Welcome to Harpenden

Harpenden is a charming town located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated between St Albans and Luton, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The town is known for its beautiful green spaces, including the Rothamsted Park and the Harpenden Common. These areas are perfect for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions in Harpenden is the Harpenden Farmers' Market, which takes place on the fourth Sunday of every month. The market offers a wide range of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. It is a great place to sample local delicacies and meet the friendly locals. The town also has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering something for everyone.

Harpenden is also home to several historic landmarks, including the St Nicholas Church and the Rothamsted Research Centre. The St Nicholas Church is a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 12th century. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The Rothamsted Research Centre is a world-renowned agricultural research centre that has been in operation since 1843. It is a fascinating place to visit and learn about the latest developments in agricultural science.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Nicholas C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rizelle Crouch	Church Green Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2TP 01582623620 School Website
Harpenden Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Davies	25 Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EL 1582716910 School Website
St Dominic Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare O'sullivan	Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1PF 01582760047 School Website
St Hilda's School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Sayers	28 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2ES 1582712307 School Website
St Georges School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helen Barton	Sun Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TD 01582765477 School Website
Crabtree Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Simmons	Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PU 01582623597 School Website
Crabtree Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Simmons	Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PU 01582623501 School Website
Sir John Lawes School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Phil Newbery	Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QP 01582760043 School Website
Manland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Wicks	Sauncey Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QW 01582713452 School Website
Roundwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kate Hooft	Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AD 01582460756 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harpenden Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 0.19 Miles

Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 4.32 Miles

St Albans City Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE 4.53 Miles

St Albans Abbey Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN 4.85 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 6.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Albans Airport Taxis 07878 142304 12 Station Rd, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SE 0.07 Miles
Harpenden Airport Taxis 07946 743639 12A Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SE 0.07 Miles
Euros Taxis 01582 566566 15A Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SQ 0.10 Miles
Harpenden Taxis 01582 822822 7 Station Approach, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 0.13 Miles
Harpenden Cab Line Ltd 01582 820820 99 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3BB 0.74 Miles
Chiverton Executive Travel 01582 460446 7 Linwood Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1RR 0.98 Miles
Stans Cars 01582 769463 18 Northfield Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5JB 1.03 Miles
Village Cars 01582 715715 61 Grove Av, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EZ 1.15 Miles
Harpenden Chauffeur Hire 07701 060507 Burnsall Pl, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1RS 1.17 Miles
Harpenden Taxis 01582 763760 51 Milford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BL 1.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Harpenden Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harding Parade / Station Road Box Side A Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harding Parade / Station Road Box Side B Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sun Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Salisbury Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornwall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Browning Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Village Surgery 01582 712021	The Village Surgery Amenbury Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2BT
Davenport House Surgery 01582 767821	Davenport House Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HX
Davenport House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Davenport House Bowers Way Harpenden AL5 4HX
Harpenden Public Halls - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Southdown Road Harpenden AL5 1TE
Harpenden Public Halls - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Southdown Road Harpenden AL5 1TE

Local Stores

Harpenden - Southdown Road
130 Southdown Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 1PU
01582 769961
Store Website
0.78 miles

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SPAR - Harpenden Service Station
150 Harpenden Road
St Albans
AL3 6BZ
01727 869597
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

A J Poole
The Veterinary Surgery 169 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BN 01582 462323 enquiry@alistairpoole.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Medivet Harpenden
105 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4UJ 01582 763265 harpenden@medivet.co.uk Website 0.85 miles

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Icknield Veterinary Group
367 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3LZ 01582 460158 ivghar@fwi.co.uk Website 1.41 miles

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Attimore Veterinary Group
4 Castle Rise Wheathampstead St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8HX 01582 766669 attimore@cvsvets.com Website 1.57 miles
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Medivet Redbourn Priory
The Priory Redbourn St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 7LZ 01582 793636 redbourne.priory@medivet.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Meadowbrook Equine Clinic
Luton Hoo Estate New Mill End Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3TQ 0845 296 6675 contact@meadowbrookequine.com Website 3.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Heartwood Forest
Lots Of Open Space For Walking You Dog's They Say It's A Forest Not Quite But Getting There. Heartwood Forest Sandridge St Albans 3.08 miles

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Heartwood Forest Sandridge
Not Yet A Forest, As It's Newly Planted, With Mature Woodlands At Back And Side. Good Parking And Paths That Are Dry In Winter ( A Big Plus). Plenty Of Off-Lead, Sunny Open Areas Where Your Dog Can Run To His Heart's Content. Great Pub Food In Dog Friendly Pub At The Rose And Crown In Nearby Sandridge. Heartwood Forest Sandridge 3.08 miles Al4 9Dq For Those Of You With Satnav. Sandridge Is North East Of St Albans. Exit Sandridge Going North On The High St And You Will See Heartwood Signposted On The Left. Very Good Parking.

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Heartwood Forest
Heartwood Forest Is 3 Miles North Of St Albans In Hertfordshire And Only 20 Miles From Central London. It Lies On Either Side Of The B651, Between Harpenden, Wheathampstead And Sandridge. To Create Heartwood Forest, Over Half A Million Trees Have Been Planted And Meadows Have Been Sown By An Army Of Volunteers. This Walk Enables You To Discover Ancient Woodland, The Newly Planted Forest, And To Langley Wood, Which Has A Lovely Display Of Bluebells During The Spring-Time. AL4 9DQ 3.11 miles From St Albans, Head North-East On The B651 And After 4Km You Will See A Brown Tourist Sign Pointing Towards The Car Park From The Main Road.

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The Wick Nature Reserve St Albans
66-80 Marshal'S Dr St Lancashire ALBANS AL1 4.12 miles Al1 4Rd Is The Nearest Postcode. Look For The Iron Fence Bordering The Park.

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St Albans French Bulldog Walk
We Meet The Last Sunday Of The Month, Every Month At 2Pm For A Walk Where All The Frenchies Can Run And Play As A Group. For Further Information Please Go To The Link To Our Facebook Group 39 St Michael'S St Lancashire 4.39 miles Walk Around Verulamium Park With Other French Bulldogs

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Luton Airport
Walk Around The Back Of Luton Airport, Lots Of Space For Dogs To Go Off Lead And Depending On The Direction A Little Bit Of Forest 66 Eaton Green Rd Luton LU2 9JB 4.95 miles You Can Park In Wigmore Valley Carpark, Head Through The Park Into The Fields Beyond.

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