Museums & places of interest

Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside. It is rumoured to have cost £10,000 and is thought to have taken 30 years to complete. The chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and pieces of coloured glass. The grotto is open 2-4.30pm on each Saturday & Bank Holiday Monday between April 1st and September 28th.

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 villa and is in a conservation area. The gardens... Read more

A year-round visitor attraction in the heart of Bedfordshire, Shuttleworth (Old Warden) aerodrome features a live grass airfield. Whether you're an aircraft aficionado, horticulturalist, family, or simply looking for a unique experience right on your doorstep, Shuttleworth has something for everyone to enjoy.


The Collection:
Honouring the legacy of our patron, Richard... Read more

South Mill Arts is a multi-faceted community, arts and heritage facility located on South Road, Bishop's Stortford. Our links with music and performance run all the way back to the early 1960s when "The Rhodes Centre", as it was then known, hosted up and coming artists who were to go on to become some of the most famous performers in the world (Bowie, The Who, Moody Blues, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John... Read more

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. Pick up one of our Young Explorer Guides to explore the Cathedral in an exciting, new way. Borrow one of our Young Explorer Backpacks complete with binoculars, magnifying glasses and more. Free Family Discovery Mornings during the school holidays for ages 3-12. Enjoy the Tree Trail in the grounds (trails can be bought in the shop).

The museum is set over three floors and contains state-of-the-art gallery space to showcase 2000 years of heritage and display contemporary artworks. It has regularly changing exhibitions and cutting-edge art installations - for a fresh experience with every visit.

The Museum aims to share local and national treasures with all visitors, this includes the fascinating history of the building.... Read more

Only open in specific dates so please check the website for open days/times..

Visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box and one of the few preserved boxes open to the public on a mainline railway. Continuous signaling demonstrations, railway videos and slideshow of the restoration, many signaling items on display, including single line 'tablet' machines, and other railway-related... Read more

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.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

Stevenage Museum is a small, community museum with lots of family-friendly activities. Entry to the museum is free and you can pick up an activity pack for the toddlers in your life or do quizzes with older children. During the school holidays we run bookable, paid-for activities and we also offer monthly free Family Saturday drop in sessions. Our birthday parties are great value at £120 for the first ten children and then £12 per extra child up to 15 in total. You can choose from an arty party, dinosaurs, Ancient Egyptians, or Alice in Wonderland. The party includes invitations, food for your guests and an hour and a half of games and activities, so all you need to bring is the cake and birthday boy or girl!

Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe