English Heritage sites near Hertford Parish

Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge

WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE

9 miles from Hertford Parish

A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.

Roman Wall of St Albans

ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS

12 miles from Hertford Parish

A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.

Hill Hall

HILL HALL

13 miles from Hertford Parish

This fine Elizabethan mansion features some of the earliest external Renaissance architectural detail in the country.

Old Gorhambury House

OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE

14 miles from Hertford Parish

The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth’s Lord Keeper and visited by the queen on at least four occasions.

Kenwood

KENWOOD

16 miles from Hertford Parish

This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.

Prior's Hall Barn

PRIOR'S HALL BARN

18 miles from Hertford Parish

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks.


Churches in Hertford Parish

All Saints' Church, Hertford

Queens Road Hertford
(01992) 584899
http://www.allsaintshertford.org

All Saints' ministers to the people living in the south side of Hertford and to a fair number from wider afield who choose to worship with us. In total we have some 300 active members. We encourage a thoughful approach to the Christian faith based on a sound knowledge of the Bible. We are a friendly church where all are welcome and Holy Communion is celebrated each Sunday.

All Saints' is also the civic church of the Town and County and hosts a number of special services for them each year. The church itself was built in 1895 replacing an earlier building destroyed by fire in 1892. We have a number of regular groups which meet throughout the month. More information about us can be found in the specific pages in our website.

Holy Trinity

New Road Bengeo
(01992) 413691
http://www.parishofbengeo.com/

A victorian building houses an oasis of calm alongside the busy through road from Hertford to Ware

St Andrew's

St Andrew Street Hertford
(01992) 582726
http://www.hertfordstandrews.co.uk

No one belongs here more than you

Following the example of Jesus, and seeking to model the inclusive love of God, we welcome all people whatever your status, wealth, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age, health or mobility.

We believe that a church must first be a safe place in which to explore and to fail; where questions are encouraged and everyone is welcome. We are here with you and here for you.

Sundays
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Andrew's 
9.15am Communion Service at St Mary's Hertingfordbury (our sister church)
10.30am Communion Service at St Andrew's
10.30am Sunday Morning Worship on Zoom
7.00pm Compline on Zoom

Wednesdays
10.30am Communion Service at St Andrew's
8.00pm Meditation & Mindfulness

OPEN CHURCH: St Andrew's Church is open daily during daylight hours (approx 9.00am - 5.00pm; times may vary slightly).

There is a prayer space by the main door where there is an opportunity to light a candle. You can light a candle at any time at www.cofe.io/LightACandle.

St Leonard

St. Leonard's Road Bengeo
(01992) 413691
http://stleonards.parishofbengeo.com/

A tourist attraction for walkers following the Lea Valley trail, pausing to spend a few quiet moments on this ancient site of Christian worship. Open weekend afternoons during summer months, May to the end of September only.

St Mary's, Hertingfordbury

Pubs in Hertford Parish

Bengeo Club

Bengeo Street, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 3ES
(01992) 583665
bengeoclub.co.uk

A friendly former working man`s club dating from 1878 once nicknamed the "tin tabernacle" but rebuilt in the 1960s and now owned and run by its membership. Now popular with families and people of all ages, there are large upstairs and downs...
Black Horse

29-31 West Street, Hertford, SG13 8EZ
(01992) 583630
theblackhorse.biz

Timbered Free House dating from 1642 having a country feel. Situated in one of Hertford's most attractive streets, it is near the start of the Cole Green Way. Handy on match days for Hertford Town Football Club supporters and one of the onl...
Blackbirds

15-17 Parliament Square, Hertford, SG14 1EX
(01992) 509286
blackbirdshertford.co.uk

There's a comfortable and contemporary feel in this old pub which has been much altered to its present rambling open-plan layout There are a number of drinking recesses and an open courtyard. Three handpumped beers include 2 on rotation. A...
Bridge House

North Road, Hertford, SG14 1NA

Situated opposite Hertford North railway station - formerly called the Sele Arms. Sold by McMullens in June 2014, the pub remained open under a holding company but closed at the end of January 2015. Demolished in July 2020 in preparation fo...
Dog & Whistle at the Ram Inn

