Out & about

Aldenham Country Park is set in 100 acres of parkland adjacent to a 60 acre lake. It features Pooh Bear's 100 Aker wood which is free to visit, though there is a charge for the car park. For a charge you can book pony rides, go on a woodland adventure or visit the farm and take part in their daily events including animal feeding and meeting the farmer. Membership to the farm is available.

Nestled in the beautiful Hertfordshire Chiltern Hills, our 48-acre farm is the perfect place to get up close and personal with our alpacas and unicorns.... ???

Escape to the countryside for 2 hours of alpaca-filled fun or the magic of meeting a Unicorn. Experience cuddles, photo ops, and guaranteed smiles! Let us spoil you with a unique Afternoon Tea or 'Paca' Picnic Basket surrounded... Read more

Children's Woodland Adventure Play Area, Lakeside cafe, Orienteering course, over 10 miles of well surfaced trackways suitable for buggies and wheelchairs, safe off road cycling, challenge yourself on the high wire rope bridges, giant Tarzan swing and zip wires of Go Ape Treetop Adventure, Picnic areas - includes a dog free area, Model boats - electric, sail and steam model boats are welcome, Seasonal... Read more

For a First Class family day out, look no further than a Steaming Day at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. Have a steam train ride with a real steam locomotive, enjoy a trip on our ride-on miniature railway, visit our magnificent Railway Museum, learn about the Travelling Post Office, watch the model trains and enjoy our stunning Visitor Centre with café, shop and vintage locomotive and carriages.

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden's impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age. Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. For younger visitors, the Storybook Play Den encourages imaginations to run wild as you play among wooden carvings of favourite storybook characters while the 500 metres of winding paths in the Cliveden Maze make it a challenge for all ages to find the centre. Venture into the woodlands where you'll find the woodland play trail. The estate is open every day except the 24 and 25 December. The car parking charge is included in the admission price.

An outstanding centre for wildlife that delights and informs wildlife watchers of all ages
Explore the interactive displays in our visitor centre and around the reserve. Enjoy delicious food and drinks in the café or take a stroll around our beautiful lake. College Lake is one of the best places in Buckinghamshire for water birds and there's something to see all year round.

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Enjoy kite flying and stroll across rare chalk grassland whilst looking out for a variety of species from butterflies, Orchids and skylarks to glow worms. Dunstable Downs hosts fantastic events throughout the year; check out our website for current offers. Sample the visitor centre's excellent cafe as you admire the breathtaking views over the Vale of Aylesbury and the Chiltern Ridge. Browse through a brilliant selection of kites and a wide variety of other goods, including greetings cards, in the shop.

Enjoy a ride on our fantastic miniature railway at Van Hage, Great Amwell, operated by the East Herts Miniature Railway Society. This fantastic, 7¼" gauge railway completes two circuits of beautifully landscaped gardens and includes a trip over a pond and through a tunnel!