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Stevenage

Stevenage is a town in the county of Hertfordshire, in the south east of England, around 32 miles (51 km) north of central London. The town is well known for being the first ever 'new town'; new towns were a series of towns built near London after World War II. Stevenage as a whole is not as a major tourist attraction, but there are some attractions that may attract local visitors. An interesting fact about the town is that a view of Stevenage from the air, shows it as a heart shape. In 2024, it a population of 89,500 people.

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    Events at Knebworth House

    Where Oasis performed their historic, era-defining 1996 gig, Knebworth House continues to run a series of events throughout the year - including concerts, gardening events, motor shows and Christmas markets.

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    Fairlands Valley Park

    Fairlands Valley Park (fondly referred to as 'Fairlands Valley', 'Fairlands', 'The Lakes' or simply 'the Park' by locals) is a lovely 120-acre park in the centre of Stevenage. As well as providing a beautiful place to walk and play, it has an 11-acre sailing lake. Fishing, sailing, rowing, canoeing, windsurfing and orienteering are the sports that are on offer. There are charges for each sport. Of course, you can play a game of football or frisbee in the park for free. There are also a couple of shallow paddling pools by the large play area.

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    Great Ashby Country Park

    The fairly quiet and secluded Great Ashby Country Park really is a hidden gem. It has a large circular field area in the centre for games of football, cricket, kite flying, frisbee, picnics etc., an access only road, a small car park, two extensive play areas full of excellent play equipment and a mound on its eastern edge (this has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and woodland). There are also several paths. And all this is set in lovely, undulating countryside, surrounded by trees and opposite Box Wood.

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    Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre

    Lytton Way. The Leisure Centre is part of Stevenage Leisure Ltd. It has a 501-seat theatre (Gordon Craig Theatre), a concert hall, sports facilities, an art gallery (Boxfield Gallery), a restaurant, café and Youth Theatre, fitness centre and conference suites.