The small market town of Buntingford is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district in the English county of Hertfordshire which has earned the distinction as the smallest town in the county. It is located along a major Roman Road called Ermine Street and the banks of the River Rib. Because of its strategic location, it developed as a staging post with several coaching inns. It even has an 18th Century one-cell prison called “The Cage” located in the Ford at the end of Church Street.
The latest addition to the town's development is the Bovis Estate, named after the company that initiated its construction. The main road of the Estate is called Luynes Rise; the name is a reminder of Buntingford twin city, Luynes, France. Other housing developments in the village are; Freman Drive, Snells Mead, Vicarage Road, Downhall Ley, Kingfisher Park and Monk's Walk.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Buntingford
The town is home to a diverse collection of pubs, restaurants and independent shops, mostly located on the high street of the town. There are classy restaurants, traditional village pubs, tea rooms, coffee shop and a fish and chips joint. The menu is mostly British fare, and some are vegetarian-friendly and gluten free. As to places to stay, this market town has four B&Bs/inns to house visitors. For a more extensive selection of a place to stay, guest can choose to stay in the other towns close by.
Things to See and Do in Buntingford
The main attraction of the town is the annual firework display at the Bury. The display is presented by the Town Football Club. There are also several medieval and Georgian buildings worth exploring in this town such as the Red House, The Manor House and the almshouses.