Out & about

Miniature train ride for 600yards through woodland adjacent to vanstone park nursery.Open weekends and school holidays,weather permitting.Charges £2.00 per person.Times, 10.45am to 3.45pm.Small playground is adjacent.

Verulamium Park is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland close to the city centre and is a popular attraction throughout the year with a wide range of facilities including crazy golf (clubs available from Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre), Inn on the Park, orienteering route, playground, tennis and netball/basketball courts, adiZone (outdoor gym), lakes and Roman hypocaust. There is also a free splash... Read more

Explore this beautiful National Trust French Renaissance style chateau and grounds. There are Victorian style gardens, rare & exotic birds in the Aviary, a woodland playground, a Trail to follow around the gardens, a woodland walk and children's activities on during school holidays. There are also restaurants, cafes and shops to enjoy once you've finished exploring!

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. Opening Times and Pricing are on the website

Ware Text Trail 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 Ware or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

The Watford Miniature Railway is a 10¼" gauge railway located in Cassiobury Park. Located next to the park's paddling pools, playground and Hub building, we offer train rides all year round on weekends and bank holidays plus most school holidays (check website). The railway runs through a wooded area adjacent to the River Gade, and a ride takes approximately five minutes.

Set off along one of the many beautiful trails on foot, bicycle, buggy or horse to explore the highest hill in the Chilterns. Alternatively do something a little more energetic, such as Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure, orienteering, or the fitness trail assault course. If that's all too energetic find a quiet spot to picnic, enjoy the views, have a barbecue or pop in to the cafe for coffee and cake. ... Read more

Wicksteed Park - the home of children's play - is a unique combination of 147 acres of beautiful Grade II listed parkland plus nature sites, 30 exciting rides for youngsters, extensive playgrounds, a large campsite and the UK's most popular narrow gauge railway, plus plenty of places to eat and relax.

Willen Lake is Milton Keynes' most popular park. Over one million visitors a year take part in watersports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground and splash park, play mini-golf, try the high ropes course or simply picnic along Willen's shores. The park is open year round and there is no admission fee. (Note that car parking charges apply.) Facilities: Play area, public toilets, trim trail, cycle hire, boat hire, Pedalos, fishing mini golf, picnic tables, seating, cafe, watersports, high ropes.

Marvel at the architecture of the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. Stroll around our 18th century pleasure grounds and explore our woodland. At Home Farm discover our shire horses, rare beed sheep, cattle and pigs; with daily activities and adventure playground there's plenty to do.