Head to the friendly city of Bishop's Stortford
Learn about the unique charm of Bishop's Stortford with a stay in a holiday home rental. This welcoming and walkable city entices travellers with its bars and restaurants. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Bishop's Stortford
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Bishop's Stortford a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bishop's Stortford Golf Club (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Chelmsford City Racecourse (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
- Paradise Wildlife Park (14 mi / 22.5 km)
- Royal Gunpowder Mills (14.9 mi / 24 km)
- Lee Valley White Water Centre (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
- Old MacDonalds Farm (16.4 mi / 26.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Bishop's Stortford
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Bishop's Stortford is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Hatfield Forest Country Park (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Southern Parkland Country Park (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- The Henry Moore Foundation (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- River Lea (10.1 mi / 16.3 km)
- Bridge End Gardens (11.4 mi / 18.4 km)
- River Lee Country Park (12.3 mi / 19.7 km)
How to get to and around Bishop's Stortford
The nearest airport is in London (STN-Stansted), located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Cambridge (CBG), which is 24 mi (38.7 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Bishops Stortford Station, Stansted Airport Station and Elsenham Station are the main stations in the area.