Welcome to Hertford

Hertford is a historic market town located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The town is situated on the River Lea and has a rich history dating back to the 10th century. Hertford is known for its beautiful architecture, picturesque streets, and charming atmosphere. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including Hertford Castle, which dates back to the 15th century and is now used as a venue for weddings and events.

Hertford is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of attractions and activities. The town is home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly market that takes place every Saturday. Visitors can also explore the town's many parks and green spaces, including Hartham Common and the River Lea Navigation, which offer opportunities for walking, cycling, and boating.

Hertford is also well-connected to other parts of the country, with easy access to London and other major cities via road and rail. The town is served by two railway stations, Hertford East and Hertford North, which provide regular services to London and other destinations. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, and range of attractions, Hertford is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the county of Hertfordshire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Richard Hale School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Hawkins	Hale Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8EN 01992583441 School Website
Abel Smith School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Hewitt	Churchfields Greencoates Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8AE 01992583244 School Website
Mill Mead Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Walsh	Port Vale Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3AA 01992582776 School Website
Simon Balle All Through School Academy Converter Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Saunders	Mangrove Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8AJ 01992410400 School Website
Duncombe School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Phelan	4 Warren Park Road Bengeo Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3JA 1992414100 School Website
Morgans Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Melidoro	Morgans Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8DR 01992582162 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Maloney	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road North Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2BU 1992583148 School Website
St Joseph's In The Park Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Douglas Brown	St Mary's Lane Hertingfordbury Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2LX 1992513810 School Website
Hollybush Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Valerie Noon	Fordwich Rise Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2DF 01992581454 School Website
Bengeo Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Page	The Avenue Bengeo Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DX 01992582765 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hertford East Mill Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1SB 0.36 Miles

Hertford North North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1NB 0.58 Miles

Ware Station Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9UT 2.32 Miles

Bayford Brickendon Lane, Bayford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8PH 3.46 Miles

St Margarets (Herts) Station Road, Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire, SG12 8DS 3.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Local Hertford Taxis Ltd 01992 942555 114-116 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AJ 0.13 Miles
Q Cabs 07870 657139 The Old Maltings, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8ET 0.22 Miles
Personal Car Service 01992 505151 Greencoates, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AP 0.22 Miles
Foxholes Car Service 01992 500750 Hertford East Railway Station, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1SB 0.31 Miles
R K V Cars 01992 583343 Hertford East Railway Station, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1SB 0.31 Miles
Brians Taxi's 01992 559000 188 Newland Gardens, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7WZ 0.47 Miles
A1 Cars 07889 121563 Brookside, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LL 0.60 Miles
1B Taxi 01992 500300 1 Pearson Cl, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8HQ 0.61 Miles
Able Cars 01992 551506 25 Tanners Cr, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8DS 0.68 Miles
B A Taxis 01992 303222 4 Crouchfield, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3LP 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Maidenhead Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Old Cross ( Side A )Sg14 1Rb Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Cross(Side B) Sg14 1Rb Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Street Sg14 1Bd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Sg13 8Ez Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Street Sg14 1Qj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowbridge Sg14 1Pn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Sg13 8Az Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hagsdell Road Sg13 8Gb Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hertford Do Greencoates Sg13 8Ab Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hertford Do - Green Coates Sg13 8Ab Collection Today available until:18:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
London Road Sg13 7Le Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Station Sg14 1Sb Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Road Sg13 8Bh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riversmeet Sg14 1Lf Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Castlegate Surgery	42 Castle Street Hertford SG14 1HH
Wallace House 01992 550541	Wallace House 5-11 St.Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HZ
Hanscombe House Surgery 01992 582025	Hanscombe House Surgery 52A St.Andrew Street Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1JA
Hanscombe House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	52A St. Andrew Street Hertford SG14 1JA
Hanscombe House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	52A St. Andrew Street Hertford SG14 1JA

Local Stores

Bengeo
Bengeo Street
Bengeo
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG14 3ES
01992 583563
shop.4634@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR - Ware
Highcross Service Station
Cambridge Road
Ware
SG11 1AZ
01920 462024
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Hertford
45 Port Hill Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3EP 01992 554 559 hertford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.36 miles
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Our Welwyn Garden City surgery is open 9-5pm 01707 392244
Sun	08:30	13:00

Walton Lodge Veterinary Group
69 The Avenue Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3DU 01992 538 378 helen@waltonlodgevets.com 0.89 miles


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Max And Min Veterinary Practice
Foxholes Farm London Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 7NT hello@mnmvets.co.uk Website 1.21 miles

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Skin Speciaist Vet Service
Rooftops 26 Spring View Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9LB 01920 484525 cfcurtis@btinternet.com 1.86 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Chestnut Vets Ltd
1 Hoe Lane Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9LS 01920 468874 michelle@chestnutvets.co.uk Website 2.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd
9 The Green Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0QW 01920 466355 Website 2.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Panshanger Park
Thieves Ln Hertford SG14 2WN 1.18 miles

Location what3words prefer.blues.wool

Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods
Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Are Woodlands Which Help To Make Up Hertfordshire's Only National Nature Reserve. There Are A Number Of Short Walks To Do Here With Your Dog, With All Walks Being Clearly Marked. SG13 8NU 2.75 miles Broxbourne And Bencroft Woods Is Located Off The A10, To The West Of Broxbourne.

Amwell Nature Reserve And Ash Valley
Amwell Marsh Pumping Station Amwell Ln Great Amwell Ware SG12 9SS 3.15 miles No Offical Car Park But You Can Park Along The Road Side. To Get The The Reserve You Have To Crods A Railway Line, So Leads Will Be Needed!

Location what3words shot.cards.hotel

Hoddesdon Woods
It's A Beautiful Forest Walk, Some Trails Are Marked Out Depending Which Way You Want To Go, But Be Aware That You Do Go Past Farms And There Are Live Stock, As Well As Other Animals That Live In The Woods, But Quite Rear That You Would See A Deer Or A Fox, There Is Free Parking Down Cock Lane, Which Starts You Off On The Old Roman Road, And Cock Ln Lancashire 3.30 miles

Location what3words also.wires.storms

Admiraland#039;S Walk Lake
Nice Walk Round A Lake And Along A River. Never Busy 2C Admirals Walk Hoddesdon Lancashire EN11 8AA 4.13 miles Near St Cross School

Location what3words excuse.spot.tribe

The Commons Nature Reserve Welwyn Garden City
A Nature Reserve. The Site Has A Variety Of Habitats Including Oak Woodland, Flower-Rich Meadows, Wet Fens, Ditches And Ponds. The Countryside Stewardship Scheme Funds Improvements Of Hedge Laying, Provision Of Winter Feed For Farmland Birds, And Provision Of Fencing For Grazing Livestock. Much Of The Work Is Done By Volunteers. Commonswood NATURE RESERVE 4.36 miles Next To Commonswood School

Location what3words former.admit.ocean

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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Temp	1.4°C	0.9°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-1.3°C	-0.8°C	0.6°C	1.9°C	2.6°C	2.7°C	5.8°C	4.4°C
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