Parson's Close is a Street in the Hertfordshire village of Flamstead and measures approximately 235 metres long.
There is only one street named Parson's Close making it unique in Great Britain.
Parson's Close is within the area of Dacorum District (B) Council who provide services such as refuse collection and are responsible for the collection of council tax and the local parish council is Flamstead.
Parson's Close has been given the Unique Street Reference Number of 10313360 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The average elevation of Parson's Close is roughly 141.10 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 144.30 and the lowest point being 138.50. A change of 5.80 metres.
Parson's Close is located within the county of Hertfordshire which is in the East of England region of the UK. 26.13 miles North West from the centre of London, 4.44 miles South from the centre of Luton, 6.25 miles North West from the centre of St Albans and 15.97 miles East from the centre of Aylesbury.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around Parson's Close (December 2020 to February 2021) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for Parson's Close |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Sunrise | 05:16 |
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| Sunset | 20:38 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 9 May 2021 at 05:00 (3.41 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.1°C (80.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Address:London Road Telephone: Learn More |
0.77 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 Address:Watling Street Telephone: Learn More |
3.28 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Luton Airport Address:Osborne Road Telephone: Learn More |
4.19 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Luton Town Centre Address:Regent Street Telephone: Learn More |
4.23 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Hemel Hempstead Gateway Address:Maylands Ave, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4SQ Telephone:0871 984 6360 Learn More |
4.40 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
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| 141.10 | 138.50 | 144.30 | 5.80 |
Parson's Close is located within the local authority area of Dacorum Council Council which is a .
Parson's Close is located within the area of Flamstead Parish Council.
Parson's Close is located within the ward of Watling.
Parson's Close is located within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire.
Parson's Close is located within the constituency of Hemel Hempstead.
Parson's Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
Parson's Close is located within the Hertfordshire Council area.
Parson's Close is located within the Hertfordshire Police area.
| 9 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, | 25 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, |
| 9 Parsons Close, St Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, | 29 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, |
| 17 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, | 30a Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8ED, |
| 19 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, | 47 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, |
| 20 Parsons Close, St Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8ED, | 47 Parsons Close, St Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8EB, |
| 24 Parsons Close, St. Albans, Flamstead, AL3 8ED, |
| Parson's Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.817185 |
| Longitude | -0.438286 |
| OS Easting (X): | 507635 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 214375 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL076144 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Parson's Close | |
| ONS Area Code | E00119017 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.32 |
| Area Population | 1206.00 |
| Male Population | 611.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 595.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023430 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dacorum 001A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | Prospering countryside life |
| MSOA Code: | E02004856 |
| MSOA Name: | Dacorum 001 |
| Sainsburys Woodhall Farm |
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| Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, England, HP2 7QH |
| 01442 247991 |
| Distance: 2.55 Miles |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Sainsburys Woodhall Farm |
| Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
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| 95-101 Luton Rd, Harpenden, AL5 3BB |
| 0345 610 6309 |
| Distance: 3.13 Miles |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Tesco Harpenden Luton Rd Express |
| Tesco Grove Hill Express |
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| 6 Henry Wells Square, Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ |
| 0345 026 9152 |
| Distance: 3.15 Miles |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Tesco Grove Hill Express |
| Waitrose Harpenden |
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| 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TJ |
| 01582 765161 |
| Distance: 3.47 Miles |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Waitrose Harpenden |
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
| Area Code: 01442 - Hemel Hempstead |
| Area Code: 01727 - St Albans |
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 3.8 | 3.5 | 5.9 | N | 16 |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dacorum Council |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01442 228 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hemel Hempstead |
| The Member of Parliament is Mike Penning |
| Details for the MP Mike Penning on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mike Penning on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Mike Penning won with a majority of 14,563 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,035 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Watling Ward |
| Parish: Flamstead Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
| Hicks Road Car Park |
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| Hicks Road, Markyate, Hertfordshire |
| Markyate |
| AL3 8LJ |
| Distance: 1.56 km (click for directions) |
| Free parking |
| Telephone: 01908223505 |
| Operated by: Dacorum Borough Council |
| Airparks Luton Car Park |
