25. The village is also served by a number of bus routes, making it easy to travel to nearby towns and cities such as St Albans and London. Despite its proximity to urban areas, Bell Bar remains a peaceful and idyllic village, offering residents and visitors a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Chancellor's School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Croston	Pine Grove Brookmans Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7BN 1707650702 School Website
Essendon C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Belinda Canham	School Lane Essendon Hertfordshire AL9 6HD 01707261209 School Website
Rhodes Wood Hospital School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Ms Michelle Fennell	Shepherds Way Brookmans Park Hatfield AL9 6NN 1707655344
Brookmans Park Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aileen Davies	Bradmore Way Brookmans Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7QY 01707652355 School Website
De Havilland Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Travellers Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8TQ 1707273542
Queenswood School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Cameron	Shepherd's Way Brookmans Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 6NS 1707602500 School Website
Links Hatfield Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Rice	Travellers Lane Hatfield AL10 8TJ 1707346170 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adrian Petty	Dellsome Lane North Mymms Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7NE 01707276725 School Website
Onslow St Audrey's School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Jones	Old Rectory Drive Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AB 1707264228 School Website
Oak View Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Richardson	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NW 01707280590 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welham Green Travellers Lane, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF 1.81 Miles

Brookmans Park Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SS 2.03 Miles

Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 2.21 Miles

Bayford Brickendon Lane, Bayford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8PH 3.12 Miles

Potters Bar Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AJ 3.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Excel Carriages Ltd 01707 273333 25 Park Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AT 2.13 Miles
Unicab 01707 265050 12 Bury Rd, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8BJ 2.20 Miles
Mr K Taxi 01707 264444 12 Bury Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8BJ 2.20 Miles
Aces Cars Ltd 01707 899999 Badger Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8RY 2.25 Miles
Apple Cars 01707 392929 54 St Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0EH 2.45 Miles
Simon Cabs 01707 251500 Rear Of, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0LD 2.59 Miles
Hilltop Taxi Service 01707 266666 30 High View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8HZ 2.59 Miles
Alpha Cabco 07960 844688 Drovers Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PU 2.71 Miles
Herts Prestige Cars 07960 844688 3 Drovers Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PU 2.71 Miles
Strawberry Airport Cars 01707 327182 1 Ryelands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4LH 2.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Campfield Place Wildhill Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Lower Woodside Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bedwell Hill Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bell Bar Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
West End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Essendon Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Pine Grove Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Moffats Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Marshmoor Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holloways Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mymms Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookmans Park P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Little Berkhamstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Park Fore Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
North Mymms P O Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Potterells Medical Centre 01707 273338	Potterells Lodge Med.Ctr. Station Road North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7SN
Burvill House Surgery 01707 269091	Burvill House Surgery 52/54 Dellfield Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8HP
Northdown Road Surgery 01707 263608	2 Northdown Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8JZ
Lister House Surgery 01707 283450	Lister House The Common Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0NL
Spring House Health 01707 294354	Spring House Site Ascots Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 4HL

Local Stores

Brookmans Park
37-39 Bradmore Green
Brookmans Park
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7QR
01707 658629
shop.7282@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR St Albans
Unit 1
Highfield Park
Hill End Lane
St Albans
AL4 0RA
01727 893786
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Queen Mother Hospital For Small Animals
Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7TA 01707 666366 qmhreception@rvc.ac.uk Website 2.69 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Royal Veterinary College - Equine Practice
Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Lane North Mymms Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7TA 01707 666297 equinereception@rvc.ac.uk Website 2.69 miles
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Royal Veterinary College - Equine Referral Hospital
Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7TA 01707 666297 Website 2.69 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Three Bears Vets
Tolmer Park Farm Newgate Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8RG 07477873891 threebearsvets@gmail.com Website 2.74 miles

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Companion Care (Hatfield) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Oldings Corner Retail Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5JP 01707 244666 Website 2.98 miles
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Lisa Grahame Limited
6 Station Road Letty Green Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2NS 07879 448112 lisa-grahame@hotmail.com 3.03 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Northaw Great Wood
The Ridges The Ridgeway Northaw 2.12 miles Signposted From The Ridgeway On A White Sign - &Quot;Great Wood&Quot;

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The Commons Nature Reserve Welwyn Garden City
A Nature Reserve. The Site Has A Variety Of Habitats Including Oak Woodland, Flower-Rich Meadows, Wet Fens, Ditches And Ponds. The Countryside Stewardship Scheme Funds Improvements Of Hedge Laying, Provision Of Winter Feed For Farmland Birds, And Provision Of Fencing For Grazing Livestock. Much Of The Work Is Done By Volunteers. Commonswood NATURE RESERVE 2.53 miles Next To Commonswood School

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Fir And Pond Woods
Coopers Ln Rd Cuffley Potters BAR EN6 3.60 miles Entrance Is Located Directly Opposite The Oshwal Centre (Jain Temple) On Coopers Lane Road. Do Not Turn Into The Gates, But There Is Instead A Tiny Layby With Space For A Few Cars With Access To The Woods Via A Kissing Gate.

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Stanborough Lakes
Beautiful Walk With A Nice Country Walk. You Have To Pay For Parking, But It Is A Lovely Day Out Once You Get Past The 2 Initial Lakes Welwyn Garden City Lancashire 3.65 miles

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Colney Heath
The Mill House Coursers Rd Colney Heath Lancashire 3.65 miles

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Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods
Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Are Woodlands Which Help To Make Up Hertfordshire's Only National Nature Reserve. There Are A Number Of Short Walks To Do Here With Your Dog, With All Walks Being Clearly Marked. SG13 8NU 4.00 miles Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Is Located Off The A10, To The West Of Broxbourne.

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