WHERE IS HEMEL HEMPSTEAD?

hemelweb's guide to Hemel Hempstead

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Where is Hemel Hempstead?

Hemel Hempstead lies in the borough of Dacorum, which covers most of the old Hundred of Dacorum in west Hertfordshire. It sits on the chalk foothills of the Chiltern Hills, and through its valley runs the river Gade. The river Bulbourne meets the Gade at Two Waters (how did they decide on that name?!) Since the Grand Union Canal and the A41 also go through Two Waters, perhaps it should be renamed Three Waters and a Trunk Road! The intersection of the M1 and the M25 motorway is just south of M1 J8 (the Hemel Hempstead turn off). To find out about the communities in Hertfordshire or further afield visit find-our-community.net.

local map By rail Hemel is on the main line between London Euston and Rugby. Known as the Northampton line it has good links to the Midlands and the North. London Midland trains run about every 20 minutes, journeytime about 25 mins.
From the major airports a bus service called "jetlink" runs from Gatwick via Heathrow & Luton airports to Hemel Hempstead, every hour or so. For more information, visit the National Express website and put your destinations in the journey planner. For Hertfordshire bus and train information phone the Intalink traveline on 0870 608 2608.

If you're not in a hurry you can always hire a narrowboat and go on a pub crawl along the Grand Union Canal. There are numerous pubs along the canalside.

So Hemel Hempstead is a really easy place to get to, and once there you'll find plenty to do.

Click on the map to go to Multi Media Mapping's site. A new browser window will open, so when you've finished close it to return to this page. You need to know the postcode of the street you want to find, this link goes to HP1 1BH. You'll need to change the UK Placenames to UK Post Codes and then click on the Find button.

Where to stay

The following accommodation is a list (not a recommendation) of available accommodation in Hemel Hempstead. We endeavour to keep the information in this section as up to date as possible, but always phone ahead to confirm information before you go.
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Hotels/Motels/Inns

The Midland, Midland Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 5BH - Tel: 01442 253218 Email: themidlandhotel@btconnect.com
A Midland bedroom A friendly traditional pub with eight en suite newly refurbished letting rooms, offering excellent year round accommodation. Proprietors Lee & Lek welcome guests with warm hospitality and provide a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. The accommodation is suitable for business or pleasure, weekend breaks, long stays & weekday business trips, with a choice of single, double or twin bedrooms. The Midland is situated close to the town centre and 5 minutes drive from the industrial estate in Hemel Hempstead. Easily reached from the M1/M25 motorways by car and with excellent transport links. For more information visit The Midland website.

Express by Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead, Stationers Place, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 9RH
Tel: 08704 585 485 Fax: 08704 585 488 Email: hemel@expressbyholidayinn.net
Express by Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead offers great value, modern, affordable accommodation. This brand new hotel and meeting centre features 116 ensuite guestrooms, accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children. Each air-conditioned guestroom features and ensuite power shower and hairdryer, satellite TV with in-room movies and more. Our great value room rates also include complimentary continental breakfast.
For more information visit Express by Holiday Inn website.

Travelodge, Wolsey Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4TU Tel: 0871 984 6036
Accommodation only, (at the rear of the town centre). All ensuite rooms. For enquiries : Travelodge website

Premier Travel Inn Central, Moor End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DL.
Tel: 0870 990 6622
A comfortable, modern hotel, situated in the centre of Hemel Hempstead close to its large, new shopping centre, sports centre and wedding venues. Dinner, bed and breakfast packages are available by phoning the hotel.

Premier Travel Inn West, A41 Service Area, Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 2SB.
Tel: 0870 238 3309
Touchbase hotel, with business in mind, meeting rooms, business lounge and WiFi Internet access. Disabled Facilities, free parking, restaurant.
For more information go to the Premier Inn website

Holiday Inn, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP4 4UA Tel: 01442 251122 Fax: 01442-211812
Modern hotel with restaurant & bar. Health & leisure club for all residents with indoor pool, gym, jacuzzi & sauna. Play area & room for children. Good location and motorway accessible. For more information see their website

The Bobsleigh Inn, Hemel Hempstead Road, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP3 0DS Telephone: 01442 833276 Fax : 01442 832471
Country hotel & restaurant. 1 bedroom specially equipped for disabled use.

