Tel: 0118 971 4700
Berkhamsted Castle
High Street
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01442 862400
Berkhamsted Castle is a historically important castle in Hertfordshire; the surrender of the Anglo Saxons to the Normans is believed to have taken place here in 1066. The medieval castle must have been an impressive sight when first built; although now unfortunately ruined, the 45-foot high motte and inner and outer moats can still be seen. English Heritage now maintains this historic site.
High Street
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AT
United Kingdom
Tel: 01442 862400
Berkhamsted Castle is a historically important castle in Hertfordshire; the surrender of the Anglo Saxons to the Normans is believed to have taken place here in 1066. The medieval castle must have been an impressive sight when first built; although now unfortunately ruined, the 45-foot high motte and inner and outer moats can still be seen. English Heritage now maintains this historic site.
Cromer Windmill
Cromer
Hertfordshire
SG10 6BS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01279 843301
Cromer Windmill is located a few miles north of Stevenage in Hertfordshire. It dates from the late 17th century, and is the only remaining example of a postmill left in the county. Cromer Windmill has been restored and preserved for future generations, and guided tours explaining its history and its importance are available during the summer months.
Cromer
Hertfordshire
SG10 6BS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01279 843301
Cromer Windmill is located a few miles north of Stevenage in Hertfordshire. It dates from the late 17th century, and is the only remaining example of a postmill left in the county. Cromer Windmill has been restored and preserved for future generations, and guided tours explaining its history and its importance are available during the summer months.
De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre
Salisbury Hall
London Colney
Hertfordshire
AL2 1BU
United Kingdom
Tel: 01727 822051
The De Havilland Mosquito was one of the most successful and versatile fighter/bomber aeroplanes of the Second World War, and had many innovative features and construction techniques. The museum in London Colney, Hertfordshire is a celebration of the De Havilland company’s history; there are 18 types of aircraft on display, ranging from the very earliest pioneering planes to much more recent jets. There is also a reference and photographic library onsite.
Salisbury Hall
London Colney
Hertfordshire
AL2 1BU
United Kingdom
Tel: 01727 822051
The De Havilland Mosquito was one of the most successful and versatile fighter/bomber aeroplanes of the Second World War, and had many innovative features and construction techniques. The museum in London Colney, Hertfordshire is a celebration of the De Havilland company’s history; there are 18 types of aircraft on display, ranging from the very earliest pioneering planes to much more recent jets. There is also a reference and photographic library onsite.
Hatfield House and Gardens
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 5NQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01707 287010
Hatfield House is one of England’s finest examples of a Jacobean mansion, and was built by Robert Cecil – 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I – in 1619. The house and its original features have been beautifully preserved, and the interior boasts a delightful collection of original artworks, tapestries, furniture and armour. Hatfield House also has 42 acres of wonderful landscaped gardens.
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 5NQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01707 287010
Hatfield House is one of England’s finest examples of a Jacobean mansion, and was built by Robert Cecil – 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I – in 1619. The house and its original features have been beautifully preserved, and the interior boasts a delightful collection of original artworks, tapestries, furniture and armour. Hatfield House also has 42 acres of wonderful landscaped gardens.
Knebworth House
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6PY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01438 812661
Knebworth House near Stevenage in Hertfordshire is one of the UK’s most famous and historic stately homes. Since the late 15th century it has been the family seat of the Lyttons, and makes a great family day out, with the magnificent house and gardens and the fun adventure playgrounds providing plenty of interest for everyone. Additionally, Knebworth has become a major venue for grand-scale rock concerts; the Robbie Williams concerts in 2003 were some of the most spectacular ever seen in this country.
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6PY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01438 812661
Knebworth House near Stevenage in Hertfordshire is one of the UK’s most famous and historic stately homes. Since the late 15th century it has been the family seat of the Lyttons, and makes a great family day out, with the magnificent house and gardens and the fun adventure playgrounds providing plenty of interest for everyone. Additionally, Knebworth has become a major venue for grand-scale rock concerts; the Robbie Williams concerts in 2003 were some of the most spectacular ever seen in this country.
Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7QA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01992 470490
Paradise Wildlife Park is one of the south-east’s most popular wildlife attractions, and is easy to get to, being close to the A10 and M25. Here you will find an exotic array of animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians from all over the world; there are also play areas, children’s rides, activities and informative shows for the whole family.
White Stubbs Lane
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7QA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01992 470490
Paradise Wildlife Park is one of the south-east’s most popular wildlife attractions, and is easy to get to, being close to the A10 and M25. Here you will find an exotic array of animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians from all over the world; there are also play areas, children’s rides, activities and informative shows for the whole family.
Scott’s Grotto
Scott’s Road
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9JN
United Kingdom
Tel: 01920 464131
Scott’s Grotto is an astonishing visitor attraction in Ware, Hertfordshire. Built in the 18th century by poet John Scott, the labyrinth of interconnecting tunnels, passages and shafts are decorated with flint, stones, pieces of coloured glass and shells in beautiful patterns. Although rather dark, the grotto is a beautiful place to visit, especially on a hot summer’s day, and guided tours are available.
Scott’s Road
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9JN
United Kingdom
Tel: 01920 464131
Scott’s Grotto is an astonishing visitor attraction in Ware, Hertfordshire. Built in the 18th century by poet John Scott, the labyrinth of interconnecting tunnels, passages and shafts are decorated with flint, stones, pieces of coloured glass and shells in beautiful patterns. Although rather dark, the grotto is a beautiful place to visit, especially on a hot summer’s day, and guided tours are available.
Welwyn Roman Baths Museum
Welwyn Bypass
Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 9NX
United Kingdom
Tel: 01707 271362
There is evidence of considerable habitation of the area now known as Hertfordshire by the Romans; the town of Welwyn was the site of a large Roman settlement complete with bathhouses, built more than 1700 years ago. Although now ruined, the bathhouse reveals evidence of the Romans’ ingenuity at designing underfloor heating systems, and shows how they bathed in a series of hot and cold rooms. There are also displays of the many artefacts found nearby during excavations.
Welwyn Bypass
Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 9NX
United Kingdom
Tel: 01707 271362
There is evidence of considerable habitation of the area now known as Hertfordshire by the Romans; the town of Welwyn was the site of a large Roman settlement complete with bathhouses, built more than 1700 years ago. Although now ruined, the bathhouse reveals evidence of the Romans’ ingenuity at designing underfloor heating systems, and shows how they bathed in a series of hot and cold rooms. There are also displays of the many artefacts found nearby during excavations.