The Beatles went through a big phase of mysticism and trancendentalism (is that a word)..anyway the…read moreinterest seemed genuine and not just a publicity stunt. In 1972 the London Hare Krishna temple, which was then at Bury Place near the British Museum, was getting much too small for the growing interest. George Harrison, feeling sympathetic towards the devotees, decided to ask a British devotee, Dhananjaya das, to choose a large property not too far from London. Several properties were investigated, but finally they settled on Piggot's Manor in Aldenham, near Watford, which has now been renamed as the famous Bhaktivedanta Manor. Prabhupada regarded George as his son and the relationship was very close. George lived here for a while and when Bhaktivedanta Manor was donated, Shrila Prabhupada said of George, Because he has given shelter to Krishna by providing this temple, Krishna will surely provide shelter for him.

The manor is a huge estate that was donated by George Harrison of The Beatles in the 1970s. During…read moreJanmashtami (the birth of Krishna) over 60,000 people attend each of the two day celebrations. It is a very peaceful place set in the Hertfordshire countryside. When I was a kid and would come here they would have boat rides on the lake but with current health and safety considerations this is no longer possible. I like the gift shop and the Radha Rani bakery, tastes here are unique because all the milk used comes from their own herd of Jersey cows. A product have found nowhere else is Ahimsa cruelty free milk, I asked what the difference is and they explained even organic cows are slaughtered once the milk yield diminishes whereas these cows see out their days in fields they own in Kent.

Both of my children have attended this setting. I couldn't…read morerecommend a friendlier, happy and safer environment for the children. There's a real sense of community here, teachers and all staff are amazing individuals. It was well visible on my children's behaviour how much they loved attending this school. The breakfast and aftercare services provided are also amazing.

From the owner: We are an accredited Montessori nursery school and prep school.read more

This is a fairly large school in the Garston area. It is an amalgamation of three schools so it's a…read morenew, and very well laid out, school. It has Hertforshire's largest primary school car park so plenty of parking as you can imagine! They have embraced the healthy eating initiative and have very good school meals. The school seems very committed to acheiving their best and making all children reach their full potential. There is very frequent feedback to the parents about all matters. Parental participation is encouraged.