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

OPEN THURS - SUN ONLY 11AM - 5PM. MOSSMAN GALLERY, STABLES & WALLED GARDEN CLOSED. PLAYGROUND, CAFE & WIDER GARDENS OPEN. MASKS REQUIRED IN INDOOR AREAS WITHOUT PERSPEX SCREENS. Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe

With the second largest area of unimproved chalk grassland in the county, Tring Park is one of Hertfordshire's most important habitats for wildlife. Take a stroll through meadows of lady's bedstraw, yellow rattle, saxifrage and salad burne in summer, and see how many butterflies and other insects you can spot. Waymarked walks guide you through the site.

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!

Ware Text Trail 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 Ware or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

The Watford Miniature Railway is a 10¼" gauge railway located in Cassiobury Park. Located next to the park's paddling pools, playground and Hub building, we offer train rides all year round on weekends and bank holidays plus most school holidays (check website). The railway runs through a wooded area adjacent to the River Gade, and a ride takes approximately five minutes.

Set off along one of the many beautiful trails on foot, bicycle, buggy or horse to explore the highest hill in the Chilterns. Alternatively do something a little more energetic, such as Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure, orienteering, or the fitness trail assault course. If that's all too energetic find a quiet spot to picnic, enjoy the views, have a barbecue or pop in to the cafe for coffee and cake.... Read more