Stevenage

Welcome to Stevenage 

One of Stevenage’s biggest assets has to be its location; situated just to the east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1 (M) and only 25 minutes by train to London Kings Cross station!  Stevenage also provides a fascinating mix of the old and the new.  Stevenage old town, with its picturesque winding streets, is an area that is sure to capture your imagination and provoke your interest into its history. In contrast, Stevenage new town is a much more modern area; it is home to Fairlands Valley Park an award winning outdoor park and is sure to keep the whole family entertained. The popular Gordon Craig Theatre is also in the new part of town for an evening’s entertainment.

Things to do in and around Stevenage

You will never be lost for things to do in Stevenage with its award-winning Fairlands Valley Park; a vast, picturesque space which has a number of exceptional facilities such as sailing, a cafe, five large lakes with loads of local wildlife, and three huge playgrounds.  Stevenage is also home to Knebworth House, one of England's most beloved stately homes. Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lyttonis full of history and charm.

Only a short commute away is Newmarket, Britain’s home of horse racing. This venue is a must visit for all racing enthusiasts, here you will experience the earliest yet one of the grandest and most exciting racecourses in the UK. If horse racing isn’t your thing then equally close is the centre of London to which hosts some of the most fascinating buildings and sights in the world, this city will leave you spoilt for choice. St. Alban’s is another area that is only a short commute from Stevenage. It is a picture postcard Cathedral town that is positioned just south of Stevenage, a very popular tourist destination; St. Alban’s is a beautiful place to spend a day.

Evenings out in Stevenage

Evenings out in Stevenage are always exciting with its host of bars and clubs in its newly developed leisure park, the park also contains a multiplex cinema and an array of restaurants and pubs that will cater to all of your entertainment needs.  For a more cultured evening why not see a show at the Gordon Craig Theatre which boasts some of the best talent outside London's West-End. This very highly regarded venue is really one that should not to be missed. Stevenage old town also boasts a choice of entertainment options and of course the bright lights of London just 25 minutes away by train.      
 
Shopping in Stevenage

The town centre is a haven for keen shoppers of all areas of fashion. With an array of fashion related events Stevenage is quickly becoming a recognised town within the UK fashion community. These events are very varied in their nature and you will always find one that caters to your style of fashion. Very conveniently placed Stevenage is positioned only 25 minutes from central London making it only a short commute for the shopping trip of a lifetime. With every brand name under the sun, famous stores such as Harrods and a variety of unique markets and shopping districts you will undoubtedly shop till you drop in London.

Fascinating fact
Stevenage is the birthplace of Formula 1 racing ace Lewis Hamilton.

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