112 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AB
(01992) 552274
dogandwhistlepub.co.uk

Grade II Listed town centre pub (formerly the Ram Inn) with a history dating from the 17th century. After refurbishments in 2013 and 2018 the pub has an minimalist feel with walls exposed, tiled areas, interesting lighting and a range of fu...
Golden Griffin

Windsor Drive, Sele Farm, Hertford, SG14 2DQ
(01992) 582733
mcmullens.co.uk/goldengriffin

Lively community pub in the Sele Farm area of town popular for TV sport and with darts and pool. Live music or karaoke on Saturdays, the pub holds a number of charity events during the year.
Great Eastern Tavern

29 Railway Place, Hertford, SG13 7BS
(01992) 582048
mcmullens.co.uk/great-eastern-tavern

Popular and buoyant back street local with two bars and two gardens (the largest is paved but heavily planted), offering TV sport and often, interesting rock and blues piped music. Sandwiches if requested at lunchtime. A folk club operates...
Greyhound

146 Bengeo Street, Hertford, SG14 3EY
(01992) 676402
greyhoundbengeo.com

Excellent two-bar local re-opened and extended in 2017 after a refurbishment following a fire. This was the first pub acquired by Hertford brewer McMullen's, purchased in 1836 for £435. The pub was the first in the country to purchase and h...
Harts Horns

86 Horns Mill Road, Hornsmill, Hertford, SG13 8HJ
(01992) 558287

Pub closed in March 2015. Now an Indian restaurant
Hertford Bell

24 Railway Street., Hertford, SG14 1BA
(01992) 581445
hertfordbell.co.uk

A single-bar town centre pub refurbished and renamed in 2020 (until then known as the Duncombe Arms) with a comfortable modern feel and plenty of outside drinking areas. There is a quiz every Wednesday, TV Sport and music occasionally at we...
Hertford Cricket Club

Mangrove Road, Hertford, SG13 8AJ
(01992) 581983
hertfordcricketclub.co.uk

The Club allows CAMRA members to use the facilities of the bar after Saturday and Sunday matches
Hertford House Hotel

1 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1DA
(01992) 517440
hertfordhouse.co.uk

Plush, grade II-listed hotel with restaurant and bar fashioned from former press offices - opened in November 2006. In November 2008 a nightclub was added. Regular DJ and comedy nights on Thursdays and over the weekend. There are ownership...
Hertford Town Football Club

West Street, Hertford, SG13 8EZ
hertfordtownfc.com

Founded in 1907 the club play in the Southern League. Real ale can sometimes be available on match days - one barrel which can sell out quite quickly
Hummingbird

130 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AJ
0333 344 6495
welovethehummingbird.com/

A contemporary gastropub in a Grade II listed building under new ownership, re-opening in June 2021 - with sizeable separate bar at the front and restaurant to the rear. Specialising in food, cocktails and spirits.
Jungle Bar

117 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AZ
(01992) 676761
junglebarhertford.com

As it sounds, an evening-only bar decked out in a jungle theme with an uplift and reconfiguration in 2018. Music every night of the week: Tuesday - Open Mic; Wednesday and Sunday - Karaoke; Other nights live bands and DJs
Lord Haig

South Street, Hertford, SG14 1AZ
(01992) 582706
lordhaig.co.uk

Named after the determined WW1 General. This 1930s town 'local', close to the bus station, has popular live music acts every Saturday and a big screen showing all sporting occasions. Karaoke on Fridays. Look out for the seafood shack at wee...
Market Bar

33 - 35 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1DJ
marketbarhertford.co.uk

Wine and cocktail bar offering small bites
Millstream

88 Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AF
(01992) 582755

Welcoming local, strong in the community, in a quiet Hertford backwater with a restaurant in the conservatory overlooking the beautiful garden at the rear where dining bothies seating six to twelve people have been installed, each with heat...
Old Barge

