Welcome to Oaklands

Oaklands is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Oaklands is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century. The name Oaklands is believed to have originated from the oak trees that once covered the area. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 16th century Oaklands Manor and the 13th century St. Etheldreda's Church. The village also has a number of listed buildings, including several thatched cottages.

Oaklands is a close-knit community, with a number of local amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The pub, The Crooked Chimney, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Oaklands is a great place to live for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of village life, while still being close to the amenities of a larger town.

Local Schools

School	Details
Oaklands Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Thomas Hassan	Great North Road Oaklands Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0PX 01438715278 School Website
St Michaels Woolmer Green C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jan Martin	London Road Woolmer Green Hertfordshire SG3 6JP 01438813267 School Website
Sherrardswood School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Wright	Lockleys Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0BJ 1438714282 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
Welwyn St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Phillips	15 London Road Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9DJ 01438714169 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
Knebworth Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Natasha Laskey	Swangleys Lane Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6AA 01438812184 School Website
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
Monks Walk School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Smith	Knightsfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7NL 01707322846 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Datchworth Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr S Whiteland	Hollybush Lane Datchworth Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6RE 01438812381 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welwyn North Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 1.11 Miles

Knebworth Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT 1.71 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 2.86 Miles

Watton-At-Stone Station Road, Watton-At-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH 3.50 Miles

Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 4.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Connect 01438 714668 39 Turpins Ride, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0QX 0.32 Miles
Smart Cars 07890 703431 2 Lanercost Close, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0RW 0.39 Miles
Executive Transfer Services Ltd 01438 712294 13 Hillside Way, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0TY 0.45 Miles
Welwyn Private Hire 07952 839874 8 Mardleybury Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6LT 0.86 Miles
Welwyn North Taxis 01438 712121 Welwyn North Railway Station/Harmer Green La, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 1.14 Miles
Private Hire Chauffeur Services 07879 681003 3 Mornington, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AJ 1.32 Miles
Mick's Taxis Welwyn 01438 716748 55 The Crescent, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9JG 1.48 Miles
Geoffs Taxis 01438 817971 20 Hornbeam Spring, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6BE 1.50 Miles
Stevenage Airport Taxis 01438 420420 Unit F, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6QJ 1.88 Miles
Old Knebworth Executive Transport 01438 820805 Unit F/Nup End Ind Est/Nup End, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6QJ 1.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oaklands/Great Noth Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oaklands Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canons Field Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mardley Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolmer Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rabley Heath Old P.O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Longmead Sg3 6Jh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harmer Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harmer Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tagmore Rabley Heath No More Collections Today 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
Knebworth & Marymead Practice 01438 812494	7 St Martins Road Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6ER
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

Local Stores

Knebworth
119 London Road
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6EX
01438 815703
Store Website
1.73 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Broadwater
Euro Garages
Broadwater Crescent
Broadwater
Stevenage
SG2 8EH
01438 352065
Store Website
3.2 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 1.08 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 2.48 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 2.93 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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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 2.93 miles
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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Roebuck
Roebuck Gate Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 8HP 01438 354599 enquiries@roebuckvets.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Attimore Veterinary Group
Ridgeway Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 2AD 01707 331963 attimore@cvsvets.com Website 3.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Old Knebworth Two Woods Walk
99-103 Park Ln Knebworth SG3 6PP 1.80 miles Nearest Postcode Is Sg3 6Pp - Look For The Footpath Sign And Electricity Station.

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Sherrardspark Wood
Plas Y Coed 3 Digswell Hill Lancashire 2.34 miles

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Ayot Greenway
35 Ayot St Peter Rd Welwyn Lancashire AL6 9AB 2.37 miles Nearest Postcode Is Al6 9Ab, But That Covers The Whole Village.

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Cole Green Way
14 Parkway Lancashire 2.76 miles

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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 3.93 miles

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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 4.26 miles Next To Commonswood School

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