An inn has been on the site of The Swan for over 200 years, ever since Box Lane was a secluded shady track to Bovingdon. It was very much a favourite stopping place for waggoners carrying hay and timber.

Shown in billeting returns as early as 1756 when kept by John Lawrence, it was known to have stabling for two horses. The licensee in 1776 was James Fern, he in turn was followed by James Wright, Daniel Darrell and Thomas Pratt. In 1787 James Munt took it until 1792 and then John Carling from 1806 to some time after 1839. It was during this period that the inn was owned by Thomas Clutterbuck Brewery of Stanmore.

One of the more famous things associated with the inn was the Horse Trough that once stood outside (see picture), which was latterly taken across the road onto the moor, but has sadly since ‘disappeared’. The pub had always borne the inscription 'Benskins Watford Brewery'. Ind Coope and Courage have also been attached to The Swan as well.

During the 1914-1918 war the inn adopted the nickname of ' The Dear Boys', which was directly attributable to the then licensee Mr Way, who was well known for his regular response to locals and regulars of ' Thank you Dear Boy', hence the nickname.

The Swan @ Boxmoor was reopened In February 2008 after thoughtful renovations to the building and gardens. It is already popular with locals as well as being only a short distance from Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted.