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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.
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- 26,783 (2011 Census, parish)
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. Hertford was first recorded as the scene of a general synod.
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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.
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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. Hertford is proud of its rich offering of arts and leisure activities, as well as a vibrant and healthy economy, attracting visitors and new residents from outside the ...
Hertford is the county town of Hertfordshire in England and has a population of around 29,000 in 2021. It was the birthplace of Samuel Stone, who is credited with being the founder of Hartford, Connecticut. The medieval town was built next to Hertford Castle that protects the ford through the River Lee replacing an earlier Saxon burh.
Sep 5, 2020 · Europe. United Kingdom (UK) England. Hertfordshire. Things to Do in Hertford, Hertfordshire - Hertford Attractions. Tours near Hertford. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London. 4,402. Historical Tours. from. $124. per adult. Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise.
Oct 8, 2020 · Historic Town Centre. Hertford town center oozes charm with iconic buildings, great shops and a range of places to grab a bite to eat. A County Town for good reason, Hertford is packed with history running through its streets, possibly below them too!
