Campsites in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is one of the home counties situated north of London. Hemel Hempstead is the principal town, but Hertford is the county town. St. Albans was a Roman settlement and became the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street. St. Albans is noted for having the most pubs per square mile in Britain. The Fighting Cocks is one of the oldest pubs in England. St.Albans cathedral nave is the longest of any in England. Much of the architecture dates from Norman times and in 1877 it became a cathedral, although the local residents often call it \'the abbey\'. As St.Albans is situated close to London it has become a popular location for making films and TV dramas. There has been a castle in Hertford since Norman times. The 15th century gatehouse is all that remains today of the castle, which is surrounded by an 11th century stone and flint wall. Verulamium was the third largest town in Roman occupied Britain and the museum of the same name, tells the story of everyday life in Roman times. Hatfield House dates back to the 1600\'s. Much of the 42 acres have been restored and the parterres and topiary are delightful. The Jacobean house has a good collection of furnishings and historic armour. Knebworth House was built in 1490. Inside there are many beautiful rooms to see. Charles Dickens acted here in private plays and Winston Churchill painted at his easel. There is 250 acres of rolling parkland containing herds of deer. Letchworth Garden city, known as Letchworth, is the home to the first garden city Heritage museum. The museum provides an insight into the concept of a social city and has exhibitions relating to the town\'s history. Tring is a small market town. The National History museum houses one of the finest collections of stuffed animals in the UK.