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Hertford (/ ˈ h ɑːr t f ər d / HART-fərd) is the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county. The parish had a population of 26,783 at the 2011 census.
Hertford, town (parish), East Hertfordshire district, administrative and historic county of Hertfordshire, southeast-central England. It lies along the River Lea north of London and is the administrative centre of Hertfordshire county.
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- Hertford Heritage Trail. To show just how many curiosities await you on Hertford’s streets, there are more than 41 stops on the town’s Heritage Trail.
- Hertford Castle. Straddling the River Lea, Castle Gardens is a beautiful place to pass an hour or two. These are the grounds of Hertford Castle, on a site first fortified by the King of the Anglo-Saxons, Edward the Elder in the early 10th century.
- Hertford Museum. The Hertford Museum dates back to 1903, and was founded by a pair of businessmen, the Andrews Brothers, calling on their own collection.
- Riverside Trail. You can get a feel for Hertford and the River Lea on the Riverside Trail, which guides you along to the neighbouring town of Ware, and then back to Hertford on a Figure of Eight.
Hertford has a rich history, a wealth of shops, restaurants, attractions and events for local residents and visitors to the county town of Hertfordshire. Visit our directory pages to see what is on offer.
The market town of Hertford is situated on the River Lee, around 20 miles north of London. With a population of 30,000, the town's history can be traced back over 1000 years.
Dec 4, 2023 · Things to Do in Hertford, England: See Tripadvisor's 14,214 traveller reviews and photos of Hertford tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July.
Dec 4, 2023 · Things to Do in Hertford, England: See Tripadvisor's 14,214 traveler reviews and photos of Hertford tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July.
