Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside. It is rumoured to have cost £10,000 and is thought to have taken 30 years to complete. The chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and pieces of coloured glass. The grotto is open 2-4.30pm on each Saturday & Bank Holiday Monday between April 1st and September 28th.

The perfect family day out. Come and enjoy our amazing gardens, follow the woodland sculpture trail and discover a unique collection of vintage aircraft, all set in 875 acres of parkland at Old Warden Park.

What makes your perfect day out with the kids? Is it the small pleasures such as a picnic by the lake or making big discoveries like seeing some of the oldest flying machines in the... Read more

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. Pick up one of our Young Explorer Guides to explore the Cathedral in an exciting, new way. Borrow one of our Young Explorer Backpacks complete with binoculars, magnifying glasses and more. Free Family Discovery Mornings during the school holidays for ages 3-12. Enjoy the Tree Trail in the grounds (trails can be bought in the shop).

St Albans Museum + Gallery opened to the public in June 2018 as a world-class centre for arts and culture at the heart of one of Britain's most historic cities. Set over three floors, the state-of-the-art gallery spaces will showcase over 2,000 years of priceless heritage and display contemporary artworks - sharing local, national and world treasures with all. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 12-5pm.

Open March to November on the 2nd Sunday of each month 2.15 - 4.30pm during which time there is a live, continuous musical performance of the various instruments, given with an informal, descriptive commentary. Visitors are welcome to attend at any time during the afternoon. In addition to the theatre organs, the Organ Theatre contains a unique collection of mechanical (self-playing) musical instruments.... Read more

Open on specific dates - please check the website for open days/times..

Visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box and one of the few preserved boxes open to the public on a mainline railway. Continuous signalling demonstrations, railway videos and slideshow of the restoration, many signalling items and other railway-related exhibits on display. Working signals, old signs... Read more

Find out about the story of Stevenage from the Stone Age, its development as the first New Town and to the present day. Free entry, though a small charge may be made for some special events.

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

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am - 5pm

The birthplace of the de Havilland DH98 Mosquito and also the oldest aircraft museum in the UK. Museum open from First Sunday of March to last Sunday of October. Opening times: 6 days a week (closed Mondays) and Bank Holidays.

The Museum offers a fascinating and inexpensive day out for the family with many interesting displays and artefacts to see relating to farming, country life, trades and professions plus many other interesting exhibits, including three model railways, a 37 HP Crossley gas engine, stationary engines, vintage wirelesses, photographic and electrical apparatus and a WWII military aviation room with a full size reconstruction of a section of a wartime Avro Lancaster Bomber. Only open a small number of days each year. Check the website for details.