Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Hemel Hempstead (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: The Bury, Charter Tower, and St Mary's Church. Also, be sure to include Apsley Marina in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Hemel Hempstead (England).
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The Bury
The Bury is a building of historical significance in Hemel Hempstead in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It was erected in about 1790 by an attorney who worked in the town. It was the residence for the next two centuries of many notable people. It is now owned by the Dacorum Borough Council and is Grade II* listed.[1]
Charter Tower
Museum in Hemel Hempstead, England. The Charter Tower is a Grade II* listed building in Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. The two-storey tower, built of ashlar, is the entranceway and all that remains of the former manor house of Sir Richard Combe, and his arms may still be seen on the tower.[2]
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church, Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, is the parish church of the town and its oldest place of worship. It is a Grade I listed building.[3]
Address: St. Marys Hall High Street, HP1 3AF Hemel Hempstead
Apsley Marina
Sailing, Marina
Address: Dickinson Quay, Apsley Lock, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead
Gadebridge Park
Gadebridge Roman Villa, alternatively known as Gadebridge Park Roman Villa, is a ruined Roman villa in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.[4]
Howe Grove Wood
Howe Grove Wood is an 8.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. It was declared an LNR in 1997 by Dacorum Borough Council.
The site is a dense and steeply sloping wood with a network of footpaths. There is a noticeboard at the main entrance on Link Road, and there is also access from Fletcher Way opposite Thriftfield.[5]
Roughdown Common
Roughdown Common is a 3.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. The planning authority is Dacorum Borough Council. The site is Common land, and it is owned by the Box Moor Trust having been officially brought by the trust in April 1886 from the Dean and Chapter of St Paul's. It is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Common is a steeply sloping chalk hill in south Hemel Hempstead.[6]
Gaddesden Hall
Gaddesden Hall is a Grade II* listed manor house in Water End, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, England. It was the manor-house for the manor of Southall, a sub-manor of Great Gaddesden, and was originally called Southall. Later it was known as Oliver's Place after its owner from 1448, Robert Oliver. It has been known as Gaddesden Hall since the 17th century.[7]
Buncefield oil depot
Buncefield oil depot is operated by Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd and officially known as the Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal. It is an oil depot located on the edge of Hemel Hempstead to the north of London in the United Kingdom. In December 2005 there was a series of explosions on the site which caused the largest fire in Europe since World War II.[8]
Shrubhill Common
Park in Hemel Hempstead, England. Shrubhill Common is a 9.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by Dacorum Borough Council. The site is common land, and it is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The common is woodland and scrub, together with two fields which are chalk grassland. In 2014 23 species of butterfly were recorded, including marbled whites. There are over 100 species of wild flowers, and herbs such as marjoram and basil.
There is access from Shrub Hill Road.[9]
South Hill Centre
Address: Cemetery Hill, HP1 1JF Hemel Hempstead