Only five doors apart, these two town gardens have been developed in totally different but equally inspiring ways, from an innovative drought... more >

St Stephens Avenue Gardens, St Albans AL3 4AD

Sun 1 Sep 24

Guided Insect Walk at Rye Meads

Following on from the success of our Dragonfly and Damselfly Guided Walk earlier in the year we are happy to say that we will be joined by Roy, a... more >

RSPB Rye Meads Rye Road SG12 8JS

Sun 1 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Hertfordshire

The Story of Swing

Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band - The Story of Swing takes... more >

High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth SG8 6RA

Sun 1 Sep 24

Burloes Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Formal gardens with deep colourful mixed herbaceous borders. Bountiful Nepeta and white roses. Handsome beech trees and mature yew hedges with..... more >

Burloes Hall, Royston SG8 9NE

Sat 31 Aug 24

Escape to Mulligans Stevenage

Mulligans Stevenage has revealed that almost a third of people said that insects are the worst thing about summer. 29... more >

Mulligans Stevenage, Unit 3a, Kings Way, Stevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage SG1 2UA

Fri 30 Aug 24

Aldenham, Herts 35s-60s+ Party for Singles & Couples - Fri 30 August

Welcome to the ALDENHAM, Herts Over 35s to 60s+ Party for Singles & Couples on Fri 30 Aug at Aldenham Golf & Country Club, Church Lane, Aldenham,... more >

Aldenham Golf & Country Club, Church Lane, Aldenham, Radlett WD25 8NN

Fri 30 Aug 24

Escape to Mulligans Hemel

Mulligans Hemel has revealed that almost a third of people said that insects are the worst thing about summer. 29... more >

Mulligans Hemel, Unit 4-7, Jarman square, Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead H HP2 4JW

Fri 30 Aug 24

Big Wild Pyjama Party at RSPB Rye Meads

Join us for a party with a difference and experience the sights and sounds of nature as it settles down for the night... more >

RSPB Rye Meads Rye Road SG12 8JS

Fri 30 Aug 24

'Macbeth' at The Living Theatre

Join us in the battle hardened world of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. This Summer, The Living Theatre brings you Macbeth... more >

The Living Theatre, Whitwell, Hitchin SG4 8BP

Fri 30 Aug 24

The Cherry Orchard/The Seagull

An open air theatre, nestled in the ancient English countryside. Home to a ragtag troupe of actors and dreamers, a family brought together under the..... more >

Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AE

Tue 27 Aug 24

8 Kingcroft Road - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful mature town garden designed by garden writer and designer in a contemporary informal style, with small pond and pebbled beach area, gravel... more >

8 Kingcroft Road, Harpenden AL5 1EJ

Mon 26 Aug 24

8 Kingcroft Road - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful mature town garden designed by garden writer and designer in a contemporary informal style, with small pond and pebbled beach area, gravel... more >

8 Kingcroft Road, Harpenden AL5 1EJ

Sun 25 Aug 24

Party on the Green, St John the Baptist, Barnet

Party on the Green at St John the Baptist Church welcomes all to a fun packed event. From 11 am to 3 pm There will be a BBQ- 12 -2pm, Pimm’s and..... more >

Junction of High St & Wood St, High Barnet EN5 4BW

Sat 24 Aug 24

Summer Dog Show

Hosted by Jamie Pound Dog Training Jamie writes - We are really excited to be holding our Annual Summer Dog Show at the beautiful countryside... more >

Spring Meadow Farm, Whelpley Hill, , Berkhamsted HP4 2SX

Sat 24 Aug 24

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Shenley Park Walled Garden WD7 9DW

Sat 24 Aug 24

Gin Making Experience

Gin Making Experience at The Only Way is Spirits in Sawbridgeworth Join us at our Gin School experience where you will learn the art of... more >

The Only Way Is Spirits Unit 8, Crumps Farm West Road Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LJ

Fri 23 Aug 24

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Show

After a string of sell-out shows of A Christmas Carol, Mat Jones brings his sparkling one-man performance of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in... more >

Wakelin & Son The Carling Building Market Place Hitchin SG5 1DR

Fri 23 Aug 24

Rye Meads Adventure Tour

There are lots of places to explore at Rye Meads, so we need intrepid explorers to take to the trails and find what secrets the reserve holds... more >

RSPB Rye Meads Rye Road SG12 8JS

Thu 22 Aug 24

Into the Woods

Stephen Sondheim’s imaginative and comical musical remix of beloved fairy tales. Upon discovering that a witch has cursed their family, the Baker..... more >

Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AE

Wed 21 Aug 24

Like A 5-Day Summer Tech Start-up Camp For Children Between 8 and 17

Join our awesome 5-day summer tech start-up camp for ages 8-17, where you'll learn coding, robotics, and more in a fun and creative environment... more >

