Museums & places of interest

Hertford 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 Hertford or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails... Read more

Jordans Mill is based just off the A1 in Broom, near Biggleswade, boasting a Riverside Café, Mill Gardens, Mill Shop and 150-year- old flour mill
which sits by the River Ivel.

Visit this lovingly restored Victorian watermill to gain a fascinating insight into the heritage of flour milling in Britain and the unique story of the
Jordan family. The Mill is open for tours... Read more

Famous for its rock concerts Knebworth House has been home to the Lytton family for over 500 years. Younger visitors can follow the Dinosaur Trail in the Wilderness Garden and try to spot the 72 life-sized dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Enjoy the Adventure Playground with bouncy castle, astro slide and drop slide, zip wire and splash water play features.

Explore our 3 exhibition rooms where you can see beautiful local art displays and discover fascinating history. Our working watermill is made of 18th & 19th century wooden machinery which has been restored to full working order. It is in regular use to grind organic wheat for a local bakery and for retail sale. On milling days, visitors can see the watermill in action.

One2One Recording Ltd is a music recording studio and events agency based in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. We professionally record singers/musicians and work with aspiring artists to write and produce their own music. Together with our music production and audio recording, we provide services for videography, photography and even recording parties - a new and exciting party idea for all!... Read more

With a world-class collection and display of aircraft, integrated with special exhibitions, films, interactives, artwork, engines, missiles, photographs, medals and uniforms and research and education facilities, the Museum takes an innovative approach while keeping with tradition. We also hold exciting events. So book a day out to remember and plan your visit to the Royal Air Force Museum. For children with Autism you can download and autism-friendly trail from the website before you go.

Located on the site of a former steam driven silk mill, & later enormous Brooke Bond tea factory, this volunteer-run museum looks forward to welcoming you. Its three rooms consider the history, industry & mysteries of Redbourn village through changing exhibitions. Local history books, videos, pictures, cards & other gifts on sale. Open Feb-Nov at Weekends 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Last admission 4:30 pm) Visitor parking, but limited access for people with disabilities. Donations appreciated!

Visit our great little award-winning Museum, situated in the Buckinghamshire village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote for 36 years. The Museum, aimed at 6 to 12 year olds, features three interactive galleries. Boy gallery looks at Roald Dahl's school days while Solo gallery houses his original Writing Hut. The Story Centre puts your imagination centre-stage with fantabulous activities to inspire the... Read more

Open for School Holiday Events, Special Events & Open Days. Check website for dates. The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a great place for families to spend days out exploring the secret history of gunpowder, explosives and rocket propellants through our engaging interactive Exhibitions, Science Shows and Children's Activities. Includes Mad Lab, Rocket Vault, The Armoury, Mini and Narrow Gauge Railway,... Read more

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.