Bishops’ Stortford is situated in Hertfordshire, close to its border with Essex. Both counties are blessed with an abundance of beautiful countryside, which provides a scenic backdrop for cycling, walking and horse riding. The area is peppered with picture postcard villages to explore and country pubs and restaurants to discover.
Residents will find many possibilities for relaxation and recreation within the town. Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre, a short drive from the development, is home to a gym, fitness studio, 12 outdoor sports pitches, two swimming pools and a 1500m running trail. Further sports facilities are located at Herts & Essex Sports Centre, around 15 minutes’ walk away. These include a sports hall, astro-turf pitch suitable for hockey and football, outdoor tennis and netball courts, and a fitness suite.
Bishop’s Stortford also has several parks and green spaces, such as Castle Gardens and Sworders Field – a venue for many public events.
The town has a multi-screen cinema, a bowling alley and a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, wine bars and traditional pubs. South Mill Arts (formerly The Rhodes Arts Complex) on South Road is a multi-use centre that includes a theatre space for live music, comedy, family entertainment, drama and dance; a cinema and a museum.