Berkhamsted a Historic Market Town on the Western End of the English County of Hertfordshire
Berkhamsted is an affluent medium-sized historic market town on the western end of the English County of Hertfordshire. It is located in the small Bulbourne Valley tucked in a wooded fold in the Chiltern Hills 26 miles north-west of London. It is also a civil parish within the Dacorum Borough.
Food, Shopping and accommodation in Berkhamsted
The town’s High Street is lined with independent shops such as the Wine Rack, The Lace Connection, Tesco Metro, and Muse Lifestyle Ltd, among others. There are shops for ladies clothes & shoes, antique shops, gift shops. Delicatessen, pet shop and more. The best restaurants in town such as The Porters Restaurant, The Olive Tree, The Gatsby and other good restaurants in town are also found along High Street, although much more are scattered around town. Traditional English pubs serving traditional English dishes are everywhere around town and so are dining rooms offering either Italian, Indian, Asian, and French menu.
Things to See and Do in Berkhamsted
Tucked away in the wooded fold of the Chiltern Hills, visitors of this town have a chance to explore the lush meadows and undulating chalk downlands at the Ashridge Estate. A visit to the Berkhamsted Castle is also a popular “to do” in this town where they can walk around the ruins of the moat and the castle and even climb the ditch to get a good view of the Bailey. The Castle played a vital role in the town’s life while it was inhabited. It was also the favoured residence of many English royals such as Edward, the Black Prince and Henry II. The restored Berkhamsted Town Hall, which is now an event venue, is worth a visit for its architectural excellence. For animal lovers, the Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary is not to be missed.