| set in an 18th-century building in the town centre, this traditional hotel is a 4-minute walk from hertford castle and 6 minutes' walk from hertford east station, with direct services into london. other amenities include 2 bars, afternoon tea and complimentary off-street parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental or full english breakfast is included, and there's a fine-dining restaurant serving modern british food. the straightforward rooms and suites have en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some rooms feature exposed wood beams
Heathrow Airport 55 min
Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (24 min)
Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. Hatfield House (18 min)
Grand Jacobean stately home and gardens, on the site of Elizabeth I's childhood home. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (21 min)
Open spaces and sports venues comprising a 26-mile-long, 10,000-acre park, with a community focus. Verulamium Park (31 min)
100-acre green space featuring a lake with waterfowl, a playground, benches & sports facilities. Epping Forest (27 min)
Sprawling woodland with over 4000-acres of old growth forest, walking trails, rivers & ponds. The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban (27 min)
Free daily tours amid medieval artworks, plus trips up the tower in this landmark Norman cathedral. Panshanger Park (8 min)
Sprawling countryside park & popular walking destination featuring lakes, a river & wildlife. National Trust - Shaw's Corner (28 min)
Irish playwright's country home from 1906 to 1950 now run by National Trust with exhibits about him. Trent Park (37 min)
Vast parkland of woodland and lakes, once a royal hunting ground, now used for leisure activities. Scott's Grotto (8 min) Lee Valley White Water Centre (22 min)
Man-made rapids, eddies and drops for challenging rafting, canoeing and kayaking, plus a lake. Lee Valley Park Farms (25 min) Royal Gunpowder Mills (22 min)
Old gunpowder factory with an armory, science demos & tractor tours, open for events & group visits. Paradise Wildlife Park (15 min)
Family zoo area with 400+ animals, a soft play area and petting zoo, plus accommodation options. Knebworth House (27 min)
This lavish Tudor stately home and gardens hosts massive rock concerts and is open in summertime. | 
