Town Centre Shopping

There are around 200 shops in the town centre - a mixture of high street chain stores, specialist shops, restaurants, hairdressers, estate agents and banks.

One of the attributes that distinguishes Hertford from its' larger neighbours is the number of independent traders and specialist shops in the town. Many of the towns stores have long histories, such as Botsford's - where you can still buy loose screws or Turkish Scythes. There is a shop selling historic maps, a sportwear shop, jewellers and a couple of healthfood shops. A greengrocer's stall can be found in Salisbury Square during the week and a delicatessen nearby. There are also three supermarkets - Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Tesco.

Several well-known national stores have shops in the town, including Specsavers, Claire's Accessories and Monsoon. New Look have a branch in Bircherley Green, as does Boots and the Card Factory. Nearby, Holland and Barratt can be found opposite W.H.Smiths, whilst a short walk will take you to Theshers, Clinton Cards, Halfords, Hinds and Millets.

Hairdressers and restaurants can be found in abundance in the town. At the time of writing there are nine ladies hairdressers and five gents barbers. The number of eateries is in excess of 25, ranging from Chinese, through Thai, Indian and Italian, to burgers and barbeque chicken.

There is also no shortage of estate agents and banks, with all four major players in the centre of town, together with the Nationwide Building Society. There are around ten estate agents.

Just out of town, but within walking distance, you'll find Matalan and Focus.

Man and Women's Fashion

There are a number of clothes shops for women of all ages. Boutiques such as Monsoon, Dolly, ID and Marmalade cater for younger women, whilst the Edinburgh Woollen Mill is aimed at the more mature customer.

There are also shops for fashionable young men, including Hertford Jean Co and Roberto Gerrards. More conservative gentlemen may prefer to shop at Coles in Maidenhead Street.

Gift Shops

The range of gift shops in the town is growing, with the sector currently served by Cactus in Railway Street, The Decorated Room in Fore Street, Artico in Maidenhead Street, and Just The Thing in Bircherley Green.

Interior Design

Furniture and interior design shops include the town's principle furniture store, Marshalls in Fore Street, plus newcomer Loftcat in Railway Street.

Second Hand

Like many towns Hertford has a range of charity shops, including the Isabel Hospice, Oxfam and Help The Aged. The Oxfam shop in Maidenhead Street stocks a range of books and a selection of records.

SeeBay in Honey Lane also sell second hand goods

Saturday Market

As befitting a market town, every Saturday there is a market in the town centre. Amongst the many stalls in Maidenhead Street, Salisbury Square and Bircherley Green you'll find an olive stall, bread stall, cheese, eggs, furniture, flowers and more.

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