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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Elstree

  

Elstree Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Elstree

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Elstree history

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Etymology

The name “Elstree” derives from the Anglo-Saxon phrase for “Tidwulf’s Tree” A reference to a place in Hertford as “Ilestre” in 1460 may also be a variation. In 1723, topographer John Norden noted in his book Speculum Britanniae that in the county of Hartfordshire was one “Elstre or Eglestre”

5th century: Battle of Ailestreu (Elstree)

In the 5th century, British warlord Vortigern and his two sons, Vortimer and Catigern, took part in the Battle of Elstree. The Saxon Horsa was killed in the battle of Ailestreu.

16th–18th centuries

The Manor of Elstree was formerly included in the Manor of Parkbury, and belonged to the Abbey of St. Albans. On the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it was granted by Henry VIII, to Anthony Denny (1501–1549) In 1607, Denny’s grandson Edward Denny sold part of the estate, with all manorial rights, to Robert Briscoe.

You can visit Elstree places with Walkfo Elstree to hear history at Elstree’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Elstree has 99 places to visit in our interactive Elstree map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Elstree, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Elstree places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Elstree & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 99 audio facts unique to Elstree places in an interactive Elstree map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Elstree Places Map
99 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Elstree tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Elstree

  

Best Elstree places to visit

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Elstree has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Elstree’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Elstree’s information audio spots:

Woodcock Hill Village Green Woodcock Hill Village Green is an area of grass and woodland in Borehamwood in Hertfordshire . It was designated a Village Green in 2008 to prevent development of the site .

The Holly Bush, Elstree Elstree’s High Street was formerly an important main road, the A5 which followed the course of the Roman road Watling Street . The Holly Bush is a listed building, formerly a public house .

Hilfield Castle Hilfield Castle is 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Watford and 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Aldenham, in Hertfordshire, on the outskirts of London. The estate contains two large reservoirs, one of which were built by French prisoners of war in the 1790s.

Celebrity Big Brother (British series 8) The series launched on 18 August 2011, and ended after 22 days on 8 September 2011. It was won by Irish traveller and reality television star Paddy Doherty. Jedward returned to the house for Celebrity Big Brother 19 as All-Stars, representing this series.

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