East of England Antiques Day 2

Day 2: Hitchin - Hertford - Sawbridgeworth

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Hitchin - Hertford: 18 miles (29.1 km)
Hertford - Sawbridgeworth: 13 miles (21.1 km)
Total for the day: 31 miles (50.2 km)

Hitchin

The streets of Hitchin are lined with Tudor and Georgian buildings, providing a gorgeous backdrop for a number of antiques and gift stores to browse. Hitchin is also home to the Hitchin Museum and Art Gallery located in the centre of town.

Must see and do:

British Schools Museum (www.btinternet.com/~skua/school)

Hertford

From Hitchin your tour takes you to Hertford, which is famous for its antiques stores, and with over 1000 yrs of history there is plenty to discover. Don’t miss the Hertford Castle along with towns Museum, and the Courtyard Arts Centre.

Must see and do:

Courtyard Arts Centre (www.courtyardarts.org.uk) | Hertford Castle (www.hertford.net/history/castle/) | Hertford Museum (www.hertford.net/museum)

Sawbridgeworth

Described as ‘one of the best small towns in the county´, Sawbridgeworth prospered from the malting industry and is dominated by a 13th century church spire. The riverside maltings have now been converted into an antique centre in which to discover treasures from the past.

Must see and do:

Sawbridgeworth Church (www.sawbridgeworthchurch.com)

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