Harpenden

Harpenden is a town in the St Albans district of Hertfordshire, England, with residential streets, shops and several parks. Roads run from the central shopping area to open green spaces lined with mature trees and footpaths.

Early settlers farmed the land here before Roman times, while the modern layout took shape after the railway arrived in 1860. The connection to London brought rapid growth with new houses and shops along the main street.

Summer markets along the High Street draw crowds who browse local produce and crafts under canvas stalls. The cricket club remains a social hub where locals gather on weekends to watch matches and chat over tea.

The railway station sits centrally and offers direct connections to London St Pancras in under 30 minutes. Most shops and facilities lie along the High Street and are reachable on foot.

The Rothamsted Research facility has studied farming methods and plant breeding on its experimental plots for over 175 years. Visitors can walk along public footpaths past the outer grounds and see the research fields up close.

Location: Harpenden Town

Shares border with: St Albans

Website: http://harpenden.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.81750,-0.35240

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:50