Guidebook for Berkhamsted
Drinks & Nightlife
The Boat
Gravel Path It's just across the road.
The Rising Sun Pub
George StreetGreat selection of craft beers, and a picturesque setting by the canal.
Enterainment
Local entertainment in Berkhamsted and the surrounding area.
Grade II listed art deco style cinema (David Evelyn Nye 1936). Re-opened to the public in 2004. Showing a mix of the best of Hollywood, British, European and Indie cinema. Don't miss the introductions by the staff after the adverts and the locally edited "Zizzle Reels" from their website http://therexberkhamsted.com
34 locals recommend
The Rex
High StreetGrade II listed art deco style cinema (David Evelyn Nye 1936). Re-opened to the public in 2004. Showing a mix of the best of Hollywood, British, European and Indie cinema. Don't miss the introductions by the staff after the adverts and the locally edited "Zizzle Reels" from their website http://therexberkhamsted.com
If you're lucky you might spot some of the wild wallabies that escaped and live in the surrounding hills.
90 locals recommend
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
If you're lucky you might spot some of the wild wallabies that escaped and live in the surrounding hills.
Champneys Tring
Chesham RoadLuxury health spar in the country side.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveGreat for children and adult children.
Everything Else
Be warned, London will suck all your money away and leave you for the dogs - but it's worth it.
697 locals recommend
London
Be warned, London will suck all your money away and leave you for the dogs - but it's worth it.
Sightseeing
Berkhamsted Castle was built during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. After William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings he advanced from the coast, across the Thames Valley and north into Hertfordshire.
25 locals recommend
Berkhamsted Castle
White HillBerkhamsted Castle was built during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. After William the Conqueror defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings he advanced from the coast, across the Thames Valley and north into Hertfordshire.
The monument was built in 1832 in memory of the third Duke of Bridgewater who once lived in Ashridge house.
Bridgewater Monument
The monument was built in 1832 in memory of the third Duke of Bridgewater who once lived in Ashridge house.
St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north. It became the Roman city of Verulamium, and is another historic market town. It has one or two pubs as well.
62 locals recommend
St Albans
St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north. It became the Roman city of Verulamium, and is another historic market town. It has one or two pubs as well.
Ivinghoe Beacon is a prominent hill and landmark in the Chiltern Hills, standing 233 m above sea level.
Ivinghoe Beacon National Trust Car Park
Ivinghoe Beacon is a prominent hill and landmark in the Chiltern Hills, standing 233 m above sea level.
Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'.
556 locals recommend
Oxford
Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'.
Parks & Nature
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a nice Golf course.
26 locals recommend
National Trust, Ashridge Estate
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a nice Golf course.
Known locally as "the Chilterns", the Chiltern Hills form a chalk escarpment, that in 1965 were officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
26 locals recommend
Chiltern Hills
Known locally as "the Chilterns", the Chiltern Hills form a chalk escarpment, that in 1965 were officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Essentials
Marks and Spencer
226 Plumstead Road You can't get more British (unless you already are).
Waitrose & Partners
Saint John's Well LaneGetting Around
Berkhamsted train station for getting into London, or travelling to the North of England.
Berkhamsted station
Berkhamsted train station for getting into London, or travelling to the North of England.