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Adventure Island Play Barn - indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 5's, soft play, slides, an aerial runway and ball ponds plus other exciting children's play modules. Picnic area includes an outdoor children's acti...
here at Aquasplash and Planet Ice at Leisureworld Hemel Hempstead, you can have fun with all water – liquid and frozen! There is Aquasplash, a cool indoor water theme park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. There’s a total of six exci...
Vast area of open downland and woods. This magnificent and varied estate runs across the borders of Herts and Bucks, along the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills. There are 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of woodlands, commons and chalk downland supportin...
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre offers an insight into the history of canals and also during certain months boat hire rides are on offer....
Situated just four miles east of Stevenage in the picturesque village of Benington the Lordship Gardens spread over seven acres surrounding a fine Georgian manor house with remains of a Norman Castle and moat. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the peac...
The substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks....
The British Schools Museum is located in a exceptional plot of buildings and tells of the history of Britains education from1810 to 1969....
The Museum tells the story of Bushey and its unique artistic history. It has a large collection of works and articles relating to Sir Hubert von Herkomer RA and his world-renowned Art School. Also on show is the Lucy Kemp-Welch Memorial Trust Collect...
Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago, that is more than 200 years before St Augustine arrived in Canterbury....
The site of the Eleanor cross which once stood in St Albans lies opposite Waxhouse Gate. This was one of the entrances to the medieval Abbey. In 1290, the funeral procession of Queen Eleanor, wife of Edward I rested here on its slow journey to Westmi...
The Cromer Windmill dated approx 1720 is a renovated and usual site and is the only post mill left in Hertfordshire....
The site of the Hall and the Museum is, without doubt, a very old one. It is close to the first century BC settlement of Wheathamstead, the major Roman town of Verulanium and St. Albans which is of late Saxon foundation. Early notable (but unwelcome!...
Voted as one of the UK's leading free visitor attractions alongside Tate Britain, Tate Modern, and the Science and Natural History Museums, Fairlands Valley Park consists of 120 acres of beautiful parkland situated within the heart of Stevenage. The ...
First Garden City Heritage Museum in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire follows the acorn of Ebenezer Howard's idea through to the realisation of his dream in bricks and mortar and in fields and trees.
His vision of space, sunlight and greener...
Fowlmere's reedbeds and pools are fed by natural chalk springs, and a chalk stream runs through the reserve. Special birds include kingfishers, water rails, and nine species of warblers, including sedge warblers, reed warblers and grasshopper warbler...
At Gambado Stevenage we also understand the importance of making parents’ visit as enjoyable as possible too, so we provide plenty of comfortable seating, a tasty cafe with great coffee as well as free Wi-Fi....
Located on the Woodside Leisure Park off the North Orbital Road, Gambado Watford boasts one of the largest play frames in North London along with our very special dodgems, climbing wall (minimum height 1.05m)and carousel. For toddlers there is a ...
With the atmosphere of a large Edwardian estate, this garden has some 1,800 rose varieties and over 30,000 rose bushes. It therefore attracts rose lovers from all over the world....
Hatfield House is a exceptional Jacobean House and Garden. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful gardens and fountains, and see the famous knot garden and the neighboring the Tudor Old Palace where Elizabeth I spent alot of her childhood....
Hertford Castle is a Grade 1 listed building and has been built on the plot of a Norman Castle. Sited in the middle of Hertford and hidden from the noise and fast living of town life by the stone and flint curtain wall.
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Hertford Museum was built in 1903 and is housed in a 17th century town house with a beautiful Jacobean style garden. The museum has altering temporary exhibitions and hosts events and activities throughout the year....
Hitchin Museum and Art Gallery comprises of six main galleries. One of the galleries being the Yeomanry Gallery, which displays the Artillery used in battle, uniforms and medals of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry.
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Knebworth House is one of the most admired stately homes in Britain today. It is world famous for its music concerts and as the former home of the novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton -famous for words as 'The pen is mightier than the sword'....
Welcome to Lee Valley Boat Centre, you can relax and have great fun in one of our boats for hire, Rowing Boats, Electric Boats, Pedaloes and Camping canoe....
Letchworth Museum & Art Gallery occupies an attractive Edwardian building facing Broadway Gardens, in the centre of Letchworth, beside the Library. The museum has four main galleries. Downstairs you can see local wildlife displayed in realistic sett...
A listed Georgian building dating from the 1750 and is the perfect setting for Lowewood Museums impressive collection. Discover the fascinating story of the local area through displays of geology, social history and photographs of town life in the 19...
Designed as a place to bring the whole family, Maple Street is the LARGEST dolls house and Miniature shop in Europe (possibly the world!) With huge discounts, seven day opening, on site parking for up to 80 cars and coaches why not take some time out...
This fully restored, 18th century, water-powered corn mill, adjacent to the Museum, is in regular use grinding corn in the traditional way.You can also enjoy a cream tea in the riverside garden on summer Sundays and just relax....
