The historic town of Berkhampsted is in Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. The local people affectionately call it Berko. This community dates back to Anglo Saxon times and was a setting for dramatic events in England’s history. It was here that William the Conqueror accepted the Saxon surrender before entering London. Berkhampsted Castle became a popular country residence for Norman and Plantagenet monarchs. The castle ruins are now a must-see for history buffs staying in discount hotels in Berkhampsted. Those stone walls once echoed with the footsteps of such illustrious persons as Thomas Becket, Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer. King John II of France was held prisoner here in 1353.

Berkhampsted’s St. Peter’s Church is one of the largest churches in Hertfordshire. It dates back to at least 1222. It has a marble tomb believed to be that of Henry of Berkhampsted, a hero of the Battle of Crecy, and his wife. At 173 High Street is the oldest extant shop in England. It has been a place of business since the 13th century when it was a goldsmith or jeweler’s shop. More recently the building has housed a pharmacy and a real estate office. Other buildings of historic interest are the Old Town Hall, the Pennyfarthing Hotel, Berkhampsted School and Ashridge House. Berkhampsted is the home of the British Film Institute’s National Archive, one of the largest film and television archives in the world. See our listings at EasyToBook.com for information on cheap hotels in Berkhampsted.