Welwyn Garden City
| Welwyn Garden City | |
|---|---|
View to the northwest from the Parkway Fountain | |
Welwyn Garden City Location within Hertfordshire | |
| Population | 51,505 (2021 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TL245135 |
| • London | 20 mi (32 km) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Welwyn Garden City |
| Postcode district | AL7, AL8 |
| Dialling code | 01707 |
| Police | Hertfordshire |
| Fire | Hertfordshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Welwyn Garden City (/ˈwɛlɪn/ ⓘ WEL-in) is a town in the Welwyn Hatfield district, in Hertfordshire, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of London. It was the second garden city in England (founded 1920) and one of the first new towns (designated 1948). It is unique in being both a garden city and a new town and exemplifies the physical, social and cultural planning ideals of the periods in which it was built. In 2021 it had a population of 51,505.