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Country home of playwright Bernard Shaw for 44 years, owned by The National Trust

Pretty, twisting lanes lead to Shaw's Corner, the Edwardian villa that was home to George Bernard Shaw, the famous Irish playwright, for over 40 years.

The garden at Shaw's Corner extends to three and a half acres surrounding the Edwardian... Read more

There are so many different animals to meet you won't know where to start at this multi award-winning attraction, which has helped raise over £300,000 for conservation projects worldwide. From admiring tigers in the Big Cat House to spying upon mischievous primates on Lemur Island, with over 100 species to see you're in for an amazing treat, rain or shine!

Cinema and theatre. The cinema has a kids club on Saturday and Sunday mornings showing children's films for £1, and screenings most thursday morning for parents and babies under 36 months. The theatre regularly hosts children and family-friendly productions.

Broadway are committed to creating an inclusive environment in their cinema and are hosting accessible cinema screenings on the last Sunday of the month, so that you can have all the experience of the cinema but in a calmer and more informal environment.

What is a relaxed screening?
A relaxed screening is specially adapted to be accessible to a... Read more

If you are based or wish to start from Harpenden, Redbourn or Hemel Hempstead, the Nickey Line gives you 7 miles of rural paths to run, cycle or walk the dog and children. It is great for beginner or nervous cyclists to avoid the roads although there are two crossings by Redbourn that require care.
At Harpenden you can join at the (large) end steps by the rail bridge on Holly Bush Lane, at... Read more