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  • 1. History of Broxbourne

    The New River runs the through the borough of Broxbourne and was built between 1608 and 1613 to take drinking water from local springs to London. It still fulfils this purpose. St Augustine's Church was built in the early 15th century. Behind the church are the remains of the ancient Broxbourne Mill.

  • 2. Now in Broxbourne

    Broxbourne is very close to London, yet offers beautiful parks, woodland and waterways in contrast to the busy capital. The area is a popular place to live for people who work in London. The two town centres close to Broxbourne are Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross.

  • 3. Events in Broxbourne

    A Vintage and Classical Vehicle Display takes place every July in Hoddesdon and is a very popular event. The Hoddesdon Town Show takes place in September and involves lots of fun and entertainment in the streets of the town centre. Christmas shopping is combined with seasonal entertainment and fun during the annual Broxbourne and Hoddesdon Carnival of Light in December. Another...Read more annual Christmas event is the Festival of Carols, which takes place over two weeks in December. Many open events take place throughout the year at the Broxbourne Sailing Club and non-members are welcome at these. Read less

  • 4. Attractions in Broxbourne

    Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne, offers a fun day out for the whole family and includes big cats, penguins, pandas and many more animals. Visitors are able to touch and feed many of the animals at the site. There is also adventure golf, an adventure playground and rides and slides among the attractions. Lee Valley Regional Park is a 100-acre park that stretches from Broxbour...Read morene to Waltham Abbey in Essex. There are plenty of lakes, waterways, green open spaces and countryside areas within the park and many sections are Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Activities on offer in the park include cycling, boating, water activities, birdwatching and nature trails. Read less

  • 5. Things To Do in Broxbourne

    The Broxbourne Sports Club includes facilities for cricket, running, hockey, squash and tennis. It also has many keep fit classes and clubs. Broxbourne Sailing Club provides safe lake sailing all year round for all abilities, from beginners to world class. The Broxbourne Rowing Club offers many opportunities for recreational rowing as well as many racing events. The club, in Ol...Read mored Nazeing Road, has its own clubhouse. The Lee Valley Boat Centre, in Lee Valley Regional Park, offers short and long boat trips on narrow boats and electric pleasure crafts. Read less

  • 6. Business in Broxbourne

    The two town centres in the Broxbourne borough are Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross. Hoddesdon is a small market town offering a mix of independent shops and high street names. There is a market in the town on Wednesdays and Fridays. Waltham Cross town centre is pedestrianised and has a busy high street with a good mix of shops. Waltham Cross also has a market on Wednesdays and Frid...Read moreays. Read less

  • 7. Transport in Broxbourne

    Broxbourne is close to many major roads linking to the north and south and to London. The main roads to the region include the M1, A1, M25, A10, and M11. The five railway stations in the borough are Waltham Cross, Theobalds Grove, Cheshunt, Broxbourne and Rye House. These stations offer excellent rail services from London Liverpool Street. Direct rail services operate from Stan...Read morested airport to Broxbourne and Cheshunt railway stations. There is easy access from Broxbourne to Stansted, Luton, Heathrow, London City and Gatwick airports. Read less

  • 8. Entertainment in Broxbourne

    Broxbourne Civic Hall is a multi-purpose venue that hosts events to suit all ages and interests, including theatre shows, comedy, bands, cinema, line dancing, tea dances and special events. Choral concerts take place every year in the Beaufort Suite at Bishop's College, Cheshunt. The White Bear pub, in Broxbourne, also doubles up as a live music venue.

  • 9. Famous Landmarks in Broxbourne

    The Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve comprises of four ancient woods: Bencroft, Broxbourne, Hoddesdonpark and Wormley.

  • 10. Interesting Facts about Broxbourne

    Many Broxbourne residents have links with communities in Sicily, Italy, and the town has been twinned with Sicilian town Sutera. The Broxbourne and Sutera Town Twinning Association holds events every year to raise money to help send residents on trips to Sutera to visit family not seen in years.

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  • The Olympics in Broxbourne

    Residents can plan their spot for watching the Olympic Torch relay after details of its route through the Broxbourne borough were announced. The Torch Relay will arrive on foot in Waltham Cross from Waltham Abbey at around 8.45am on Saturday July 7. It will be carried along Highbridge Street and Station Road, before turning right into the Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, for a celebration event. Residents will be able to see the Torch leave the Lee Valley …

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