Multiple Locations in UK IP12 3BH

Tue 20 Aug 24

Patchwork - Open Garden for NGS

¼ acre garden with lots of year-round colour, interest and perfume, particularly on opening days. Sloping site containing rockeries, two small ponds,..... more >

Patchwork, Berkhamsted HP4 2NJ

Sun 18 Aug 24

Distillery Tour & Tasting

Distillery Tour & Tasting at The Only Way Is Spirits in Sawbridgeworth First we’ll start with a tour of our distillery and you’ll get hands on... more >

The Only Way Is Spirits Unit 8, Crumps Farm West Road Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LJ

Sat 17 Aug 24

Gin Making Experience

Gin Making Experience at The Only Way is Spirits in Sawbridgeworth Join us at our Gin School experience where you will learn the art of... more >

The Only Way Is Spirits Unit 8, Crumps Farm West Road Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LJ

Sat 17 Aug 24

Changeling Theatre present Shakespeare's Henry V at Hatfield Park

Shakespeare's Henry V presented by Changeling Theatre in a captivating and dramatic staging. Battles, courtly love and a dose of comedy in a..... more >

Hatfield Park. Hatfield. AL9 5HX

Wed 14 Aug 24

Trestle School of Drama Summer Workshops | SONDER

For ages 11-14 Trestle School of Drama invites you to participate in a unique theatrical experience this summer!... more >

Trestle Arts Base Russet Dr St Albans, England AL4 0JQ

Mon 12 Aug 24

Distillery Tour & Tasting

Distillery Tour & Tasting at The Only Way Is Spirits in Sawbridgeworth First we’ll start with a tour of our distillery and you’ll get hands on... more >

The Only Way Is Spirits Unit 8, Crumps Farm West Road Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LJ

Sat 10 Aug 24

Big Wild Sleepout at RSPB Rye Meads

Join us for a night camping under the stars and connect with nature as the nocturnal wildlife awakens on the reserve... more >

RSPB Rye Meads Rye Road SG12 8JS

Fri 9 Aug 24

Stort Pride 2024

Stort Pride 2024 kicks off with a bang on 09.08.24 at South Mill Arts! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the electrifying Drag King..... more >

1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG

Fri 9 Aug 24

The Lost Words Nature Trail at College Lake - Family Event

A self-guided trail around our nature reserve to rescue The Lost Words, with poems and artwork by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie... more >

College Lake Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne , Tring, Buckinghamshire HP23 5QG

Wed 7 Aug 24

Nature Explorers Day Camp at College Lake Nature Reserve

Wildlife Day Camp for 7 - 12 year olds. Fully supervised by trained staff, without the need for parental supervision... more >

College Lake Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne , Tring, Buckinghamshire HP23 5QG

Tue 6 Aug 24

A Smartphone-Free Holiday

Bring your Family to a SMARTPHONE-FREE HOLIDAY Lots of outdoor activities including sports, kite-flying, boating pond, photography ,horse care and... more >

Spring Meadow Farm, Whelpley Hill, , Berkhamsted HP4 2SX

Tue 6 Aug 24

Trestle School Of Drama Summer Workshops: Mini Masks - Massive Stories

Mini Masks - Massive Stories For ages 5 -10 Calling all aspiring actors and storytellers! Be among the first to explore Trestle's..... more >

Trestle Arts Base Russet Dr St Albans, England AL4 0JQ

Mon 5 Aug 24

Tewin Greens - Open Garden for NGS

Tewin Greens is a market garden set within the beautiful grounds of Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire. We grow seasonal vegetables, fruit and flowers..... more >

Tewin Greens, Welwyn AL6 0JB

Sun 4 Aug 24

ART HOUSE: Summer urban arts trail at Ashridge House

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the creators behind Europe's largest live street art festival, Upfest, bring their vibrant urban... more >

Ashridge House, Berkhamsted HP4 1NS

Sun 4 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Royston

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth SG8 6RA

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Royston

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth SG8 6RA

Sat 3 Aug 24

12 Longmans Close - Open Garden for NGS

Hertfordshire's Tiny Tropical Garden. See how dazzling colour, scent, lush tropical foliage, trickling water and clever use of pots in a..... more >

12 Longmans Close, Watford WD18 8WP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Atria Watford's Summer Bonanza

This August, Atria Watford is bringing back its big summer bonanza, a FREE event inviting families to experience the ultimate day out... more >

Watford WD17 2UB

Thu 1 Aug 24

Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads

This Summer, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water..... more >

RSPB Rye Meads Rye Road SG12 8JS

Thu 1 Aug 24

Sensory Summer Trail and Arts and Crafts at Rye Meads

Summer is a great time to put your senses to the test because the birds are singing even louder, the flowers are in bloom, and the days are lighter... more >

RSPB Rye Meads Rye Road SG12 8JS

Thu 1 Aug 24

Summer at Hertford Museum: Five Weeks of Family Fun Activities

Drop in and take part in arts and crafts at the museum this summer. £3.50 per child, DROP IN. 10am – 1pm. Different craft themes each week!... more >

