Rickmansworth
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Rickmansworth is a small town in Hertfordshire, its hinterland includes Chorleywood and the largely suburban Maple Cross.
Understand
Rickmansworth itself, is the administrative centre of the Three Rivers District, so named after the confluence of 3 rivers within Rickmansworth's borders (rivers Colne, Chess and Gade, together with the Grand Union Canal).
Chorleywood is dual centered, with a predominantly rural common, and expensive properties aside the main (Amersham) road, most of the town being on the Western side of the railway in the valley.
Chorleywood is dual centered, with a predominantly rural common, and expensive properties aside the main (Amersham) road, most of the town being on the Western side of the railway in the valley.
Get in
By Car
Rickmansworth is on the A412, and A404 (Signposted from M25 J18)By Rail
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address: Station Approach, WD3 1QYServed by both National rail services between London Marylebone and Aylesbury (Chiltern Railways) and the slower but more frequent London Underground Metropolitan line service between Baker Street and Amersham.
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address: Station Approach, WD3 5NDServed by both National rail services between London Marylebone and Aylesbury (Chiltern Railways) and the slower but more frequent London Underground Metropolitan line service between Baker Street and Amersham.
By bicycle
National Cycle Route 6Runs from London to Lake District through the town
National Cycle Route 61Runs Maidenhead to Hertford through the town.
By Narrowboat
The Grand Union Canal passes to the South of the town.Get around
The Centre of Rickmansworth is relatively compact, and can easily be walked, some outlying attractions or venues , will need an extended walk or bus journey.
See
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phone: +44 1923 727333address: Basing House, 46 High St, Rickmansworth WD3 1HPLocal history museum, in Basing house (a former residence of William Penn.)
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phone: +44 1494 762 888address: Chenies Manor House, Chenies, Buckinghamshire, WD3 6ERGrade 1 listed Tudor Manor House. The gardens are noted for their tulips.
Do
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phone: +44 1923 711063address: Watersmeet, High St, Rickmansworth WD3 1EHSmall town theatre and arts venue.
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phone: +44 1923 776611address: Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth WD3 1NBLocal nature reserve and aquatic park next to the Grand Union Canal and River Gade, contains 2 lakes on which a variety of wildlife can be seen.
Chorleywood CommonTake a walk on a semi-wooded common, that has varied chalk grassland, and trees. As long as the bye-laws are respected, the common is reasonably open to visitors.
Buy
The main shopping area is concentrated on the High Street.
There is an M&S food hall at the Western end of the High Street.
There is an M&S food hall at the Western end of the High Street.
Eat
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phone: +44 1923 770783address: 92 High St, Rickmansworth WD3 1AQItalian Restaurant
Drink
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phone: +44 1923 720348address: 115–117 High St, Rickmansworth WD3 1ANPub & Food
Sleep
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phone: +44 1923 720069address: 6 Swallow Close, Nightingale Rd, Rickmansworth WD3 7DZ
Connect
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Post Office
address: 64 High St, Rickmansworth WD3 1AA