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Hertford Castle (a fine Norman castle with a gatehouse), the county town of Hertfordshire, the River Lea and Beane, the All Saints and St Andrew's churches, and a charming Hertfordshire market town
A little history
Hertford Castle — the Norman motte and bailey with a surviving medieval gatehouse — was used as a royal palace by Henry III and Edward I. The town is the county town of Hertfordshire. The confluence of the Rivers Lea and Beane gives Hertford its name and its lovely riverside walks.
Hertford Castle gatehouse and grounds are free and charming. The riverside walks along the Lea and Beane. The town centre for excellent independent shops and cafes. The Museum of Hertford for local history.
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Hertford has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has strong independent food. Local Hertfordshire produce throughout.
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Hertford is a place in Hertfordshire known for hertford Castle (a fine Norman castle with a gatehouse), the county town of Hertfordshire, the River Lea and Beane, the All Saints and St Andrew's churches, and a charming Hertfordshire market town. Hertford Castle — the Norman motte and bailey with a surviving medieval gatehouse — was used as a royal palace by Henry III and Edward I. The population is around 26,000.
Hertford has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has strong independent food. Local Hertfordshire produce throughout.
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Roam covers Hertford and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire, including Bengeo, Hertingfordbury, Ware, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne and Stanstead Abbotts.
