Museums · London
Borehamwood
In or near Elstree.
Borehamwood (, historically also Boreham Wood) is a town in southern Hertfordshire, England, 12 miles (19 km) from Charing Cross. Borehamwood has a population of 36,322, and is within the London commu
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Elstree & Borehamwood · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Borehamwood (, historically also Boreham Wood) is a town in southern Hertfordshire, England, 12 miles (19 km) from Charing Cross. Borehamwood has a population of 36,322, and is within the London commuter belt. The town's film and TV studios are commonly known as Elstree Studios.
Photo gallery
Official information
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum is a local history museum that showcases a collection of objects and photographs related to the area's history. It offers themed displays, talks, and workshops for schools and community groups, all run by volunteers.
From the Wikipedia article
Borehamwood (, historically also Boreham Wood) is a town in southern Hertfordshire, England, 12 miles (19 km) from Charing Cross. Borehamwood has a population of 36,322, and is within the London commuter belt. The town's film and TV studios are commonly known as Elstree Studios.
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Background
History
One of the earliest mentions of Bosci de Boreham (Wood of Boreham), is in 1188: In 1776, Parliament enacted: Borehamwood was historically part of the parish of Elstree. A separate ecclesiastical parish of "All Saints, Boreham Wood" was created on 26 February 1909, covering the part of Elstree parish east of the Midland Railway. Despite this change to the ecclesiastical boundaries, Borehamwood remained part of the civil parish of Elstree. The name of the civil parish was changed to Elstree and Borehamwood on 24 February 1982. The ecclesiastical parishes of Borehamwood and Elstree were reunited on 1 April 2005, also under the name "Elstree and Borehamwood". From the 1920s onwards, the town…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6578, -0.2722
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- Elstree and Borehamwood
- Postcode
- WD6 1AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Nearest railway station
- Elstree & Borehamwood — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.elstree-museum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borehamwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue
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Allum Lane Cemetery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borehamwood?
- Borehamwood is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD6 1AT), in the parish of Elstree and Borehamwood.
- What is Borehamwood?
- Borehamwood (, historically also Boreham Wood) is a town in southern Hertfordshire, England, 12 miles (19 km) from Charing Cross. Borehamwood has a population of 36,322, and is within the London commu
- How do I get to Borehamwood?
- The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD6 1AT.
- How do I get to Borehamwood?
- The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD6 1AT.