Tring

城市概覽

History A small market town whose origins go back to before the Doomsday Book (Tring being the dominant settlement of the Hundred of Tring). The town is located in a gap in the Chiltern Hills (known as The Tring Gap) and is on the Ackerman St (the Roman Road, now the A41) A great town but more catering to its commuter residents than focusing on tourism.

如何抵達

By plane Domestic and international flights arrive into London Luton Airport ('LTN' IATA), particularly from Mediterranean and Eastern European cities. The drive between Luton Airport and Tring is around 18 mi (29 km) through the countryside or 28 mi (45 km) using the then . Trains from Luton Airport Parkway arrive into London St Pancras International, which is around 0.4 mi (0.64 km) walk from London Euston (for trains to Tring). All trains are part of the National Rail network. One of the world's busiest airports is London Heathrow (LHR IATA), with flights arriving from most major cities throughout the world, including UK, European, Asian, African and American capitals. The drive between Heathrow Airport and Tring is around 34 mi (55 km) using the then . Bus route RailAir RA3 operates from the airport to Watford Junction, for National Rail trains to Tring.

By train Trains on the West Coast Main Line call at 1 Tring railway station around 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the town centre. The walk between Tring town centre and the station takes around 40 minutes, along Station Road. The tree-lined route has a pavement. You can catch trains direct to Tring from London Euston, Watford Junction, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Leighton Buzzard, Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central. Trains are operated as part of the National Rail network. From the West Midlands, North West England and Scotland, including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central, use long-distance National Rail trains and change at Milton Keynes Central. Train journeys from elsewhere may require changes within Central London. For London Euston, use:

NOR from London Waterloo, London Bridge, London Moorgate, London King's Cross and London St Pancras International; VIC from Vauxhall, London Victoria, Finsbury Park and Tottenham Hale; CIR H&C MET into Euston Square from Tower Hill (London Fenchurch Street), London Liverpool Street, London Moorgate, London K

當地交通

Tring is small enough that you can walk around. If you want to visit the surrounding area you will need a car.

必看景點

1 Natural History Museum at Tring, The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman St, Tring HP23 6AP, ☏ +44 20 7942-6171. Tu-Su and bank holidays 10AM-5PM. 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. Free. (updated Jun 2023) 2 Tring Park Woods, Park Road (accessed and signposted at the end of Park Road, 10 min walk from National History Museum. OS Grid ref SP929102). 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. (updated May 2017) 3 Pitstone Windmill, Ivinghoe, (4 miles north east of Tring), ☏ +44 1442 851227, [email protected]. 4 Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LX (5 miles E of Tring), ☏ +44 1442 851227, [email protected]. Estate is open all year. 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 Free.

體驗活動

Local community events. The town council web site lists events in the community. 1 Court Theatre at Pendley, Station Road, Tring HP23 5QY, ☏ +44 1442 823130, [email protected]. Variety of concerts throughout the year. (updated May 2017) 2 Tring Sports Centre, Mortimer Hill, Tring HP23 5JU. Sports facilities and swimming pool. (updated May 2017) 3 Champneys Health Spa, Chesham Rd, Wigginton HP23 6HX, ☏ +44 1442 291000, [email protected]. Maybe not for those on limited budgets. 4 Ivinghoe Beacon (south of A489 1.5 mi (2.4 km) east of Ivinghoe Village). For climbers. (updated Oct 2023)

購物

The shops in Tring tend to be more practical and aimed at people who live and work in the area. For example there is a small bookshop, some interior design related shops, a couple of ironmongers, and a stationers. There are many charity shops and estate agents. There are also some travel-related businesses in and around Tring High Street.

1 Tesco, London Rd, Tring HP23 5NB, ☏ +44 345 677 9683. M-Sa 6AM-midnight, Su 10AM-4PM. Supermarket (updated May 2017) !2 Co-op, 2-4 Silk Mill Way, Tring HP23 5EP, ☏ +44 1442 824801. Daily 7AM-10PM. Convenience store, ATM. (updated May 2017)

美食

1 The Akeman, 9 Akeman St, Tring HP23 6AA, ☏ +44 1442 826027, [email protected]. Pub: M-Sa 8AM-midnight, Su 9AM-11PM. Food: M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 9AM-9PM. Pub and restaurant at night. Also does coffee, breakfast and lunch. (updated May 2017) 2 The Black Horse, Frogmore St, Tring HP23 5AZ, ☏ +44 1442 890066, [email protected]. Food: M-Th noon-3PM & 6-9:30PM, F Sa noon-9PM, Su noon-6PM. Pub & food. (updated May 2017) 3 Francesco's, 53 High St, Tring HP23 5AG, ☏ +44 1442 827258, [email protected]. M 6-11PM, Tu-Sa 10:30AM-3PM & 6-11PM, Su noon-11PM. Italian restaurant. (updated May 2017)

飲品與夜生活

1 The Robin Hood, 1 Brook St, Tring HP23 5ED, ☏ +44 1442 824912, [email protected]. Pub: M-Th 11:30AM-11PM, F 11:30AM-11:30PM, Sa noon-11:30PM, Su noon-11PM. Food: M-F noon-2:15PM & 6-9:15PM, Sa noon-9:15PM, Su noon-2:15PM. Pub & food. (updated May 2017) 2 The Expresso Lounge, 56 High St, Tring HP23 5AG, ☏ +44 1442 828228, [email protected]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 10AM-4PM. Coffee shop. (updated May 2017) 3 The King's Arms, King St, Tring HP23 6BE, ☏ +44 1442 823318, [email protected]. Pub: M-Th noon-2:30PM & 5:30-11:30PM, F noon-2:30PM & 5-11:30PM, Sa Su noon-11:30PM. Food: shorter hours. Pub & food. (updated May 2017)

Outside Tring 4 The Anglers Retreat, Startops End, Marsworth HP23 4LJ (2 miles N of Tring), ☏ +44 1442 822250, [email protected]. Pub; Wi-Fi. (updated May 2017) 5 Valiant Trooper, Trooper Rd, Aldbury, HP23 5RW, ☏ +44 1442 949020, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2023)

住宿

1 Premier Travel Inn, Tring Hill, Tring HP23 4LD (On the A41 just outside Tring), ☏ +44 871 527 9104 (premium). Free Wi-Fi From £41/night. (updated May 2017) 2 Pendley Manor Hotel, Cow Lane, Tring HP23 5QY (between Tring and Tring Station), ☏ +44 1442 891891, [email protected]. (updated May 2017) 3 Folly Farm (B&B), Northfield Road, Aldbury HP23 5QJ (2½ mil