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IN WELWYN
Tunnel through time to the world of the Romans - with a visit to Welwyn Roman Baths. You can't take a hot bath any more - the boiler went out about 1,800 years ago when the Romans left!
Contact details:
welhat.gov.uk
01707 357850
OUTSIDE WELWYN
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.
Contact details:
www.english-heritage.org.uk
0207 973 3390
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
Contact details:
www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk
01462 420144
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.
Contact details:
www.celticharmony.org
01438718543
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
Contact details:
www.coam.org.uk
01494 871117
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.
Contact details:
www.hatfield-house.co.uk
01707 287010
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
Contact details:
www.henry-moore.org
01279 843 333
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.
Contact details:
hertfordmuseum.org
01992 582686
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
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Based in HertfordJordans 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
Contact details:
www.jordansmill.com
01767603940
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