Hertfordshire is a county located in the East of England region, just north of London. To the east lies Essex, to the west Buckinghamshire, and to the north Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The county is home to the ancient city of Verulamium, which was a major settlement during Roman Britain. Much of the city remains unexcavated and is now a park and agricultural land, although some parts have been built upon.
The old Watling Street passed through the city. Hertfordshire is one of the home counties that surround London. It borders Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London and Buckinghamshire. It is a primarily statistical unit, with much of its area classified as a catalogued ancient monument.
Verulamium was an important city in Roman Britain and is now a park and agricultural land. Much of the site and its surroundings are now classified as a catalogued ancient monument. Hertfordshire is a county in the east of England that borders Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London and Buckinghamshire. Hertfordshire is an important county in England due to its proximity to London. It is one of the home counties, which are counties that border Greater London.
It is located just north of London and has a rich history dating back to Roman Britain. The county is home to the ancient city of Verulamium, which was an important settlement during Roman Britain. The county borders five other counties: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London and Buckinghamshire. It is primarily a statistical unit with much of its area classified as a catalogued ancient monument. Verulamium was an important city in Roman Britain and much of its site and surroundings are now classified as a catalogued ancient monument. Hertfordshire has many attractions for visitors including historic sites such as Verulamium Park, St Albans Cathedral and Hatfield House.
There are also many parks and gardens such as Knebworth House Gardens and Ashridge Estate. The county also has many museums such as the Natural History Museum at Tring and the British Schools Museum in Hitchin. Hertfordshire has excellent transport links to London with regular trains from St Albans City Station to London St Pancras International Station taking just 20 minutes. There are also regular buses from Hertfordshire towns to London. Hertfordshire is an ideal location for those looking for easy access to London while still being able to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. With its rich history, attractions and excellent transport links it is easy to see why Hertfordshire is so popular with visitors.
