St Albans Cathedral is a great place to visit for the whole family - whatever the weather! From the longest nave in England and an extensive collection of medieval wall paintings, to an exciting programme of activities and events and a brand new interactive exhibition with artefacts, audio visuals and an exciting digital tour of the Cathedral. There are lots to do for young visitors. Visit the exhibition area for a chance to dress up as a king, bishop or Roman soldier, play with fun interactive screens, and have a go at brass rubbing. Or pick up one of our Young Explorer Guides to explore the Cathedral in an exciting, new way. You can also borrow one of our Young Explorer Backpacks complete with binoculars, magnifying glasses and more to help our Young Explorers. After your visit, why not visit the Cathedral Shop and Abbots Kitchen Café in our brand new Welcome Centre, where you can pick up the perfect souvenir and enjoy delicious tea, cakes and lunches. Phone: 01727 890210 EmailL [email protected] Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org

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.

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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.

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Find out about the story of Stevenage from the Stone Age, its development as the first New Town and to the present day. Free entry, though a small charge may be made for some special events.

The perfect family day-out. Beautiful gardens, interactive exhibitions and the largest carriage collection in Europe! And it's free, so you could say, your carriage awaits... There's so much to discover at Stockwood! Boasting a thrilling programme of exhibitions, an award-winning carriage display, an outdoor children's play area and breathtaking walled gardens. Our museum galleries bring the stories of local people to life, dating back from prehistoric times to the present day! Top tip - keep an eye out for the Wenlock Jug, a rare medieval masterpiece. Who knew a jug could tell you so much about Luton?! And our Garden Café is open every day, serving up delicious homegrown food, using fruit and vegetables from our garden. We also do Afternoon Tea here at Stockwood - as if you needed another excuse to visit...

Please note the Thames Chase Trail has been delayed but Wendover is open as planned.

From the creators of The Gruffalo, the hugely popular children's picture book Superworm returns to Forestry England's woods and forests in January 2022 with a brand-new family activity trail.

Launching 15 January 2022, the new Superworm trails follow the premiere of the animated special... Read more

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 Alban Arena is a well established entertainment venue with a busy programme of National Touring Shows, Rock and Pop Concerts, Comedy, Films, Exhibitions and the region's most popular Christmas Pantomime. There are regular shows for families that shouldn't be missed!

Discover the magic of the deep dark wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand crafted carvings of the Gruffalo characters.