Hitchin Town & West

Hitchin Town & West sits at the heart of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, centred on the Market Place and the High Street. The River Hiz runs through the area, passing mill buildings and feeding Oughtonhead Common and Purwell Ninesprings. The Market Place still hosts regular market days and the street plan reflects its medieval origins. Local landmarks include the British Schools Museum on Queen Street and Hitchin Priory, while independent shops and cafés line Bancroft and the lanes off the square.

Green spaces and community activity shape the ward: stretch along the river leads to reedbeds, springs and short riverside walks used by residents. There are conservation areas around the centre, and the town stages events such as the Hitchin Festival and regular market days that draw visitors from the district. The combination of riverside reserves, a working market in the old Market Place and the concentration of civic buildings gives Hitchin Town & West a character tied closely to its river and market history.