Out & about

Aldenham Country Playground is a purpose built multi-sensory play facility for children and young people with disabilities and other special needs. Throughout the week we have a variety of activities on offer. Why not come along and try something new - from fun and games, arts and crafts to meeting our animals. Admission charge to the Playground includes parking and the admission of a parent or carer.

Estate is a 5,000 acre area of the Chiltern Hills with beech and oak woodlands, commons and chalk downlands. These very different landscapes each support a rich variety of wildlife, including carpets of bluebells in spring, rare butterflies in summer and the fallow deer that rut in autumn. The best way to explore the Estate is on foot or by bike. Free entry to the site. Dogs welcome - please keep them under control.

Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate of one of England's grandest mansions, Audley End. Whether you're exploring the servant's wing, state rooms, stables, kitchen garden or beautiful grounds, you'll discover how a what life was like above and below stairs at a Victorian country house.

Wander the glorious state rooms, reflecting the taste of the third Lord Braybrooke,... Read more

A family day out full of innocent fun and imagination! Spot the Teddies that live in the woods as you take an exciting trip on one of our trains. Try and find the Fairies and Elves in their Tree Houses as you walk through the Enchanted Woods. Make a Fairy Wand or Magic Stick with our very own Fairy or Elf. Relax in our Picnic & Play Area or treat yourself to home made food and drink from the café.... Read more

Splash pads with small play area, lawn area for picnics. limited parking

Baulk Wood is a small mixed woodland with a large area of meadow. This fully restored landfill site is now a beautiful place to visit. The habitats have matured and it is hard to believe what it once was! There is a car park and several walks. Benches and natural play features are dotted around the site, as well as a wonderful wildlife sculpture trail. It is a great place for all the family.

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway is the world's oldest original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With over 90 years of history, huge model railway, 1.5 acres of well kept gardens and finely detailed model buildings Bekonscot is a great day out for everyone. Stuck in a 1930s time warp, see England how it used to be, & discover a wonderful little world tucked away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Since its opening over 15 million visitors have been captivated by the charm and eccentricity of Roland Callingham's creation. Bekonscot continues the traditions established by our founder of welcoming visitors to the village and supporting worthwhile causes. Each year surplus income is distributed to a number of mainly local charities and good causes. To date over £5.5 million has been donated. Please note: Only assistance dogs are allowed in the village.

Children's Woodland Adventure Play Area, Lakeside cafe, Orienteering course, over 10 miles of well surfaced trackways suitable for buggies and wheelchairs, safe off road cycling, challenge yourself on the high wire rope bridges, giant Tarzan swing and zip wires of Go Ape Treetop Adventure, Picnic areas - includes a dog free area, Model boats - electric, sail and steam model boats are welcome.

Broadway Gardens and Walk was developed following receipt of a £1 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The layout and design of the gardens reflects the initial aspirations of Ebenezer Howard who was responsible for founding Letchworth, the world's first Garden City.

Features:
Broadway fountain
Broadway Walk
Herbaceous borders
Large open space... Read more

The Sculpture Trail is short and ideal for families with small children in buggies and wheelchair users but many other, longer walks are waymarked with coloured stripes to cater for the more energetic. Find them on the Countryside Management Service website www.hertslink.org/cms/getactive/placestovisit/broxbournewoods