2 The Folly, Hertford, SG14 1QD
(01992) 581871
theoldbarge.com

A free house on Folly Island pleasantly situated canalside on the River Lea, offering locally-sourced home-cooked food which is served all day and a music quiz on the last Thursday of the month. The Spring Fling mini-music festival takes pl...
Old Cross Tavern

8 St Andrew Street, Hertford, SG14 1JA
(01992) 583133
oldcrosstavern.com

Superb town free house offering a friendly welcome. Up to six real ales including a dark beer of some distinction, come from brewers large and small and there is a fine choice of Belgian bottle-conditioned beers. No TV or music here, just g...
Popworld

7-11 Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DY
(01992) 553736

Re-opened as Popworld in December 2017 with no real ale. A late night venue only opening on Thursday to Saturday evenings
Practitioner

76 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1BY
(01992) 532200
thepractitionerbar.co.uk

Large, new-style town centre bar created from a former bank - previously known as Baroosh until 2018 - popular on the town centre night-life scene and quieter during the day. There is a patio where smoking is allowed and an eating area - br...
Prince of Wales

244 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LG

Prince of Wales, Hertingfordbury
Salisbury Arms Hotel

Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1BZ
(01992) 583091
salisburyarmshotel.co.uk

Historic and listed county town hotel with many interesting architectural features and a history traceable to 1431. Open for breakfasts from 7am. Food available all day until mid-evening (6pm Sun). Now fully open following transformational...
Saracens Head

45 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7EB
(01992) 731159
saracensheadhertford.co.uk

The pub has a contemporary community local feel with a surprisingly large outside area to the rear, some sheltered, making this a welcome oasis. Good quality, freshly-prepared vegan food is provided lunchtimes and evenings. Baby-changing fa...
Sloppy's

11 Old Cross, Hertford, SG14 1RE
(01992) 581889
sloppys.co.uk

A sports bar and grill with an American Diner flavour
Two Brewers

30-32 Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AB
(01992) 500780

Small traditional corner free house amongst terraced houses, popular with sports lovers. Closed lunchtimes Monday - Thursday and open all day Friday - Sunday. Despite the handpumps, sadly real ale is currently only on offer on special occas...
Vintage

32-36 Railway Street, Hertford, SG14 1BA
07483 038969
thesnugbar.co.uk/vintage

Formerly the known as The Snug this bar is still under their auspices but now (Nov 2022) specialises in cheese, wine and cocktails, offering meat and cheese boards.
Warren House

New Road, Hertford, SG14 3JJ
(01992) 509506

Closed in December 2009 - planning application submitted for change to residential use
White Hart

Salisbury Square, Hertford, SG14 1BW
(01992) 583605

Historic town square pub with few interior traces of its long and distinguished past. There is a large suntrap terrace at the rear and tables and chairs on the town square. A popular venue for those watching TV Sport. DJs at weekends. Re-op...
White Horse

33 Castle Street, Hertford, SG14 1HH
07715 673632
white-horse-hertford.co.uk

A charming old timber-framed building with two downstairs bars and additional rooms upstairs, one featuring bar billiards, others where children are welcome. There is a small patio to the rear and benches at the front. A "must see" for visi...
White Horse

Hertingfordbury Road, Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LB
(01992) 586791
whitehorsehertingfordbury.co.uk

Grade II listed. The Georgian frontage is, in part, 16th century. A major refurbishment including the demolition of former hotel accommodation at the rear was completed in July 2017. There are now seven boutique bedrooms. The building has b...
White Lion

59 Bengeo Street, Hertford, SG14 3ET
(01992) 509717

In the heart of Bengeo, this is a family friendly community pub offering locally-sourced home made pub food. Thursday and Friday are Fish and Chips nights and there are specials and roasts on Sundays. There is a safe garden with bouncy cast...
Woolpack

Mill Bridge, Hertford, SG14 1PZ
(01992) 583766
mcmullens.co.uk/woolpack

McMullen's 'Brewery Tap' is riverside at the head of the River Lea Navigation, with a colourful garden. Refurbished in 2013, the pub features McMullen brewery artefacts. In 2019 existing outbuildings were converted to games rooms for pool,d...