Out & about

The Walled Garden at Luton Hoo Estate was designed by Capability Brown in the late 1760's for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, noted Botanist and Prime Minister under George III. The Garden changed and evolved under owners and management to match the fashion of horticulture in the 19th and 20th centuries, with each owner leaving their mark on the garden's rich history.

Today the site... Read more

Moggerhanger Park is a Grade 1 listed Georgian Historic House set in 33 acres of parkland and woodland. It is recognised as the most complete surviving example of Sir John Soane's architecture and is set in stylish grounds and woodlands sculpted by Humphry Repton.

The Park is ultimately owned by a Christian charity and, as well as being open to day visitors, is now a prestigious venue... Read more

Nene Valley Railway is the UK's leading international steam attraction, based at Wansford Station, and covering the stations of Overton (for Ferry Meadows), Orton Mere, Yarwell Junction, and Peterborough.

As both a living heritage railway, which is tended to by its loyal band of volunteers and a thriving attraction for the public to enjoy all year round. Nene Valley Railway offers the... Read more

Norton Common Local Nature Reserve brings the countryside into the very heart of Letchworth. It's a place for people, and wildlife, to enjoy. and is packed full of things to do for people of all ages.

Features and activities:
Play areas - for young and older children
Skateboard park
Outdoor swimming pool with cafeteria
Picnic area
Pavilion... Read more

Oxhey Activity Park (open 24/7) includes a skate park (suitable for all ages), café (with toilets with Changing Places services), table tennis tables (bring your own bat & ball), toddler and junior play area and improved walking and cycling routes through the park including disabled access.

A one hundred hectare woodland with an easy access sculpture trail just waiting to be explored. The local nature reserve has an easy access circular walk of one km, which starts and ends at the car park. The trail has a firm surface and is suitable for young families with buggies, wheelchair users and those less mobile. Natural sculptures found along the way depict the wildlife and history of the woods, and benches provide opportunities to stop and take in the peace and tranquility. For more energetic users the woods contain several longer trails, numerous footpaths to explore and an orienteering course. There is a car park in the southern part of the woods at the junction of Prestwick Road and Oxhey Drive.

Panshanger Park is 400 hectares of stunning countryside. You can enjoy the surroundings of ancient woodland, veteran oak trees and views across the Mimram Valley. Some areas of earlier mineral extraction have been restored to agricultural land, which supports winter populations of endangered farmland birds and summer breeding populations of lapwing. On the lakes and the river you may see kingfishers, great crested grebes and, if you are lucky, an osprey passing though on migration.

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, run by ECCO, is an area of ancient woodland home to a huge range of birds, small mammals, deer, flora and fungi. Recorded as a woodland for over 900 years, Parndon Wood is composed of a canopy of oak with coppiced hornbeam growing beneath. The reserve is a Special Site for Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its variety of flora and has received a Green Flag Award, which recognises the best parks in the country, for the last ten years. Visitors can follow the 1.5km trail, or simply explore the wood's many tracks and paths. There are three observation hides, where you can wait quietly for a glimpse of a green woodpecker or Muntjac deer. In the accessible Conservation Centre, learn about the local wildlife from the classroom full of woodland specimens, taxidermy and information posters. Children can hire bug hunting kits, have fun in the den building area, hire binoculars and complete seasonal spotter sheets. During school holidays, there are plenty of activity sessions for young people. Parndon Wood has informal visits by schools, which offer demonstrations of woodland crafts, painting and woodcarving, supporting national curriculum studies. Please note that dogs are welcome only in the café courtyard and must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed onto the woodland trail.

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve has lots to offer visitors at all times of year.

It is made up of a series of lakes, meadows and woodland rich in wildlife, with waymarked, accessible trails and - in usual times - a friendly visitor centre to rest your feet and get hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. The Visitor Centre is also a great place to buy greeting cards, bird food and feeders... Read more

In 1982 we started to sell our own fruit and veg from a shed in the field and we have steadily built up an award-winning business which now provides a wide range of quality fresh produce and fine foods. We have expanded to accommodate ever more exciting produce, but always sticking to our roots of selling good fruit and veg and supporting local suppliers wherever we can.

We have been... Read more