Hertford Museum 18 Bull Plain Hertford SG14 1DT

Tue 30 Jul 24

Summer Multi-Activity Camp

BRAND NEW! We are excited to be bringing our HTFC Holiday Camps to Preston Primary School (Hitchin) this Summer!... more >

Preston Primary School Back Lane Preston Hitchin SG4 7UJ

Tue 30 Jul 24

Within the Walls Space

Please join your hosts Carl and Maya at 'The Within the Walls Space'. The Within the Walls Space is the perfect place for adults who..... more >

St Paul’s Walden SG4 8BP

Tue 30 Jul 24

35 Digswell Road - Open Garden for NGS

Town garden of around a acre with naturalistic planting inspired by the Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf... more >

35 Digswell Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7PB

Sun 28 Jul 24

Gin Making Experience

Gin Making Experience at The Only Way is Spirits in Sawbridgeworth Join us at our Gin School experience where you will learn the art of... more >

The Only Way Is Spirits Unit 8, Crumps Farm West Road Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LJ

Sat 27 Jul 24

Microfest 2024: Great British Beer Festival

Microfest 2024: Great British Beer Festival 27th July 2024. 12pm – 6pm Back by popular demand, Hertford Museum is hosting its annual Beer..... more >

Hertford Museum 18 Bull Plain Hertford SG14 1DT

Sat 27 Jul 24

West End Magic

Hosted by multi-award-winning member of the Magic Circle Oliver Tabor, West End Magic presents a mystical line-up of phenomenal acts selected from... more >

South Mill’s Arts, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG

Sat 27 Jul 24

Aerial Taster with Generation Circus 11-15yrs

If you are curious about aerial classes with Generation Circus, this workshop is for you! Just one Saturday where you get to learn mad skills on..... more >

Ware Drill Hall 17 Amwell End SG12 9HP

Sat 27 Jul 24

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Things to do around Hertfordshire

Here are some delightful day out options in Hertfordshire, a county in the south-east of England:

1. Day out in Saint Albans:
- Explore the ancient sites and rich history of Saint Albans. Visit the St. Albans Cathedral, one of the oldest sites in Hertfordshire and a sight to behold. With free entry and free guided tours, you can see the million-year-old architecture and mesmerizing medieval art on the walls. The Verulamium Park and Museum is a must-visit, located near the Cathedral. The museum is filled with remarkable artifacts and ancient treasures, depicting the past life of the Romans. After the museum, enjoy the park – 100 acres of lush greenery with a lovely lake, play areas, a cafe, and wildlife. Take a stroll around the lake, enjoying the trees and meadows full of wildlife and water birds. It's great for a relaxing Hertfordshire day out. Also, if you're into theater, visit the 2nd-century Roman theater directly outside the museum.

2. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter:
- The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is the most popular day out in Hertfordshire. Here, you can see some of the sets from the Harry Potter series, drink a butterbeer, and go on a tour. This is an absolute must-visit place for fans of Harry Potter. Explore the authentic Harry Potter film set, with behind-the-scenes previews. You can also take a tour and enjoy the exhibits, adding a touch of magic to your trip. Located in Leavesden, this is the highest-rated attraction in the world. Spending a full day here is highly recommended!

3. Paradise Wildlife Park:
- Hertfordshire's Paradise Wildlife Park is one of the most interactive zoos in England, with an enormous collection of 800+ animals. Encounter various big cats (tigers, leopards, etc.), penguins, wolves, reptiles, meerkats, and lemurs. It's a great family-friendly attraction for animal lovers.

4. Berkhamsted Castle:
- Explore the ruins of Berkhamsted Castle, a historic Norman motte-and-bailey castle. Learn about its fascinating past and enjoy the scenic views from the castle mound. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and picnics.

5. Ashridge Estate:
- Discover the Ashridge Estate, a National Trust property near Berkhamsted. Enjoy picturesque woodlands, rolling hills, and ancient trees. The estate offers walking trails, wildlife spotting, and stunning views. It's perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

6. Hatfield House:
- Visit Hatfield House, a Jacobean mansion with beautiful gardens. Explore the historic rooms, admire the art collection, and stroll through the formal gardens. Don't miss the famous knot garden and the peaceful water features.

7. Knebworth House and Gardens:
- Explore Knebworth House, a Tudor Gothic-style mansion near Stevenage. Discover its rich history, beautiful interiors, and extensive gardens. The dinosaur trail and adventure playground make it a hit with families.

8. Hitchin Lavender:
- During the summer, visit Hitchin Lavender and immerse yourself in fragrant lavender fields. Enjoy picking your own lavender, taking photos, and relaxing in the serene surroundings.

Remember, Hertfordshire offers a mix of history, magic, wildlife, and natural beauty – perfect for an unforgettable day out!