Hoddesdon

Shops are located along the length of the High Street and in the Tower Centre, a shopping centre containing stores such as Argos . Within the vicinity of the High Street there are a number of supermarkets, including Sainsbury's, Aldi, Iceland and Netto. Other national retailers include New Look, Boots the Chemist and Clinton Cards. Health facilities include the Tower Centre Clinic, Hoddesdon Health Centre and Amwell Street Surgery. Community facilities include Hoddesdon library, Broxbourne Civic Hall, Lowewood Museum and the Mayham Theatre Arts Centre.

A Hoddesdon Town Centre Strategy was produced to make sure that Hoddesdon town centre continues to be a popular destination for shoppers, visitors, traders and other businesses. The Council approved the strategy in February 2010.

History

Hoddesdon's present day image owes much to Henry III who granted a weekly market and annual fare on the Feast of St Martin's in 1253. From this time the town grew to be a centre of commence and home to a prosperous market.

Through the centuries wealthy traders built town houses, many of which still survive. One of them, Lowewood House , is now a local museum. By the 18th century Hoddesdon had developed into an important coaching centre on the route from London to Cambridge with over 30 inns.

It was from one of these that a "broad shouldered, pockmarked man" called Dick Turpin operated during the 1730s holding up travellers and stealing possessions on the Hoddesdon - Ware Road. Today many of the inns remain such as the Golden Lion (1535), White Swan (pictured), Salisbury Arms (both 16th century) and the Bell (1660).

Hoddesdon Town Centre map and event infomation.

To open a downloadable map and event information, click on the thumbnail. Hardcopies may be picked up from local shops and businesses, Hoddesdon Library, and Hoddesdon Council One Stop Shop.