Hitchin

Hitchin is a historic market town in North Hertfordshire, known for its picturesque cobbled streets and exquisite examples of Tudor and Georgian architecture. The town is also renowned for St Mary’s Church, set in stunning grounds and dating back to to 1190. With its historic buildings and plenty of green spaces, Hichin is a highly desirable place to live in the UK.

The town boasts excellent rail links into London, so it is increasingly popular with commuters who wish to enjoy semi-rural life whilst working in the city. Hitching is located  close to Milton Keynes, so it offers a great deal of modern amenities just a short journey away.

The town centre is also subject to a Business Improvement District, which helps to maintain the its historic facade whilst ensuring the town is adequately modernised to meet the needs of its residents.

Hitchin offers a range of delightful places to stay, including many hotels and B&Bs, but serviced apartments are undoubtedly the most cost effective and convenient accommodation solution - especially for those on an extended stay.

The Squa.re present the finest properties in Hitchin, from luxury corporate housing to serviced studio apartments. Our properties give you the chance to have a home-from-home, enjoying all the benefits of a hotel whilst enjoying your own space. Each is furnished to the highest standard and features kitchens stocked with everything you need for true self-catering.

Whether you are looking to base yourself in a historic town house or a modern studio, we offer a range of properties to meet your individual tastes.

Being just a short journey from several major towns, there is no shortage of attractions within easy reach of Hitchin. Those seeking more adventurous pursuits would do well to head into Milton Keynes, with its wealth of extreme sports and activities, whilst anyone planning a shopping trip would be hard pushed to find anything better than a trip into the capital.

However, for those looking to enjoy more relaxing activities, Hitchin has many features of its own. There are three theatres in the town: the Factory Playhouse, Market Theatre and Queen Mother Theatre, all of which offer a varied programme of shows throughout the year. The town also has an array of fantastic restaurants and traditional style pubs, catering to all manner of tastes.

The town centre also offers some excellent retail opportunities, with Churchgate shopping centre being home to several well-known brands and a few independent sellers.

As a reasonably compact and aesthetically pleasing town, Hitchin is a great place to be explored on foot. Many of the restaurants and shopping areas are within close proximity, walking or cycling is often the most convenient means of getting around.

Of course, the town is well served by buses - with routes into all the nearby towns, including a regular service to Milton Keynes and Bletchley. Most routes are covered by Plus Bus, with the exception of the shuttle services to Luton and Stanstead airports.

Hitchin is exceptionally well served by trains, with up to six services per hour running into London Kings Cross. The faster services reach the capital in under 45 minutes, with some as fast as 33 minutes. There are also regular direct services to Cambridge, Stevenage and Peterborough.