Apsley is a peaceful spot loved by the canal boat community. Its rail station makes it a popular location for commuters into London Euston, but the neighbourhood itself still has plenty of bars and restaurants to convince you to stay local. Apsley Mills retail park and its proximity to a large supermarket makes the area a convenient shopping alternative for those living outside of Hemel Hempstead town centre. Once a key part of the paper manufacturing business, the canal that runs through Apsley and its marina is now a pleasant place for a stroll, with waterside properties on the market for those who are able to snap them up. Not far from here, history-lovers and golfers can enjoy the hotel and grounds of Shendish Manor.