The new facility centres around the 600m² splashpad water play area near the north car park and is surrounded by a nautical-themed adventure playground, featuring a large pirate ship and a variety of play equipment for toddlers, families and older kids, including swings for disabled children. Please note this must now be booked via https://better.legendonlineservices.co.uk/enterprise/ticketing/browse?StartDate=2020-08-06&fbclid=IwAR1qyEV17ppUmOg-B1eKfBuAXdLVPlmfB_KoP-uEod64gLP8bklHFvsfq9M

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. Watersports Centre, Childrens Play Area, Walks, Orienteering, Nature trail, The Lakes, Rowing Boats & Pedalos (Open during weekends and the School holidays), Fishing, Model Boating Lake, Restaurant & Coffee Shop.

A lovely spot for a walk , free parking, the farm shop is open for take away drinks and snacks and you can spot some farm animals from the fields.

The new Stick Man sculpture trail has arrived!

We're super excited to announce that our brand-new Stick Man sculpture trail at Weald Country Park, based on the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler and licensed by Magic Light is ready to explore.
Meet six characters and animals from the book, including the Stick... Read more

With over 25 rides and attractions, make sure you make enough time for your little Thomas fan to explore The Island of Sodor at Drayton Manor Park. The park is home to Europe's only Thomas Land with the biggest Thomas Shop, exclusive VIP Party Rooms and Thomas himself 'PEEP PEEP-ing' his way down the tracks - what more could any Thomas loving little engine want?

Verulamium Museum is on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain, now an attractive park. Inside you will find recreated Roman rooms, hands-on Discovery Areas, video presentations, touch screen databases, some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean. FREE entry for residents of St Albans District (proof required)

Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterranean. Bring the entire family and explore the wonders of Roman life, immerse yourself in recreated Roman rooms and admire the craftsmanship of the intricate large-scale mosaics on display. You can also see recent discoveries such as the Sandridge Hoard, a collection of 159 Roman gold coins. In addition to hands-on discovery areas for younger visitors, the museum also provides a selection of free activity sheets for children and dressing up clothes are available on weekends and school holidays. After your visit to Verulamium Museum you can explore remains of the Roman town in Verulamium Park. Directly outside the museum you can visit the Roman Hypocaust, and if you venture a little further, you can see visit the Roman Theatre and see the Roman city walls too. Today, Verulamium Park boasts a lovely lake, plenty of wildlife, and children's play areas.

Verulamium Park is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland close to the city centre and is a popular attraction throughout the year with wide range of facilities. Including a café, Museum, Splash Park and play park. The Park is named after the Roman... Read more

The Lido is a heated open air pool which is open from late May to early September. Situated in the grounds of Ware Priory, the Lido comprises a 30m (approximately) Main Pool and a Teaching Pool. Fully qualified RLSS Pool Lifeguards and a First Aider are on duty at all times. A refreshment kiosk with access from both the Lido and neighbouring Priory Park offers a wide selection of hot/cold food, drinks, confectionery and ice cream.