Towns & Villages
Why we love our village
May 9th 2012
On the edge of the Chiltern Hills in a landscape sculpted by the River Chess, the villages of Flaunden, Chenies and Sarratt...
5 reasons to visit Enfield
May 1st 2012
With the lure of London right on its doorstep and homely Hertfordshire in its back garden, there are plenty of reasons to visit Enfield as Damion Roberts finds out...
Why it’s time to move to Royston
April 5th 2012
A close community in a thriving town makes this an ideal place to live...
Trading places: Harpenden
April 3rd 2012
Situated five miles north of St Albans, Harpenden is an attractive town bursting with boutiques and cafes, and it has weathered the economic storm well, as Louise McEvoy discovers...
Enjoying club life in Welwyn
April 3rd 2012
Welwyn has a wealth of sports clubs offering activities for people of all ages and abilities, as Louise McEvoy discovers...
Spend a weekend in Hemel Hempstead
March 16th 2012
From snowboarding and caving to shopping and croquet, there is plenty to do in Hemel Hempstead, as Louise McEvoy discovers...
Is yours an Olympic village?
March 16th 2012
Get the paints and pencils out as the CPRE Hertfordshire Village of the Year Children’s Poster Competition gets underway...
Trading places in Cheshunt
March 15th 2012
Despite its proximity to London and a population of around 50,000, Cheshunt has retained a strong community feel with many generations-old family businesses, as Richard Young discovers...
Why it’s time to move to St Albans
March 13th 2012
If you want a city that has it all – including a strong community spirit – then this is the one for you...
Getting to know Cottered
March 5th 2012
Village life is well and truly thriving in this corner of Hertfordshire, as Damion Roberts finds out...
Spend a day in Tring
February 24th 2012
Tring, a traditional market town in the south west of Hertfordshire, nestles among the Chiltern Hills. The town is bursting with character and offers a warm welcome and a choice of varied activities to any visitor. Damion Roberts explores
Growing, flying and scaring in Pirton
February 2nd 2012
A poltergeist, a flying circus and gigantic veg make Pirton a surprisingly peculiar place. Richard Young explores a weirdly wonderful village...
Is your village the best in Hertfordshire?
February 1st 2012
This month CPRE Hertfordshire launches its Village of the Year 2012 competition so make sure your community doesn’t miss out.
The people who shaped Hatfield
January 13th 2012
From 13th-century royals to a 21st-century academic leader, Louise McEvoy takes a look at some of the most influential people in Hatfield through time...
Sausages, stage shows and saving community life
January 12th 2012
Richard Young discovers a keen sense of community and belonging in Braughing
Spend a weekend in Radlett
January 11th 2012
Whether it is a walk around 175 acres of woodland, an exploration of a picturesque village or taking in a meal or show at a quality restaurant or events centre, there are plenty of things to do during a weekend spent in Radlett and its villages...
Why it's time to move to Stevenage Villages
January 3rd 2012
Picturesque villages with close-knit communities, all within easy reach of a bustling town full of amenities as Pat Bramley learns...
Trading places: Rickmansworth
December 30th 2011
From high street chains to independent traders, Rickmansworth offers shoppers a little bit of everything as Damion Roberts discovers...
Reading, writing and playing in Bengeo
December 29th 2011
Bengeo is situated on a hill overlooking Hertford, with amenities including a post office, primary school, pubs and two churches. It also boasts two football clubs and a cricket club. Louise McEvoy takes a closer look...
Shopping, snow and Santa in London Colney
December 17th 2011
One of the biggest villages in the county has much to festive cheer about this Christmas as Richard Young found out when he got on his sleigh to London Colney
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