Out & about

Hawkswick Lodge Farm is located in the Hertfordshire countryside just to the north of St Albans on the A1081. We are a family run business, growing soft fruit including Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Currants, Blackcurrants, Blackberries and Gooseberries. Our emphasis is on personal, friendly service and we pride ourselves on the variety, quality and freshness of our produce.

*This Summer Hitchin Lavender is open to a limited number of people who are able to get to us and enjoy the farm. We have introduced time slots to help us stagger visitors entering the farm. To help with flow we are not permitting cutting the lavender this year. Picnics are allowed and there are refreshments and plenty of cake on site. The farm shop will operate from the field. The barn and play area will not be open.* Hitchin Lavender is a lavender farm attraction close to both London and Cambridge. We have around 35 miles of lavender rows which you can walk through and pick your own fresh flowers from. As well as the fields of lavender, we also grow sunflowers and have a wildflower area. The farm has some spectacular views of rural Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and there are many interesting walks surrounding us.

Located in the heart of Houghton Regis, Houghton Hall Park is a hidden gem - unlocking 42 acres of parkland, woodland and more to visitors and the local community.

Our 250 acres offer a quiet refuge for country picnics and dog walking (visitors are asked to use leads in the park and not to take pets into the gardens). You might catch a glimpse of Red and Sika deer. Children can run loose at the Adventure Playground, search for Geoffrey the Gorilla, hiding at the centre of the Victorian Maze, and enjoy a dinosaur safari with 72 pre-historic creatures grazing amongst the redwoods. Closed during the winter.

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Oxhey Activity Park (open 24/7) includes a skate park, café (with toilets with Changing Places services), table tennis facilities, toddler and junior play area and improved walking and cycling routes through the park including disabled access.

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An RSPB wetland nature reserve. We have a variety of trails to take a walk round (wheelchair accessible) and 7 hides for watching wildlife. There is also a visitor centre with classrooms, toilet & baby changing facilities, a cafe & picnic area. We offer a year-round events programme for children, adults & families. Free for RSPB members with a small charge per car for non members. Please check for opening times.

A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors - walking outdoors is deemed fairly safe but avoid contact with others.

Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant's Chair along our Sculpture Trail, walk the dog, bring your bike, ride your horse - we've something for everyone.

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Explore the grounds of St Albans Cathedral with our tree trail! Our tree trail is fun for the whole family. Discover the history of some of the most ancient trees in St Albans, learn to recognise the different species and find out all about their uses and symbolism, past and present.The trail takes around 45 minutes to complete. Download the trail from the website.