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Hatfield in Hertfordshire County dates back to Saxon times when it was called Hetfelle. The monastery of Ely received the gift of 5000 acres of land from King Edgar in 970 and in 1226, King Henry III granted the Bishop of the town the right to hold an annual fair. Hatfield is a dream vacation if you love looking at historic sites, but there are many other attractions in this town so there is something here for everyone.

Visit the Old Palace, of which there is only one wing remaining, but by attending an Elizabethan banquet here you will get a true sense of what life was like hundreds of years ago. It is here that Princess Elizabeth was confined for three years The first wooden church was built here in 1285 on the site where the present church looks out over the town. Hatfield House is a famous landmark as the place where Queen Elizabeth I held her first Council after finding out she inherited the throne of England.

Hatfield is home to about 28,000 people and has been very important in the history of aviation since the Second World War. It is only 20 miles from London and is a city of trees and parks. Tour the magnificent gardens of Hatfield House where there are nature trails, a children's playground and a national collection of model soldiers. The Mills Street Museum is open to the public as is the Welwyn Roman Baths. Take a quiet woodland walk through the Symondshyde Great Wood where you can experience the natural beauty and the wildlife of the area first hand.

Since this is a university town, there are a variety of accommodations available. Rent an apartment for the duration of your stay, or take a room in a hotel or a bed and breakfast. There are many restaurants where you will enjoy great food and the pubs are a source of entertainment. You can take in a concert in the park or go to the cinema. Dance the night away at a nightclub. You will have such a wonderful time in Hatfield that you will want to come back for more of the fun times.