Harpenden is a town in the city of St Albans in Hertfordshire. The population is growing, not too rapidly though, as it's a commuter town with a direct rail connection to central London. It's home to Rothamsted Manor and also to Rothamsted Research Centre. Many people move to this part of Hertfordshire to get a better quality of life, as there are excellent amenities, but you're always surrounded by such beauty. If you find yourself in Harpenden, there's plenty for you to do. If you've got children, why not take a day trip to Woodside Animal Farm, visit a ceramic studio or take on the adventure of a treasure trail. There's a skate park, plenty of museums, cinemas, grand gardens, a farm and not too far away is the Snow Centre and Harry Potter Studio Tour London made by Warner Brothers.