Overview
Located in Hertfordshire, Letchworth is known as the world’s first garden city and boasts beautiful green spaces, unique architecture, and a quaint small-town charm. Visitors can enjoy exploring the town’s shops, museums, and outdoor attractions.
Top Attractions
- Spirella Building: Historic art deco building with a spiral staircase
- Broadway Gardens: Beautiful park with colorful flower beds and a lake
- Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery: Exhibits on the town’s history and local artists
- Norton Common: Nature reserve with walking trails and sports facilities
- Stanborough Park: Picturesque park with boating lake and playgrounds
Dining
- The Garden City Brewery: Local craft brewery with a taproom
- Garden Square Shopping Centre: Various cafes and restaurants offering a variety of cuisine
- La Bella Vita: Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta
- The Broadway Hotel: Traditional pub serving British cuisine
- Nightingale Guest House: Tea room with homemade cakes and sandwiches
- The Arcade: Quaint shopping arcade with independent boutiques
- Broadway Gallery: Art gallery and shop featuring local artists
- Garden Square Shopping Centre: Large shopping area with a range of shops and cafes
- Letchworth Outdoor Market: Market selling fresh produce, clothing, and gifts
Day Trips
- Shuttleworth Collection: Vintage aircraft museum and working aerodrome
- Wrest Park: English Heritage site with formal gardens and a mansion
- Knebworth House: Historic house with gardens, parkland, and events
- Hitchin Lavender: Lavender fields where visitors can pick their own flowers
Events
- Letchworth Festival: Annual community festival with music, art, and entertainment
- Food and Drink Festival: Celebration of local food and drink with tastings and demonstrations
- Art Fair: Exhibition of local artists and craftsmen
- Christmas Lights Switch On: Festive event with lights, music, and activities for all ages