Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire town with a walkable, heritage-dense centre full of cafés and restaurants, Hemel Hempstead sits on the rivers Gade and Bulbourne a short distance north-west of London. It has existed since at least the 8th century and received its town charter from Henry VIII in 1539, though much of its current form dates from its post-war designation as a New Town. St Albans and Berkhamsted are close neighbours, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population95,961
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km8.2 mi
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Hemel Hempstead: quick answers
Where is Hemel Hempstead?
Hemel Hempstead is in United Kingdom, about 14 km8.8 miles in a straight line from Luton.
How do you get to Hemel Hempstead?
The nearest airport is Luton, Luton (LTN), about 31 min away by road. The nearest train station is Hemel Hempstead, about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hemel Hempstead?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C40°F. The wettest month is August, with about 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hemel Hempstead?
OpenStreetMap lists 17 restaurants, 16 cafés and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hemel Hempstead?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Windsor, Little Parndon and Cippenham. Hemel Hempstead is listed among the day trips from London and day trips from Bath.