Removals to Hitchin
Are you looking to relocate to Hitchin? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, we can often lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and come time to relocate there is lots to organize.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial. Hitchin Removals are a family-owned business with extensive experience servicing the Hitchin community.
We offer a tailor-made, reliable, and professional service at a competitive price. Our trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can wrap, pack, and transport your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
Should you require it, Hitchin Removals can offer storage of some or all of your effects also. We have multiple storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Hitchin. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway, do not hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation..
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- Professional packing and unpacking
- Secure transportation of your belongings
- Short-term and long-term storage solutions
- Special handling for fragile and valuable items
Why Move to Hitchin?
If you enjoy taking part in sports, Hitchin has many different sports clubs, including Football, Rugby, Cycling, Tennis, Badminton, and Fencing. There is also a thriving local arts scene with over 25 community-based music, drama, and dance groups always willing to welcome local residents.
For a town this size, shopping offers a hugely diverse experience with a large number of independent shops in the main high street. The cobbled market place remains an important part of Hitchin's retail offering, now trading four days a week: Tuesday and Saturday for the general market, Friday for bric-a-brac and collectibles, and Sunday for a car boot sale. With outstanding accessibility by road and rail combined with its close-knit charm, it is no wonder this market town has become so highly attractive to commuters and families alike.
If you are making a move to Hitchin, you will find a thriving town with a wealth of shops, nightlife, a lower-than-average crime rating, and good schools. This North Hertfordshire market town dates back over 1000 years and once flourished due to the wool trade in the 18th century.
Hitchin is a picture-perfect market town with a population of around 33,000, located just three miles from the A1(M), giving access to main routes north and south. The A1(M) also connects with J23 of the M25 at Potters Bar, providing a quick route into central London in just over an hour. By rail via the fast train, London and Cambridge are about half an hour away, Stevenage is five minutes away, and Peterborough 45 minutes.
The town has developed around the River Hiz, which today provides residents and visitors with a beautiful walk from its source one mile away.
Small and large green spaces throughout Hitchin offer a wide variety of opportunities for recreation and leisure. Old Hitchin, with its beautiful 13th-century parish church, sits at the heart of the town. Boasting a great community spirit with a variety of community groups to join, residents always have something to do.
Why Choose Hitchin Removals?
Hitchin Removals is your local expert for moving services in Hemel Hempstead. We offer a comprehensive range of services including packing, storage, and transportation. Our professional team ensures a smooth and stress-free moving experience. Get in touch with us today for a free quote and discover why we're the preferred choice for removals in Hemel Hempstead.
Our Mission Statement
“To continue the traditions of providing the quality expected by our clients; backed up by superb packing materials, highly trained crews, effective management, and a genuine commitment to customer care and the environment.”
Rest assured you can trust Hitchin Removals to take care of your personal effects with care and respect from collection to delivery.
Hitchin Schools & Education
As befits this affluent town, Hitchin offers top-notch schools that perform better than the UK average across all levels of education. Hitchin boasts several Ofsted-rated outstanding schools.
Top state primaries include Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School and William Ransom Primary School. Among the best state secondaries are Hitchin Girls' and Hitchin Boys' Schools, while the co-ed Priory School is rated good.
For independent schooling, Kingshott School, located in Hitchin, caters to ages 3-13. Several other highly regarded independent schools are within a 3-mile radius.
Further education is provided by North Hertfordshire College (NHC), with a campus in Hitchin, rated ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted.
Things to do in Hitchin
The attractive medieval church of St. Mary in Hitchin is a significant part of the town’s identity, tracing its origins back to the late 8th century. It features an early 14th-century timber roof and a beautifully carved 15th-century font, making it a peaceful place to explore.
Food lovers will find a variety of restaurants in Hitchin, offering cuisine from around the world, including Italian, Chinese, Indian, and Mediterranean. The town also boasts some of the oldest pubs in the region.
Hitchin Lavender farm is a popular attraction, with over 25 miles of lavender fields where you can pick your own lavender. There’s an outside play area for children, an onsite restaurant for lunch or homemade cake, and a gift shop to explore.
The town hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, with the highlight being the Hitchin Festival. Running for over 20 years, it features over 100 events during the summer months, celebrating the artistic, cultural, and community spirit that makes Hitchin a desirable historical market town.