Mill Green Museum is a local history museum for the Welwyn Hatfield District is based in the Mill House, dating back to the 16th century, formerly the home for generations of millers and their families. At Mill Green Museum you can also enjoy a cr...
In the medieval gallery you can find out about Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr, and the Abbey that grew up around the site of his martyrdom. See objects used by people in medieval St Albans and learn how they lived.
More fascinating and co...
Discover the fascinating range of animals collected by Lionel Walter Rothschild in our beautiful Victorian Museum. It is home to the world-class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group....
The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth's Lord Keeper, and twice visited by the Queen. Its extravagantly showy two-storey porch survives, with parts of the hall, chapel and clock-tower....
The Paradise Wildlife Parkis the most popular day out in Hertfordshire! Come and visit Paradise Wildlife Park, the most interactive zoo in Britain. Based at Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, we are open all year round, every weekday and weekend! Th...
Parents Paradise provides soft play for children of all ages up to 11 years. Our family-run play area includes exciting play frames, a separate baby play area, go karting race track, and a shooting gallery. It’s an indoor play especially designed t...
Potters Bar Museum is opposite the building of what remains of the Wyllyotts medieval manor. Findings from archaeological excavations in the local area are on display for all to see, including the likes of medieval items from Wyllyotts Manor....
The Silk Mill House is now Redbourn Museum. It is all that remains of a steam driven silk mill, Woolhams Mill, which occupied this site from 1857 to 1938. Here raw silk from cocoons was washed and “thrown” into a yarn suitable for weaving. The mi...
Redbournbury Watermill, built beside the River Ver (which gave St. Albans its Roman name, Verulamium), a tributary of the River Colne which itself flows into the Thames. Although only a stone's throw from the main road it remains an unspoilt area, li...
A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265-270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium, including the foundations of towers and the London Gate....
Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 14th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. Its most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings represen...
Rye House Gatehouse one of the first brick buildings to be built in Britain. It is also a significant place in history, the Rye House Plot which was the failed attempt to assassinate King Charles II....
For a great family trip, visit this delightful wetland reserve beside the River Lee. Rye Meads is a favourite with walkers, birdwatchers and photographers too. There are wheelchair-friendly trails, and 10 hides (come just to see the amazing murals!) ...
Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside. It is rumoured to have cost ?10,000 and is thought to have taken 30 years to complete. The chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and piec...
Home of famous Irish playwright G.B. Shaw. Bernard Shaw lived in this Edwardian Arts & Crafts-influenced house from 1906 until his death in 1950. The rooms remain much as he left them, with many literary and personal effects evoking the individuality...
There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.
We want you to have the chance to experience the magic of close e...
St Albans Organ Theatre has live, continuous musical performance of the various instruments, given with a descriptive commentary. Please check there website for Opening times. Visitors are welcome to attend at any time during the performance. ...
St. Paul's Walden Bury which was the childhood home of the Queen Mother was a recognized woodland garden from about 1730 and covers approx 60 acres. Visitors can view the magnificent grounds which has statues, temples, ponds and a lake....
Enjoy a visit to Stanborough Park, a beautiful countryside park, covering an area of 126 acres, on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the past 6 years, the management and staff of Stanboro...
World War I: A Soldiers Story 24 October 2009 to 13 March 2010 - Follow the experiences of Stevenage men who served. Step into the recruiting office and walk through a trench. Find out how the town chose to remember those who lost their lives. Explor...
The Forge Museum is part of a 17th century barn conversion. The blacksmith's shop and shoeing room were added in 1811. The forge and its two cottages were given to the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust by Deed of Gift in 1988....
A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit....
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is a one off. Built around 140AD it is the only instance of its kind in Britain, being just a theatre with a stage rather than an Amphitheatre.
The arena would have been used for various things from dancing to reli...
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The Museum has a large collection of genuine artifacts, photographs and documents on display,
which gives a flavor to what has happened here since the station opened in 1938.
The first floor is dedicated to the Royal Air Force, United States A...
Ware Museum has a timeline display of Ware’s History from pre-history times to the Second World War.
The World War 2 Bunker houses an interactive area where schools can learn about the Blitz and the ‘joys’ of being evacuees.
The new gall...
Telling the story of Watford past and present, Watford Museum is housed in the former Benskins Brewery Mansion.
The museum has displays of local history and industry, including Watford Football Club memorabilia and the Cassiobury Collection of fi...
At Welwyn Roman Baths you can see the remains of a Roman bath-house, part of a villa built 1,700 years ago. Ingeniously preserved in a vault underneath the A1 (M), it provides a fascinating insight into how the Romans bathed, with a series of hot and...
Willows Farm Village has acres of fun for the whole family, where you can discover your true animal instincts! There is an exciting programme of special demonstrations everyday with extra weekend and holiday children's activities, so there's always s...
Magnificent 18th-century house. The grandest house in Cambridgeshire, set in an extensive wooded park, the Hall has fine interiors designed by Gibbs, Flitcroft and Soane, and fascinating servants' quarters. The garden has thousands of daffodils in Ap...
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