Berkhamsted
in Hertfordshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.760 and -0.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 45' 37" and W -0° 33' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:56 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 8:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire (England) with it's 21,997 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 26 mi (or 41 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Berkhamsted is now 06:56 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Berkhamsted, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Luton Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blenheim Palace in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Totternhoe, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Caddington and Stanbridge. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Champneys Tring

Address
2,8 mi
Chesham Road
HP23 6HY Wigginton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pendley Manor

Address
4,0 mi
Cow Lane
HP23 5QY Tring
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Kings Arms

Address
0,0 mi
147 High Street
HP4 3HL Berkhamsted
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Pennyfarthing Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
296-298 High Street
HP4 1AH Berkhamsted
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boxmoor Lodge Hotel & Restaurant

Address
3,2 mi
London Road
HP1 2RA Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


De Vere Latimer Estate

Address
5,5 mi
Grove Lane
HP5 1UG Chesham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hemel Hempstead West

Address
2,1 mi
A41 SERVICE AREA STONEY LANE, BOURNE END
HP1 2SB Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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WIN A TRIP TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Published: October 06, 2014
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Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Simon Heyes

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Published: May 10, 2011
Length: 21:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GlobaltopzUK

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Berko's Canal

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 58:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Uncle Davey

Here is the bit of the Grand Union Canal that goes through Berkhamsted.


A Walk in Ashridge, Hertfordshire -2

Published: May 19, 2009
Length: 47:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnglishSampler

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Published: March 07, 2014
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Published: July 29, 2012
Length: 28:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Fat Cows eating in a farm near Bourne End Marina with other cattle. An English Summer Day video.


Stunt crazy caravan stunt

Published: July 13, 2011
Length: 00:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alexander Daniels

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Floor Berkhamsted Gymnastics Club Championships

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 51:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Ariel Atom & Subaru Impreza Experience (Driftlimits)

Published: April 28, 2014
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Published: March 15, 2013
Length: 16:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted School is an independent school in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. The present school was formed in 1997 by the amalgamation of the original Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541 by John Incent, Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, Berkhamsted School for Girls, established in 1888, and Berkhamsted Preparatory School. The new merged school was initially called "Berkhamsted Collegiate School", but reverted to Berkhamsted School in December 2008.

Located at 51.7578, -0.568056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1541 establishments in England, Educational institutions established in the 1540s, Independent schools in Hertfordshire, Schools with Combined Cadet Forces, Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, Member schools of the Girls' Schools Association, Diamond schools, Berkhamsted

Dacorum

The Borough of Dacorum is a local government district in Hertfordshire, England that includes the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and the western part of Kings Langley. The district, which was formed in 1974, had a population of 137,799 in 2001. Its name was taken from the old hundred of Dacorum which covered approximately the same area.

Located at 51.7667, -0.533333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dacorum, Non-metropolitan districts of Hertfordshire, Local government districts of the East of England

Berkhamsted railway station

Berkhamsted railway station is in the town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. It is located just beside Berkhamsted Castle, overlooking the Grand Junction Canal. The station is 28 miles north west of London Euston on the West Coast Main Line. The London Midland service operates from Berkhamsted towards London and Northampton. There are 4 platforms of 12-car length on both the fast and slow lines, arranged around a central island and two side platforms.

Located at 51.763, -0.562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hertfordshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1837, Railway stations closed in 1875, Railway stations opened in 1875, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category C2 stations, Berkhamsted

John Incent

John Incent was an English clergyman in the early 16th Century, during the early years of the English Reformation. Originating from the town of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, he studied at the University of Cambridge and later at All Souls College, Oxford, and served as Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London between 1540 and 1545.

Located at 51.7597, -0.561751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1545 deaths, Founders of English schools and colleges, Deans of St Paul's, Dissolution of the Monasteries, People from Berkhamsted, Clergy of the Tudor period, Alumni of the University of Cambridge, Alumni of All Souls College, Oxford, 16th-century English people, People of the Tudor period, Year of birth uncertain

Northchurch

Northchurch is a village and civil parish in the Bulbourne valley in Hertfordshire lying between Berkhamsted and Tring. Situated on the Roman road Akeman Street, a major Roman villa dating from about AD 60 was discovered in the village in the 1970s. The settlement predates the neighbouring larger town of Berkhamsted .

Located at 51.7694, -0.588889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Hertfordshire, Dacorum, Berkhamsted

Church of St Peter, Great Berkhamsted

The Parish Church of St Peter, Great Berkhamsted is a Church of England, Grade II* listed church in the town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. It stands on the main High Street of the town and is recognisable by its 85-foot clock tower. The building is medieval in origin, the earliest part dating from c.1200, and the architecture spans at least five architectural periods, mostly 14th and 15th Centuries.

Located at 51.7597, -0.561751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Berkhamsted, Church of England churches in Hertfordshire, 1222 establishments, 1220s architecture, 1320s architecture, 1540s architecture, Grade II* listed buildings in Hertfordshire, 13th-century church buildings, English Gothic architecture, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in England

Berkhamsted Place

Berkhamsted Place was an English country house which was erected sometime around 1580 in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. It was built by Sir Edward Carey, the keeper of the Jewels to Queen Elizabeth I from stones removed from Berkhamsted Castle. Several notable residents of Berkhamsted lived in the house and over the years its owners welcomed guests such as King Charles I and William Gladstone.

Located at 51.7695, -0.565774 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Berkhamsted, Buildings and structures demolished in 1967, History of Hertfordshire, Country houses in Hertfordshire, 1580s architecture, Demolished buildings and structures in England, Elizabethan architecture

Egerton House, Berkhamsted

Egerton House was a small Elizabethan mansion which stood on the High Street in the town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire in England. Built during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, it was demolished in 1937 and the site is now occupied by the Art Deco Rex Cinema. As well as its architectural merit, Egerton House was noted for its literary association with J. M. Barrie, author of the children's book Peter Pan, and its occupancy by the Llewelyn Davies family.

Located at 51.7585, -0.5606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Berkhamsted, History of Hertfordshire, Houses in Hertfordshire, 16th-century architecture, Demolished buildings and structures in England, Elizabethan architecture, Llewelyn Davies family


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Berkhamstead, Berkhamsted, Beorhðanstædæ, Бъркхамстед, Berkhampstead, Berko, برکمستد, Беркхемстед, 伯克翰斯德