Explore Berkhamsted Town
Berkhamsted is a historic market town on the Western edge of Hertfordshire, nestled in the Chiltern Hills. The picturesque town, affectionately known by locals as “Berko”, was the only Hertfordshire town to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025.
From Central London by train
From Heathrow by car
From Oxford by car
We got Muddy’s vote!
Best Place to Live
Find out why Muddy Stilettos named Berkhamsted the best place to live in Hertfordshire in 2022…
A little bit of London right here in Hertfordshire, with its trendy shops and eateries, while its rural surrounds and speedy trainline make Berkhamsted a commuter’s dream.
The Sunday Times names Berkhamsted The Best Place to Live in the South East
Situated in West Hertfordshire, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, Berkhamsted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, rolling hills and pretty villages.
The attractive market town is home to a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants, many of which are independent, sitting alongside well-known brands such as Pizza Express, Starbucks, Mint Velvet and Waterstones. The town has an art deco cinema, wine bars, and a twice-weekly Farmer’s market selling the best local produce including fresh meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, flowers and cheese.
We are thrilled to see Berkhamsted identified by The Sunday Times’ team of experts as one of the top places to live in the UK. “Small enough to feel safe but busy enough that you won’t get bored”, Berkhamsted boasts a plethora of pubs, cafes, sports clubs, and a vibrant cultural scene.
The Grand Union Canal runs through the centre of town, with a footpath alongside and a number of canal-side pubs and restaurants. The town has plenty of green space, children’s play parks and meadows and, an 11th Century Norman Castle is just a short walk from the centre of town.
Berkhamsted has an active leisure scene with numerous running and cycling clubs in addition to a Tennis and Squash Club, Football Club, and Bowls Clubs. There are also a wide range of gyms and fitness clubs and two large leisure centres.
In 2018 Berkhamsted was named by the Sunday Times as the Best Place to Live in the South-East and, in 2022, Muddy Stilettos named Berkhamsted the best place to live in Hertfordshire. It’s easy to see why!
Berkhamsted in pictures…
Local Information
There are a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafes in Berkhamsted, many of which are small chains or independent. Whether you want Indian cuisine, Thai, Lebanese, Greek or European, it’s all on offer. In addition, there’s a great selection of leisure and recreation options including tennis, bowls, swimming, gyms and even luxury personal training.
Local Information
Sport and Leisure facilities
Local Property Agents
Find an Estate Agent in Berkhamsted
New Property Developments in Local Area
The Berkhamsted Society
By running events and meetings, the Berkhamsted Society aims to assist the Berkhamsted Schools Group to achieve its aim of being beneficial to the community and closely connected to all its constituencies.
To receive updates on upcoming Berkhamsted Society events, please complete the short form via the link below:
Other Activities in Town
Berkhamsted Society, Host a range of events, talks and entertainment throughout the year
Berkhamsted Half Marathon, Annually in March, Rotary Club
Bluebell Walk, Berkhamsted’s oldest walk. Takes place annually in May,
Proms in the Quad, annually in July, Berkhamsted School, Details to be announced
Berkhamsted Rotary Fireworks, Annually in November,
Ashridge House Illuminated, Annually, November – January
Outdoor Theatre at Ashridge House, Annually in summer months
Family Fun
Family Activities
Ashridge House, National Trust
Berkhamsted Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool
Cineworld, Hemel Hempstead (15 mins by car)
Cloud 9, Inflatable Park, Hemel Hempstead (15 mins by car)
DJ’s Soft Play, Berkhamsted
Jarmin Park, Athletics Track (15 mins by car)
Knox Johnston Sports Centre, and Swimming Pool, Berkhamsted
Natural History Museum, Tring (10 mins by car)
The Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted
The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead (15 mins by car)
The XC, Climbing and Skate Park, Hemel Hempstead (15 mins by car)
Holiday Camps and Kids Clubs
Camp Beaumont, Holiday Camps in Berkhamsted
Activate Camps. Holiday Camps, Berkhamsted
Sapphire Gymnastics, Hemel Hempstead and Pitstone
Berkhamsted Raiders Football Club, Berkhamsted
Little Kickers, Football class, Berkhamsted
Mighty Netball, Junior netball class, Berkhamsted
Rugby Tots, Rugby Activities for children and tots
