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Knebworth House, Gardens and Park
Knebworth,
Hertfordshire,
SG3 6PY
Tel: 01438 812661
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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.
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Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane,
Broxbourne,
Hertfordshire,
EN10 7QA
Tel: 01992 468001
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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.
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Hatfield House and Gardens
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL9 5NQ
Tel: 01707 287010
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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.
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De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre
(Inc. Mosquito Aircraft Museum)
Salisbury Hall,
London Colney,
Hertfordshire,
AL2 1EX
Tel: 01727 822051
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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, Herts 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 on site.
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Welwyn Roman Baths Museum
Welwyn Bypass,
Welwyn,
Hertfordshire,
AL6 9NX
Tel: 01707 271362
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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 over 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.
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Scott’s Grotto
Scott’s Road,
Ware,
Hertfordshire,
SG12 9JN
Tel: 01920 464131
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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.
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Cromer Windmill
Near Cromer,
Hertfordshire,
SG10 6BS
Tel: 01279 843301
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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 explaning its history and its importance are available during the summer months.
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Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted,
Hertfordshire
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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 45ft high motte and inner and outer moats can still be seen. English Heritage now maintains this historic site.
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