Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England region. It is located approximately 25 miles north of central London. Other towns and cities nearby include Luton which is 15 miles away, Watford 22 miles away, Hemel Hempstead 15 miles and Stevenage 10 miles. Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city in England and one of the first new towns. Welwyn Garden City's proximity to London and excellent transport links make it a convenient commuter town. Direct trains run to both Kings Cross and Moorgate stations in London as well as Cambridge and Peterborough.
Owned by the University of Hertfordshire, BioPark is a research and development facility providing specialist laboratories and conference facilities for bioscience, health technology, biopharmaceutical, contract research, medical technology and other biomedical businesses. The Tesco HQ is located in Welwyn Garden City.
Famous people from Welwyn Garden City: Nick Faldo, Golfer and Alesha Dixon, singer