Letchworth Garden City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Hertfordshire, England
About Letchworth Garden City
The first Garden City, Letchworth, began life in 1903. Built on 3,818 acres of land, this town was the brainchild of Ebenezer Howard who wrote the book titledTo-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reformin 1898, which was reprinted in 1902 asGarden Cities of To-Morrow. Unimpressed with the cities and towns of the 19th century, his belief was that town and country should and could be married together to provide the very best for inhabitants. More than one hundred years on, Letchworth is a thriving town of 5,300 acres complete with tree-lined suburbs, green spaces and a town centre with ample parking, shopping and restaurants. The retail park on the Baldock fringe of Letchworth's industrial area, however, has sucked much of the life out of the town centre. The town gained some notable interes
Top Attractions in Letchworth Garden City
Explore the best things to see and do in Letchworth Garden City:
- ★Letchworth Museum & Art Gallery
- ★Nuffield Health Letchworth Garden City Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
- ★Sollershott Circus
- ★Standalone Farm
- ★The Broadway Cinema
- ★The First Garden City Heritage Museum
- ★The Greenway
Where to Eat in Letchworth Garden City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴David's Cafe
- 🍴G's Cafe & Deli
- 🍴L’artista
- 🍴Pho House
- 🍴The Bakehouse
Where to Stay in Letchworth Garden City
- 🏨Mercure Letchworth Hall Hotel
Letchworth Garden City Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: