Rickmansworth, a Small Town and the Administrative Seat of the Three Rivers District Council in the English County of Hertfordshire
The little town of Rickmansworth is the administrative seat of the Three Rivers District Council in the Hertfordshire County in England. It is almost 20 miles north-west of Central London within the boundary of the M25 motorway. Watford, which is about 5 miles to the east is the nearest large town. It is located primarily to the north of the Grand Union Canal and the River Colne. The Metropolitan Line of the Chiltern Railways and London Underground serves the town from London Marylebone to Aylesbury.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Rickmansworth
There are no shopping centres in this village. One has to travel less than four kilometres to get to Intu Watford. Other shopping centres around the area are less than 10 kilometres distance from the village. But when it comes to eating out, Rickmansworth is a foodie’s paradise. It boasts of fifty-four places to wine and dines at the latest count, some of these places, are considered the best in the area. From fine-dining restaurants to cheap eats and everything in between, there is a place to go for every fancy, taste and budget. With regards guest accommodation, the village has two B&Bs and a speciality lodging.
Things to See and Do in Rickmansworth
There is more than enough to see and do in this small town to keep visitors occupied. The Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve harbours a wide selection of wildlife at the same time it offers outdoor activities such as water skiing, canoeing and sailing. There are also museums worth visiting in this village including the Batchworth Lock Canal Centre and the Three Rivers Museum. A landmark worth a visit is the St Mary the Virgin church.