Shenley
Situated between Radlett and Ridge, Shenley is a quiet, pleasant village.
One notable sight is the old cage or lock up by the central pond which bears the inscription 'Do well and fear not. Be sober and vigilant'. Hertsmere's Borough motto is drawn from the first part of this phrase.
Shenley is surrounded by attractive countryside and a ridge of high ground extending from nearby Well End to Shenley Hill offers fine views, especially northward over the cathedral city of St Albans.
Salisbury Hall north of Shenley is an early 16th century moated house, built for Sir John Cuttes, treasurer to Henry VIII. Today it is the home of the Mosquito Aircraft Museum, but in the 17th century it reputedly played host to Nell Gwynn, the celebrated mistress of Charles II.
Shenley Park covers 45 acres on the former Shenley Hospital site. This land has been set aside for the benefit of the local community and includes new housing.
The park is being developed and managed by an independent charitable trust and the public are welcome to visit it.
Of particular interest are the woodland and meadow areas and the unique apple orchard with over 90 fruit varieties. A walled garden is also open to the public.
A pleasant two mile circular footpath link is now in place around the whole redevelopment site.