days out
Been there and done everything in St Albans?
We've got some great ideas for family days out. View them all.
Love planes, trains and buses?
- Go underground and drive a tube train
- Visit the world's oldest model village and railway
- Take flight through a century of aviation history
- Relive the golden age of the steam railway
Looking for culture?
- Enjoy the history, play area and dinosaur trail at Knebworth
- Discover the Welwyn Roman Baths
- Visit the home of playwright George Bernard Shaw
- Explore the fascinating history of Hatfield House
- Write your own tales of the unexpected with Roald Dahl
Interested in animals?
- Climb cheetah rock and watch a sealion show
- Feed some farm animals and enjoy a tractor ride
- Say hello to some big cats, camels and kangaroos
- Enjoy the best collection of taxidermy in the county
Our recommendations
Culture and transport
Fun, free entertainment for all weathers with indoor exhibits, lovely gardens and a great children's play area. Just a stone's throw from Luton airport.
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
1.5 acres of charming minature landscape that has been delighting children, adults (and model train enthusiasts) since 1929. We love it.
Discover this award winning industrial heritage exploration centre built around the historic, fully working Frogmore Paper Mill.
Everything you need to know about the history of aviation, from early balloon flights to modern jet fighters.
Wildlife and nature
The Natural History Museum at Tring
A taxidermist's paradise, with every kind of stuffed and mounted animal you can think of (and fleas dressed as Mexican dancers).
With 2,500 animals in 600 acres of parkland, improved exhibits and a baby giraffe, there's something for everyone at this zoo.
Have a safari adventure in your car and on foot as you experience the many attractions of this 40 acre leisure park. Ideal for a wild family day out.
Enjoy big cats, soft play, train rides, gold panning, indoor soft play and more at this varied family attraction.
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