We are excited to be able to welcome you back, however we have made some changes to ensure your day out is as safe at it is fun! You can read more about these changes on our webpage. Please remember it is now essential for all guests to pre-book a time slot for your visit, including play pass holders.

A1 SUP Hire
You can hire Stand Up Paddle Boards and enjoy a fun, mostly shaded, weeping willow draped paddle along the Grand Union canal.
We also offer group and private lessons from £40.
It's a great way of introducing kids/teens to watersports.
We are based in beautiful Apsley, directly by the Grand Union canal, where you can launch your... Read more

Aldenham Country Park is a not-for-profit farming, food, Rural Care and education enterprise. We aim to enhance the countryside, care for wildlife and farm ecologically. We are open everyday from 9.00am except 25th December. Visit 100 acres of beautiful countryside, only 12 miles from central London. Enjoy the scenery, lakeside walks, explore the farm and feed the animals, playgrounds, pony rides and 100 Aker Wood, home of Pooh Bear and friends. Enjoy great value all year round access by becoming a member. We offer camping, exclusive glamping and facilities for families with SEND children in our pavilion. We offer extensive education and group trips, parties and celebrations for all ages, team building and meetings and have an events field for hire. We have a small farm shop selling produce from our farms here and at Church Farm and a Farm Kitchen where you can sit down for coffee and snacks as well as a refreshment kiosk.

Ashridge Estate is a 2,000 hectare (5,000 acres) area of the Chiltern Hills AONB with beech and oak woodlands, commons and chalk downlands. These very different landscapes each support a rich variety of wildlife, including carpets of bluebells in... Read more

Nestled within the picturesque countryside lies an 800-year-old former royal residence that has stood the test of time. Ashridge House has witnessed centuries of history and has been home to kings, queens, and royalty alike.
Nowadays, this stunning residence has been repurposed as a public event venue, attracting people from all walks of life. Ashridge House boasts of hosting a wide range of... Read more

You'll need to book tickets in advance: https://eht.social/2YP7ZVh 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 You'll only be able to visit if you've pre-booked and you'll need to arrive during your time slot. Some things may also be a little different when you arrive, to make sure your visit is safe and enjoyable: https://bit.ly/3e8BuHS

Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate of one of England's... Read more

With the recent events, we have made some changes to make you feel comfortable, but with fun and joy at the heart of our planning. On arrival you will be given a fun, timed agenda for your activities, with a tick sheet for the children to tick them off. We have adjusted our usual process slightly to help our wonderful visitors to feel happy and able to social distance during the magical experience. Your train time selection is the start of your adventure and leads you through a wonderful journey of all our activities, which ends with unlimited time in our spacious picnic field, with our brand-new adventure play equipment. This ticket is valid for our Summer Festival running from the 4th July to 6th September 2020. - 1 x Enchanted Train Ride through the beautiful Estate Woodland - A magical wander through our enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk - A fun craft making and wand ticket kit for every child - Admission to our spectacular open-air interactive show - Entrance to our games area - Adventure play equipment - brand new! Our Summer Festival will be running from the 4th July to 6th September. Online booking only at this time. You can print your tickets off or bring them on your iPhone/Smart Phone and present them to our hospitality officer at the station. We will at this time be cashless and only taking card payments on site.

Children are very welcome at Aylett Nurseries! The whole site is pushchair friendly, with no awkward stairs to navigate. Many of the areas you may want to visit are covered up or are indoors, so your young ones won't get cold. Seasons Café offers a children's menu. The Celebration Garden is open all year and is a great place for children to explore. Discover the details of our upcoming events and plan your next visit accordingly, on our website www.aylettnurseries.co.uk, or by contacting our friendly team on 01727 822255 or email [email protected].

This Green Flag accredited park is situated on a gentle hillside overlooking an ornamental lake, which has recently been restored as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund project initiated by the Friends of Barclay Park group. The total area of the park is 18.3 acres. Facilities include car parking, picnic tables, a duck pond, toilets, an easy access pathway and play equipment.