Bishop's Stortford Map

Bishop's Stortford map, view the Hertfordshire town of Bishop's Stortford, located in the county of Hertfordshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire & Guide to the Area

Bishop's Stortford Map Hertfordshire: Interactive map of Bishop's Stortford, displaying the town situated in the county of Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Bishop's Stortford area and a Bishop's Stortford town centre map, showing Bishop's Stortford Railway Station and the Herts and Essex Community Hospital. Click the minus (-) button once to see London Stansted Airport.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Bishop's Stortford map are: South Mill Arts, The Horn at the Half Moon, Jackson Square Shopping Centre, Rosey Lea Café, Sainsbury's, The Bishop's Cave, M&S Foodhall, Hockerill Anglo-European College, The Marne Inn, Castle Park Surgery, The Black Lion, Caffè Nero, Waytemore Castle, Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church, Chantry Community Centre, Starbucks, Boots, Wilko, Waitrose, The Star Inn, Peter Jones & Partners, Nando's, South Street Pantry, Havers Community Centre, The Cock Inn, Pearse House Hotel, East Herts Miniature Railway, Grove Cottage, Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre, Interchange Retail Park, Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church, Hummingbird Cancer Support Centre, The George Hotel, Aldi, Herts & Essex High School, The Port Jackson, Little Hadham Primary School, All Saints Church, Leventhorpe School, Snap Fitness, The Smokehouse, Coopers of Stortford, Zizzi, The Entertainer, Waterstones, Havers Park Bowls Club, Birchwood High School, Thorley Hill Primary, Superdrug, The Red Cow.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Thorley, Spellbrook, Birchanger, Takeley, Farnham, Manuden, Much Hadham, Little Hadham, Hatfield Heath, Elsenham, Ugley, Stansted Mountfitchet, Great Hallingbury, Little Hallingbury, Quendon, Rickling Green, Albury, Clavering, Widdington, Stocking Pelham, Brent Pelham, Anstey, Furneux Pelham, Sawbridgeworth, High Wych, Sheering, Hunsdon, Gilston, Matching Tye, Wrights Green, Green Tye, Trimms Green, Hadham Ford, Cradle End, Bury Green, Bedlar's Green, Bush End.

Bishop's Stortford is one of those towns that blends charm and practicality with ease. Sitting right on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, it's got a smart, historic centre, good schools, plenty of green space, and strong transport links. It's popular with commuters heading into London, but it's also got a life of its own, with markets, festivals, independent shops and a lively café scene. There's a strong community spirit, especially around the schools and sports clubs, and it manages to feel both rural and well-connected all at once.

The town has a history stretching back to Roman times, but it really came into its own as a coaching stop on the route between London and Cambridge. Its name comes from the River Stort and a connection to the Bishop of London, who once owned the land. It flourished with the arrival of the railway in the 19th century, becoming a prosperous market town. Much of that character is still visible in the old buildings dotted around town. These days, the population has climbed to just over 41,000, with a mix of long-standing residents and new families drawn in by the schools and easy commuting.

There's plenty to do in and around town. Castle Gardens is ideal for a stroll, and the remnants of Waytemore Castle still stand proudly in the middle of it. Sworders Field is a great open space for dog walks and local events. The South Mill Arts Centre brings in theatre, comedy, film nights and exhibitions. Just out of town, Hatfield Forest is managed by the National Trust and makes for a fantastic walk any time of year, with ancient trees and open parkland. Audley End House, run by English Heritage, is also nearby—a stunning Jacobean mansion with gardens, a miniature railway, and a real sense of grandeur.

Wider Hertfordshire has its fair share of highlights. St Albans is packed with history and has a brilliant mix of Roman ruins, a grand cathedral and a lively shopping scene. Knebworth House is perfect for family visits and music lovers alike. You've also got the beautiful Ashridge Estate, historic Berkhamsted Castle, and the Hertfordshire countryside which is scattered with walking trails, historic churches and lovely pubs. Whether it's a garden centre afternoon or a stately home visit, there's always something new to explore.

Transport-wise, Bishop's Stortford is well placed. It's on the West Anglia Main Line, with regular direct trains to London Liverpool Street in around 40 minutes. The A120 and M11 are nearby, giving easy road access to London, Cambridge and beyond. Buses cover the surrounding villages and towns, and if you're flying, Stansted Airport is barely ten minutes away. It's all very convenient without feeling overly busy, which is a big part of the town's appeal.

Hertfordshire as a county is a proper mix of town and country. It's got a strong commuter belt reputation, thanks to the trains and roads into London, but once you're in, there's so much more going on. Market towns, historic villages, top schools and country estates all give it a bit of polish without losing that grounded, community-led feel. Green Belt land keeps the countryside close, and there's a clear pride in keeping the county looking well-kept and welcoming.

We hope you found this Bishop's Stortford tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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