https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location Located in Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city in England and one of the first new towns to be produced. en-us 2018-06-28 11:01:07 UTC 2023-03-29 17:51:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268855030 A great place to do lots of shopping due to the variety of shops it has to offer. Also includes a gym, plenty of food and drink stops and a train station. ]]> 2018-06-28 11:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268855030 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268855533 There is a huge variety of flowers, trees and plants which is definitely candy to the eye. The colours of WGC’s landscapes are very therapeutic, one breath of this air and you’ll feel a new appreciation for the wonders of nature and the great outdoors.]]> 2018-06-28 12:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268855533 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268856649 A relaxing centrepiece of Welwyn Garden City, the Coronation Fountain is well maintained, the water is clean and filtered and is a popular place for children to paddle. One well known tradition involving this fountain is embraced in October when the water is turned pink to support the fight against Breast Cancer.  ]]> 2018-06-28 12:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268856649 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268856936 Spaced around the town, you can find many statues of old age enhancing the surrounding beauty. These simplic yet charming additions to WGC give it a sense of time and history, as well as an appreciation for art.]]> 2018-06-28 12:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268856936 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268857644 Welwyn Garden City is a brilliant place to raise any pets you may have due to the huge amount of nature and space as well as friendly citizens. Dogs have plenty of place to go for long walks, cats have many places to explore and even horses get their share of the land due to stables being placed around the city. There are also a few vets around which are easily accessible by the public and satisfies the owners of any pet. ]]> 2018-06-28 12:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268857644 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268884483 On the first floor of the Howard Centre, you will find a train station in your view when coming up the escalators. The ticket counter and machines are placed inside, from then you walk outside to the bridge which leads to the four platforms, with lifts for step-free access. There are waiting rooms and toilets on each platform.
Trains to London Kings Cross usually depart from platforms 2 or 4, and trains towards Cambridge from platform 3. London services to Moorgate use platforms 1 and 4. ]]> 2018-06-28 16:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268884483 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268885191 Another transportation place available in Welwyn Garden is the bus station. Recently redesigned, this bus enclosure houses up to seven bus stops, making it easy for the public to get to and from the town centre depending on their bus route. 
The structure and design of the station highlights the link between the original design for Welwyn Garden City by featuring small prints of the map on the surrounding glass. This relates to the modern town and its 21st Century bus station.]]> 2018-06-28 16:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268885191 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268971181 Welwyn Garden City has many churches dotted around the town so you have lots of places to go if you’d like to express your religious beliefs while visiting here.]]> 2018-06-29 13:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268971181 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268971411 Old buildings which are now places to shop show the history behind Welwyn Garden City through their structure and vintage feel. Coming here you are sure to be fascinated by how these old buildings are still in popular use today.]]> 2018-06-29 13:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268971411 SophiePaigeButton https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268975260 There are many benches around Welwyn Garden  City, so if you ever feel tired after a great day here, you can find somewhere to sit in a matter of minutes. ]]> 2018-06-29 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/SophiePaigeButton/location/wish/268975260