Parks & outdoor spaces

Located in the heart of Houghton Regis, Houghton Hall Park is a hidden gem - unlocking 42 acres of parkland, woodland and more to visitors and the local community.

Set in 250 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Knebworth House has been home to the Lytton family for over 19 generations, making for an extraordinary walk through 500 years of history.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at Knebworth - from spending a fun filled day exploring the Dinosaur Trail, discovering the Gardens throughout the season, picnicking in the... Read more

Oxhey Activity Park (open 24/7) includes a skate park, café (with toilets with Changing Places services), table tennis facilities, toddler and junior play area and improved walking and cycling routes through the park including disabled access.

An RSPB wetland nature reserve. We have a variety of trails to take a walk round (wheelchair accessible) and 6 hides for watching wildlife. There is also a visitor centre with classrooms, toilet & baby changing facilities, a cafe selling snacks and hot drinks & a picnic area. We offer a year-round events programme for children, adults & families. Free for RSPB members with a small parking charge per car for non members. Please check for opening times.

A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors - walking outdoors is deemed fairly safe but avoid contact with others.

Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant's Chair along our Sculpture Trail, walk the dog, bring your bike, ride your horse - we've something for everyone.

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St Albans is a classic treasure hunt with a modern twist: clues are delivered via text message and answers submitted by texting back.

Our trails aim to help you explore the town in a new way, getting you off the beaten track and noticing small details, so a Text Trail is great whether you're local to St Albans or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

OPEN THURS - SUN ONLY 11AM - 5PM. MOSSMAN GALLERY, STABLES & WALLED GARDEN CLOSED. PLAYGROUND, CAFE & WIDER GARDENS OPEN. MASKS REQUIRED IN INDOOR AREAS WITHOUT PERSPEX SCREENS. Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe

With the second largest area of unimproved chalk grassland in the county, Tring Park is one of Hertfordshire's most important habitats for wildlife. Take a stroll through meadows of lady's bedstraw, yellow rattle, saxifrage and salad burne in summer, and see how many butterflies and other insects you can spot. Waymarked walks guide you through the site.

Verulamium Park is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland close to the city centre and is a popular attraction throughout the year with a wide range of facilities including crazy golf (clubs available from Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre), Inn on the Park, orienteering route, playground, tennis and netball/basketball courts, adiZone (outdoor gym), lakes and Roman hypocaust. There is also a free splash... Read more

Explore this beautiful National Trust French Renaissance style chateau and grounds. There are Victorian style gardens, rare & exotic birds in the Aviary, a woodland playground, a Trail to follow around the gardens, a woodland walk and children's activities on during school holidays. There are also restaurants, cafes and shops to enjoy once you've finished exploring!