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High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Hertford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hertford
Hertford works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ware, 29km from Iron & Air.
Hertford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 26,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ware, about 4 km away.
Hertford ( , HART-fərd) is a market town and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is the county town of Hertfordshire and lies 20 miles (32 km) north of Charing Cross in Central London. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 29,418 and the built up areaRead more
had a population of 28,800.
The town grew around a ford on the River Lea, near its confluences with the rivers Mimram, Beane, and Rib. The Lea is navigable from the Thames up to Hertford. Fortified settlements were established on each side of the ford at Hertford in 913 AD. The county of Hertfordshire was established at a similar time, being named after and administered from Hertford. Hertford Castle was built shortly after the Norman Conquest and remained a royal residence until the early seventeenth century.
Hertfordshire County Council and East Hertfordshire District Council both have their main offices in the town and are major local employers, as is McMullen's Brewery, which has been based in the town since 1827. The town is also popular with commuters, having two railway lines connecting it to London.
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What is there to see near Hertford?
Within an hour or so of Hertford: High Beach Tea Hut (17 km), Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter (26 km), Iron & Air (29 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Hertford?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Hertford?
Hertford is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Ware.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 25,847
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7959, -0.0785
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Hertford
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter
The Leavesden studios where all eight films were shot; the tour preserves the original Great Hall, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express sets.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Hertford
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 42 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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