Restaurants & Pubs
The pubs of Broxbourne are at the heart of the community, offering a welcoming atmosphere and a great place to meet friends and family. The Crown pub is just a 5 minute walk from the development and overlooks the River Lea.
Broxbourne is home to a wide range of restaurants, each offering a unique dining experience. From cozy cafés to fine dining establishments, there's something for every palate.
Transport
For commuters the development is just a 15 minute drive to the M25 leading to all areas of London and the rest of the country. Broxbourne Station has a fast and frequent 35 minute service to London's Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, Cambridge and Stansted Airport and there are regular bus routes to the surrounding area and London.
Shopping & Local Towns
Broxbourne and nearby Hoddesdon have many places to shop, from well-known High Street names to smaller boutiques, as well as a choice of restaurants and coffee shops. There is a market in Hoddesdon twice a week, with an annual Flavours of the World market and craft show.
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon also hold an annual carnival, and Waltham Cross hosts a Vintage Car Show.
Broxbourne Civic Centre hosts a variety of events for all the family, with popular comedians, films and plays. It also holds exercise classes and family events throughout the year.
Schools & Education
Broxbourne has a choice of both Primary and Secondary schools including an Academy and the Hertford Regional College, part of the University of Hertfordshire, has a campus on the edge of the town. Broxbourne Secondary School has a particularly good reputation. There is also a Private School (for both Boarders and day students) at Haileybury School.
Golf Courses
Golfing enthusiasts have a choice of golf clubs, Nazeing Golf Club or Hertfordshire Golf & Country Club. The latter also has a gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.
Sports Facilities
Broxbourne Sports Club is also located right next to Broxbourne Station and their facilities boast, squash, padel, racquet ball, cricket, tennis and athletics.
Boating & Rowing Clubs
The River Lea Pleasure boats with for hire at the Lea Valley Boating Centre is a 5 minute walk away. Broxbourne Rowing Club is located here as well, right next door to Broxbourne Station. You can even enjoy a cruise on the Pride of the Lee or the Lady of the Lea. Canal barges can also be privately hired out for parties of up to 20 people.
Lee Valley White Water Canoe Centre
The fantastic Lea Valley White Water Canoe Centre is located at Waltham Abbey, a 10 minute drive away.
Parks, Farms & Zoo's
Clayton Hill Park is only 5 minutes away by car, with outdoor activities for everyone. Clayton Hill Lake has lots of wildlife and you can also sail model boats there. There are many paths for cycling and walking to enjoy the amazing views of the Essex countryside and which also lead to other attractions. Lee Valley Hayes Hill & Holyfield farm offers the chance to interact with animals and includes a visit to a working dairy farm. Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) is just a short drive away with wild animals, a dinosaur exhibit and lots of family activities to enjoy.
Fishing
The Development is on River Lea and there are private fishing lakes close by for angling enthusiasts as well as lakes which cater for a range of boating experiences from rowing and canoeing to sailing and motorboats.