Museums & places of interest

Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte-and-bailey castle dating from the 11th to 15th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. Richard Earl of Cornwall added a 13th-century palace complex.

It is over 200 years since the first "Monitorial School" in Hertfordshire opened in Dead Street, but which now has the more cheerful name of Queen Street. The furnished classrooms are open to the public and equipped to show the history of elementary education from pre-Victorian times to the late 1960s. Here young and old can enjoy going back to school, to a place where "Learning Comes to Life". ... Read more

Celtic Harmony Camp, an Open Air Museum with thatched roundhouses in a native woodland, is a perfect safe and stimulating outdoor setting. Explore the reconstructed roundhouses, take part in Prehistory activities, watch primitive skills demos, listen to a story around the fire and enjoy a freshly made lunch. Celtic Harmony is an award winning education charity open to visitors and schools.

Celtic Harmony Camp is the UK's largest reconstructed Iron Age settlement and has provided outdoor heritage education for 25 years, holding the LOtC (Learning Outside the Classroom) Badge for quality outdoor education.

Celtic Warrior Experience
February Half Term Family Days Out


[A thrilling day of ancient adventure where families master tribal skills and bring Celtic history to life!]

Unleash your inner warrior this February Half-Term! Join us for an action-packed day of ancient skills and outdoor adventure. Perfect for families looking to step back in time, our Celtic... Read more

Chiltern Open Air Museum is a 43-acre site with woodland walks, a traditional farm, and 37 rescued historic buildings. There are special events and activities most weekends, including Vikings, Gladiators and Medieval Knights. Visitors can enjoy lunch or a cream tea in our Furniture Factory Tea Room or a picnic on the Village Green. A good value season ticket is available. Closed over winter. ... Read more

As well as Hatfield House itself, enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park, 9 unique shops, busy restaurant, traditional breeds farm and children's adventure playground. The House, Gardens, Hatfield Park Farm , Bloody Hollow Play Area are closed during the winter.

At Henry Moore's former home in Hertfordshire, our Studios & Gardens are open to visitors each summer. The gardens showcase Moore's iconic sculptures in a beautiful setting. Alongside the inspiring studios, exhibition and sculpture gardens, we have recently opened a new visitor centre. Here you can enjoy delicious refreshments in our new cafe or find art books and exclusive gifts in our shop. ... Read more

Hertford Museum aims to collect and preserve evidence of the history of the county town and surrounding parishes for the interest, enjoyment and understanding of the local community and other visitors. The museum offers displays on two floors as well as things to touch and play with. It also runs regular events for families and children.