The Old Town has a community atmosphere with speciality shops and services including fine art, antiques, gentleman’s outfitters, dolls houses, quality giftware, furniture, Christian book shop, angling supplies, soft furnishing, bicycles and hair and beauty salons. The architecture is a combination of Victorian, Georgian and Tudor, and the High Street has been described as “the prettiest street in Hertfordshire”. There are period pubs and numerous restaurants, bistros and cafes. Buildings of historical note include The Charter Towner, The Fire Engine House, The Bury, Cranstone’s Iron Bridge, Boxmoor Trust Plaques, The Sun Inn, St Mary’s Church, The Bell, The Olde Kings Arms and Piccotts End.