The many parks, flower gardens and waterside locations complement the shopping area in Hemel Hempstead well and add a diversion to the hustle and bustle in the Marlowes Shopping Mall, which has a wide selection of shops to suit all tastes.At the end of the Marlowes is Riverside, the new shopping development with Debenhams and many other new stores. The outdoor market is in the centre of the Marlowes and there is a general market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and an antiques market on Wednesdays. For a modern, developing town Hemel Hempstead is steeped in history with Hemel Old Town providing a glimpse into past times with its highly attractive Victorian, Georgian and Tudor architecture housing many excellent pubs, cafes, restaurants and specialist shops, such as antique centres. You can also take in a contemporary show at the Old Town Hall.