Berkhamsted, Market town in Hertfordshire, England
Berkhamsted extends along the valley of River Bulbourne, featuring Norman castle ruins and Victorian buildings along its main commercial street.
The surrender of the Anglo-Saxon leaders to William the Conqueror occurred at Berkhamsted in December 1066, marking a turning point in English history.
The Graham Greene International Festival celebrates the literary works and life of the acclaimed author who lived in the town during his youth.
The town center contains 80 independent retailers and restaurants, with a traditional market operating every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year.
The Grand Union Canal flows through the center of Berkhamsted, with original 18th-century locks still functioning for narrow boat navigation.
Location: Dacorum
Shares border with: Tring
Website: http://berkhamstedtowncouncil.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.76000,-0.56000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
Berkhamsted Castle
464 m
The Rex
155 m
Church of St Peter, Great Berkhamsted
126 m
173, High Street, Berkhamsted
319 m
Egerton House, Berkhamsted
172 m
Ashlyns Hall
1.2 km
Dean Incent's House
176 m
The Old Town Hall
340 m
Inns of Court War Memorial
1.8 km
The Mansion, Berkhamsted
1.3 km
Berkhamsted Civic Centre
275 m
Little Heath Pit
2.2 km
Church of St John the Evangelist
2.5 km
Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
3.2 km
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels
689 m
Church of the Holy Trinity
2.5 km
Berkhamsted School Chapel
82 m
Church of Saint Mary
2.3 km
Ashlyns School Building Including The Chapel, Main Block And Classroom Wings
934 m
Smith Dorrien Monument, St Peter's Churchyard
95 m
The Crown Public House
225 m
Former Castle Inn
258 m
Gravestone Of Peter The Wild Boy
2.3 km
Old Mill House Hotel
682 m
Berkhamsted War Memorial
160 m
The Swan Public House
207 m
235-241, High Street
576 m
117, High Street
132 mReviews
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