Out & about

We create the events that we would want to visit, focusing on bringing you a wide range of products and services in one place, whether it's a Mind Body Spirit Fair, Craft Fair or Market.

We spend too much time online and we're on a mission to get people away from their phones and making real life connections!

There's a place for accessing information and shopping online,... Read more

Rothamsted Park is an important recreational space, well known for its beauty, diversity and history. It is a much-treasured open space and welcomes many visitors every day. The Park covers 23.7 hectares (58.6 acres) and provides a home for many of the town's sport and recreational activities including the Skate Park, a fabulous play area newly-refurbished in 2021, floodlit courts for tennis, and... Read more

Splash park with water jets, play area, lawned area for picnics with shaded areas under trees.

The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences.

Whether you are after a family adventure or a solitary meander, The Lodge is the perfect day out for all; exploring ancient sea-beds, walking over an iron-age fort, listening out for the drumming of woodpeckers and watching the Greylag Geese laze... Read more

Take a walk through the woodland, heathland and grassland. Enjoy the view of the heronry. Dogs are welcome. Bring your bikes and enjoy the trails (Permits are required). There are play spots across the site. Some of the paths are suitable for wheelchair users.

The perfect family day out. Come and enjoy our amazing garden, follow the woodland sculpture trail and discover a unique collection of vintage aircraft, all set in 875 acres of parkland at Old Warden Park.

In our Swiss Garden, you'll find the perfect selfie background and how about a chat with the engineers in our workshop while they restore vintage aircraft? Then relax with a locally... Read more

Book your session in advance via the Better UK APP. A new purpose-built splash park in the north side of Stanborough Park. With a paddling river meandering through the centre and surrounded by a nautical themed adventure play area - including a large pirate ship - and a variety of other play equipment for children of all ages, including swings for disabled children. Also, toilets, changing unit, a cafe kiosk and picnic seating, outdoor gym and sports pitch. Open 10am - 6pm (or dusk) daily from Easter to Sept. Outdoor gym and sports pitches open all year round.

Explore the grounds of St Albans Cathedral with our tree trail! Our tree trail is fun for the whole family. Discover the history of some of the most ancient trees in St Albans, learn to recognise the different species and find out all about their uses and symbolism, past and present.The trail takes around 45 minutes to complete. Download the trail from the website.

Covering 126 acres there's something for all ages and tastes. Take a gentle stroll, picnic or just laze away an afternoon relaxing in our award winning parklands.
Facilities include: Watersports Centre, Childrens Pirate themed Play Area, Walks, Orienteering, Nature reserve,Fishing, Model Boating Lake, refreshment Kiosk,Restaurant & Coffee Shop. In addition there are Rowing Boats & Pedalos... Read more

Reopening 13th May 2021

Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe