Timeline
15:33
Start at The Shephall Tavern for a warm drink. It is just an eight minute walk from the church and fits perfectly before the evening chill sets in.
16:18
Walk back to St Mary's Church to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 16:18, casting long shadows across the churchyard and highlighting the ancient Saxon stone relic.
16:38
End your walk at Peartree Park. It is only eight minutes from the church in a NNW direction, offering a quiet green space to reflect after the golden light fades.
Local tip
St Mary's is often locked due to theft and vandalism. Check if it is open before heading to the churchyard for the view.
Check before you go
- The Shephall Tavern is open Su-Th 12:00-22:00 and Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30.
- St Mary's Church is free but often locked; verify opening status locally.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stevenage (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).