Hemel Hempstead

Fruit stall, Hemel Hempstead market

The town of Hemel Hempstead has much to offer its many visitors and is a great family friendly place to shop. The town centre has all the major High Street stores you'd expect of a busy modern town as well as a Debenhams Department Store.

Marlowes in the town centre constitutes Hemel's main shopping area. There are stores located along both sides of the street, much of which is pedestrianised, as well as inside the Marlowes Shopping Centre.

At the end of the Marlowes, just past Marks & Spencer, you can walk straight through into Riverside, the new shopping development with Debenhams and many other new stores. Road access can be gained via The Plough (‘Magic’) Roundabout to the Riverside 350 space car park.

Market stall selling plants Hemel's outdoor market is located in the centre of the Marlowes, along the pedestrianised area. For fruit & veg, clothes and household goods, the general market is on Thursdays and Saturdays.

For something extra special and unique, why not stroll up to the Old Town High Street and browse around the antique and other shops. Here you will also find plenty of restaurants and pubs.

Hemel Hempstead town centre also has plenty of cafes and restaurants and is a secure pedestrianised area with CCTV, Safe Child Scheme, baby changing facilities and easy parking.