Dan & Emma's guidebook
Cinema
Simply the best cinema in Britain! Book a table or stalls seat. Cheese platters and bar available.
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The Rex
High StreetSimply the best cinema in Britain! Book a table or stalls seat. Cheese platters and bar available.
Walks and Sightseeing
There are various great walks in and around Berkhamsted including:
The Berkhamsted Waterways walk,
The Berkhamtsed Heritage Walk,
The Graham Greene Walk.
For free maps and free downloadable audio guides search the web for 'Berkhamsted Town Council Town Guide.'
Below are some other local places that are well worth a visit.
Explore rolling downlands and lush meadows at the National Trust's Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire.
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National Trust, Ashridge Estate
Explore rolling downlands and lush meadows at the National Trust's Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire.
One of the most picturesque villages in Hertfordshire and a popular filming spot for tv shows such as Inspector Morse. There is a nice pub. You can either drive straight into the village, or park at the Bridgewater Monument and walk down the hill into the village.
Aldbury
One of the most picturesque villages in Hertfordshire and a popular filming spot for tv shows such as Inspector Morse. There is a nice pub. You can either drive straight into the village, or park at the Bridgewater Monument and walk down the hill into the village.
Just one stop away on the train, or a cheap bus journey away is the lovely old town of Tring, home to the fascinating Rothschild Museum, housing a collection of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. Also worth wandering Tring High Street to visit the quirky shops and cafes.
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Museo de Historia Natural de Tring
Akeman StreetJust one stop away on the train, or a cheap bus journey away is the lovely old town of Tring, home to the fascinating Rothschild Museum, housing a collection of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. Also worth wandering Tring High Street to visit the quirky shops and cafes.
St. Albans is a beautiful old Roman city. Lots of shops, ancient buildings and a beautiful park and lake. Plus St Albans Cathedral and Abbey. Worth a day-trip. Approx 30 mins away by car.
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The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban
St. Albans is a beautiful old Roman city. Lots of shops, ancient buildings and a beautiful park and lake. Plus St Albans Cathedral and Abbey. Worth a day-trip. Approx 30 mins away by car.
Once the home to William of Normandy (William the Conquerer), then gifted to his brother. Built in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings. This was a motte and bailey castle. Now in ruins, but worth a wander around. 5 mins walk away behind the station.
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Berkhamsted Castle
White HillOnce the home to William of Normandy (William the Conquerer), then gifted to his brother. Built in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings. This was a motte and bailey castle. Now in ruins, but worth a wander around. 5 mins walk away behind the station.
15-20 minutes drive away. A must-see for Harry Potter fans.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
15-20 minutes drive away. A must-see for Harry Potter fans.
In the heart of the Ashridge National Trust estate is the Bridgewater momument. You could walk here (approx 8 miles along the canal and then up a hill!) or drive. You can climb up the momument (check opening hours) for an amazing view, have a coffee in the National Trust cafe and have a walk around the forest. Go into the National Trust centre for information on walks.
Bridgewater Monument
In the heart of the Ashridge National Trust estate is the Bridgewater momument. You could walk here (approx 8 miles along the canal and then up a hill!) or drive. You can climb up the momument (check opening hours) for an amazing view, have a coffee in the National Trust cafe and have a walk around the forest. Go into the National Trust centre for information on walks.
4 mins walk from the AirB&B. Trains take you into Euston, London in 35 minutes.
Berkhamsted Railway Station
4 mins walk from the AirB&B. Trains take you into Euston, London in 35 minutes.
Pub scene
Berkhamsted is blessed with numerous pubs and restaurants, many spread along the canal and all offering something different. Try them all!
The Boat
Gravel PathLovely in the summer to sit out on the canal.
At the other end of the high street. It's in a nice spot but has recently changed management and isn't particuarly well-frequented.
The Old Mill Berkhamsted
London RoadAt the other end of the high street. It's in a nice spot but has recently changed management and isn't particuarly well-frequented.
On the high street. One of the closest pubs. Traditional English. Cosy with small outside space.
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The Highwayman
262 High StOn the high street. One of the closest pubs. Traditional English. Cosy with small outside space.
On the high street. Gets very packed on weekends. A popular, smart pub.
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The Kings Arms
147 High StOn the high street. Gets very packed on weekends. A popular, smart pub.
The beer lovers' pub! Cute and cozy, and in summer you'll see people sitting outside on the canal lock gates.
Rising Sun
29 George StreetThe beer lovers' pub! Cute and cozy, and in summer you'll see people sitting outside on the canal lock gates.
In the little village of Frithsden, this is a favourite pub of ours. It's a typical country pub, with nice fireplace, and good gastro pub food. You'll need to book if you want to eat. It has been known to spot a celeb in here from time to time. You can walk here from Berkhamsted in around 40 mins, through a farm and across a golf course! Ask Dan to draw a map.
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Alford Arms
FrithsdenIn the little village of Frithsden, this is a favourite pub of ours. It's a typical country pub, with nice fireplace, and good gastro pub food. You'll need to book if you want to eat. It has been known to spot a celeb in here from time to time. You can walk here from Berkhamsted in around 40 mins, through a farm and across a golf course! Ask Dan to draw a map.
Recently renovated, this lovely canal-side pub is the closest boozer to our Air BnB, and has a lovely cosy vibe. Great food too, and a large outdoor space for summer socialising. We enjoy the Sunday night pub quiz here.
