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Elstree
Elstree — village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Elstree & Borehamwood · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Elstree, the nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, located 2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Elstree is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,110 people. Address: WD6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6400°, -0.3000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Elstree is a large village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England. It is about 11.5 miles (18.5 kilometres) northwest of central London on the former A5 road, which follows the course of Watling Street. In 2011, its population was 5,110. It forms part of the civil parish of Elstree and Borehamwood, originally known simply as Elstree. The village often lends its shorter name to businesses and amenities in the adjacent town of Borehamwood, and the names of Elstree and Borehamwood are used interchangeably. Elstree is perhaps best known for multiple Elstree Film Studio complexes, where many films were made, including BBC Elstree Centre, where the TV soap opera EastEnders is shot. This production centre is actually in Borehamwood. The local newspaper is the Borehamwood and Elstree Times. Together with Borehamwood, the village is twinned with Offenburg in Germany, Fontenay-aux-Roses in France, and Huainan in China.
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Background
Description
The Manor hotel, formerly known as the Edgwarebury Hotel, is located on Barnet Lane. The Tudor-style building dates back to 1540, was converted into a hotel in the 1960s, and has featured in many TV and film productions, such as the 1968 Hammer Horror classic, The Devil Rides Out. Notable guests have included Peter Sellers, Tom Cruise, John Cleese and Stanley Kubrick. It was the country home of armaments manufacturer and First Baronet Sir (Arthur) Trevor Dawson, (1866–1931).
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- Coordinates
- 51.6400, -0.3000
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- Elstree and Borehamwood
- Postcode
- WD6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Population
- 5,110
- Nearest railway station
- Elstree & Borehamwood — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q19931 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elstree (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tykes Water bridge - geograph.org.uk - 432495.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Hertsmere Progressive Synagogue
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Brockley Hill
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Aldenham Works
Gardens · 0.6 km
The Holly Bush
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Watling Farm Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Site of Sullonicae Roman Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Site of Sullonicae Roman Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
The Elstree Shteibel
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Aldenham Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.0 km
Allum Lane Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Northern Heights
Campsites · 1.1 km
Elstree is a town in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 5,110. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,110
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertsmere
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elstree?
- Elstree is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD6), in the parish of Elstree and Borehamwood.
- What is Elstree?
- Elstree — village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Elstree?
- The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD6.
- Is Elstree free to visit?
- Yes, Elstree is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elstree?
- The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD6.