Guidebook for Kings Langley
Essentials
Free parking, right by the aquadrome, our usual spot to grab some shopping.
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Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdFree parking, right by the aquadrome, our usual spot to grab some shopping.
Our very local supermarket, a few minutes walk away.
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Sainsbury's Petrol Station
London RoadOur very local supermarket, a few minutes walk away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely independent country pub to drive or cycle up to. Live music some nights and delicious home-cooked food with a good selection of ales.
The Cock Inn at Sarratt
Church LaneLovely independent country pub to drive or cycle up to. Live music some nights and delicious home-cooked food with a good selection of ales.
Beautiful scenic pub on Chipperfield Green, right next to the woods, really nice place to walk the dogs or just enjoy nature.
Two Brewers
The CommonBeautiful scenic pub on Chipperfield Green, right next to the woods, really nice place to walk the dogs or just enjoy nature.
Not as nice as the Paper Mill, but slightly closer to the house.
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The Red Lion
Crete Hall RoadNot as nice as the Paper Mill, but slightly closer to the house.
Excellent pub with interesting beers, freshly cooked food with open kitchen where you can see your food being prepared. Outdoor seating and balcony in upstairs restaurant. Less than 5 mins walk.
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The Paper Mill
Stationers PlaceExcellent pub with interesting beers, freshly cooked food with open kitchen where you can see your food being prepared. Outdoor seating and balcony in upstairs restaurant. Less than 5 mins walk.
Food Scene
Marina Spice Lounge
9a Dickinson QuayIndian Restaurant right on the canal side. Very close and consistently good.
Nice pizza restaurant. Eat in or take away. 3 minutes walk from the house, along the canal with outdoor seating.
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Calzone
21 Dickinson QuayNice pizza restaurant. Eat in or take away. 3 minutes walk from the house, along the canal with outdoor seating.
Great independent place to get coffee, cakes, sandwiches, bacon roll, etc. Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere.
Brown Sugar
122 High StGreat independent place to get coffee, cakes, sandwiches, bacon roll, etc. Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere.
A favourite with Natalie (who is veggie) and me. Great cafe right by the canal to get breakfast, lunch or an evening meal. Outdoor and indoor seating, friendly atmosphere and great food. Recommended!
Woodys
19 Dickinson QuayA favourite with Natalie (who is veggie) and me. Great cafe right by the canal to get breakfast, lunch or an evening meal. Outdoor and indoor seating, friendly atmosphere and great food. Recommended!
Great place to get breakfast and hang with bikers or some random car club that may be exhibiting on any given day. Not right on our doorstep, but very easy to drive down to.
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Ace Cafe
North Circular RoadGreat place to get breakfast and hang with bikers or some random car club that may be exhibiting on any given day. Not right on our doorstep, but very easy to drive down to.
Our favourite sit-in Indian Restaurant. We love our curries and this place is great. More unusual items on the menu than your average curry house, but all excellent in our experience. Free parking.
Verandah
333-337 High StOur favourite sit-in Indian Restaurant. We love our curries and this place is great. More unusual items on the menu than your average curry house, but all excellent in our experience. Free parking.
Shopping
Huge shopping centre with free parking. Just 20 mins down the M1. Waitrose, John Lewis, Fenwicks, Apple Store, M&S, Boots, almost all fashion stores. Our go-to shopping destination. Wagamama.
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Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Prince Charles DriveHuge shopping centre with free parking. Just 20 mins down the M1. Waitrose, John Lewis, Fenwicks, Apple Store, M&S, Boots, almost all fashion stores. Our go-to shopping destination. Wagamama.
Argos
London RoadA different style of shopping.
A large indoor shopping centre that you can get to by train (2 stops from Apsley) or car, with ample car parking. Has a John Lewis and a variety of other popular stores.
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Intu watford
A large indoor shopping centre that you can get to by train (2 stops from Apsley) or car, with ample car parking. Has a John Lewis and a variety of other popular stores.
Sightseeing
Probably our favourite park, nature walk. A range of trails around the 3 or 4 lakes here, and a link to the canal path so you can ride down from our place, or free car park. Sensational. Coffee shop.
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Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Frogmoor LaneProbably our favourite park, nature walk. A range of trails around the 3 or 4 lakes here, and a link to the canal path so you can ride down from our place, or free car park. Sensational. Coffee shop.
Another favourite of ours. A short drive, free parking at the Fishery Inn, coffee or drink there before walking around the water. Great Winnie the Pooh themed trail, coffee and snack shop in the park.
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Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham RoadAnother favourite of ours. A short drive, free parking at the Fishery Inn, coffee or drink there before walking around the water. Great Winnie the Pooh themed trail, coffee and snack shop in the park.
Huge open space to take walks, and a number of nature trails running for miles into the countryside through woods and fields. Let the dogs have a good run and relax. Great views down the valley.
Bunkers Lane
Bunkers LaneHuge open space to take walks, and a number of nature trails running for miles into the countryside through woods and fields. Let the dogs have a good run and relax. Great views down the valley.
Museum to see and learn about the Roman settlement in what is now St Albans, beautiful park and walks around the ruins. Riverside walks. Lovely.
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Verulamium Museum
Saint Michael's StreetMuseum to see and learn about the Roman settlement in what is now St Albans, beautiful park and walks around the ruins. Riverside walks. Lovely.
Breathtaking views from Irvinghoe Beacon, long walks through all kinds of countryside. We can't recommend this place highly enough. Free entrance and free parking. It's great!
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National Trust, Ashridge Estate
Breathtaking views from Irvinghoe Beacon, long walks through all kinds of countryside. We can't recommend this place highly enough. Free entrance and free parking. It's great!
A few minutes drive/cycle up the road is the tranquil and beautiful village of Chipperfield, with great walks through the woods and a few pubs and a coffee shop to choose from. We love it.
Chipperfield
A few minutes drive/cycle up the road is the tranquil and beautiful village of Chipperfield, with great walks through the woods and a few pubs and a coffee shop to choose from. We love it.
Everything Else
Homebase - Hemel Hempstead
London RoadLocal DIY supplies
Apsley Railway Station (Stop B)
Less than 30 mins into London Euston on the train.
Entertainment & Activities
We are very close to the famous Harry Potter Studio Tours. Around 10 minutes drive.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveWe are very close to the famous Harry Potter Studio Tours. Around 10 minutes drive.
Next to the Vue cinema, we have a popular bowling alley. They also have pool tables.
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Hollywood Bowl Watford
Kingsway North Orbital RoadNext to the Vue cinema, we have a popular bowling alley. They also have pool tables.
Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead
Jarman WayIndoor ice rink. Great fun!
Rudolf Steiner School Kings Langley
Langley HillLocal independent school that offers summer activities for kids.