Bishops Stortford Travel Guide

 Willettsworld Says:  Almshouses were still being built for the benefit of the poor in the early 20th century and in Bishop’s Stortford, King’s Cottages fulfilled that role. Comprising of five blocks, the first two to be erected were funded by Sir Walter Gilbey in 1906 in memory of his wife, and... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Rhodes Museum was established in 1938 in two listed Victorian Buildings, one of which is the birthplace of Cecil Rhodes, Victorian Empire Builder. As such it is a significant local landmark and has national and international links. Today, the Rhodes Museum and Local... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The mostly early 19th century houses that now line this wide and picturesque road were originally built as homes for wealthy and professional local people. It was their affluent disposition that allowed them to live here away from the noise and noxious smells of the town's... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This inn began its life around 1642 in premises a few doors away where No 27 now stands next to the former White Horse Inn. Its popularity and importance at that time is confirmed by the fact that it issued its own trading tokens in 1666, each being worth one farthing. The... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Although called The Chantry, this 16th century rather too pink building replaced the original Chantry house which was built in the 15th century. 

 Willettsworld Says:  Designed in the neo-classical style by Lewis Vulliamy and built in 1828, the Corn Exchange despite much alteration is still one of the few 19th century buildings in Bishop’s Stortford of real architectural merit. It is the oldest corn exchange in Hertfordshire and by far the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This very small area beside the huge Corn Exchange hosts the market which actually extends down Potter Street. The first existence of a market in the town occurred during the reign of King Henry III in 1228. Bishops, like kings, were never slow at finding ways to increase... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The first Methodist service held in Bishop’s Stortford took place in 1823 beneath a large tree in the Causeway. The following year a seed warehouse in Church Street was purchased and converted into a chapel, and the first minister appointed in 1828. The current Methodist... 

 Willettsworld Says:  After the railway arrived in Bishop’s Stortford in 1842, it was only a matter of time before an inn would be built close by and assume the name ‘Railway Inn’. Thomas Heskin Court, the large Victorian building at the junction of Station Road and London Road, was that inn.... 

 mazzap Says:  This lovely restaurant is in the heart of the historical town of Bishops Stortford. Their website shows the range of dining services and the typical menus available. We spent an enjoyable Sunday lunchtime here and all 4 in our party thoroughly enjoyed their choices!Our only... 

 mke1963 Says:  Iwould really, really like The Three Tuns to be a decent pub. But it's not. And it's not, despite some pump-up reviews I've seen on the internet.It's one of those locals that caters mainly for people who know the landlord, and is replete with the bog standard two Greene King... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The bus station is located near the train station. For local services visit http://www.intalink.org.uk/Regular coach services link Stansted Airport to London, and Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Services also go into East Anglia, Brighton, and via Cambridge to the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This small lane has a few nice 18th century houses. At the far end of the lane is Steps Cottage, arguably the most unusual building in Bishop's Stortford. Triangular in shape and barely six feet wide at its narrowest point, this house appears to have been built to fit the...