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Owned and managed by Hertfordshire County Council, the park was created on green belt land in 1971. It has 175 acres of woodland, meadows, parkland and open water for sailing and fishing. There is a s
This National Trust property is on the Herts and Bucks border, between Aylesbury and Hemel Hempstead. It covers a large area of woodland and chalk downland at the north end of the Chiltern Hills. Visi
The world’s oldest model village has been delighting children and adults since 1929. Its 1.5 acres of minature landscape, built on a scale of 1:12, has everything from archers to a zoo, all linked tog
British Schools Museum - Hitchin
The British Schools Museum is an independent museum run by volunteers. It has different buildings, including schools, classrooms and a headmaster's house, which tell the story of elementary education
Bushey Museum opened in 1993. It is a registered charity, run by volunteers in partnership with Hertsmere Borough Council. The museum portrays Bushey's social history through displays on life in the
Capel Manor Gardens and Estate occupies 30 acres around a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. Its attractions include: themed gardens including a Victorian walled garden with original glass
Large, local aerodrome serving private, light aircraft for the London area. Planespotters of all ages will appreciate the 3 Greens Restaurant (under new management) and up-close access to the runway.
The main entrance of Hatfield House, opposite a bustling urban railway station, gives little clue to the size and splendour of this Jacobean mansion and its beautiful gardens, set in 1000 acres of tra
One of our most well known stately homes, Knebworth House is an impressive gothic mansion famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton who wrote 't
Based at Broxbourne on the River Lee, the Lee Valley Boat Centre offers a wide range of hires; from pedalos, canoes and rowing boats to electric boats and 2 to 12-berth canal boats. From March to
This volunteer-run narrow gauge light railway has operated a steam-hauled passenger train service since 1968. It offers a 70-minute round trip along its three mile track from Page's Park station in Le
The ultimate day out for any bus and train enthusiast (commuters aside) is to hop on the rail service from St Albans to St Pancras, pick up the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden and spend a couple of h
This family leisure attraction combines hands-on animal activities, sheep dog demonstrations, soft play, crazy golf, Go Karts and tractor rides. It also runs special events during the holidays. Drinks
The hamlet of Mill Green is between Welwyn and Hatfield. It is home to a local history museum, 200-year-old water powered working mill and adjacent riverside Jubilee Garden. Special events take place
Natural History Museum at Tring
Where can you find over 4,000 animals from around the world? In the Victorian galleries of the Natural History Museum at Tring. A great place for a family day out (or an hour of exploring while the ra
If you like big cats, camels and kangaroos (well, wallabies) then Paradise Wildlife Park is the place for you. It may be one of the smaller wildlife parks in the UK but there are plenty of animals on
The flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley is open all year and has lots to offer visitors. With beautiful planting, show gardens, fruit orchards, trial fields, an area for young
Been there, done that? Try the RAF Museum in Colindale. It's free, fun, fabulous indoor entertainment for rainy days. Five huge buildings contain everything you need to know about the history of aviat
Built in 1902 and home to the playwright George Bernard Shaw for more than 40 years, this Edwardian house has many of the dramatist's literary and personal possessions, including his Oscar and Nobel p
Award-winning Stanborough Park is owned and managed by Finesse (Welwyn Hatfield Leisure Limited) . It covers 126 acres of countryside on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City. There are two man-made lak
Stockwood Discovery Centre is a free museum and visitor attraction. The Centre is designed with environmentally green and sustainable principles in mind. It tells the stories of real people behind the
The Aquadrome covers 100 acres of grassland and woodland, with three man-made lakes: Batchworth Lake is fished during the open season and is used by the water-skiing club Bury Lake
The Paper Trail project is an award winning industrial heritage exploration centre built around the historic, fully working Frogmore Paper Mill. The mill makes about 1000 tonnes of paper a year on a s
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
How many museums have chocolate doors? We can think of only one – the fantabulous Roald Dahl Museum packed full of surprises and delights for readers of all ages. It's easy to see why this little gem
Purchased in 1929 from the Earl of Verulam, and named after the Roman city on which it stands, this 100-acre park has year-round historic, cultural and sporting attractions, including Verulamium Museu
Watford Museum / Watford Fire Museum
Housed in the former Benskins Brewery Mansion, this museum tells the story of Watford. It has displays of local history and industry, including Watford Football Club memorabilia and the Cassiobury Col
The Welwyn Roman Baths are situated under the A1 (M) at its junction with the A1000 just off the central roundabout of the Welwyn By Pass. Preserved in a steel vault under the motorway, and once part
If you want to get close to some of the most fascinating animals on the planet and you're a good walker, then this is the day out for you. Set in 600 acres of parkland on the Chiltern Hills, Whipsnade
This family leisure attraction has a wide variety of farm animals, indoor and outdoor play areas (including soft play, sand pits, trampolines, ride-alongs, bouncy castles, carousel rides) and a range
Woburn Safari Park offers visitors a full day out, with 350 acres to explore in your car and on foot. The road safari allows you to encounter a wide variety of animals with room to roam including elep
Woodside Animal Farm and Leisure Park
Set in seven acres of countryside, Woodside combines a farm, leisure park and mini zoo. Its attractions include a wide variety of animals from rabbits to raccoons, adventure playgrounds, swing bridges
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