activities
dining out
A CULINARY SCENE TO EXPLORE DAY AND NIGHT
Hertford’s medieval streets are dotted with all kinds of eateries, from cafés and restaurants to bars and gastropubs. Take your time exploring a host of independent and popular dining choices. You’ll find options including Mediterranean, Japanese, Turkish and Indian.
Tuck into the local seasonal menu at Lussmanns or treat yourself to locally roasted coffee from Hertford Coffee Lab. With a home at Hertford Locks, it’s easy to book a last-minute brunch or dinner. Simply wander along the towpath into town to see what takes your fancy – and then walk home again, no taxi needed.
shop local
WEEKEND BROWSING AND DAILY ESSENTIALS
Hertford is an Aladdin’s cave of quirky boutiques housed in characterful old buildings. Pop into Frankie & Olive for ethical clothing, gifts and homewares. Try Eye Mind Heart for unique home accessories or pick up gorgeous fresh flowers at Love Flowers, a firm local favourite.
For daily essentials, you’re close to a range of supermarkets. Choose between Tesco Superstore (0.3 miles) or Marks & Spencer (0.4 miles). Sainsbury’s, Aldi and others are a little further afield. There’s also a charter market every Saturday, with stalls selling olives, artisan bread, cheese, eggs, furniture and more.
art and culture
from ancient fossils to outdoor films
With a home at Hertford Locks, you don’t have to travel far for your art and culture fix. Hertford Castle offers events throughout the year, including open air cinema nights, family-friendly trails during school holidays and a twinkling Christmas market.
BEAM Theatre has recently undergone a radical transformation and has reopened with a full programme of shows and plays, plus three brand new bespoke cinema screens. There’s also the fascinating collections at Hertford Museum, including archaeology, fine art, and the largest collection of toothbrushes in the UK.
WHAT’S ON YOUR DOORSTEP?
the great outdoors
ROOM TO BREATHE SPACE TO EXPLORE
Discover a host of stunning green spaces within walking distance of Hertford Locks, as well as access to many other peaceful spots just a short journey away.
Hartham Common (0.2 miles) offers a wide range of activity spaces, including football pitches, tennis courts and woodland walks. Visit The Meads, a riverside flood meadow and nature reserve, for idyllic wandering and nature spotting just 2 minutes’ walk from the development. Even closer is the River Lea, the perfect place to relax on your lunch break when you’re working from home.
