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Market town in Hertfordshire, England
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Tring is a commuter town of 12,000 people (2013) in Hertfordshire, England. It sits in a gap passing through the Chiltern Hills, classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is 30 miles (50 km) from central London within the London commuter belt.
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A sister museum to the larger Natural History Museum in London, more than 4,900 objects are stored in the Hertfordshire collection. The private collection of Lionel Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild. Items include two little fleas dressed as Mexicans dating back to 1905 and the last British specimen of the great auk, which is extinct.
Woodland trust land on the edge of Tring which is signposted and open to the public. Cows are often grazing in the fields, so dogs should be kept under control at all times.
The site of a priory which dates back to 1283, the vast Ashridge House was built in the early 19th century. The house is now a business school, but the rolling hills and 5,000-acre woodland in the estate beyond are managed by the National Trust and Woodland Trust
The town council web site lists events in the community.
Variety of concerts throughout the year.
Sports facilities and swimming pool.
Maybe not for those on limited budgets.
For climbers.
Pub and restaurant at night. Also does coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Pub & food.
Italian restaurant.
Pub & food.
Coffee shop.
Pub & food.
Pub; Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
B&B
Country inn with decent food and simple rooms.
Supermarket
Convenience store, ATM.
By train
Trains on the West Coast Main Line call at Tring railway station around from the town centre. The walk between Tring town centre and the station takes around 40 minutes, along Station Road.
By bus
Route X5 calls at Tring between Aylesbury, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead. Plan routes within Hertfordshire using Intalink.
By road
Tring is bypassed by the between London and Bicester. The town is signposted from the dual-carriageway. Use the route direct from Brent Cross, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Aylesbury.
By bicycle
Local roads can be quite narrow with limited visibility around sharp corners.
By narrowboat
The Grand Union Canal passes about 1.5km east of the town.
On foot
The Icknield Way long distance footpath (110 miles) runs from the town to Knettishall Heath near Thetford where it connects to the Peddars Way long distance footpath.
Tring is small enough that you can walk around. If you want to visit the surrounding area you will need a car.
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