Things to Do in Stevenage
Stevenage was Britain's first post war new town, with a stately home on its doorstep. Here is how to spend a day.
Knebworth House
Knebworth House, just south of the town, is a Gothic style stately home with gardens and a large park, famous for the concerts held in its grounds.
Knebworth House, just south of the town, is a Gothic style stately home with gardens and a large park, famous for the concerts held in its grounds.
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Fairlands Valley Park
Fairlands Valley Park, in the middle of the town, has lakes, open grass and paths, and is the place for a walk.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Stevenage itself.
The Old Town
The Old Town High Street, with its older buildings, pubs and restaurants, is the most attractive part of Stevenage to wander.
The Old Town High Street, with its older buildings, pubs and restaurants, is the most attractive part of Stevenage to wander.
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The new town centre
Stevenage was the first of the post war new towns, and its Town Square, with its clock tower, was Britain's first pedestrian town centre. It is a short stop for anyone interested in how the new towns were built.
Stevenage was the first of the post war new towns, and its Town Square, with its clock tower, was Britain's first pedestrian town centre.
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Hitchin and Letchworth
Hitchin, with its market square, and Letchworth, the first garden city, are a short drive or train ride north.
Hitchin, with its market square, and Letchworth, the first garden city, are a short drive or train ride north.
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Planning a Stevenage day
Spend the morning at Knebworth, walk Fairlands Valley in the afternoon, and finish with dinner in the Old Town. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Spend the morning at Knebworth, walk Fairlands Valley in the afternoon, and finish with dinner in the Old Town.
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Places worth knowing in Stevenage
- Knebworth HouseA stately home and park just south of the town
- Fairlands Valley ParkLakes and paths in the middle of the town
- Old Town High StreetThe town's oldest street
- Town SquareBritain's first pedestrian town centre
- HitchinA market town a short trip north
- LetchworthThe first garden city
Frequently asked questions
No. It opens seasonally, so check the dates before you plan a visit.
Yes. The park is free to walk in, and it sits in the middle of the town.
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