The Crystal Palace
Recently renovated, this lovely canal-side pub is the closest boozer to our Air BnB, and has a lovely cosy vibe. Great food too, and a large outdoor space for summer socialising. We enjoy the Sunday night pub quiz here.
This cheap and cheerful Wetherspoons pub is a popular haunt for the 18-35 crowd. Cheap alcohol, late closing and cheap dinners in the week make it very popular.
The Crown - JD Wetherspoon
This cheap and cheerful Wetherspoons pub is a popular haunt for the 18-35 crowd. Cheap alcohol, late closing and cheap dinners in the week make it very popular.
Food scene
Dozens of restaurants on the High street, from intimate family-run places to the usual big chains. Italian, Greek, Thai, Turkish, there really is something for everyone
Olive Tree Restaurant
270 High StAn intimate family owned Greek Restaurant. ££
Tabure
157-159 High StA classy sophisticated take on Turkish quisine. £££
Great Burgers. Simple menu. Informal atmosphere with bench seating & booths. Joined with a cool little bar next door. £
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The Meating Room
307 High StGreat Burgers. Simple menu. Informal atmosphere with bench seating & booths. Joined with a cool little bar next door. £
Giggling Squid
296-298 High StHigh-end Thai food chain. ££
The fact that this place is rammed full every night says it all! ££
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Thai Cottage
149 High StThe fact that this place is rammed full every night says it all! ££
A Berkhamsted favourite. Simple but delicious Italian food. Book a table upstairs to eat benath a huge olive tree in the centre of the room! ££
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Zaza
21-23 Lower Kings RdA Berkhamsted favourite. Simple but delicious Italian food. Book a table upstairs to eat benath a huge olive tree in the centre of the room! ££
The Five Bells by Lussmanns
More formal dining. Nice atmosphere. £££
Rosanna's Sicilian Kitchen
Italian, cozy homey. ££
Daisy & Co
A lovely breakfast / brunch / lunch cafe. Lots of lovely choices and nice decor. ££
Pizza Express
Simply the finest Pizza in the land. It's not in the most picturesque location (on an industrial estate out of town) but the trip is worth it, or you can order take out. ££
Warehouse Pizza
Simply the finest Pizza in the land. It's not in the most picturesque location (on an industrial estate out of town) but the trip is worth it, or you can order take out. ££
Per Tutti Berkhamsted
222 High StDelicious Italian / European food. Good value, always busy. £+
Verandah
333-337 High StIndian Restaurant. Popular with friends but we haven't been!
Another Indian favourite. Again I'm afraid we haven't been but friends of ours recommend it.
The Fat Buddha
378 High StAnother Indian favourite. Again I'm afraid we haven't been but friends of ours recommend it.
The restaurant at the back of this pub is part of the Raymond Blanc chain. Always popular. ££
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The Highwayman
262 High StThe restaurant at the back of this pub is part of the Raymond Blanc chain. Always popular. ££
This restaurant is part of The Akeman chain - lovely gastro pub food. Open for brunch/ lunch/ dinner. ££
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The Kings Arms
147 High StThis restaurant is part of The Akeman chain - lovely gastro pub food. Open for brunch/ lunch/ dinner. ££
Simmons Bakers
Cheap bakery with sausage rolls loved by our kids.
Supermarkets / Markets
Supermarket on the high street, food downstairs and household goods and clothes upstairs. Open 7am - 9pm Mon-Sat and 10am-4pm on Sundays.
Tesco Metro
160 High StSupermarket on the high street, food downstairs and household goods and clothes upstairs. Open 7am - 9pm Mon-Sat and 10am-4pm on Sundays.
High end supermarket only 2 mins away. Cross the wooden bridge over the canal and it is on your left. Open Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Saturday 7am-8pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
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Waitrose & Partners
Saint John's Well LaneHigh end supermarket only 2 mins away. Cross the wooden bridge over the canal and it is on your left. Open Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Saturday 7am-8pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Berkhamsted is an old market town and the market still operates along the High Street on a Wednesday and Saturday morning. There is also a visiting Farmers' market on the first Sunday of every month. We recommend the bread & bakery stall.
Berkhamsted Market
Berkhamsted is an old market town and the market still operates along the High Street on a Wednesday and Saturday morning. There is also a visiting Farmers' market on the first Sunday of every month. We recommend the bread & bakery stall.
M&S Simply Food
Walk over the wooden bridge across the canal and it's on the right.
Coffee Lovers
There are lots of coffee shops down the high street. You'll recognise all the big chains, Starbucks, Cafe Nero, Costa, M&S...etc. Here are some of the best ones for decent coffee in a nice atmosphere:
Jester
24 Lower Kings RoadSmall, bright cafe with good coffee. Also do delicious breakfasts and lunch. Closes at 4pm.
Cafe Epicure Coffee House - Berkhamsted
223 High StOn the high street. Coffee here comes highly recommended.
Down the East end of the high street. Another favourite coffee shop for coffee connosisseurs. Can get busy and a bit steamed up in winter!
Fred & Ginger Coffee
125 High StDown the East end of the high street. Another favourite coffee shop for coffee connosisseurs. Can get busy and a bit steamed up in winter!
This has good coffee and a lovely pastries. Right in the centre of town. Spacious inside, but not as cozy and intimate as the other coffee shops recommended here. Our kids love the cinnamon buns! £££
GAIL's Bakery Berkhamsted
This has good coffee and a lovely pastries. Right in the centre of town. Spacious inside, but not as cozy and intimate as the other coffee shops recommended here. Our kids love the cinnamon buns! £££