Find out the 25 most Googled places in Hitchin during the pandemic.

Prior to the Covid crisis Hitchin was a destination town, where people travelled from London and elsewhere to visit.

Our town is renowned for the quality of its local independent businesses, shops and restaurants.

Unfortunately three lockdowns have halted visits - but people from near and far are still interested in what the town has to offer online.

So, read on for the top 25 most Googled places in Hitchin over the last 12 months and the specific key words used.

Please note individuals are not included in this list.

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25) Argos

Now based at Sainsbury's after closing their Brand Street site

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24) 'Garden Centre Hitchin' and 'Hitchin Garden Centre' (Also No18)

The site on Cambridge Road proved a hit with green fingered enthusiasts during the pandemic - whichever way you google the three magic words...

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23) 'Fabio's Hitchin'

Fabio's Gelato is owned by Fabio Vincenti, the Willy Wonka of Ice Cream. The popular ice cream parlour on Hermitage Road remains a strong family favourite

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22) 'Pinehill Hospital Hitchin'

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21) 'Town Fryer Hitchin'

Fish and chips on Hermitage Road

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20) 'Post Office Hitchin'

The site at Brookers on Bucklersbury provides a vital service for customers during lockdown

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19) 'Jasmine Hitchin'

A succulent Chinese meal? Then look no further than the take-away on Nightingale Road

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18) see No25

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17) 'Mevan Hitchin'

Turkish food on Sun Street

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16) 'Portmill Surgery Hitchin'

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15) 'Bar Azita Hitchin'

A wonderful taste of tapas in off Hitchin Market Place

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14) 'Just Eat Hitchin'

Altogether now: J-U-S-T E-A-T

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13) 'McDonalds Hitchin'

Ronald McDonald is alive and kicking off Nightingale Road - drive thru only

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12) Regent Cottage

Legendary All You Can Eat buffets prior to Covid

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11) 'Beer Shop Hitchin'

Acclaimed ales on Hermitage Road

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10) 'Kwik Fit Hitchin'

You can't get better than a Kwik Fit Fitter...

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9) 'The Albert Hitchin'

Renowed for its live jazz before Covid, a revamp proved popular before lockdown struck

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8) 'Lloyds Pharmacy Hitchin'

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7) 'Hitchin Dental Care'

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6) 'Quotidian Hitchin'

The best baguettes this side of La Manche

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5) 'Lenwell Hitchin'

Estate Agents on Sun Street

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4) Bells Chemist

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3) 'Vinegar Hill Hitchin'

For home, for life, for you - on Bancroft

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2) 'Hitchin House Day Nursery'

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1) 'Chicken George Hitchin'

The best chicken in town as the queues on Bancroft confirm

They're so good, even Marcus Rashford RT'd when they offered free food to hungry kids

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List relates to businesses not individuals