Welwyn, as most locals will know, dates back centuries. We have a Roman bath house under our very noses (or, more accurately, under the motorway). These days, Welwyn is a thriving residential community with road and rail links to London (less than 30 miles South) and Scotland (somewhat further North). For those new to the area or visiting from further afield, details of how to find the Welwyn Festival can be found by clicking this link: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.8202&lon=-0.2241&scale=50000 or see the map below. The Summer Festival is held in the village centre and at Singlers Marsh; the Welwyn Christmas Festival will be held in the village centre.  The Civic Centre is in Prospect Place (bottom right of map).