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Aldbury, Hertfordshire

Lying on the edge of the Chiltern Hills this is one of the counties most attractive villages.

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Ashwell, Hertfordshire

Ashwell embodies some of the finest domestic architecture in England, here in this well preserved village, at a glance you get a pleasurable insight as to what England was like in the 16th and 17th-centuries.

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Baldock, Hertfordshire

The town lies close to the River Beane, in a spot where the river flows through some lovely water meadows and tranquil English countryside.

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Barkway, Hertfordshire

Barkway is a pleasant little place that is delightfully set along the River Quin, which was once a coaching village on the route to Cambridge.

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Benington, Hertfordshire

This classic Hertfordshire village has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the prettiest, a reputation that is fully justified.

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Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all.

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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around.

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Brent Pelham, Hertfordshire

Brent Pelham can be found mid-way between the town of Buntingford and the village of Newport.

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Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

This is an attractive place lying close to the eastern border of the county between the River Lee and the Lee Navigation system, with Hoddesdon being the closest town.

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Ferneux Pelham, Hertfordshire

Interestingly, these three beautiful Pelham villages belonged to the same family in the 13th-century and of the three, Furneux Pelham is the largest.

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Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire

Interestingly, these three beautiful Pelham villages belonged to the same family in the 13th-century and of the three, Furneux Pelham is the largest.

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Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population.

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Set in a delightful valley of the Chilterns, formed by the River Gade, the town is noted for its variety of old buildings which include the Norman church dedicated to St.Mary.

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Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, characterized by its medieval and Georgian architecture. It has a vibrant market square, a variety of pubs, and the picturesque Hitchin Lavender fields in the surrounding countryside.

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Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex.

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Markyate, Hertfordshire

Lady Katherine Ferrers, one time occupant of the manor house at Markyate, is said to have been the original 'Wicked Lady', she was portrayed by actress Margaret Lockwood, in a film of the same name.

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Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

The village is quite large, with an attractive mixture of cottages and houses that are mostly fronted by pretty gardens.

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