Out & about

St Albans is a classic treasure hunt with a modern twist: clues are delivered via text message and answers submitted by texting back.

Our trails aim to help you explore the town in a new way, getting you off the beaten track and noticing small details, so a Text Trail is great whether you're local to St Albans or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

Covering 126 acres there's something for all ages and tastes. Take a gentle stroll, picnic or just laze away an afternoon relaxing in our award winning parklands. Watersports Centre, Childrens Play Area, Walks, Orienteering, Nature trail, The Lakes, Rowing Boats & Pedalos (Open during weekends and the School holidays - April to October), Fishing, Model Boating Lake, Restaurant & Coffee Shop.

A lovely spot for a walk , free parking, the farm shop is open for take away drinks and snacks and you can spot some farm animals from the fields.

Discover the magic of the deep dark wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand crafted carvings of the Gruffalo characters.

The Meads is a large area of grazed riverside flood meadow that stretches from Hertford to Ware. As well as being used to graze cattle, The Meads is also home to rare plants, such as meadow saxifrage, pyrimidal orchid, adder's tongue fern and marsh dock. The northern boundary of The Meads is marked by the course of the River Lee as it makes its way east to Ware, a cycle route running alongside. Gauge House, halfway between the two towns, marks the beginning of the New River, a man-made canal that provides drinking water for London. The New River first heads south before turning eastwards towards Chadwell Spring and thence on it's journey to the city. As a nature reserve, The Meads provides a habitat for birds, insects and rare wild flowers. Gulls, ducks and waders take advantage of the flooded areas in Winter - gadwell, shoveler, wigeon, teal and snipe. Many species of dragonfly can also be found. During the summer months, bats such as pipistrelles and Natterer's feed on insects during the evening hours. Otters have also been recently seen. The Meads is managed by the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust of behalf of the various owners, including Thames Water, East Herts District Council and Glaxo Wellcome.

Verulamium Park is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland close to the city centre and is a popular attraction throughout the year with a wide range of facilities including crazy golf (clubs available from Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre), Inn on the Park, orienteering route, playground, tennis and netball/basketball courts, adiZone (outdoor gym), lakes and Roman hypocaust. There is also a free splash... Read more

Explore this beautiful National Trust French Renaissance style chateau and grounds. There are Victorian style gardens, rare & exotic birds in the Aviary, a woodland playground, a Trail to follow around the gardens, a woodland walk and children's activities on during school holidays. There are also restaurants, cafes and shops to enjoy once you've finished exploring!

Children farm, animal feeding, tractor rides, playground and more. Open various times of the year, for teddy bears picnics, pumpkin picking and more for the most up to date information and dates please see social media channels or the whats on page.

CHILDRENS PONY RIDES IN EPPING FOREST!! here at Woodredon in July!! ✅Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. 1.45pm arrival for 2pm ride. ✅20 minute walk only in the forest (weather permitting) ✅Aged 2 years and up. ✅Parents/guardian to lead. ✅£15. Contact: [email protected] to book your place.