Welcome to Digswell

Digswell is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated between the towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II* listed Digswell House, which was built in the 19th century and is now used as a conference centre.

One of the most notable features of Digswell is the River Mimram, which runs through the village and provides a picturesque backdrop for walks and picnics. The river is also popular with anglers, who come to fish for trout and other species. The village is surrounded by green fields and woodland, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

Digswell is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities organised by local groups and organisations. These include a monthly farmers' market, a summer fete, and a Christmas fair. Overall, Digswell is a charming and peaceful village that offers a taste of rural life in the heart of Hertfordshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Horleston	Hertford Road Digswell Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0BX 01438714283 School Website
Waterside Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tobias Mills-Bishop	Rowans Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1NZ 1707321203 School Website
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Yvette Page	Harwood Close Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7AG 01707322855 School Website
Homerswood Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mica Kettle	Kirklands Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7RF 01707320610 School Website
Sherrardswood School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Wright	Lockleys Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0BJ 1438714282 School Website
Knightsfield School Academy Special Converter Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Thrower	Knightsfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7LW 01707376874 School Website
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Katie Linnane	Crookhams Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1PG 01707375518 School Website
Monks Walk School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Smith	Knightsfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7NL 01707322846 School Website
Tenterfield Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Beare	London Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9JF 01438714564 School Website
Oaklands Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Thomas Hassan	Great North Road Oaklands Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0PX 01438715278 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welwyn North Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 0.16 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 1.82 Miles

Knebworth Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT 2.86 Miles

Watton-At-Stone Station Road, Watton-At-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH 3.71 Miles

Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 4.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Private Hire Chauffeur Services 07879 681003 3 Mornington, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AJ 0.12 Miles
Welwyn North Taxis 01438 712121 Welwyn North Railway Station/Harmer Green La, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 0.16 Miles
Airport 2000 01707 332000 60 Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1PD 0.88 Miles
Airport Connect 01438 714668 39 Turpins Ride, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0QX 0.90 Miles
Airport Specalist Cars 01707 896315 74 Harwood Hill, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AN 0.97 Miles
Smart Cars 07890 703431 2 Lanercost Close, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0RW 0.99 Miles
Mick's Taxis Welwyn 01438 716748 55 The Crescent, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9JG 1.27 Miles
Executive Transfer Services Ltd 01438 712294 13 Hillside Way, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0TY 1.36 Miles
Countrywide Executive Travel Ltd 01707 396333 Unit 4/Tewin Road Business Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BH 1.72 Miles
Herts Taxis And Chauffer Services 01707 333333 Unit 4/Tewin Rd Business Centre/Garden Ct, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BH 1.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Disgwell P.O Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Harmer Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Digswell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harmer Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Margery Wood/ Rowans Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blythway/Fallowfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haldens P.O Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rowans Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnham Green Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Haymeads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shoplands 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:
Maran Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodge Field Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bridge Cottage Surgery 01438 715044	Bridge Cottage Surgery 41 High Street Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9EF
Parkway Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HG
Parkway Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	20 Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HG
Parkway Surgery 01707 332233	20 Parkway Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6HG
Moors Walk Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	123 Moors Walk Welwyn Garden City AL7 2BQ

Local Stores

Knightsfield
1-5 Shoplands Parade
Knightsfield
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 7RH
01707 394813
Store Website
0.96 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Broadwater
Euro Garages
Broadwater Crescent
Broadwater
Stevenage
SG2 8EH
01438 352065
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mimram Veterinary Centre
31 Church Street Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9LW 01438 712300 info@mimramvets.co.uk Website 1.21 miles
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Tewin Mobile Vets
3 School Lane Tewin Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0JR 01438 840 028 chris.wearne@tewinvets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles

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Attimore Veterinary Group
Ridgeway Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 2AD 01707 331963 attimore@cvsvets.com Website 1.78 miles
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Medivet Welwyn Garden City Peartree - The Veterinary Centre
41 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3UA 01707 336919 welwyn.gc.peartree@medivet.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Veterinary Referrals Limited
C/O Medivet 41 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3UA 01707 336919 vets@vetreferrals.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Welwyn Garden City Mill Green Road
129-131 Mill Green Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3XB 01707 392244 welwyn.garden.city@medivet.co.uk Website 2.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sherrardspark Wood
Plas Y Coed 3 Digswell Hill Lancashire 1.65 miles

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Cole Green Way
14 Parkway Lancashire 1.78 miles

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Ayot Greenway
35 Ayot St Peter Rd Welwyn Lancashire AL6 9AB 1.93 miles Nearest Postcode Is Al6 9Ab, But That Covers The Whole Village.

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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 3.00 miles

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Old Knebworth Two Woods Walk
99-103 Park Ln Knebworth SG3 6PP 3.02 miles Nearest Postcode Is Sg3 6Pp - Look For The Footpath Sign And Electricity Station.

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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 3.04 miles Next To Commonswood School

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