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Located immediately to the north of Greater London and part of the East of England Government Office Region.

Urban Areas in Hertfordshire : Baldock, Berkhamsted, Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Cheshunt, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford Hitchin, Hoddesdon, Letchworth Garden City, Potters Bar, Rickmansworth, Royston, Sawbridgeworth, Stevenage, St Albans, Tring, Ware, Watford, Welwyn Garden City.

Ross, Leominster, Bromyard, Moccas.

County town Hertfordshire : Hertford.


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Campsites & Caravanning

  ukcampsite.co.uk   -   Hertfordshire Camp Sites and Caravan Sites

  gocaravanning.com   -   Campsites in Hertfordshire

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide

Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments

   -  Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.

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Hotels Hertfordshire

  Hotels in Hertfordshire   -   Hotel Guide Hertfordshire
Hotels in Hereford, Ross, Leominster, Bromyard, Moccas, and more ...

 

  

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2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star plus rating.

 
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  Moccas Court
Replaced an old manor house which once stood next to the church in Moccas. It is a fine Georgian country house built between 1776 and 1783 by the Cornewall family.
The area between the rivers Wye and Usk is a land full of characters from Arthurian Romance and the Grail Quest. Moccas (the name Moccas probably derives from the Welsh Moch-ros, or swine moor) is reputed to be the site of the residence of Llacheu, son of King Arthur. Also there was the abbey of Saint Dubric or Dubricius, the bishop who crowned Arthur.

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Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

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Travel Guides East England / Related books

Hertfordshire - The Glorious County
Michael and June Massey (Author)
Although Hertfordshire is not able to boast breath-taking coastlines, expansive sea views or rugged contours, its beautiful villages, rolling landscapes,majestic churches, lush woodlands, scenic waterways, busy nature reserves, striking parklands, imposing country houses and unique and striking towns are more than enough to earn it the title of "glorious". In addition to its literary and industrial connections, Hertfordshire is also proud to play host to cultural icons such as the Henry Moore Foundation and a rich Roman heritage.
In this wide-ranging collection of more than 140 superb colour images, June and Michael Massey share both some of the more well-known and less familiar splendours of Hertfordshire.
Hardcover: 144 pages; Publisher: Halsgrove (25 Sep 2008); ISBN-10: 1841147168; ISBN-13: 978-1841147161.

Hertfordshire Street Atlas
Spiral-bound: 232 pages; Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Co Ltd; 3rd edition edition (13 Jan 2008); ISBN-10: 1843485370; ISBN-13: 978-1843485377.

Transportation / How do I travel to Hertfordshire

  Bristol Airport [ BRS ]
  Birmingham Airport [ BHX ]
  Cardiff Airport [ CWL ]
  Coventry Airport  [ CVT ]
Coventry Rail Station is just 15 minutes away from Coventry Airport and linked by the 737 bus, which stops right outside the station.

At Elstree, there is a busy airfield for light aircraft.

 
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  Hertfordshire   -   Hertfordshire   -   HQ Hertford
Hertfordshire has some excellent attractions for tourists and residents to visit. It is also an excellent location to explore other parts of England, being just 30 minutes train journey from central London and about a 1 hour drive from Cambridge and Oxford. Hertfordshire is also very nearby to London Heathrow, London Luton and London Stansted airports.

  Hertford [ East Hertfordshire ]   -   county town of Hertfordshire
Formerly a major market for corn and other agricultural produce, Hertford owed its importance to proximity to London which resulted in lucrative trading and provision of a base for royalty and nobility to enjoy country life and sport. As an historic market town, Hertford has much to offer: specialist shops, Hertford Museum, antique shops, pubs and restaurants, riverside walks, town and Castle events. See Hertford Town Counci.

