Hatfield
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Hertfordshire, England
Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It had a population of 29,616 in 2001, 39,201 at the 2011 census, and 41,265 at the 2021 census. The settlement is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, home of the Marquess of Salisbury, forms the nucleus of the old town. From the 1930s when de Havilland opened a factory, until the 1990s when British Aerospace closed it, aircraft design and manufacture employed more people there than any other industry. Hatfield was one of the post-war New Towns built around London and has much modernist architecture from the period. The University of Hertfordshire is based there.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 39,202
- Coordinates
- 51.763, -0.224
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 84 m
Overview of Hatfield
Set in England, United Kingdom, Hatfield is a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 39,202. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Hatfield is strongest on adventure and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Hatfield
Adventure in Hatfield
(1)For adventure, expect Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hatfield.
Culture in Hatfield
(1)Under culture, Hatfield is tagged with Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hatfield's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Hatfield
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Hatfield are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching England. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Hatfield that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hatfield known for?
- Hatfield, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 39,202 residents.
- What can you do in Hatfield?
- Recorded activities in Hatfield include Climbing and Mines. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hatfield?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Hatfield located?
- Hatfield is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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