Whitings Court is situated close to the historic town centre of Hitchin. With a weekly market, cafes, restaurants, a traditional department store, 13th Century church and river front (with swans) all within walking distance, Whitings Court is the ideal retirement option.

Hitchin is a charming medieval town which has retained its market town feel and has many fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square. The town provides good shopping for residents whilst a street market is situated near the church on a Saturday. There is a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and two theatres - The Queen Mother Theatre and The Market Theatre; cinemas and other attractions can be found nearby.