Location: Hemel Hempstead
Top Things to do in Hemel Hempstead
5 Things to Do in Hemel Hempstead That You Shouldn't Miss
Hemel Hempstead /ˈhɛməl ˈhɛmpstɪd/ is a new town in Hertfordshire, England. Located 24 miles (39 km) northwest of London, it is part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population according to the 2001 Census was 81,143, and at the 2011 census was 94,932. Developed after the Second World War as a new town, it has existed as a settlement since the 8th century and was granted its town charter by King Henry VIII in 1539. It is part of the district (and borough since 1984) of Dacorum and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
Restaurants in Hemel Hempstead
1. Frithsden Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By VivienneLafferty - Hatfield, United Kingdom
Tucked away in a lovely part of Hertfordshire is the delightful Frithsden Vineyard with its friendly welcoming staff and delicious cakes and wine. I have visited several times including mid-morning coffee, an afternoon vineyard walk with wine tasting and a pre-Christmas lunch for 24 members of the Verulam Thursday Cyclists! Catering for that many people can be hard for a small Enterprise but our lunch was superb, matched by excellent wines. The staff can cater for any bespoke event and design the perfect celebration. There is a calendar of regular events like Alpine, Spanish or Moroccan evenings and festive afternoon teas. The cosy indoors area also includes a small gift shop and for milder days you can enjoy sipping your wine (or tea) on the outside Terrace. Highly recommended and well worth seeking out.
2. Gadebridge Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By ViewsAndReviews - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Before (or after) exploring the 3-block High Street in Old Town Hemel Hempstead, a walk in Gadesbridge Park is in order. The paved pathways along the vast greenery welcome all. A skateboard park is located by a tiny bridge over a narrow waterway. Closer to the short path near the old church lies Charter Gardens---secret Gardens immaculately maintained. Benches offer up a nice place to stop and reflect. The Old Town Hall has free maps of High Street showing historical markers that share stories otherwise unknown.
3. Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Moz C - Tring, United Kingdom
Very peaceful. Does what it says on the tin. We were lucky enough to catch a rehearsal for a ceremony later in the week. Wonderful voices singing/chanting. Very spiritual. Not a lot of information to be gleaned and the office was not staffed. No leaflets or history or explanation of what goes on. Very much a working monastery rather than a tourist attraction.
Great parking, well off the beaten track in a peaceful rural location, only disturbed by the planes from Luton airport high above. Will go again. Nice place to contemplate whatever you wish.
4. St Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By gaseosaurus - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
A very old and beautiful church with its original spire set amongst Hemel old town and its cobbled street and characterful shops,houses,restaurants,pubs and a short walk to picturesque Gadebridge park.
5. Piccotts End Wall Paintings
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 99alison - Hertford, United Kingdom
These are rae and unique wall paintings tucked away in Piccotts End near Hemel Hempstead. For mre information on opening times and events held at the cottage, pleas go to Piccottsendpaintings.uk or visit ur facebook page on piccotts end paintings. Thank you
