Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum experience where the visitor can travel back in time over 900 years and truly witness life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle. Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman village hidden behind the castle walls. Meet and hand feed the tame Fallow deer and other rescued animals that roam freely throughout the 10 acre site.

Walk in the steps of real Tudors. Explore the birthplace of hte royal dynasty. Open your eyes to the Elizabethan age. To make the most of your visit, why not pick up one of our House Detective Bags? They are packed with tasks and quizzes to complete as you move through the museum. In the Charity Café there is a range of toys, games and colouring-in for younger visitors.... Read more

The North Weald & District Miniature Railway (NWDMR) is a 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway based in the grounds at the Harlow Garden Centre in Essex. Owned by North Weald & District Miniature Railway Holdings LTD, Maintained and operated by volunteers, meaning we are totally separate to the garden centre. We operate a variety of trains including both steam and diesel electric and petrol hauled services... Read more

The biggest high ropes course in Essex has 3 levels, 6 different courses, over 70 aerial obstacles with 40 meter zipwire finish. They use the highest level safety system & their staff are experienced, friendly & supportive. New facilities include large registration cabin (toilets, hand washing, indoor & balcony spectator viewing, harness room), induction zone, picnic & snack zone plus lots of new improvements... Read more

Award-Winning Nuclear Wild Forest Outdoor Activity Centre offers the perfect outdoor experience for individuals and groups aged 6 years and over.

Set in a unique woodland environment, we offer muddy birthday parties, family days out, school trips, team building sessions, corporate events and charity fundraising events.... Read more

Oaklands Zoo is open from 10am-6pm every Sunday between July-August.
Morning session runs 10am-1pm
Afternoon session runs 1pm-4pm

We are delighted to be able to welcome you to one of our zoo days where you can get to know some of our amazing animals. Current residents include: Marmosets, Lemurs, Rabbits, Aquatics, Reptiles

Our St Albans campus is home to... Read more

A 9-screen cinema situated in the Hatfield Galleria. Odeon Kids screenings have been chosen especially for children and are on Saturday and Sunday mornings and every day during the summer holidays at reduced prices. Odeon Newbies offers special Parent & Baby screenings with softer volume and slightly brighter lighting.

Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park will be re-opening from the 10th of July 2020! We know you will have lots of questions and we have tried to help with a few of them here- 🐑 How do I book? Booking can be made ONLY online, we will only be taking admissions via our website this is to help us manage capacity. There will be a limited amount of tickets available per day, please remember we ONLY ACCEPT ONLINE BOOKINGS, tickets CANNOT be purchased on the door at the farm currently.

BOOK IN ADVANCE ON WEBSITE. Large indoor play centre with separate baby area with sensory equipment, under 5s and separate over 5s play frame which is designed to thrill with wavy sides, tube slides, a bounce pad, penalty shoot-out area, interactive play and much more! Other attractions include Go Karts, & ride on machines (additional charge) and free WiFi for our older guests. The Paradise Cafe serves fantastic coffee and snacks/meals. Birthdays are our specialty.

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, run by ECCO, is an area of ancient woodland home to a huge range of birds, small mammals, deer, flora and fungi. Opening hours Mondays: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 11am-4pm Thursday: 2pm-9pm Friday: 11am-4pm Saturday: 11am-6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Recorded as a woodland for over 900 years, Parndon Wood is composed of a canopy of oak with coppiced hornbeam growing beneath. The reserve is a Special Site for Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its variety of flora and has received a Green Flag Award, which recognises the best parks in the country, for the last ten years. Visitors can follow the 1.5km trail, or simply explore the wood's many tracks and paths. There are three observation hides, where you can wait quietly for a glimpse of a green woodpecker or Muntjac deer. In the accessible Conservation Centre, learn about the local wildlife from the classroom full of woodland specimens, taxidermy and information posters. Children can hire bug hunting kits, have fun in the den building area, hire binoculars and complete seasonal spotter sheets. During school holidays, there are plenty of activity sessions for young people. Parndon Wood has informal visits by schools, which offer demonstrations of woodland crafts, painting and woodcarving, supporting national curriculum studies. Please note that dogs are welcome only in the café courtyard and must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed onto the woodland trail.