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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · London

Hertsmere

In or near Elstree.

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Hertsmere is a local government district with borough status in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other settlements in the borough include Bushey, Elstree, Radlett and Potte

The Royal British Legion, Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 5317739

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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 · 1.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hertsmere, the nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WD6 1TF. Entry is free, but please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Hertsmere is a local government district with borough status in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other settlements in the borough include Bushey, Elstree, Radlett and Potters Bar. The borough contains several film studios, including Elstree Studios and the BBC Elstree Centre at Borehamwood. The borough borders Three Rivers, Watford, St Albans, and Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire and the three north London boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Enfield. Hertsmere is located mainly within the M25 Motorway.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hertsmere is a local government district with borough status in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other settlements in the borough include Bushey, Elstree, Radlett and Potters Bar. The borough contains several film studios, including Elstree Studios and the BBC Elstree Centre at Borehamwood. The borough borders Three Rivers, Watford, St Albans, and Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire and the three north London boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Enfield. Hertsmere is located mainly within the M25 Motorway.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Hertsmere was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of three former districts and a single parish from a fourth district, which were all abolished at the same time: The Potters Bar Urban District (which coincided with the parish of South Mimms) was historically part of Middlesex, but had been transferred to Hertfordshire on 1 April 1965 when Greater London was created and Middlesex County Council abolished. The name "Hertsmere" was coined for the new district by combining the common abbreviation of Hertfordshire ("Herts") with "mere", an archaic word for a boundary, referencing the area's location on Hertfordshire's border with Greater London…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.6600, -0.2700
County
Hertfordshire
District
Hertsmere
Parish
Elstree and Borehamwood
Postcode
WD6 1TF
Parliamentary constituency
Hertsmere
Nearest railway station
Elstree & Borehamwood1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Royal British Legion, Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 5317739📷 5

Theatres · London

Studio 70

Studio 70 in England London, United Kingdom.

web.archive.org
War Memorial Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 548830📷 5

Memorials & monuments · London

Borehamwood War Memorial

Borehamwood War Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free🐕elstree-museum.org.uk
The Hart ^ Spool on Shenley Road - geograph.org.uk - 6403447📷 5

Museums · London

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

Free👶elstree-museum.org.uk
Eldon Avenue, Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 1184200📷 5

Gardens · London

BBC Elstree Centre

BBC Elstree Centre — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.

🐕bbcstudioworks.com
George V postbox on Shenley Road, Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 5319001📷 5

Open-air theatres · London

The Ark Theatre

The Ark Theatre — a open-air theatre in england london.

Shenley Road, Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 1184225📷 5

Museums · London

Elstree and Borehamwood Museum

Elstree and Borehamwood Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free👶elstree-museum.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Hertsmere

Places to stay

Balmoral Drive, Borehamwood - geograph.org.uk - 3828531📷 7

Hotels · London

DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree

DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

hilton.com
High Canons, Well End - geograph.org.uk - 3894215📷 5

Campsites · London

Well End

Well End — a campsite in england london.

Edgwarebury Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2378324📷 5

Campsites · London

Northern Heights

Northern Heights — a campsite in england london.

Watling Street, Elstree - geograph.org.uk - 3130010📷 5

Campsites · London

Home Farm Glamping

Home Farm Glamping — a campsite in england london.

homefarmglamping.com
George V postbox on Brockley Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5317855📷 5

Caravan parks · London

Watling Farm Caravan Site

Watling Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.

Powerlines cross the M25 - geograph.org.uk - 3605422📷 5

Caravan parks · London

The Mimms Caravan Park

The Mimms Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.

Places to eat & drink

Crossing The Hazard - geograph.org.uk - 2374739📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Waggon And Horses Public House

The Waggon And Horses Public House in England London, United Kingdom.

Lych-gate, St Nicholas Church, Elstree - geograph.org.uk - 4941847📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Holly Bush

The Holly Bush in England London, United Kingdom.

Entrance to farm on Watling Street, Radlett - geograph.org.uk - 2304226📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Cat And Fiddle Public House

The Cat And Fiddle Public House in England London, United Kingdom.

Dyrham Park , entrance gateway - geograph.org.uk - 8287299📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Green Dragon Public House

The Green Dragon Public House in England London, United Kingdom.

Edward VII postbox on Marsh Lane, Highwood Hill NW7 - geograph.org.uk - 5356392📷 5

Historic pubs · London

Rising Sun

Rising Sun in England London, United Kingdom.

High Barnet, High Street and Church - geograph.org.uk - 5235142📷 5

Historic pubs · London

Mitre Inn, Chipping Barnet

Mitre Inn, Chipping Barnet in England London, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hertsmere?
Hertsmere is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD6 1TF), in the parish of Elstree and Borehamwood.
What is Hertsmere?
Hertsmere is a local government district with borough status in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other settlements in the borough include Bushey, Elstree, Radlett and Potte
How do I get to Hertsmere?
The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD6 1TF.
Who owns Hertsmere?
Hertsmere is owned by Hertsmere Borough Council.
How do I get to Hertsmere?
The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD6 1TF.