Places
Trading Places: Hitchin
Architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described Hitchin as the most satisfying town in the county – after St Albans. And although there have been changes to this medieval market town, St Mary’s still dominates the landscape, while the rich architecture of Tudor and Georgian buildings remains, making it an attractive destination for shopping.
Hunsdon high fliers
From a chef who has worked with some of the best names in the business to a thriving microlight club at a former RAF airbase, Hunsdon has its fair share of high fliers, as Louise McEvoy discovers
Bumper weekend in Broxbourne
With its many parks, waterways and Hertfordshire’s only nature reserve, as well as Olympic facilities, great restaurants and historic buildings, a weekend in Broxbourne is never dull. Ethanie Robertson explores
Two wheels to Hertfordshire
Writer and broadcaster Jack Thurston encourages us to take to two wheels on a ride through some of the county’s best cycling country from Knebworth to the edge of the Chilterns
Trading places: Harpenden
With its rural feel, historic buildings and quality outlets, Harpenden offers a rewarding shopping experience, Julie Lucas writes
Walks
Recipes
Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe
The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...
Phil Vickery's Easy Turkey Bean Casserole
Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...
Dean Edwards shows how to make gravy sauce for roast chicken
Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...
How to butterfly a leg of lamb
Chef and butcher Henry Herbert shows you how in this step-by-step video...
Restaurant reviews
Dinner At That Little Place, Harpenden
An unfussy approach hits the spot for food and drink editor Richard Cawthorne
Dinner At the Wellington, Welwyn
With an enthusiastic local following, the Wellington has made a successful comeback following a major fire in 2010 with mentions in the Good Food Guide and Good Pub Guide this year. Food and drink editor Richard Cawthorne samples the renaissance
Review: Doughty's Brasserie, Fairfield Park
Doughty's proves itself a king of the castle for food and drink editor Richard Cawthorne
Dinner at: Tewin Bury Farm
A posh 'log cabin' delivers food and drink editor Richard Cawthorne a rural feast
Dinner at: Pavilion Restaurant, Hilton Garden Inn, Stopsley
Hidden highlights at the Hilton - a big welcome and good food make the day for food and drink editor Richard Cawthorne
Gardens
Finding hidden treasures
A treasure trove of plants at a wonderfully jumbled nursery in Potten End delights Philippa Pearson
Hertfordshire’s secret gardens
From dramatic town gardens to historic country estates, 48 Hertfordshire gardens normally hidden from view will open to the public this spring and summer for the annual National Gardens Scheme. County NGS organiser Julie Wise tells Philippa Pearson her 10 favourites
Open Garden: High Barnet
The organic garden at 7, Byng Road, High Barnet, EN5 4NW will be open for the National Garden Scheme from 2 - 5pm on Sunday September 9, 2012.
Painting a rose garden in Bushey
In the heart of Bushey, a pretty rose garden with a glowing heritage in art and landscape design has been rescued from decay and neglect and restored as a place for everyone to enjoy its scented riches. Philippa Pearson investigates
Celebrity interviews
A life in music
A composer of music for TV and film as well as concertos and pop music for 40 years, Christopher Gunning has had a glittering career including four BAFTA and three Ivor Novello awards. With the release of his iconic music for Poirot and his 5th Symphony, he talks to Richard Young about inspiration, finding catharsis in music and making his home in Rickmansworth
Freya North - my life in Essendon
As Freya North and her two children embrace village life, the author tells us why her Hertfordshire life is so idyllic
Getting to know Kiki Dee
Singer Kiki Dee shot to fame thanks to a duet with Elton John. Now 36 years on, she's settled into village life in Hertfordshire, as Nicole Rubio discovers
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