Buntingford

Buntingford is a small town in northeast Hertfordshire. It is on the River Rib and has a population of about 4,800. The village of Aspenden adjoins Buntingford to the southwest.

The only way to get to this town is by car or bus. Bus service to Buntingford from other towns is very limited. Reaching town by taxi from another town with a rail connection is quite expensive.

As Buntingford is very small it can be easily traversed by walking, if one does not have use of a car.

• Button Snap cottage

  address: Westmill, Buntingford SG9 9NN
  This is a very old thatched-roof cottage that has existed hundreds of years. It was owned and occupied by the writer Charles Lamb from 1812 to 1815. Button Snap cottage can be viewed from the road and a memorial to Charles Lamb is along the road in front of the cottage.

• St. Mary the Virgin Church

  address: C/O Greenacre, Westmill
  This is a functioning church that had its origins about 1100 AD, if not earlier. Many additions have been added through the centuries. Major renovation was done to it in the 19th century.

• Pearce's Farmshop & Cafe

  phone: +44 1920 8211246
  address: Hamels Mead, Buntingford Herts SG9 9ND
  Is both a shop for produce, frozen food, plants, garden supplies and a café. The café items are of good quality. The café has inside seating and open-air seating.

See Pearce's Farmshop & Café in 'Buy' section above.

• The Sword Inn Hand

  phone: +44 1763 271356
  address: Westmill, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ
  This is a 14th-century inn with some modernization for guests. Is a pub and restaurant and has four rooms that can be rented for overnight.

• The Old Swan Teashop

  phone: +44 1763 289265
  address: Hare Street

The next town south on the A10 road is Puckeridge. To the north the next settlement is the village of Chipping.