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!more...
Welwyn Bypass, Welwyn, AL6 9FG [show map & facilities]
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.more...
White Hill, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LJ [show map & facilities]
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".more...
41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin , SG4 9TS [show map]
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.more...
Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood, Brickendon Lane, Brickendon, Hertford, SG13 8NY [show map & facilities]
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.more...
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4AB [show map & facilities]
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. more...
The House Office, Hatfield, AL9 5NQ [show map & facilities]
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.more...
Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, SG10 6EE [show map & facilities]
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.more...
18 Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DT [show map & facilities]
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.more...
Knebworth Park, Stevenage, SG1 2AX [show map & facilities]
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.more...
Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield, AL9 5PD [show map & facilities]
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