Hitchin
Things to do in Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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Hitchin draws visitors with a good spread of family-friendly attractions. Hitchin Lavender, rated 4.5 from nearly 2,800 reviews, is clearly a major draw, while Graveley Fruit Farm and the British Schools Museum—which scores particularly well at 4.7 from around 200 reviews—offer different angles on the area's character. For families with younger children, Space 2 Play and Little Rascals Hitchin provide indoor entertainment, and there is a swimming centre open to visitors.
On the eating side, Malay Courtyard stands out with a 4.7 rating from 160 reviews, suggesting it has built a strong local following. Wild Coffee offers another option for a casual visit. The restaurant scene here is modest, so you might plan meals around what appeals rather than expecting a wide choice.
For accommodation, Hitchin offers enough variety to suit different preferences and budgets. The Premier Inn in the town centre, rated 4.3 from over 600 reviews, is the most heavily booked option. Lodge Farm House B&B rates highest at 4.6, while Baileys Farm, the Firs Hotel, and The Sun all sit around the 4.2 mark. These are all reasonably well-reviewed bases from which to explore the area.
Where to stay in Hitchin(7)
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Benslow Music
Benslow Lane, Hitchin
Firs Hotel
83 Bedford Road, Hitchin
La Bella Vita Hotel
9 Sun St, Hitchin
Lodge Farm House B&B
Kings Walden, Hitchin
Premier Inn Hitchin Town Centre
Portmill Lane, Hitchin
The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns
Sun Street, Hitchin
Baileys Farm
Baileys Lane, Hitchin
Things to Do in Hitchin(8)
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All attractions in Hitchin →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Hitchin.
3 mi
Broadway Cinema & Theatre
Letchworth · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Broadway Studio & Gallery
Letchworth · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Standalone Farm
Letchworth · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Howard Park and Gardens
Letchworth · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Teamworks Karting Letchworth
Letchworth · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
North Herts Leisure Centre
Letchworth · ⭐ 3.8
4 mi
Hollywood Bowl Stevenage
Stevenage · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Cineworld Stevenage
Stevenage · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Hitchin
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Self-Catering Cottages in Hitchin
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The Farmhouse at Polehanger
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £4,225
The Vineyard Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £900
Eventide
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £457
The Gamekeeper - The Gamekeepers Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 8
The Gamekeepers Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 6
Brooklands Farm Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £497
St Johns Rest
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £403
Oak Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £691
Common questions about Hitchin
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