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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
18 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Wheathampstead works well as a base: 10 minutes from Harpenden, 18km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Wheathampstead is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,326, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wheathampstead sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wheathampstead to your route.
Wheathampstead is a large village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, north of St Albans. Included within the parish is the small hamlet of Amwell. The built up area of Wheathampstead had an estimated population of 4,628 in 2022, whilst the parish had a population of 6,622 at the 2021 census.
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Wheathampstead is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8115 latitude, -0.2937 longitude.
Wheathampstead has a population of approximately 4,326 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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