There are several walking and cycling paths in and around Harpenden including part of the National Cycle Network along the Lee Valley Line this will take you all the way to Luton heading north (be aware that there is a road to cross at East Hyde) or to Wheathampstead in the opposite direction. Good starting points are by the Amble Inn at the bottom of Station Road and the Red Cow down Westfield Road. You can also walk or cycle the Nickey Line (see separate listing), which will take you to Redbourn and then on to Hemel Hempstead. And there are trails from the Nickey Line that will take you through the Rothamsted Estate (please be aware that this is a research centre so please stick to the paths) and to Rothamsted Park (the Rothamsted Trail).

A FREE digital treasure hunts around Harpenden (3 miles ,& 4 miles- FREE and 5.5 miles - £5). Watch the video on the website link for details of how it works and for your first clue. You will require an NFC-enabled phone. The clues will open up in the Instagram app OR on a webpage if you don't have the app. Each clue tag is hidden so when you get to the clue location, look all around to find the tag but please respect private property. The creator accepts no responsibilty for any injury/accident while you are on the hunt.

Geocaching is a free real-world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Harpenden has several caches hidden in and around the town and the idea is that you find the treasure without alerting any passers-by. Great fun for all the family and FREE!

Here at Harpenden Leisure Centre, we're dedicated to helping the whole community enjoy getting active. However you choose to get active, you can do so with us. Our 100-station gym is second-to-none, while our swimming pools offer lane swimming, swimming lessons and casual sessions too. We also have a variety of group exercise classes to suit everyone, a sports hall, sauna and steam room, creche and... Read more

OPENING HOURS:

Monday 9am -6pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm (Library Express*) 1pm - 6pm (Normal service)
Wednesday 9am - 6pm (Library Express* - 1-6pm is volunteer-led)
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 1pm (Library Express*) 1pm - 6pm (Normal service)
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday CLOSED

(Closed all bank holidays)
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Our Harpenden treasure hunt takes you past many local attractions and places of interest, the war memorial, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, St Nicholas Church, The High Street, and The Methodist Church, but more importantly they get you looking around opening your eyes to so many other things you would ordinarily walk straight past! Following the directions and solving the clues along the way you will have great fun exploring the streets and learning a bit about the area too!

Huntzz is a treasure hunt and tour guide in one app! With hunts in Harpenden, St Albans and further afield, you can explore your local area and learn while having fun. Every clue brings with it a nugget of interesting information. It's a great way to get your kids interested in history, museums and the world outside their devices!

Rothamsted Park is a beautiful green space with something for everyone to enjoy. It boasts wide open spaces, mature trees, hedgerows, woodland and meadows and is also rich in history.

There is a fabuous children's play area is designed with a nature theme and includes three distinct areas:
· The 'Whimsical Woodland' and 'Fantastic Forest' is aimed at children up to 5 years old.... Read more

A variety of ramps suitable for beginners to more experienced skateboarders and scooter users. Located near the Amenbury Lane entrance. Nearest toilets in the Leisure Centre. Paid parking on Amenbury Lane. Some free parking available on Leyton Road.

There are three hard floodlit courts available for hire in Rothamsted Park.

Booking of the courts is through dedicated booking system facilitated by the Lawn Tennis Association - ClubSpark (follow link below).

The system s very easy to use with a code provided to gain access to the courts at the relevant booked time. The cost of hiring the courts is £5 per hour... Read more