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Rickmansworth Tourist Information
Rickmansworth, the small, attractive town lies in the south-west corner of Hertfordshire, just off the M25.
The former market town has a charter dating from 1542. Rickmansworth's centre has a fine conservation area which includes the church of St Mary, with its 17th century tower.
Basing House is associated with William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania. The River Chess flows to the east of the town and this is joined by the River Colne and the Grand Union Canal. The Three Rivers District Council, the local district council, is located in the town.The Watersmeet is a popular local theatre.
Set beside a bustling stretch of the Grand Union Canal is the popular Batchworth Lock Canal Centre. Here visitors can discover the history of this famous waterway, explore a restored narrowboat and watch other narrowboats in action.
Situated to the south-east of the town is the Rickmansworth Aquadrome which features a variety of watersports.
Rickmansworth's famous golf course at Moor Park boasts a spectacular mansion which has been preserved as a club house and is open to the public.
Museums
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1JD
set beside a stretch of the Grand Union Canal, the centre provides information on the history of the canal. Working narrowboats and restored narrowboat 'Roger' - the last wooden boat to trade on the canal. Batchworth Lock Canal Centre information
Hotels
The Grove 5*
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Chandler's Cross near Rickmansworth WD3 4TG MAP Just 30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, The Grove has 227 stunning guest rooms and suites, antique furniture and modern art. All guest rooms have 42" wall mounted plasma screens DVD/CD and broadband Internet access, splendidly..... |
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Chenies Rickmansworth WD3 6EQ MAP Recently refurbished in a traditional English style, this charming country house hotel is located in the quiet, peaceful Chiltern village of Chenies, just 10 minutes from the M25 motorway. Originally built in 1860, the Bedford Arms is an attractive Eliza... More Information and Book ... |
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2 Victoria Close Rickmansworth WD3 4EQ MAP Opposite Rickmansworth Station, Long Island Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from central Watford. The modern hotel has a traditional grill restaurant, free parking and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. The bright and airy bedrooms at Long Island each have a pri... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Rickmansworth To Visit - straight line distance:
Chorleywood Tourist Information (2.27 miles) Watford Tourist Information (3.32 miles) Bushey Tourist Information (4.68 miles) Amersham Tourist Information (6.28 miles)
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Area Telephone Code
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