Chorleywood

Chorleywood sits in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire and functions as a local centre for surrounding lanes and hamlets. The village has a compact high street with shops, cafes and community facilities clustered near Chorleywood railway station, which is on the Metropolitan line and provides regular services into central London. Local civic life includes a village hall, sports clubs and schools serving families across the district, and small business premises along the main routes that link to the district council offices and local services.

Green space defines much of Chorleywood's character. Chorleywood Common provides wide open access for walking and informal sport, while the River Chess flows through the area as a chalk stream, supporting a distinct river ecology and a series of clear pools and reed margins. Paths follow the Chess and cross parcels of woodland and meadow that are used year-round for short walks and volunteering projects. Community events and conservation groups often focus on the commons and river, reflecting long-standing local interest in managing those landscapes within the Three Rivers boundaries.