why choose stevenage?
Parks
There are plenty of green spaces in the area to enjoy, with several parks close by, including the well-known Fairlands Valley Park, perfect for walks, picnics, and outdoor activities.
Shop, dine, and explore right on your doorstep.
Experience the ultimate convenience of living just steps away from shops, cafés, and everyday amenities — everything you need right on your doorstep.
22 minutes to London
With London just a 22-minute train ride away, you can enjoy a serene home environment while staying effortlessly connected to the heart of the capital.
The Perks of Living in Stevenage
GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS - ALL JUST MOMENTS FROM HOME.
Stevenage is home to a diverse range of restaurants, offering everything from much-loved chains and cosy local favourites to global cuisine and exciting new openings. With so many places to eat on your doorstep—plus a variety of friendly pubs and upbeat bars—you’ll never be short of somewhere delicious to try. Whatever you’re craving, there’s a restaurant nearby ready to welcome you.
MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO SHOP.
Stevenage features many of the UK’s leading retailers and favourite high street brands. With a major regeneration programme underway, the town is set to welcome an even greater mix of vibrant shopping and leisure experiences.
FAIRLANDS VALLEY PARK
The jewel in the crown of Stevenage is Fairlands Valley Park. Once voted as one of the UK’s leading free visitor attractions, Fairlands Valley Park consists of 120 acres of beautiful parkland situated within the heart of Stevenage. The Sailing Centre adjacent to the 11 acre sailing lake is used for the centre’s dinghies, canoeing, kayak, windsurfing, powerboat courses, and angling. The centre also runs many land-based courses and activities such as boards & buggies, grass sledging, orienteering, mountain biking and power kiting. For the jogging enthusiast, keeping fit is a pleasure on the Trim Track.
STEVENAGE TOWN CENTRE
Stevenage has launched a major, 20-year, £1bn regeneration programmed designed to transform what it offers to current and future residents and to make Stevenage into a place where people want to live, work and play. The regeneration is formed of a number of separate schemes including SG1 and Queensway and promises to introduce a range of new retail, residential and leisure opportunities to the town centre. Stevenage is home to a series of major, international businesses including MBDA, Airbus and GSK. It offers a unique balance of urban and rural living and provides fantastic transport links to London and beyond in just 20 minutes. Stevenage is known to many as the UK’s ‘Space City’. Incredibly, nearly a quarter of the communication satellites orbiting the Earth were built in Stevenage and in 2016, Tim Peake controlled the ExoMars Rover from Airbus’ base on Gunnels Wood Road.
EXCELLENT CONNECTIVITY, JUST 22 MINUTES FROM LONDON
Located only 25 miles from London, Stevenage offers the perfect mix of urban energy and rural tranquillity. Excellent transport connections make commuting effortless, with trains to the capital departing every eight minutes at peak times and reaching London in as little as 19 minutes.
Creating a great tomorrow for everyone
NEW RESTAURANTS
Stevenage is buzzing with new places to eat — and they’re opening all the time. Whether you’re after a relaxed café vibe, a quick bite, or a stylish sit-down dinner, there’s always a fresh restaurant or eatery ready to welcome you. With so many new dining options arriving regularly, you’ll never run out of delicious discoveries.
green spaces
The council have invested in creating new and improved green spaces across the town, giving people beautifully designed places to relax, meet friends and enjoy a sense of calm amid daily life. At the same time, they are bringing the public and community services together into a central hub, making it simpler and more convenient for residents to access the support they need. These enhancements will enrich everyday life and strengthen the community.
business in stevenage
Stevenage already boasts a strong and well-established business support network. In 2017 alone, 49 start-ups took their first steps on the path to success. The council have now taken things further for the business community by introducing new, affordable, and flexible workspaces in the heart of the town. These modern facilities will give start-ups and small businesses the freedom to work centrally in Stevenage, on their own terms and at times that suit them, helping to foster innovation, collaboration and growth.