Welwyn Garden City is the second such city founded by Sir Ebenezer Howard in the 20’s has a rich and interesting background. We recently covered Letchworth Garden City in our travel guides. Both epic cities were built by the same man, a man who designed a new way of city life. It was his dream…
The town made famous by Elstree Studios. Just 12 miles from Charing Cross and situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, you will find Borehamwood. This little commuter town is a favourite for film buffs, since it plays home to the Elstree Studios – which is famous because EastEnders is filmed there. Originally founded as an…
St Albans. The ideal staycation base for those with a love of history or Hot Cross Buns. Buns we hear you ask, well read on and we will get to that bit. But seriously if you are in Hertfordshire or London for that matter then you really need to consider paying a visit to this…
Hemel Hempstead The jewel in the heart of Hertfordshire. Hemel Hempstead can be found 24 miles to the north and west of London. It is a vibrant large town with a population almost reaching 100,000 people. Although it was truly developed after WWII as a New Town, Hemel Hempstead has a history that dates back…
Stevenage is a relatively new location in Hertfordshire, being designated as a new town just after WWII. Originally more of a village it grew quickly as the London overspill spread and originally it was expected to be a commuter town. However, as you will see it is fast becoming a destination in its own right…
Here at Five Minutes Spare, we take great delight in exploring some of the best staycation destinations that Britain has to offer and the London commuter belt Town of Watford is next on our list. We are on a quest to review the best of British towns from Inverness to Skegness, and Watford is the…
Craig Taylor