Ware is a small town that has been central in many ages, dating back to prehistoric times of the Bronze Age and Iron Age and being prominent in, Saxon, Norman and Roman Britain, the town in those times was larger/wealthier than Hertford, which overshadows it now. Based near the River Lea, the Lea Navigation Canal and on the Roman Ermine Street, the town had many coaching inns and was the perfect location for the 17th century malting industry that dominated life, the last of which closed in 1994. There are still many inns (The Old Bulls Head has live music every Saturday night), malt houses and industry (now served by the A10 and rail links). There is no shortage of accommodation, cafes, restaurants or takeaways either and there’s a festival held annually in July. The River Lea provides fishing, pleasure cruising and is a main cycle route to Stansted Abbotts, the other route being along the old railway line towards Welwyn Garden City. Tucked away in amongst modern housing is a house made of shells – Scotts Grotto. It is the largest grotto in the UK and was restored to grandeur in 1990. It is open to the public every Saturday afternoon from April to September. Another historic treasure is Ware Priory, founded in 1338, a Grade 1 listed building that was granted a license for civil marriage ceremonies in 1995 and is open daily
Attraction
Scott's Grotto
Ware Museum
Ware Priory
Westmill Farm Complex
Care Home
Church
Classes
Club
Doctor
Church Street Surgery
Dolphin House Surgery
Dr Baverstock MWJ
The Maltings Surgery
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Chadwell Springs Golf Course
Hanbury Manor Golf and Country Club
Whitehill Golf Club
Inn
Market
Great Amwell Farmers Market
Ware Country Market
Pub and Bar
Albion
Angel
Bell
Crooked Billet
Green Man
Harrow Inn
John Gilpin
Jolly Bargeman
Orient
Saracens Head
Sun & Harrow
Tap Bar
Waggon & Horses
School
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Hertfordshire Women (Cricket)
Shops
Ware Bookshop
Davies Mike
Flower Craft
Boots
G S Picketts
Paws 4 Inspiration
Down to Earth
East Ware Pharmacy
Eye Deal
Cork Shoes
Artshed
Choyce Gallery
Peacocks
The Village Pantry Cafe
The Lounge Cafe
No.1 Thai Cafe
Ware To Eat
Steve Wilde Family Butcher
Gannons Family Butchers
Missy Browne
Top Pots Garden Centre
Activities
Contessa Riding Centre(Riding)
Places to Stay near Ware
Roebuck Hotel (0.38 miles)
Originally built as a private home in the 19th century, the friendly Roebuck Hotel is located in a quiet position in the historic market town of Ware, yet within easy reach of the M1, M25 ... More | visit website
Fanhams Hall (1.09 miles)
Fanhams Hall is a very Majestic Jacobean Mansion set in 27 Acres of Landscaped Gardens. The grounds include a unique Japanese Garden complete with waterfall, ponds, bridges and an ornamental Tea House. We even have ... More | visit website
Hanbury Manor Hotel (1.32 miles)
Marriott Hanbury Manor is set in 200 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, yet is only 25 miles north of London. Known as 'London's favourite Hotel & Country Club' and winner of the ETC 'Hotel of the ... More | visit website
Feathers Inn (1.99 miles)
Situated in the pretty Hertfordshire village of Wadesmill, this beautifully preserved 17th-century coaching inn now combines modern comforts and facilities with traditional charm. The charming restaurant and traditional bar are at the ... More
Mulberry House (2.00 miles)
Parks Guest House (2.06 miles)
Parks Guest House with its ample onsite parking is located just five minutes walk away from the centre of Hertfordshire's picturesque market town of Hertford.The town combines a wonderful mix ... More
Masters House (2.26 miles)
The Hotel is set over two floors and each of the fourteen rooms are notably different to the next, equipped with Wi-Fi capability, LCD screens and unique hand picked furniture ... More
Salisbury Arms Hotel (2.34 miles)
Parks Serviced Apartments (2.69 miles)
Apple Tree B&B (3.07 miles)
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