Berkhamsted
Things to do in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
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Berkhamsted draws visitors who want to explore a town with real structure and history at its centre. The castle, rated 4.5 from nearly 1,000 reviews, anchors the place; nearby you'll find the Ashridge Estate, which offers green space and outdoor walking, rated 4.2 from 79 reviews. For something more playful, DJ's Play Zone (4.3 from 346 reviews) caters to families with younger children, while The Berkhamsted Mystery Treasure Trail turns a walk around town into a puzzle to solve. Next Thing Education (4.0 from 204 reviews) and The Kidzone also feature among local attractions.
For a meal, Cedar Village Store & Coffee Shop stands out with a 4.8 rating from 164 reviews, suggesting it's doing something right for coffee and light bites. George & Dragon (4.3 from 230 reviews) is the more traditional option. Ashridge Cafe (3.5 from 217 reviews) sits within the estate. Berkhamsted Golf Range (4.9 from 38 reviews) is listed among eating venues, though its primary purpose is clear from its name.
Two hotels serve as bases: The Kings Arms, rated 4.3 from over 1,000 reviews, and The Pennyfarthing Hotel at 3.9 from 123 reviews. There's also The Orchard at Norcott, a campsite rated 4.2 from 79 reviews, for those looking to pitch rather than stay indoors. Berkhamsted works well as a day trip or a night or two away, with enough to occupy a family across indoor attractions, outdoor grounds, and casual food stops.
Where to stay in Berkhamsted(2)
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The Pennyfarthing Hotel
296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted
The Kings Arms
147 High Street, Berkhamsted
Champneys Tring
Chesham Road, Tring
Greyhound Inn
19 Stocks Road, Tring
The Greyhound Wigginton
Chesham Road, Tring
Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead West
A41 Service Area, Stoney Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Pendley Manor
Cow Lane, Tring
The Watermill Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
Things to Do in Berkhamsted(7)
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Where to Eat in Berkhamsted(4)
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Attractions Near Berkhamsted
All attractions in Berkhamsted →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Berkhamsted.
3 mi
Drift Limits
Hemel Hempstead · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tring · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Tring Local History Museum
Tring · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
College Lake Nature Reserve
Tring · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Laser Quest Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Wonder Village
Hemel Hempstead · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Haven Holiday Parks
Hemel Hempstead · ⭐ 1.7
5 mi
Chesham Heated Open Air Pool
Chesham · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Berkhamsted(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Berkhamsted
All cottages in Berkhamsted →Woodland View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £677
Moat Farm
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,256
The Barn
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £797
The Stable Cottage
8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £3,580
Woodland Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £617
Barn Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £403
The Library Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
Longways.
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,292
Common questions about Berkhamsted
How many campsites are there in Berkhamsted?
We list 1 campsites in and around Berkhamsted, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Berkhamsted?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Berkhamsted.
What is there to do in Berkhamsted?
We list 7 attractions and things to do in and around Berkhamsted.
Where can I eat in Berkhamsted?
We list 4 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Berkhamsted.
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