Nast Hyde Halt

Beautifully decorated railway platform. Plants, old notices, railway furniture and amusing nick-nacks make this a lovely feature of the Alban Way foot/cycle path. Congratulations to all those involved, especially the initiator, Mike.

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. Along the route there are a few disused platforms in various states of disarray but then, in complete contrast, there is this Halt; lovingly restored by Mike Izzard. Clearly an enormous amount of time, effort and money has gone into bringing this Ghost Station back to life - well appreciated 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Love this place. It's right at the start of the walking/cycling path called Alban Way (from the Hatfield side), which connects Hatfield and St Albans.

Nast Hyde Halt is an old disused Railway line, with the stop called Nast Hyde Halt part of the old line connecting Hatfield and St Albans I believe, and it was a stop used to bring supplies to Great Nast Hyde House.

Nast Hyde Halt has been lovingly restored over a period of a few years by a local Postman called Mike Izzard and several other volunteers. They have done an amazing job and it is well worth a visit, especially if you have young kids, my young daughter loves it. There is also a local playground right opposite with a play wooden train for kids to play on.

The old platform has been well restored and even today is kept in a very good condition. There are old signs etc put up on the platform to give that nostalgic feel. Even along the Alban Way, several signs are placed with signs such as "Beware Of Ghost Trains"

All in all Nast Hyde Halt is well worth a visit, especially if you are a local and want to see a bit of history and love trains too.

Updated 14/6/22:

Still lovely to visit this place. It was a glorious day today and we enjoyed a nice walk along Alban Way after briefly stopping at Nast Hyde Halt Station. Mike, the man who was responsible for the restoration work, was there cutting the grass and keeping the place tidy. We stopped on the way back from our walk for our daughter to play on the swings at Ellenbrook playground which is right next to it.

If you do the Alban Way in either direction, this beautifully restored station is an absolute treat to see.

I dare say that it’s probably prettier than it was when it was in use, but Station Master Mike and his team of volunteers have done an amazing job.

From vintage posters, a book, a YouTube film about the ghost train and a very peaceful wind chime it makes the station a true destination.

Look out for the ghost station warning signs coming from St Albans and the Station Masters house nearby.

Absolutely worth it, definitely make sure you visit if you enjoy history, walks, railway memorabilia or ghosts.

Lovely kids play park with disabled access equipment, outdoor gym, basketball net and football goal. Nast Hyde halt Station has been lovingly and very well maintained as a tribute to the station that stood at this location when the alban way was a working railway line

Awesome place!!!
A surprise element for cyclist..On the country way.
Very old, have history.. ghost station..😉

Great place for playing and picnicking. The play area is nicely done and a hit with my small child. The platform area has lots of interesting information about the halt and benches nearby for a short break.

Absolutely wonderful place to ride and to visit ,Railway history