Hertfordshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Hertfordshire.

About Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is considered to be one of the 'home counties' and is based in the east of England. It is engulfed by the expansive reach of Greater London but still has many characteristics of its historic past. A lot of the county lies in the Metropolitan Green Belt area that forbids any building of new properties so there are plenty of walks and cycle routes to be enjoyed. The Chiltern Hills are situated in the west of the county and there are a large number of manor houses and castles. Knebworth House is located within the county and has been the site of concerts and festivals. There is also the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub which has a claim to be the oldest pub in Britain. The Magic Roundabout at Hemel Hempstead is also a more modern landmark and a testament to how the area has evolved. Transport is accessible within the region. The M1, M4 and M25 run through the county with Stansted and Luton airports giving commuter routes around the world. The London Underground also makes travel to London very convenient.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Hertfordshire

1. Activity World and Farmyard Funworld, Watford - Lincolnsfield Centre, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2ES The Lincolnsfields Children's Centre is a charity for children and young people and allows them time to spend away from urban life. The farmyard funworld is open during school holidays for everyone. 2. Verulamium Museum - Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SW This museum features re-created Roman rooms with discovery areas where visitors can interact with the displays and objects. Showing the daily lives of the Romans, with fragments of pottery, building materials, glassware, metalwork and mosaics. There are are also armor, statues and coinage on display. 3. The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban - St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY Construction of the Cathedral began in 1077, making it the oldest site of Christian worship in Britain. The cathedral overlooks a medieval orchard, a lake, and the ancient Roman city, Verulamium. Visitors admission is free. See Full List of Attractions in Hertfordshire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Hertfordshire

Towns and Villages in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Berkhamsted - received many charters throughout its history... More... Borehamwood - studios have been responsible for filming numerous British television programs... More... Hatfield - House is filled with historic decor and furnishings... More... Hemel Hempstead - lies in the valley on the confluence joining the rivers Bulbourne and Gabe... More... Hertford - has been a favoured destination for many Royals... More... Knebworth - and its surrounding countryside has miles of cycling and walking paths... More... Letchworth - Museum and Art Gallery displays archaeological artefacts along with heritage collections... More... Rickmansworth - was referred to by the Saxons as Ryckmer... More... Royston - visitors might see a black crow used symbolically throughout town... More... St. Albans - is filled with medieval architecture... More... Stevenage - lies along the ancient Roman Great North Road... More... Waltham Cross - owes its name to a miraculous cross brought to the area by Tovi the Proud... More... Ware - is thought to be one of the oldest continuosly inhabited locations in Europe... More... Watford - is situated on a small hill overlooking the River Colne... More... Welwyn Garden City - is the second garden city designed and developed by Ebenezer Howard... More...

Useful Contact Information for Hertfordshire

Birchanger Green Tourist Information Centre Welcome Break Service Area, Junction 8 of M11, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QZ Tel No: 01279 508656 Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2ND Tel No: 01279 655831 Hemel Hempstead Tourist Information Centre Dacorum Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DT Tel No: 01442 234222 Hertford Tourist Information Centre Market Place, Hertford, SG14 1DF Tel No: 01992 584322 Letchworth Garden City Tourist Information Centre Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BB Tel No: 01462 487868 St Albans Tourist Information Centre Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5DJ Tel No: 01727 864511

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