Museums & places of interest

Explore the grounds of St Albans Cathedral with our tree trail! Our tree trail is fun for the whole family. Discover the history of some of the most ancient trees in St Albans, learn to recognise the different species and find out all about their uses and symbolism, past and present.The trail takes around 45 minutes to complete. Download the trail from the website.

Stevenage Museum is a small, community museum with lots of family-friendly activities. Entry to the museum is free and you can pick up an activity pack for the toddlers in your life or do quizzes with older children. During the school holidays we run bookable, paid-for activities and we also offer monthly free Family Saturday drop in sessions. Our birthday parties are great value at £80 for the first ten children and then £8 per extra child up to 15 in total. You can choose from an arty party, dinosaurs, Egyptians, or Alice in Wonderland. the party includes invitations, food for your guests and an hour and a half of games and activities, so all you need to bring is the cake and birthday boy or girl!

Reopening 13th May 2021

Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe

This is the biggest welcome you'll get in London. We can't wait to see you from 5 August. Wednesday - Sunday 11.00-18.00 (last entry 17.00) Closed Monday and Tuesday except 31 August 11.00-18.00 (bank holiday) . To help keep everyone safe, a timed entry system is in place. Only a limited number of people are allowed in our galleries. It's essential that all visitors (including Members and Corporate Supporters) book a free ticket in advance online.

Discover the fascinating range of animals collected by Lionel Walter Rothschild in our beautiful Victorian Museum. It is home to the world-class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group.

A thrilling journey through the past, present and future of British motor sport. The Silverstone Experience is packed full of interactive shows, hands-on displays and unique cars and racing memorabilia.

Verulamium Museum is on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain, now an attractive park. Inside you will find recreated Roman rooms, hands-on Discovery Areas, video presentations, touch screen databases, some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean. Discounted entry for residents of St Albans District (proof required)

Wardown Park Museum is situated in the beautiful landscaped Wardown Park, on the outskirts of Luton. Step back in time and glimpse an insight into a wealthy family home during the Victorian period. Explore the different rooms with hands-on displays for a fully immersive experience. Events for all ages through the year. Tearoom and a museum shop. Free to visit but donations welcome.
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YOU MUST PRE-BOOK. CAPACITY IS REDUCED. MASKS MUST BE WORN. CASH NOT ACCEPTED. You'll have the chance to go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides a unique showcase of the extraordinary British artistry, technology and talent that went into making the most successful film series of all time. Booking is essential.

Marvel at the architecture of the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. Stroll around our 18th century pleasure grounds and explore our woodland. At Home Farm discover our shire horses, rare beed sheep, cattle and pigs; with daily activities and adventure playground there's plenty to do.