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Chemists

Boots the Chemist, The Marlowes, Town Centre
Tel: +44(0)1442 259611

Byrons The Chemists, 49A St Johns Road, Boxmoor
Tel: +44(0)1442 264591

Lloyds Pharmacy, 38 The Queens Square, Adeyfield
Tel: +44(0)1442 264071

Village Pharmacy, 7 Village Centre, Leverstock Green
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 252316

All the chemists listed are in Hemel Hempstead. A late night chemist system operates in Hemel Hempstead and is advertised in the local press.

Coal Deliveries

Solid fuel available via the coal boat which stops alongside the marina at 4 weekly intervals during the winter months. Coal is also available from Middlesex and Herts Boat Services at Winkwell Dock, approx 3 miles north on the canal. Anderson and Woodman Ltd also supply solid fuel, logs and kindling and are situated within walking distance of the marina.

Peter Hawker on the coal boat
Tel: +44(0)7984 4900613

Middlesex and Herts Boat Services
Tel: +44(0)1442 872985

Anderson and Woodman Ltd
Tel: +44(0)1442 264271

Dentists

Leys Road Dental Practice, 6 Leys Road, Bennets End, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 264947

Longlands Dental Practice, 17 Ellingham Road, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 264228

Messrs Patel & Ali, 105 Jupiter Drive, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead
01442 252614

Please note that these dental surgeons have been picked at random from a list of dentists that carry out private,NHS and emergency work.

Diesel Delivery

Available from the coal boat as detailed above. Diesel also available through Middlesex and Herts Boat Services and Cowroast Marina which is situated about 6 hours cruising north.
Peter Hawker on the coal boat
Tel: +44(0)7984 4900613

Middlesex and Herts Boat Services
Tel: +44(0)1442 872985

Cowroast Marina
Tel: +44(0)1442 823222

DIY Stores/Building Merchants

Apsley DIY, 28 London Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)1442 264793

Homebase, Unit 1, Apsley Mills Retail Park
Tel: +44(0)1442 258490

B&Q, Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 216644

Wickes Building Supplies, London Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)1442 216000

Doctors Surgery

Lincoln House Surgery, Wolsey Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 254366/245067

Highfield Surgery, Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 265322

Bennets End Surgery, Barnacres, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 263511

Gas Deliveries

Calor gas is available from Edwards of Hemel Hempstead who offer a delivery service to the marina. All popular bottle sizes held. Middlesex and Herts Boat Services and Anderson and Woodman also supply Calor gas.

Flo-gas is available via the Residential Boat Owners Assn. deal or through Flo-gas UK Ltd, Faldo Road, Barton Le Clay, Beds.

Edwards Gas Delivery Hotline
Tel: +44(0)1442 264040

Middlesex and Herts Boat Services
Tel: +44(0)1442 872985

Anderson and Woodman Ltd
Tel: +44(0)1442 264271

Flo-gas UK Ltd
Tel: +44(0)1582 883577

Hospitals/A & E Departments

The nearest hospital is in Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44 (0)1442 213141

Library

Hemel Main Library, Coombe Street, Hemel Hempstead

Opticians

The Optometrists, 24 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 253858

Specsavers Opticians, 195 The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0) 1442 212141

Vision Express, Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead
01442 266535

Pet Supplies and Vet Services

Risedale Road Veterinary Practice, 4 Risedale Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 265394

Marlowes Veterinary Service, 59 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 258666

Barton Lodge Veterinary Service, 1 Midland Road,Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 216048

Handsome Hounds Dog Grooming, 67 St Johns Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 219236

Kennelgate petfoods, 8 Frogmore Road, Apsley
01442 232364

Post Offices

Bennetts End Post Office, 41 Bennetts Gate, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 264237

Adeyfield Post Office, 44 The Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 254090

Post Office Services Customer Helpline
Tel: +44(0)845 7223344

Public Transport

Apsley station for the main line into Central London (Euston) is only a 5 minute walk from the marina.

National Rail Enquiries Tel: +44(0)845 7484950
Virgin Trains Tel: +44(0)8457 222333

Bus Enquiries
Arriva Bus Services Tel: +44(0)870 120 1088
National Express Tel: +44(0)870 5808080
Traveline Tel: +44(0)870 6082608

Restaurants & Takeaway

Woodys Organic Restaurant, Apsley Marina

Apsley Chinese Takeaway, 28 London Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)1442 255109

Apsley Fish and Chips, 40 London Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)1442 263888

Kashmiri Express, 121 Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead.
Tel: +44(0)1442 260005/218339

New Megna Tandoori, 175/177 London Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)1442 249777

Papermill Pub and Restaurant
Opposite Apsley marina

Three Horseshoes Pub and Restaurant , Winkwell, Bourne End
Tel: +44(0)1442 862585

Fishery Inn Pub Restaurant, 2 Fishery Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 230197

Sports & Leisure Facilities

Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 228188
A fully equipped leisure centre and swimming pool located close to the canal towpath at Boxmoor. Sports fitness and sports injury centre also on site.

Aquasplash Swimming Pool, Jarman’s Park, St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 292203
Part of the Jarmans Park complex which includes Silver Blades Ice Rink, Hotshots Ten Pin Bowling, a multi-screen cinema and a toddlers activity centre.

Herts Ski and Leisure centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead
Tel: +44(0)1442 241321
Dry ski slope open all year round. Tuition available. Also skate boarding and snow boarding.

Supermarkets

Tesco Superstores, Jarman Park, St Albans Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)845 6779349

Sainsbury, Apsley Mills, London Road, Apsley
Tel: +44(0)1442 218352

Asda, Hillfield Road, Apsley Town Centre
Tel: +44(0)1442 212802

Iceland Foods,Hillfield Road, Apsley Town Centre
Tel: +44(0)1442 253724

Nisa Convenience Store, Apsley Marina