Help & FAQs

Which mainline London railway stations serve Hertfordshire?

Are Eurostar services accessible from Hertfordshire?

Which major road networks cover Hertfordshire?

Are the channel ports accessible from Hertfordshire?

Why is it important to understand and specify seating or room layouts?

Can I send general enquiries and/or requests for site visits to more than one venue?

 

Are there any coastal towns in Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire is landlocked and the nearest coastal towns are in neighbouring counties such as Essex at resorts like Southend, Norfolk which is home to Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton and Suffolk for Aldeburgh and Southwold. Whilst not having its own coastline Hertfordshire boasts an extensive canal network which can be explored in towns such as Hertford and Ware as well as Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamstead.

Which airports serve Hertfordshire?

All London airports are accessible from Hertfordshire. London Luton Airport is technically in Bedfordshire and is accessible from J10 of the M1, it lies to the west of the county and is technically in Bedfordshire. London Stansted Airport in contrast is towards the north east of the county and is technically in Essex but is easily accessible from the M11, the nearest town is Bishop’s Stortford. London City, London Heatrow and London Gatwick airports can all be accessed from Hertfordshire by various forms of transport.

Which mainline London railway stations serve Hertfordshire?

Kings Cross and St Pancras International are within close proximity to each other. Euston serves the north west and a major station in Hertfordshire is Watford. From Kings Cross lines serve the north of the country – the East Coast Line via Leeds to Edinburgh – via Potters Bar, Stevenage. St Pancras is offers the Thameslink service which serves St Albans. The City via Moorgate can also be reached, with changes, via Stevenage, and a direct line serves Hertford. Hertford, Ware and Stansted also have direct services from Liverpool Street.

Are Eurostar services accessible from Hertfordshire?

Eurostar services are accessible via the Thameslink line which runs out of St Pancras International. St Albans is a major station on this line.

Which major road networks cover Hertfordshire?

The M25 (London Orbital) runs through the south of the county and connects to the west with the M4 and to the east with the Dartford River Crossing. Access to the north and east of the county from the M25 is via the M11, A10, A1(M) and the M1.

Is London accessible by road from Hertfordshire?

Yes, each of the major north south roads (M11, A10, A1 and M1 (both via the A41)) provide access to London. Drivers are reminded of the various congestion and low emission zone charges for travel into London by road.

Are the channel ports accessible from Hertfordshire?

The nearest channel port is Harwich via the A12 to the east of the county. Dover is accessible via the M25 and the Dartford Crossing (toll applies).

Why is it important to understand and specify seating or room layouts?

To get the best out of any event is important to understand the different room layouts which meeting space providers can offer. For example U-shape often works best for training courses. A boardroom style layout can work for a small meeting where as, when a series of presentations is given to a larger group of people, theatre-style is another option to consider. So that your attendees can split into smaller groups you might need to need specify the availability of break out rooms or areas for your meeting. These are all questions which can be answered by experienced venue providers.

Can I create a shortlist of potential venues?

Yes, Simply find the venue or venues you want to add to your shortlist within the "Venues" section of the website and click on the star symbol for that venue. That venue will then be added to your own the "My Shortlist" area. To delete a property from your Shortlist simply click on the star again and it will be deleted.

Can I send general enquiries and/or requests for site visits to more than one venue?

Yes, once you have your "shortlisted" venues in your shortlist simply click on the relevant request i.e. Request for Site Visit or General Enquiry and this will be sent to all the venues on your shortlist.