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The combination rural and urban city lies in the central part of Hertfordshire and is the second garden city designed and developed by Ebenezer Howard. The philosophy behind the concept includes creating a self-sufficient community that provides employment, housing and leisurely activities along with public services all in one location. The 1920s ideology also included a means of developing the town while sparing the natural surroundings. After Howard acquired the land, a company formed to assist in the town's design and construction. The community has its own environmental protection agency and legislation.
Developers created tree lined streets, a mile long scenic parkway and a town centre exhibiting neo-Georgian red brick archetecture. The city now contains a massive sports centre, shopping mall and a film studio. Quite a selection of electronics companies and food processing plants developed in designated areas Welwyn. Welwyn Garden City was once the home of Nabisco Shredded Wheat breakfast cereal. Car parking services include two multilevel facilities within a short distance from major shopping districts. The family orientated town also contains many venues catering to adults and children.
Activities and Attractions
Stanborough Park encompasses 51 hectares (126 acres) of open spaces and has two lakes, which are frequently used for boating, sailing and windsurfing. The park also has children's play areas, a crazy golf course and a cafe. The park also hosts a nature trail. The Gosling Sports Centre plays host to numerous athletic activities including football, golf and tennis. The facility additionally contains a dry ski slope, squash courts and a fully equipped gym. The community has numerous walking and cycling paths in and around the town and the community has many recreational and competitive cycling groups.
Step 2000 years back in time and see how citizens constructed ancient plumbing at the Welwyn Roman Baths. Preserved in a steel vault beneath the roadway, the once luxurious Roman villa provides an interesting glimpse into the early engineering that provided heating and water. The nearby Green Mill Museum allows guests to view a working corn grinding water powered mill. Compare the meal preparation and menus of the 17th century with the fast food options of today. The facility also hosts many exhibits from art to local history.
Literary enthusiasts might enjoy a tour through Ayot St. Lawrence, the home of famous playwright, George Bernard Shaw. Guests may tour the home containing Shaw's personal effects. The garden has sculptures and a unique revolving summer house used for writing. Welwyn Garden City Theatre provides options for evening entertainment hosting live performance plays, comedy routines and musical concerts.
Places to Stay and Dining
Centuries before becoming a new town this thoroughfare to London had medieval coaching inns. Now modernised facilities, these inns allow guests to learn a bit about area history while enjoying up to day conveniences.
The White Horse Pub and Restaurant was once a popular coaching inn. Indulge in traditional British favourites including crispy pork belly with roasted vegetables, or marinated chicken with potato hash with beans and peas. The venue also serves popular fast foods with the likes of beer-battered fish and chips or beef burgers and onion rings.
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