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| Grove Road, Luton, Bedfordshire |
| Luton |
| LU1 4BZ |
| Distance: 2.66 km (click for directions) |
| Pre-booking required via phone or website. No mobile homes, lorries, caravans or trailers are permitted, even if multiple spaces are booked. Bus transfer takes 9 minutes and run every 20 minutes between 04.00 and 23.20 |
| Telephone: 0800747777 |
| Operated by: Airparks Services Limited |
| Henry Wells Square Car Park |
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| Aycliffe Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire |
| Hemel Hempstead |
| HP2 6BJ |
| Distance: 3.18 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Stockwood Park Pavilion Car Park |
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| Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire |
| Luton |
| LU1 4BH |
| Distance: 3.33 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 01582546000 |
| Operated by: Luton Borough Council |
| Flamstead Village School |
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| Distance: 0.09 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 12/09/2014) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 108 |
| Address: Flamstead Village School, Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, AL3 8DL |
| Head: Ms Sarah Jones (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Flamstead Village School |
| St Luke's School |
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| Distance: 1.73 Miles |
| Ofsted Score: 3 Requires Improvement (Satisfactory) ( Inspected 13/06/2019) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 149 |
| Address: St Luke's School, Crouch Hall Lane, Redbourn, AL3 7ET |
| Head: Mr Stephen Hoult-Allen (Headteacher) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to St Luke's School |
| Redbourn Primary School |
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| Distance: 1.84 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 1 Outstanding ( Inspected 24/11/2015) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 467 |
| Address: Redbourn Primary School, Long Cutt, Redbourn, AL3 7EX |
| Head: Mrs Sarah Hinchliffe (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Redbourn Primary School |
| Gaddesden Row JMI School |
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| Distance: 1.88 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 23/04/2014) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 46 |
| Address: Gaddesden Row JMI School, Gaddesden Row, HP2 6HG |
| Head: Mrs Clare Talbot (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Gaddesden Row JMI School |
| Spire Harpenden Hospital |
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| Address: Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01582 763191 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.41 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Spire Harpenden Hospital |
| Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.65 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Harpenden Memorial Hospital |
| Hemel Hempstead Hospital |
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| Address: Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AD, |
| NHS Sector |
| West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01442 213141 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.76 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Hemel Hempstead Hospital |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
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| Address: Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01582 491166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.54 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Telephone |
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| 2.19 | Redbourn Dental Practice | 39 High Street, Redbourn AL3 7LW | |
| 2.57 | Woodhall Farm Dental Surgery | 2 Dunster Road HP2 7QD | |
| 2.57 | Pure Dentistry Limited | 399 Luton Road AL5 3NF | |
| 3.06 | Harpenden Dental Centre | 171 Luton Road AL5 3BN | |
| 3.23 | Grove Hill Dental Centre | 8 Runcorn Crescent HP2 6DG |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 1.59 | Markyate Surgery | 1 Hicks Road, Markyate | AL3 8LJ | |
| 2.20 | Redbourn Hc Medical Practice | Health Centre, 1 Hawkes Drive, Redbourn | AL3 7BL | |
| 2.52 | Woodhall Farm Medical Ctr | Valley Green, Shenley Road | HP2 7RJ | tel:01442 261805 |
| 2.63 | Coleridge House Medical Centre | 2 Coleridge Crescent, Woodhall Farm | HP2 7PQ | tel:01442 234220 |
| 3.21 | Grove Hill Medical Centre | Kilbride Court, Grovehill | HP2 6AD | tel:01442 212038 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 1.75 | Markyate Pharmacy | 40 High Street, Markyate | AL3 8PB | tel:01582 840602 |
| 2.21 | Crown Pharmacy | 65 High Street, Redbourn | AL3 7LN | tel:01582 792203 |
| 2.54 | Woodhall Pharmacy | Unit 4, Shenley Road, Woodhall Farm Estate | HP2 7QH | tel:01442 212162 |
| 3.15 | Grovehill Pharmacy | 2 Henry Wells Square | HP2 6BJ | tel:01442 251435 |
| 3.38 | Medigreen Ltd | 31 Manor Road, Caddington | LU1 4EE | tel:01582 457800 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 2.21 | Redbourn Eyecare | 78 High Street, Redbourn | AL3 7LN | |
| 3.14 | Lydon Shirazi Optometrists | 1/2 Kinsbourne Court, 96-100 Luton Road | AL5 3BL | |
| 3.17 | Opticall Mobile Eyecare | Maylands Business Centre, Redbourn Road | HP2 7ES | |
| 3.47 | Harpenden Eye Centre | 1a Leyton Road | AL5 2TJ | |
| 3.48 | Harold Smith Vision Ltd | 12 Leyton Green | AL5 2TG |
| Redbourn Library |
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| Lamb Lane, Redbourn, AL37BP |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 2.14 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Redbourn Library |
| Adeyfield Library |
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| 1a Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP24EW |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 4.3 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Adeyfield Library |
| Luton Central Library |
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| St Georges Square, Luton, LU12NG |
| Telephone: 01582 547418 |
| Distance: 4.52 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Luton Central Library |
| Hemel Hempstead Library |
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| Combe Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP11HJ |
| Telephone: 0300123 4049 |
| Distance: 4.61 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Hemel Hempstead Library |
Harpenden Station is 3.69 miles away.
