Hemel Hempstead
Things to do in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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Hemel Hempstead works well as a base for visitors who want indoor entertainment and easy access to the area. The town has a good choice of hotels, from budget chains like Premier Inn to three-star properties, and several places where you can eat out, ranging from casual cafés to restaurants serving Indian and international food. Zeera is rated 4.8 from 443 reviews, while K's Sandwich Bar Cafe scores 4.7 from 287, and The Paper Mill holds 4.3 from 2585 reviews.
What sets the town apart is its concentration of entertainment venues. Laser Quest Hemel Hempstead holds a perfect 5.0 rating from over 1,100 reviews, while Drift Limits (4.7 from over 5,000 reviews) and The Snow Centre (4.5 from 3,417 reviews) offer activities for people who want something more active than a cinema visit. There is also Planet Ice for skating, DJ's Play Park for younger children, and a Cineworld multiplex. This mix means families or groups looking for things to do beyond a typical day out will find options here.
Where to stay in Hemel Hempstead(9)
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For those who want to stay outside town, Fuzzy's Farm offers camping with a 4.8 rating from reviews. The Shendish Manor Hotel has a golf course attached and is rated 4.1 from over 2,100 reviews, combining accommodation with a particular leisure activity. Most of the hotels are chain properties positioned near the motorway, making Hemel Hempstead practical for visitors who need to travel on for work or want a convenient stopover location.
Boxmoor Lodge
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead
Stationers Place, Hemel Hempstead
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1 Jct 8
Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead
Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead Central
Moor End Road, Hemel Hempstead
Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead West
A41 Service Area, Stoney Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
The Olde Kings Arms
41 High Street, Hemel Hempstead
The Watermill Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
Things to Do in Hemel Hempstead(11)
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Attractions Near Hemel Hempstead
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Next Thing Education
Berkhamsted · ⭐ 4.0
4 mi
Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted · ⭐ 4.5
The Pottery Project
Berkhamsted
4 mi
Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure
Watford · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Harry Potter Studio Tour London, Warner Bros
Leavesden · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
DJ's Play Zone
Berkhamsted · ⭐ 4.3
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Watford
Watford · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Vue Watford
Watford · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Hemel Hempstead(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Hemel Hempstead
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1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £797
Woodland View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £677
The Radlett Mansion
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £12,062
Moat Farm
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,256
The Villa Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £11,180
The Stable Cottage
8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £3,580
Barn Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £403
The Library Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
Common questions about Hemel Hempstead
How many campsites are there in Hemel Hempstead?
We list 1 campsites in and around Hemel Hempstead, of which 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Hemel Hempstead?
We list 9 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Hemel Hempstead.
What is there to do in Hemel Hempstead?
We list 11 attractions and things to do in and around Hemel Hempstead.
Where can I eat in Hemel Hempstead?
We list 8 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Hemel Hempstead.
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