Museums & places of interest

Come and take a guided tour of the historic Victorian Mill and admire the ingenious milling machinery. Discover fascinating stories of the Jordan family and their journey from farming and milling to cereals.

Explore our beautiful Mill Gardens and enjoy the wildlife and tranquillity of our meadow and woodland. Then relax in the Riverside Café with breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.... Read more

Set in 250 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Knebworth House has been home to the Lytton family for over 19 generations, making for an extraordinary walk through 500 years of history.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at Knebworth - from spending a fun filled day exploring the Dinosaur Trail, discovering the Gardens throughout the season, picnicking in the... Read more

THE WALLED GARDEN AT LUTON HOO ESTATE WAS DESIGNED BY CAPABILITY BROWN IN THE LATE 1760.

The Garden changed and evolved under owners and management to match the fashion of horticulture in the 19th and 20th centuries, with each owner leaving their mark on the garden's rich history.

Just over 21 years ago the Walled Garden Project began with a determination that the Walled... Read more

Imagine if you could encounter real rockets, see the first sci-fi movie ever made, take the ultimate water rocket challenge, blast off into space inside the Vostok Capsule, see a dog spacesuit, see the last piece of genuine moon rock to be returned to Earth and pilot the 'Eagle' onto the lunar surface. Now put them all in one amazing Rocket Tower. Welcome to the National Space Centre.

Discover north London's great family day out. Explore the fascinating story of the first 100 years of the RAF. Debate the future, test your flying skills, be amazed by stories of bravery, love and loss. Catch up with friends in our café and restaurant. Families will love our themed outdoor play area. We're open daily from 10.00am. Entry is free. Parking £4.50 for 0-3 hours or £6 for 3-6 hours.

For hands-on discovery and amazing science visit the fabulous Roald Dahl Children's Gallery at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury. The Gallery is full of exciting exhibits inspired by Roald Dahl's wonderful stories and museum objects that make finding out fun. You can explore sound with the BFG, investigate minibeasts inside the Giant Peach, crawl along Fantastic Mr Fox's tunnel and discover inventions... Read more

Visit our great little award-winning Museum, situated in the Buckinghamshire village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote for 36 years. The Museum, aimed at 6 to 12 year olds, features three interactive galleries. Boy gallery looks at Roald Dahl's school days while Solo gallery houses his original Writing Hut. The Story Centre puts your imagination centre-stage with fantabulous activities to inspire the writer in you.

St Albans Cathedral is a great place to visit for the whole family - whatever the weather! From the longest nave in England and an extensive collection of medieval wall paintings, to an exciting programme of activities and events and a brand new interactive exhibition with artefacts, audio visuals and an exciting digital tour of the Cathedral. There are lots to do for young visitors. Visit the exhibition area for a chance to dress up as a king, bishop or Roman soldier, play with fun interactive screens, and have a go at brass rubbing. Or pick up one of our Young Explorer Guides to explore the Cathedral in an exciting, new way. After your visit, why not visit the Cathedral Shop and Abbots Kitchen Café in our brand new Welcome Centre, where you can pick up the perfect souvenir and enjoy delicious tea, cakes and lunches.

Experience an ideal family outing at Stockwood, offering captivating gardens, engaging interactive exhibitions, and Europe's largest carriage collection. Our museum galleries vividly portray the narratives of local inhabitants spanning from prehistoric eras to the contemporary age. Delight in the diverse attractions, including a dynamic exhibition lineup, an acclaimed display of carriages, a scenic... Read more

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.