  Bromyard   -   town in northeast Herefordshire
Bromyard was once a market town and centre for growing hops and soft fruit. See Bromyard Community Website 
  Leominster   -   market town   -   "The Town in the Marches"
Second largest town in the county of Herefordshire and located at the confluence of the River Lugg and its tributary the River Kenwater in the heart of the beautiful border countryside, where England and Wales nudge each other back and forth along Offa's Dyke. See Leominster Town Council and Leominster.co.uk. 
  Moccas
The parish church is well known as the site of a very early Welsh monastery, founded by Saint Dubricius in the 6th century.
  Ross-on-Wye   -   small market town in southeastern Herefordshire
Located on the River Wye, and on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean. See Wyenot.com [ information on Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley ]
  St Albans   -   city in southern Hertfordshire
St Albans was a settlement of pre-Roman origin named Verlamion by the Ancient British, Catuvellauni tribe. It became the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north and became the Roman city of Verulamium. See St Albans City & District Council.

Baldock, Berkhamsted, Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Cheshunt, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford Hitchin, Hoddesdon, Letchworth Garden City, Potters Bar, Rickmansworth, Royston, Sawbridgeworth, Stevenage, Tring, Ware, Watford, Welwyn Garden City.

  Aldenham Country Park
Park created on green belt land in 1971. Its woodland, parkland and open water provide the perfect setting for a great day out for everyone. See hhertsdirect.org
  Ashridge estate and house
The Neo Gothic house by James Wyatt, is a Grade 1 listed building (and is not open to the public) but the estate is National Trust land. Situated in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about two miles north of Berkhamsted and twenty milesnorth west of London. See National Trust.
  Beech Bottom Dyke   -   large scale iron age defensive or boundary ditch
  Berkhamsted Castle   -   ruined Norman motte-and-bailey castle at Berkhamsted. The ruins are open to visitors.
  Bridgewater Monument
Built in 1832 in memory of Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater. 108 feet (33 m) tall and open to the public to ascend to the top.
  British Schools Museum
The Museum Room contains a host of items and memorabilia displaying various aspects of work and play both at home and in school during the Victorian era.
  de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run aviation museum in London Colney, located between London Colney and South Mimms. The collection is based around the definitive prototype and restoration shops for the de Havilland Mosquito.
  Gardens of the Rose, Chiswell Green, near St Albans
The gardens contain 2,500 rose varieties and nearly 8,000 roses. Home of the Royal National Rose Society
  Hatfield House   -   Jacobean house, gardens and park
  Kingsbury Watermill Museum
Historic watermill, now a museum, in the city of St Albans. The watermill dates from the 16th century and has been restored. See The Waffle House.
  Knebworth House   -   250 acres of country park
One of England's most beloved stately homes.
  Magic Roundabout (Hemel Hempstead) a complex road junction.
  Mill Green Watermill in Hatfield
The museum is housed in an old Mill House dating back to the sixteenth century. It has three small exhibition galleries and is set in a beautiful garden. See Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
  Royston Cave in Royston town centre
  Sopwell Nunnery
  St Albans Cathedral
  St. Albans Museum
Founded as the Hertfordshire County Museum in 1898, the Museum of St Albans tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day.
In the medieval gallery you can find out about Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr, and the Abbey that grew up around the site of his martyrdom. See for more St Albans Museums.
  Rye House Gatehouse in Hoddesdon
In 1683, there was an unsuccessful conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II and his brother, the Duke of York. The conspiracy was aided by Richard Rumbold, who lived in the manor house until 1683. It was due to this that the conspiracy is known as the 'Rye House Plot'. See Lee Valley Parke. 
  Scott's Grotto, Ware   -   on the outskirts of town
  Shaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence   -   home of George Bernard Shaw
  Stevenage   -   the first UK New Town
  Six Hills Roman barrows site
  Therfield Heath   -   a local nature reserve in the north of the county.
  Verulamium   -   Roman town remains southwest of St Albans
Including museum of Roman life and the remains of a Roman amphitheatre. See Verulamium Museum.
  Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum, Tring
One of the finest collections of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects in the UK
  Welwyn Roman baths
Form a small part of the Dicket Mead villa, a Roman ruin, originally built in the 3rd century AD just north of modern-day Welwyn, See Wikipedia.
  Welwyn Viaduct to the north of Welwyn Garden City.
  Ye Olde Fighting Cocks   -   claimant to being the oldest pub in Britain
See Wikipedia

