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Welwyn

Welwyn is a town in Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom of about 3,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit: 60 churches, 36 parks and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hertfordshire Way, Concerts at Knebworth House and Benington Castle.

51.8331° N, 0.2136° WPop. 3,254

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km239
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hertfordshire Way, trek near Welwyn
Must-see

Hertfordshire Way

Trek · 4 km

Must-see

Concerts at Knebworth House

Park · 6 km · Central Bedfordshire

Benington Castle, heritage site near Welwyn
Must-see

Benington Castle

Heritage site · 12 km · Central Bedfordshire

Places near Welwyn by type

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One day from Welwyn

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:09 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Welwyn
  2. Concerts at Knebworth Housepark · 45 min
  3. Lea Valley Walktrek · 3 hrs
  4. Wymondley Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Benington Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Hertford Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Welwyn
Today’s loopWelwynStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Welwyn?

Hertfordshire Way (trek, about 4 km), Concerts at Knebworth House (park, about 6 km), Benington Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Hertford Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Lea Valley Walk (trek, about 15 km), Someries Castle (heritage site, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Welwyn?

239 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 36 parks, 41 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Welwyn?

Broxbourne Parish Church (St Augustine's), about 21 km by road; Braughing Chapel (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Welwyn?

Concerts at Knebworth House, about 6 km by road; Barclay Park (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Welwyn?

Start in Welwyn, visit Concerts at Knebworth House, then Lea Valley Walk, then Wymondley Castle, then Benington Castle, then Hertford Castle, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.