Welwyn Travel Guide

 Willettsworld Says:  A timber framed house built around 1450, close to the Church. Apart from having been a dwelling it has also been an Almshouse, a Post Office, a School and the Village Police Station. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This cottage dates from around 1452 and was formerly 'Miss Applegarth's School'. Anne Van Gogh taught French here in 1875 and 1876. Her brother Vincent Van Gogh walked all the way from Ramsgate in Kent to visit her at Rose Cottage, Church Street where she lived at the time. 

 Willettsworld Says:  A Norman church was built on this site around 1190. The nave of the present church was built in the 13th century, the chancel arch being the most obvious early structure. There are two medieval corbels at the east end of the south aisle. Patronage of the church passed... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This large inn has a sign saying that it was built in 1352. In the 17th and 18th centuries as a coaching inn it became an important stopping off point for weary travellers heading up the Great North Road; the famous writer Samuel Pepys is said to have stayed here and... 

 Willettsworld Says:  As well as a skeletal remains of a woman buried on the site, several finds were excavated at the Roman baths. Finds include glassware, pottery, bronze lettering, coins, knife blades, hair pins and broaches which are all displayed in glass cabinets beside the ruins. Open:... 

 Willettsworld Says:  In 1960, local archaeologist Tony Rook saw Roman tiles in the bank of the River Mimram. He began a training dig and after 10 years of excavation, the Roman baths (located to the east of the village under the A1(M) motorway) were fully uncovered - just as the route was... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Welwyn Viaduct isn't strictly in Welwyn but just to the north of Welwyn Garden City and south of a village called Digswell, from which it also goes by the name of Digswell Viaduct. It's a very large local landmark that carries the twin track East Coast Main Line over the... 

 colin_bramso Says:  On previous visits this was a typical old traditional village pub serving excellent food from an extensive, if predictable, menu with salads, fish, grills, pies, an excellent dessert menu and a small but good wine list.On the last visit there'd been a big change and it's now... 

 vichatherly Says:  This is one of favorite local restaurants and we have been here many times over the past years.The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, whilst still giving you the feeling of a special night out. The staff are friendly and will always help you out in your quest for table. It... 

 vichatherly Says:  We've been to the Red Lion on a couple of occasions now in 2011 and have a great meal out.The pub is more of a gastro pub and the restaurant is relaxed and informal and the staff are friendly. The menu is Italian, with pizzas and pasta. The food is good and plentiful and we...