Boxmoor Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 2RA Telephone: 01442 230770 Fax : 01442 252230
17th Century family owned country gatehouse hotel & restaurant situated in Hemel Hempsteads oldest village of Boxmoor. Reduced rates at weekends. Guide dogs welcome.

Midland Hotel, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 5BH Telephone: 01442 253218 Fax: 01442 216741
Small family run accommodation. Food available all day. Small public bar with large lounge and conservatory.

Southville Private Hotel, 9 Charles Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 1JH Telephone: 01442 251387
Detached private hotel situated in a residential road over-looking town centre (2 minutes walk). Station 10 min walk. Ground floor rooms available (1 step).

Water End Motel, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 3BD Telephone: 01442 263220 Fax: 01442 263220
Two separate buildings with shower, toilet, TV and tea & coffee making facilities in each bedroom. Max. of 12 people per night.

Bed & Breakfast

link to map site Townend Guest House, 60 High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 3AF.

16 Century Grade II listed house in the heart of the Old Town, close to all amenities.
Telephone: 01442 258560

Mr Phillip Edwards, 27 Camborne Drive, Grovehill West, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 6NT Telephone: 07867576037 or Fax 01442 399633
Very clean and comfortable accommodation.

The Queens Head, 34 Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP3 9HL Telephone: 01442 240169
Recently refurbished B&B above public house. Good standard of accommodation with full English breakfast.

Mrs E L M Peters, 47 Crescent Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 4AJ Telephone : 01442 255137
Terraced house, near Hospital and town centre.

Mrs J Makepeace, 51 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 4AQ Telephone : 07736 375342
Comfortable victorian house. Situated in the town centre. Convenient for public transport, restaurants, pubs and shops.

Mrs J Swainson, 28 Runcorn Crescent, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 6DG Telephone : 01442 235846
Comfortable good quality accommodation with homely atmosphere. Renowned for breakfast. Situated in quiet cul-de- sac with ample parking facilities. Close to industrial estate/town centre.

Mrs M Gush, 33 Rannoch Walk, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 6PG Telephone : 01442 247905
Modern accommodation in quiet central location overlooking farmland (not Saturdays). Close to town, industrial area & M1 motorway.

Mrs J Valota, Alberto's Restaurant, 85 High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 3AH Telephone : 01442 390296
Historic three storey building. Accommodation is above Alberto's Italian Fish and Game restaurant. Newly furnished rooms with Sky TV. Secluded patio roof garden.

THE HAWTHORNS Mrs J Besant, 48 Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 4HJ Telephone : 01442-213250 Fax : 01442 389814, email don.besant[at]sky.com
TV & video in all rooms. Free video library. Easy access to M1 Junction 8 and town. Guide dogs welcome. Short walk from new leisure centre (Leisureworld) and two pub/ restaurants.

Mrs V Kent, 34 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2-5BS Telephone : 01442246665
Town centre Victorian house in quiet position, but close to shops, inns, restaurants etc. Guest lounge with TV. Guide dogs welcome.

Mrs Pat Jarman, Alexandra Guest House, 40-42 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 5BP Telephone : 01442 242897, Fax : 01442 211829, Email : alexhous@aol.com
Friendly atmosphere, homely. Dining room available for take-away meals. Guest Lounge.

Felden Lodge Conference & Training Centre, Felden Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP3 0BL Telephone : 01442 233783, Fax : 01442 233783 Email: felden.lodge@boys-brigade.org.uk
Felden Lodge is owned and operated by The Boys' Brigade, a national voluntary youth organisation. Income from the use of Felden Lodge goes to support the work of The BB. Accommodation with ensuite facilities, set in 32 acres of grounds.