  News from Hertfordshire   -   St Albans Review
St Albans, Harpenden, Welwyn and Hatfield news, sport and local information from the Review.
  University of Hertfordshire   -   UK's leading business-facing university

  Discover Hertford
Privately funded independent website designed, hosted and maintained by the hertsWEB Community Network.
  East Herts
  Hertfordshire.com  -  your essential guide to Herts
Hertfordshire has some excellent attractions for tourists and residents to visit. It is also an excellent location to explore other parts of England, being just 30 minutes train journey from central London and about a 1 hour drive from Cambridge and Oxford. Hertfordshire is also very nearby to London Heathrow, London Luton and London Stansted airports

Cuisine   -   Recipes from Hertfordshire

  Old Hertfordshire Recipes   -   Catherine Rothwell (Author)
These 72 recipes are offered by the well-known radio and television cook, Catherine Rothwell. They are specifically chosen to reflect the history and taste of the Hertfordshire countryside and are accompanied by pictures of local interest, historical introductions and informative captions.
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: Richard Netherwood Ltd (July 1991); Language English; ISBN-10: 1872955096; ISBN-13: 978-1872955094.

  Recipes - Food & Drink - Hertfordshire Life

  British Larder   -  Early Hertfordshire Pea and Feta Crush 
British Larder is an inspirational recipe diary designed to inspire creativity and passion among likeminded foodies.

History of Hertfordshire

  History of Hertfordshire   -   Wikipedia
Early history [ Origins of the county ], Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages, Renaissance in Hertfordshire, Modern era [ First World War, Second World War, Post-War Hertfordshire, Twenty-first century ].

  Natural History Museum at Tring
Discover the fascinating range of animals collected by Lionel Walter Rothschild in this beautiful Victorian Museum. It is home to the world-class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group and houses one of the finest collections of stuffed mammals, reptiles and insects in the United Kingdom.

  Museums in Hertfordshire 

  Lost settlements in Hertfordshire

Music, Art & Culture, Events

Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice is primarily set in Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire is the location of Jack Worthing's country house in Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest.

  Hertfordshire Chorus
One of the finest large choirs in the country, with over 120 members from across Hertfordshire, surrounding counties and London. See also Passionate about Singing [ video ]
  Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham   -   sculpture park on the work of Henry Moore
One of Hertfordshire's leading day out attractions and one of the UK's finest art destinations. The 70-acre estate includes Hoglands (Henry and Irina Moore's former home and garden), the artist's studios, the Sheep Field Barn gallery, and less formal sculpture gardens and fields. There is a shop and refreshment kiosk.
  Rhodes Arts Complex
The Rhodes Arts Complex is a contemporary venue for arts, culture and conferences in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.
  UHArts & UH Galleries
UHArts and UH Galleries are the cornerstones of the University of Hertfordshire's vibrant and dynamic arts programme.

  Bromyard Folk Festival 
Some of the most outstanding local, national and international traditional folk musicians performing in concert, ceilidhs and displays.
  Bromyard Gala 
Every year at the beginning of July a quiet corner of beautiful Herefordshire parkland is transformed into the county's largest outdoor show. The Bromyard Gala, a unique combination of Country Show and Rally of Steam Engines and Vintage Vehicles.
  Knebworth House   -   250 acres of country park
Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton - author of the words "The pen is mightier than the sword" - this beautiful gothic mansion is situated 29 miles north of London off the A1(M) at Stevenage.
  Westmill Farm Festival [ Hertford ]


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