Bishop's Stortford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Bishop's Stortford

A market town established during the rule of the Roman Empire, but then abandoned after the Romans withdrew from the UK. Then, during the Saxon era a new settlement developed at the same location known as Steort-ford. Then in 1060, the Bishop of London purchased the manor house, resulting in the name of the town today. The town lies on the River Stort, the river being named after the town (not the town after the river).

Top Attractions in Bishop's Stortford

Explore the best things to see and do in Bishop's Stortford:

• ★Bishop's Stortford Golf Club
• ★Bishop's Stortford Museum
• ★Clay Shooting Lessons
• ★Empire
• ★Rhodes Arts Complex
• ★Stanstead Raceway
• ★The Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
• ★The Little Arts Workshop

Where to Eat in Bishop's Stortford

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Cote Brasserie
• 🍴Shadhona
• 🍴South Street Pantry
• 🍴The Blue Elephant
• 🍴The Lemon Tree

Where to Stay in Bishop's Stortford

• 🏨Days Inn London Stansted Airport
• 🏨Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel
• 🏨Jolly Brewers Free House Inn
• 🏨Phoenix Lodge
• 🏨Travelodge Stansted Bishops Stortford Hotel

Bishop's Stortford Travel Guide Sections

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