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Bovingdon

Built-up area in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England

Coordinates:51.719, -0.532
OS grid ref:TL 01 03
Population:5,295
Dialling code: 01442 (Hemel Hempstead)
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Bovingdon is a large village in the Borough of Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, lying on the northern edge of the Chilterns. It still centres on an attractive village green with a mix of period houses, local shops and pubs, and combines a rural feel with easy commuting links to nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead and into London, so many residents mix village life with commuter lifestyles.

The village is perhaps best known for the nearby former airfield, RAF Bovingdon or Bovingdon Airfield, which played a significant role in World War II and today is a familiar local landmark used for events, filming and light industrial uses. That wartime heritage, a handful of conservation‑area buildings and an active community scene give Bovingdon a character that blends historic layers with practical, modern economic uses.

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Transport links

  • Luton Airport 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 17.4 miles28.1 km
  • Boxmoor 2.4 miles3.8 km
  • Apsley Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km

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Schools in Bovingdon

  • Bovingdon Primary Academy Primary

Local points of interest

  • Beechwood House Estate 7.1 miles11.3 km
  • Pendley Manor Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Vicarage Road Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Park Wood Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.1 miles13.1 km
  • Wilton Park Estate 9.3 miles15 km
  • Bulstrode Park Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Luton Hoo Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Oaklands College College 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Chequers court Country house 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Swakeleys House Historic site 11.5 miles18.6 km