Location, Location, Location: Kings Langley
Kings Langley strikes the perfect balance of picturesque village life, located a small stretch from the Chiltern Hills, with having fantastic links into London. The village also benefits from being close to the nearby towns of Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.
With an abundance of history and local amenities, Kings Langley secures itself as a desirable location for families and professionals to put down roots. The village and former royal estate in Hertfordshire is now home to our new Kings Gate development. Read on to discover why Kings Langley is a great choice to set up home.
The Royal History
Once the birthplace of Ovaltine, the comfort of the warm malt drink still remains in the atmosphere of the pretty village of Kings Langley.
The historic village was once home to the Plantagenet kings of England, favoured by royalty for its abundance of deer and dense forest. Kings Langley Palace was originally the family home of Queen Eleanor of Castile and King Edward I in approximately 1277. It is believed when King Edward II came to inherit the Estate, he kept a menagerie including a lion and a camel.
Whilst very little remains of the palace today, the importance of Kings Langley is recorded in many works of literature such as the palace gardens mentioned in Shakespeare’s Richard II and author of The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer, is also thought to have visited the village.
The ancient monument site is now part of a popular walking trail for locals, beginning at Langley Common and following the River Gade, which flows through the village separating it into two government districts, before joining the Grand Union Canal.
Family Friendly
Surrounded by parks, woods and nature reserves, King’s Langley is perfectly situated for a day out with the kids. Nearby attractions include Cassiobury Park, 190 acres of grass and woodland with sports facilities; Willow’s Activity Farm and Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve. Alternatively, Langley Common marks the perfect spot for a picnic right on your doorstep. Older children can enjoy the village’s proximity to the popular tourist attraction of the Warner Bros. Studio, just over a mile from Kings Langley and home to the magical Harry Potter tour.
Kings Langley also hosts an annual carnival, featuring performances from local bands and choir groups, a dog show and a variety of stalls and refreshments.
Kings Langley has a nursery as well as a primary school and is close to a number of well-respected, Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’, comprehensive and independent secondary schools.
Leisure and Hospitality
Offering a plethora of shops, restaurants, public houses and cafés, a short walk to the highstreet will also reveal a parade of local retailers including an independent butchers, pharmacy, delicatessen and post office. An indoor country market is also held every Thursday.
Kings Langley caters for all appetites with the Miller & Carter steakhouse, Fred & Ginger coffee shop and Oscar’s Pizza as well as the Fish Bar and Langley’s Tandoori - you need never leave. However, less than three miles away lies The Glasshouse Restaurant at The Grove five-star hotel; the ultimate luxury retreat for special occasions.
Kings Langley also offers a vast array of sporting provisions. The village has its own clubs for cricket, both men and women’s football, bowls and tennis as well as a gym. It’s no surprise then that Kings Langley has produced some notable sportsmen such as Anthony Joshua, Steven Finn and Stuart Slater.
Accessibility
In addition to its rich history, Kings Langley now holds an enviable position on London’s commuter belt. Kings Gate residents can enjoy the peace of rural life while remaining well-connected, with the M25 just a five minutes’ drive away and the M1 ten minutes away. Heathrow airport is less than half an hour away by car and Kings Langley train station is only a 20-minute walk. Trains leave twice an hour to Milton Keynes and London, reaching Euston in around 35 minutes. Bus routes also link Kings Langley to the surrounding villages as well as Aylesbury and Watford.
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