Working and Living in Dacorum

Dacorum is in the heart of West Hertfordshire and is ideally placed in a balanced living environment of both work and leisure. Positioned in beautiful countryside, it has the facilities and opportunities to suit the needs and demands for each member of the family.

Education

Dacorum is fortunate in being within easy reach of a wide range of educational establishments providing you with the chance to choose the most suitable for you and your family needs. For further information on the schools in Dacorum, please visit Hertfordshire County Council. There are county, independent and voluntary aided schools together with extensive nursery school provision. Hertfordshire has always been traditionally highly regarded for its standards and range of further eduaction options and this is still true today.

Medical Care

There are now more ways than ever before to get information on how to lead a healthy life and where to go for advice and treatment for medical conditions.

For information on local health services including the new urgent care centre and West Herts Medical Centre both Hemel Hempstead visit the NHS West Hertfordshire website (opens in new window).

For information on specific conditions and the choices available to you visit the NHS choices website (opens in new window).

Elderly Persons Accommodation

Dacorum has had the foresight to see the trends towards an ageing population and has made for the comfort and security of the elderly provision that is second to none. There are throughout the Borough Part I and part II units providing the elderly with an independent life style in modern surroundings and with the security of warden support. Hertfordshire County Council have part III accommodation for those who need close medical supervision.

Places to stay

Alexandra Guest House - 01442 242897
Bayview - 01442 392828
Boxmoor Lodge Hotel - 01442 230770
Broadway Farm B&B - 01442 866541
Hyde Lane Farm - 01923 267380
Laurel Cottage - 01442 876930
Livingston's B&B - 01442 851527
Hemel Hempstead Water Mill Hotel - 01442 349955
The Midland Hotel - 01442 253218
Holiday Inn - 01442 251122
Rock View - 01442 247210
The Kings Arms Hotel - 01442 866595
Pendley Manor Hotel - 01442 891891
The Rose & Crown - 01442 824071
Two Brewers Inn - 01923 265266
Travel Lodge - 01442 24450
Ramanda Jarvis - 01582 792105
The Bobsleigh Inn - 01442 833276

Estate Agents

Flaggs Estate Agents - 01442 232888
Michael Anthony - 01442 260025
Hemel Property - 01442 256000
Lapthornes - 01442 450500
Re-Max - 01442 233111
Bairstow Eves Countrywide - 01442 241155
Irvin McArthur - 01442 246500
Bradford and Bingley Stimpsons - 01442 232242

Transport

Train

There is a station at Tring, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead, Apsley and Kings Langley. There is a frequent service to Euston (approximately 30 minutes)