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1. visithitchin.comVisit Hitchin - Official Information Site

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   Hitchin is a beautiful market town with so much to offer. Incredible history, an amazing shopping experience with an abundance of independent stores, a fantastic food and drink scene and entertainment, art and culture for all.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HitchinHitchin - Wikipedia

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   Hitchin ( / ˈhɪtʃɪn /) is a market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The town dates from at least the 7th century. It lies in the valley of the River Hiz at the north-eastern end of the Chiltern Hills. It is 16 miles (26 km) north-west of the county town of Hertford, and 35 miles (56 km) north of London.

   • Population: 35,220 (Built up area, 2021)
   • Region: East

   • Country: England
   • Shire county: Hertfordshire

3. visithitchin.com › historyHistory - Visit Hitchin

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   Hitchin is an ancient English market town surrounded by the green and pleasant countryside of North Hertfordshire. It has clearly been a pleasant and prosperous place to live for thousands of years. Prehistoric finds, the proximity of the ancient Icknield Way and Roman remains all point to many millennia of continuous human settlement. Hitchin ...

4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g658254THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Hitchin - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Hitchin, England: See Tripadvisor's 33,402 traveler reviews and photos of Hitchin tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Hitchin. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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5. heretotravel.com › hitchin24 Great Things to See & Do in Hitchin, England - Here To Travel

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   Jul 30, 2023 · Hitchin is a small, historic market town with a tranquil river, a large church, and a lavender farm. Explore the town centre, the lavender fields, the lido, and the nearby museums and cafes. Find out how to plan your visit, where to stay, and what to do in Hitchin.

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6. www.britainexpress.com › counties › hertsHitchin, Hertfordshire | History, Beautiful Photos & Visiting ...

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   Hitchin is a historic market town with a rich heritage, dating back to the 7th century. Explore its medieval church, timber-framed buildings, Quaker burial ground, physic garden and more.

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   Where is Hitchin?

   • Hitchin is a historic market town in the north of Hertfordshire, four miles south-west of Letchworth Garden City. Interestingly the name 'Hitchin' was not used until the 17th century but the earliest record of a settlement here goes back 1000 years earlier, to the 7th century.

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   Why should you visit Hitchin?

   • The cobbled market place reflects Hitchin's history, with several examples of timber-framed buildings - many hidden behind later facades. As you explore Hitchin you will run across numerous examples of late medieval and Tudor timber-framed architecture, as well as later Georgian buildings.

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   Why is Hitchin called Hicce?

   • Hitchin is first noted as the central place of the Hicce people, a tribe holding 300 hides of land as mentioned in a 7th-century document, the Tribal Hidage. Hicce, or Hicca, may mean the people of the horse. The tribal name is Old English and derives from the Middle Anglian people.

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   What is Hitchin known for?

   • Hitchin grew around a market place and the adjoining parish church of St Mary on the western banks of the River Hiz. At the southern end of the town centre is Hitchin Priory, a former monastery dating back to 1317, which was partially rebuilt into a large country house with extensive parkland following the dissolution of the monasteries.

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8. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Hitchin (Hertfordshire, England)

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   May 1, 2023 · Hitchin is a cute market town with a Medieval layout, lavender fields, a historic church and a museum. Explore its historic architecture, enjoy its nature reserve and learn about its history at the British Schools Museum.

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