What to do in Hertford

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Photo "Hertford" by Stephen Dawson (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

Photo "Hertford" by Nigel Cox (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

Hertford Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round.

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Hyde Park which includes a garden, a city and a pond

2. O2 Arena

The O2 Arena is an award-winning complex that hosts many types of events, such as sports and music. It has a seating capacity of about 20,000 and has held the title as the busiest arena in the world with more than 2 million ticket sales in a calendar year. It was designed with excellent acoustics to prevent echoing.

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O2 Arena which includes modern architecture

3. Tower Bridge

Situated just outside tower hill, the colossal gothic towers straddling the River Thames are a welcoming sight for locals and visitors alike. Soaring majestically up into the London city skyline, Tower Bridge enables around 40,000 vehicles to cross the River Thames every day.

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Tower Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

4. Buckingham Palace

Home to the British Royal family since 1837, Buckingham Palace has for centuries been at the forefront of true British tradition. Having hosted countless lavish banquets, foreign dignitary receptions and state degrees, this elegant palace has withstood decades of change and stands today as the symbol of Britain’s constitutional monarchy.

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Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and a city

5. Piccadilly Circus

This rather unusual name derives from a tailor named Roger Baker, famous for making the frilled collars worn by men the 17th Century. Contrary to popular belief, the “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic that trundles around the central statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, Piccadilly Circus is an amalgamation of bright lights, lavish entertainment and bustling commuters, a scene which attracts thousands of visitors each year, day and night.

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Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

6. Big Ben

As you approach Westminster, towering Big Ben comes into view, standing majestically on the banks of the River Thames atop the glorious Houses of Parliament. Romanticised throughout the years in various films such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually”, Big Ben is the standing soul of this great city.

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Big Ben which includes heritage architecture, a monument and a city

7. London Bridge

London Bridge is easily one of the most famously named bridges in the world, and the site of the oldest recorded crossing of the River Thames. Walk across the landmark structure, enjoy gorgeous river views and pick up insights into the bridge’s history in its underground vaults.

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8. Trafalgar Square

Constructed as a tribute to commemorate the British Victory at Trafalgar in 1805, this lively square attracts a staggering 30 million visitors each year. Famous for its iconic statue of Admiral Lord Nelson, known as Nelson’s Column, the area has for decades been a gathering point for political rallies and New Year celebrations.

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Trafalgar Square which includes a square or plaza, a fountain and night scenes

9. London Eye

The London Eye is a great way to view all the sights of the city from one single standpoint. As you ascend this enormous rotating wheel, watch the city unfold at your feet. On a clear day visitors can see as far as Winsor Castle, almost 40 kilometres away.

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London Eye featuring a high-rise building, rides and night scenes

Recommended things to do in Hertford

Number of things to do	3
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour: AU$62
Top 5 things to do	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour The Dare Skywalk Weekend The Dare Skywalk Climb
Half-day tours	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour The Dare Skywalk Weekend The Dare Skywalk Climb
With kids	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour The Dare Skywalk Weekend The Dare Skywalk Climb