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About the county of Hertfordshire
A county in England
Situated in the South-East of England, Hertfordshire is bounded by the Counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Greater London and Essex. Hertfordshire is not only popular with tourists but also commuters due to its easy access to Greater London and its many interesting attractions such as St Albans Cathedral, built on what is believed to be the site of the martyrdom of St Alban, Knebworth House, a beautiful gothic mansion and famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton - author of the words "The pen is mightier than the sword" and Scott's Grotto a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside, built for the 18th century poet John Scott.Or see below for all the magical places Hertfordshire has to offer, including the best accommodation for those wishing to stay in an historic property or picturesque setting..
Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Hertfordshire
Ardeley (3 Pictures)
a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire
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Hatfield (21 Pictures)
in the county of Hertfordshire
Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population...
Stevenage (29 Pictures)
in the county of Hertfordshire
Its history began in Roman times when it grew as a small town beside the Great North Road and its heritage from those times is evidenced by the Six Hills, a 2,000 year old Roman burial site...
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Aldenham Country Park (3 Pictures)
Created in 1971, this 175 acre of woodland, parkland and open water is an ideal setting for everyone. The park contains an.....
Hatfield House (53 Pictures)
Hatfield House built by Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I in 1611, stands within its own.....
Redbournbury Mill (1 Pictures)
The only working mill on the River Ver. Now a museum after a huge restoration project...
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