English Heritage sites near Welwyn Parish

Roman Wall of St Albans

ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS

9 miles from Welwyn Parish

A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.

Old Gorhambury House

OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE

10 miles from Welwyn Parish

The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth’s Lord Keeper and visited by the queen on at least four occasions.

Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge

WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE

14 miles from Welwyn Parish

A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.

Wrest Park

WREST PARK

15 miles from Welwyn Parish

Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.

Berkhamsted Castle

BERKHAMSTED CASTLE

16 miles from Welwyn Parish

Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.

De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton

DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON

16 miles from Welwyn Parish

Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.


Churches in Welwyn Parish

Digswell Village Church

Warran Way Digswell Welwyn
01438 510391
http://www.digswellvillagechurch.org.uk

Who are we?
Digswell Village Church (DVC) is a group of Christians centred in Digswell Village in Hertfordshire.
Our Vision is to be a Christian focus at the heart of the neighbourhood where all are welcome, find peace and celebrate the joy of knowing God.Our Mission statement says:
Our mission is to grow as a community by:
- encouraging one another through the challenges of life and faith, and
- expressing God's love to the world through outreach and care.

We are now a centre for local people, and we reach out to the community and embrace all. The church is a partnership of Anglicans (Church of England) and Methodists.

Our services reflect the styles of both Methodist and Anglican, and a warm welcome is extended to all.

SUNDAY SERVICES:
11.00am. Family Worship
Lasting about an hour, this service includes something for everyone.
Famlies especially welcome. Refreshments are served after the service.
On the 1st & 3rd Sunday this service includes Holy Communion.

9.00am:
On the 2nd and 4th Sundays, a short, meditative Holy Communion service.
On the 1st and 3rd Sunday, the Prayer Group meets in the church

Junior Church:
Run for children of all ages during the 11am service. It covers a programme of bible based art and craft acivities.
Tuesday Get-Together
An informal group for men and women of all ages, with a varied programme of speakers and activities, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10.15am.  Information:  Diana on 01438 71478
BEREAVEMENT VISITING
Bereavement visitors can visit people in their homes, to listen and offer support during a distressing time. We provide this support to anyone in the community, whether or not they are connected with this church or any other church. For information:  Tel: 01438 716737

Contact either minister for details or see the  web site:www.digswellvillagechurch.org.uk

CHURCH HALL BOOKINGS:
The Church hall in Warren Way is available to be booked by organisations for their own events and meetings.
Contact : Booking Secretary. Tel: 01438 714780. web site: www.digswellvillagechurch.org.uk

St Mary's Welwyn

Church Street Welwyn AL6 9LX
(01438) 840964
http://www.welwyn.org.uk

St Mary's Welwyn is an inclusive vibrant church offering a broad range of worship and social activities for adults and children.  Our main Sunday service is at 9.30 am with robed choir.  Details can be found at www.welwyn.org.uk

Come alone, or with family or friends but do please come - you will be very welcome. 


Pubs in Welwyn Parish

Cowper Arms

31 Station Road, Digswell, AL6 0EA
(01438) 714080
cowperarmsdigswell.co.uk

Situated close to Welwyn North railway station in Digswell village. The colossal railway viaduct over the river Mimram valley is commemorated in the house beer "Forty Arches", which is re-badged McMullen's Cask Ale. A friendly community and...
North Star

82 Great North Road, Welwyn, AL6 0TA
(01438) 714005
destinationinns.co.uk/pubs/northstar

A roadside destination and community pub named after a steam locomotive and serving traditional pub fayre. Look out for the Friday Fish Bar - you choose your fish and how you would like it cooked. There is a quiz on the last Tuesday of ever...
Rose & Crown

14 Church Street, Welwyn, AL6 9LX
(01438) 714190
theroseandcrownwelwyn.co.uk

17th century building, opened out inside after a significant refurbishment. There are inside (the barn) and outside drinking areas at the rear including a sports bar showing Sky and BT (for over 18's only). Note the 25% discount on real ale...
Steamer

22 London Road, Welwyn, AL6 9DP
(01438) 715933
thesteamerpubwelwyn.co.uk

Positioned on the edge of Welwyn village, away from the hustle and bustle, the Steamer is a welcoming locals pub. Given its name because of its once distant view of Welwyn Railway arch (as opposed to the picture on the pub sign which shows...
Tavern

8 High Street, Welwyn, AL6 9EQ
(01438) 714276
mcmullens.co.uk/tavern

No frills community pub in the village centre. Central fireplace. There is occasional live music on Saturdays and Karaoke on the last Friday of the month. The walls are decorated with brewing artefacts and posters from past films. Note the...
White Hart

2 Prospect Place, Welwyn, AL6 9EN
(01438) 715353
charleswellspubs.co.uk/home/pub-guide/pu...

a 17th century pub, hotel and restaurant with pleasant interiors and photographs of local buildings and scenes. It was once home to the village Court Room! There is a separate function room used for special occasion bookings and access to t...
White Horse

30 Mill Lane, Welwyn, AL6 9ET
(01438) 714366
whitehorsewelwyn.co.uk

A Grade II listed 18th century coaching inn sympathetically preserved and now added to the Big Smoke Brewery pub portfolio. There is an extensive menu of freshly prepared food (incl. Sunday lunches) along with themed discount food evenings....