Out & about

You can hire Stand Up Paddle Boards and enjoy a fun, mostly shaded, weeping willow draped paddle along the Grand Union canal.
It's a great way of introducing kids/teens to watersports.
We are based in beautiful Apsley, directly by the Grand Union canal, where you can launch your hired Sup straight into the water.
Ages: from 8 years ( supervised)
You can hire from 1-8 hours,... Read more

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, visit the farm and take part in their daily events including animal feeding and meeting the farmer, or enjoy the adventure playground. Membership to the farm is available.

The Ashridge Estate is a 5,000 acre area of the Chiltern Hills with beech and oak woodlands, commons and chalk downlands. These very different landscapes each support a rich variety of wildlife, including carpets of bluebells in spring, rare butterflies in summer and the fallow deer that rut in autumn. The best way to explore the Estate is on foot or by bike. Free entry to the site. Dogs welcome - please keep them under control.

Nestled within the picturesque countryside lies an 800-year-old former royal residence that has stood the test of time. Ashridge House has witnessed centuries of history and has been home to kings, queens, and royalty alike.
Nowadays, this stunning residence has been repurposed as a public event venue, attracting people from all walks of life. Ashridge House boasts of hosting a wide range of... Read more

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Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate... Read more

Travel through the beautiful woodland at Audley End Miniature Railway.
Take one of our trains through the beautiful Audley End Estate Woodland, boasting hundreds of majestic trees and flooded with wildlife, be sure to keep your eyes peeled as you travel around the private 1.5mile track.

During your journey you can use your I Spy Sheet to look out for the many characters, animals... Read more

This Green Flag accredited park is situated on a gentle hillside overlooking an ornamental lake, which has recently been restored as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund project initiated by the Friends of Barclay Park group. The total area of the park is 18.3 acres. Facilities include car parking, picnic tables, a duck pond, toilets, an easy access pathway and play equipment.

The Bishop's Stortford Splash Park has water jets and fountains for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. Please ensure that any children under the age of 8 are accompanied by an adult at all times.

There is disabled access to the park and step free access.

We do not have lifeguards at the pool. There are sometimes BSTC staff members on duty to monitor the water... Read more