Ah Instagram, the perfect way to document those FOMO-inducing memories and newly-discovered photogenic places that could have been picked straight from a magazine. After spending the last few weeks hidden under a blanket, your feed is probably crying out for a touch of colour (shots of your garden not included). Luckily for you, with our quaint villages laced in picturesque pastel cottages, romantic flowing rivers, timeless-thatched roofs and glorious greenery, Hertfordshire is brimming with splendid spots to photograph whilst out on your walks, so you can be sure to accumulate those likes and, a particularly envious Instagram following...
If you snap up a picture-perfect photograph of one of Herts' sensational villages, be sure to tag us in your post @Visithertsuk for your chance to feature on our channels!
Tucked away amongst East-Hertfordshire's stretching countryside lies the postcard-perfect village of Wareside. Nestled in miles of glorious greenery as far as the eye can see, this charming area is a favourite place to picture amongst our followers. It’s not hard to see why wonderful Wareside has made a spot on our list, with this sensational photograph taken by @ian.explores!
Photograph by @ian.explores
Once upon a time in a village not too far away...If you’re searching for picture-perfect pastel cottages, thatched roofs and wonky chimney tops, then put those fairy tales back on the shelf! The time-warp village of Newnham looks as though Walt Disney could have hand-crafted the area himself. So grab those exploring boots and step back in time to this quaint little slice of Hertfordshire, sure to offer a beautiful backdrop to your feed as demonstrated here by @xacbert.
Photograph by @xacbert
Great things come in small packages, and the idyllic village of Ayot St. Lawrence is no exception to the rule. Brimming with chocolate box cottages, half-timbered houses, and a maze of winding country lanes, there's not a bad angle in sight here. With its links to George Bernard Shaw, this rural area not only offers a scenic surrounding for a new Instagram post, it also holds a rich, fascinating past to uncover on your adventure.
Photograph by @marcin.adamczewski_photography
Hidden in East Hertfordshire's rolling countryside lies the picturesque village of Ardeley. Laced with timeless thatched cottages, beautiful black and white buildings and historic hidden gems, this well-preserved hamlet embodies some of England's finest architecture. Encompassing the tranquility of Hertfordshire's countryside, this lovely photograph of the Cromer Windmill by @mark_and_willowdog is truly deserving of a spot on our list!
Photograph by @mark_and_willowdog
The treasure-filled village of Aldbury may look familiar to you, not only popular on our Instagram page, the quaint area also doubles as a popular filming location. Featuring on screen in productions such as Bridget Jones and Midsummer Murders, this charming area boasts a plethora of picturesque places that could have been picked straight from a postcard. With a mix of century-old honey stone buildings, idyllic walking spots and traditional village shops, Aldbury is the picture-perfect area to brighten up those feeds.
Photograph by @marcin.adamczewski_photography
Your phone or camera will never be too far from your hands when visiting Little Berkhamsted. This quaint village is spoilt with vibrant views, beautifully designed houses (perfect for a spot of home window-shopping) and gloriously green surroundings, offering an idyllic frame for your next Instagram upload!
Photograph by @lararchitecture
If your perfect recipe for an Instagram-worthy snap includes a dash of a ravishing reflections, a cup full of history and a sprinkling of traffic in the form of a rowing boat or duckling, then you can tick, tick and tick off those demands and cook up the perfect photo with a visit to Kings Langley. With a wealth of beauty, stretching views and picturesque places to marvel at, this wonderful area not only offers the chance for a beautifully-framed photograph, but also the chance to meet a quaking friend or two bobbing along the way!
Photograph by @loralikes
Whether you’re enjoying the the sensational sites of Herts indoors or outside, please remember to #RespectProtectEnjoy our charming county during your adventures. Find out more here...