Address: Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP
Harpenden is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Harpenden Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Parson's Close to Harpenden Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Abbey Wood | 01:20:00 |
| Balcombe | 01:27:00 |
| Bedford | 00:34:00 |
| Brighton | 01:54:00 |
| Burgess Hill | 01:40:00 |
| Charlton | 01:09:00 |
| Chatham | 02:06:00 |
| City Thameslink | 00:35:00 |
| Cricklewood | 00:28:00 |
| Dartford | 01:32:00 |
| Deptford | 00:59:00 |
| Earlswood (Surrey) | 01:21:00 |
| East Croydon | 01:01:00 |
| Elephant & Castle | 00:53:30 |
| Elstree & Borehamwood | 00:16:00 |
| Farringdon | 00:37:00 |
| Flitwick | 00:22:00 |
| Gatwick Airport | 01:30:00 |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 02:11:00 |
| Gravesend | 01:47:00 |
| Greenhithe for Bluewater | 01:38:00 |
| Greenwich | 01:01:00 |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 00:18:00 |
| Hassocks | 01:43:30 |
| Haywards Heath | 01:34:00 |
| Hendon | 00:23:00 |
| Higham | 01:53:00 |
| Horley | 01:30:30 |
| Kentish Town | 00:36:00 |
| Leagrave | 00:14:00 |
| London Blackfriars | 00:42:00 |
| London Bridge | 00:45:00 |
| London St Pancras International | 00:33:00 |
| Luton | 00:10:00 |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 00:05:00 |
| Maze Hill | 01:04:00 |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 00:20:00 |
| Northfleet | 01:43:00 |
| Norwood Junction | 00:54:00 |
| Plumstead | 01:17:00 |
| Preston Park | 01:49:00 |
| Purley | 01:09:00 |
| Radlett | 00:12:00 |
| Redhill | 01:20:00 |
| Rochester | 02:02:00 |
| Salfords (Surrey) | 01:25:00 |
| Slade Green | 01:26:00 |
| St Albans City | 00:06:00 |
| Stone Crossing | 01:36:00 |
| Strood (Kent) | 01:59:00 |
| Swanscombe | 01:41:00 |
| Three Bridges | 01:35:00 |
| West Hampstead Thameslink | 00:23:00 |
| Westcombe Park | 01:06:00 |
| Wivelsfield | 01:37:00 |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 01:14:00 |
Luton Airport Parkway Station is 4.25 miles away.
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Luton Airport Parkway is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Luton Airport Parkway Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Parson's Close to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Bedford | 00:24:00 |
| Brighton | 01:59:00 |
| Burgess Hill | 01:45:00 |
| City Thameslink | 00:41:00 |
| Cricklewood | 00:33:00 |
| Earlswood (Surrey) | 01:27:00 |
| East Croydon | 01:06:00 |
| Elstree & Borehamwood | 00:21:00 |
| Farringdon | 00:42:00 |
| Flitwick | 00:17:00 |
| Gatwick Airport | 01:36:00 |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 00:13:00 |
| Harpenden | 00:05:00 |
| Hassocks | 01:49:00 |
| Haywards Heath | 01:39:00 |
| Horley | 01:36:00 |
| Leagrave | 00:08:00 |
| London Blackfriars | 00:47:00 |
| London Bridge | 00:50:00 |
| London St Pancras International | 00:37:00 |
| Luton | 00:04:00 |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 00:25:00 |
| Norwood Junction | 01:01:00 |
| Preston Park | 01:54:00 |
| Purley | 01:14:00 |
| Radlett | 00:17:00 |
| Redhill | 01:25:00 |
| Salfords (Surrey) | 01:31:00 |
| St Albans City | 00:12:00 |
| Three Bridges | 01:40:00 |
| West Hampstead Thameslink | 00:28:00 |
| Wivelsfield | 01:43:00 |
Luton Station is 4.62 miles away.
