Hatfield Town Council
Council Offices
Birchwood Leisure Centre
Longmead
Hatfield
Herts
AL10 OAN

Tel: 01707 262023
Fax: 01707 271145

The twinning with Zierikzee took place more than 50 years ago and developed from the 1953 tragedy when so many lives were lost during the floods which devastated the Lowlands of Holland as well as the coast of East Anglia. The people of Hatfield contributed to the flood relief fund, part of which was sent to Zierikzee and from this action a lasting bond was formed.
Zierikzee is the principal town on the island of Schouwen Duiveland, lying in the delta of the Scheldt and the Maas in the province of Zeeland. It has a delightful old walled port with an ancient harbour dating back to the 9th Century.

The Town Council believes that the links between Hatfield and its European counterpart are of enormous value, particularly to our young people who have benefited by directly experiencing “normal” life in another country by taking part in a youth exchange scheme staying in the home of their “twins”. In future youth schemes will be organised through the local schools of both towns.