Letchworth, the first Garden City, was built in 1903 to prove that Ebenezer Howard's ideas for well-planned
'Garden Cities' were practical. Howard was apalled at the very unpleasant living and working conditions
in many late 19th-century towns and cities so he proposed a Garden City as a pleasant environment in
which to live, work and follow leisure pursuits.
Website: www.letchworthgc.com
Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery - Broadway
An attractive Edwardian building housing four main galleries featuring local archeology, local wildlife
displayed in realistic settings and changing exhibitions of art. Admission free. Tel. 01462 685647.
Open*: MTThFS 1000-1700. Closed BH.
Website: www.letchworthgc.com
First Garden City Heritage Museum - 296 Norton Way South
The story of the Garden City Movement from its origins to the present day, housed in a building designed
in 1907 by the architect Barry Parker. Hand-made Arts and Crafts furniture. Temporary exhibitions programme.
Tel. 01462 482710.
Open*: M-S 1000-1700.
Website: www.letchworthgc.com
Standalone Farm - 1 mile
A working show farm on the outskirts of Letchworth. Animals to be seen include poultry, ducks, pigs,
sheep, cattle, goats and horses. Lambs, calves and chicks can be seen in spring. Exhibition barn with
wildlife specimens and working beehive. Farm walk. Wildfowl viewing hides. Children's play area.
Picnic area. Tel. 01462 686775.
Open*: Mar-Sep, Daily 1100-1700, last admission 1600.
Website: www.letchworthgc.com
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.