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Luton is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Luton Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Parson's Close to Luton Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Bedford | 00:20:00 |
| Brighton | 02:02:00 |
| Burgess Hill | 01:48:00 |
| City Thameslink | 00:43:00 |
| Cricklewood | 00:36:00 |
| Earlswood (Surrey) | 01:30:00 |
| East Croydon | 01:09:00 |
| Elstree & Borehamwood | 00:24:00 |
| Farringdon | 00:44:00 |
| Flitwick | 00:12:00 |
| Gatwick Airport | 01:38:00 |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 00:08:00 |
| Harpenden | 00:08:00 |
| Hassocks | 01:52:00 |
| Haywards Heath | 01:42:00 |
| Horley | 01:39:00 |
| Leagrave | 00:04:00 |
| London Blackfriars | 00:49:00 |
| London Bridge | 00:53:00 |
| London St Pancras International | 00:40:00 |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 00:03:00 |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 00:28:00 |
| Norwood Junction | 01:04:00 |
| Preston Park | 01:57:00 |
| Purley | 01:17:00 |
| Radlett | 00:20:00 |
| Redhill | 01:28:00 |
| Salfords (Surrey) | 01:34:00 |
| St Albans City | 00:15:00 |
| Three Bridges | 01:40:00 |
| West Hampstead Thameslink | 00:31:00 |
| Wivelsfield | 01:46:00 |
Hemel Hempstead Station is 5.64 miles away.
Address: Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ
Hemel Hempstead is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Hemel Hempstead Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Parson's Close to Hemel Hempstead Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Apsley | 00:03:00 |
| Balham | 00:58:00 |
| Berkhamsted | 00:05:00 |
| Berkswell | 01:34:30 |
| Birmingham International | 01:42:00 |
| Birmingham New Street | 02:02:00 |
| Bletchley | 00:27:00 |
| Bushey | 00:14:00 |
| Canley | 01:28:00 |
| Cheddington | 00:16:00 |
| Clapham Junction | 00:52:00 |
| Coventry | 01:26:00 |
| East Croydon | 01:16:00 |
| Hampton-in-Arden | 01:39:00 |
| Harrow & Wealdstone | 00:16:00 |
| Imperial Wharf | 00:46:00 |
| Kensington Olympia | 00:41:00 |
| Kings Langley | 00:06:00 |
| Leighton Buzzard | 00:20:00 |
| London Euston | 00:31:00 |
| Long Buckby | 01:03:30 |
| Marston Green | 01:46:30 |
| Milton Keynes Central | 00:33:00 |
| Norbury | 01:05:00 |
| Northampton | 00:52:00 |
| Rugby | 01:15:00 |
| Selhurst | 01:12:00 |
| Shepherd's Bush | 00:39:00 |
| Streatham Common | 01:03:00 |
| Thornton Heath | 01:08:00 |
| Tile Hill | 01:31:00 |
| Tring | 00:11:00 |
| Watford Junction | 00:09:00 |
| Wembley Central | 00:21:00 |
| West Brompton | 00:44:00 |
| Wolverton | 00:37:00 |
Kew Pier is 23.76 miles away
Savoy Pier is 25.3 miles away
Embankment Pier is 25.35 miles away
Richmond St. Helena Pier is 25.39 miles away
Junction: M1 J9/A5(T)/A5183 - 0.93 Miles Away
Junction: M1 J10/M1 - 2.61 Miles Away
Junction: M1 J10A/A1081 - 3.09 Miles Away
Junction: M1 J8/A414(T)/A414 - 4.29 Miles Away
| Attraction Name: Redbourn Village Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 2.2 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Redbourn Village Museum |
| Attraction Name: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo |
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| Wildlife |
| Distance: 4.77 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo |
| Attraction Name: Ashridge Estate |
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| Other |
| Distance: 5.37 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Ashridge Estate |
| Attraction Name: Shaw's Corner |
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| Historic Properties |
| Distance: 7.33 (miles) |
| Directions from Parson's Close to Shaw's Corner |
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