Welcome to The Rookery

The Rookery is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and charming cottages that date back to the 17th century. The Rookery is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the most unique features of The Rookery is its annual village fete, which takes place every summer. The fete is a celebration of the village's rich history and culture, and features a range of activities and events for all ages. Visitors can enjoy traditional English food and drink, live music, and a variety of games and competitions. The fete is a great way to experience the warmth and hospitality of the local community, and is a must-visit for anyone traveling to The Rookery.

The Rookery is also home to a number of small businesses and independent shops, including a bakery, a florist, and a gift shop. These businesses are an important part of the village's economy, and provide a unique shopping experience for visitors. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, serving up traditional English fare and locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're looking for a cozy pub or a fine dining experience, The Rookery has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
De Havilland Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah King	Travellers Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8TQ 1707273542
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
Links Hatfield Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Rice	Travellers Lane Hatfield AL10 8TJ 1707346170 School Website
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
Chancellor's School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Croston	Pine Grove Brookmans Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7BN 1707650702 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
Southfield School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela O'rourke	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NN 01707276504 School Website
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mairead Waugh	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NN 01707263969 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
Bishops Hatfield Girls School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Alf Wood	Woods Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NL 01707275331 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welham Green Travellers Lane, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, AL9 7HF 0.25 Miles

Brookmans Park Station Road, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7SS 1.13 Miles

Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 1.78 Miles

Potters Bar Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AJ 2.98 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 4.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aces Cars Ltd 01707 899999 Badger Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8RY 1.16 Miles
Hilltop Taxi Service 01707 266666 30 High View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8HZ 1.28 Miles
Unicab 01707 265050 12 Bury Rd, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8BJ 1.65 Miles
Mr K Taxi 01707 264444 12 Bury Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8BJ 1.65 Miles
Excel Carriages Ltd 01707 273333 25 Park Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AT 1.68 Miles
Taxitransfers4u 07794 050978 11 Fern Dells, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9HX 1.74 Miles
Apple Cars 01707 392929 54 St Albans Road East, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0EH 1.88 Miles
Simon Cabs 01707 251500 Rear Of, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0LD 1.89 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01707 888888 3 Fiddle Bridge Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0SP 2.02 Miles
Simon Taxi's 01707 272829 Wellfield Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0XR 2.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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
Huggins Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 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:
Lower Woodside Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Millwards Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bell Bar Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Garden Avenue 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:
Water End Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Oxlease Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Downs Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradshaws Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Travellers Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazel Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Potterells Medical Centre 01707 273338	Potterells Lodge Med.Ctr. Station Road North Mymms Hertfordshire AL9 7SN
Northdown Road Surgery 01707 263608	2 Northdown Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8JZ
Uni Of Herts Medical Centre 01707 284444	College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB
Burvill House Surgery 01707 269091	Burvill House Surgery 52/54 Dellfield Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8HP
Lister House Surgery 01707 283450	Lister House The Common Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0NL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR St Albans
Unit 1
Highfield Park
Hill End Lane
St Albans
AL4 0RA
01727 893786
Store Website
4.0 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 1.72 miles
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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 1.72 miles
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Royal Veterinary College - Equine Referral Hospital
Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 7TA 01707 666297 Website 1.72 miles
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Bishops Veterinary Surgery
5 Parkhouse Court Hatfield Business Park Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9RQ 01707 272772 info@bishopsvet.co.uk Website 2.21 miles
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Village Veterinary Surgery
8 Manor Parade Hatfield Garden Village Hertfordshire AL10 9JS 01707 274 828 lab@villageveterinary.co.uk Website 2.52 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 2.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Colney Heath
The Mill House Coursers Rd Colney Heath Lancashire 2.10 miles

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Ellenbrook Fields (The Old Hatfield Aerodrome)
605 Hatfield Rd St Lancashire ALBANS AL4 2.75 miles Next Door To Notcutts Garden Centre, Al4 0Hn

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Northaw Great Wood
The Ridges The Ridgeway Northaw 3.00 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 3.25 miles Next To Commonswood School

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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 3.48 miles

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Fir And Pond Woods
Coopers Ln Rd Cuffley Potters BAR EN6 3.85 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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