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!

This beautiful sandy beach is popular with local families and holiday makers. Not only will you find the second longest pier in the world (Southend is the longest!) but you'll find amusements and water sports such as kite surfing and sailing. It is perfect for building sand castles and has a seasonal lifeguard service. It is a short walk into Walton, the nearest town, which has shops and cafes.

The Story of Ware
Ware Museum tells the story of life in Ware from the Mesolithic to the present day.

Although there has been a settlement here since c6,000 BC, the earliest name recorded for Ware is the Saxon word Waras – meaning weirs. The Domesday Book shows that Ware was a prosperous town, overshadowing its nearest neighbour – Hertford.

The Lido is a heated open air pool which is open from late May to early September. Situated in the grounds of Ware Priory, the Lido comprises a 30m (approximately) Main Pool and a Teaching Pool. Fully qualified RLSS Pool Lifeguards and a First Aider are on duty at all times. A refreshment kiosk with access from both the Lido and neighbouring Priory Park offers a wide selection of hot/cold food, drinks, confectionery and ice cream.

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.

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You'll have the chance to go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides a unique showcase of the extraordinary British artistry, technology and talent that went into making the most successful film series of all time. Booking is essential.

Watford Colosseum is a 1,309 seat venue in the heart of Watford and is home to the best live music and entertainment outside London.

Cleverly preserved in a vault under the A1 motorway, find the remains of a once-luxurious villa and displays of local objects, including mystery skeleton. The layout of the hot warm and cold rooms and the heating system are a fine example of Roman life in our district. Children's activity and dressing up area. Open Sat, Sun, bank hols and school hols, 2-5 pm. closed Dec. FREE entry for under 16s. ... Read more

Tunnel through time to the world of the Romans - with a visit to Welwyn Roman Baths. You can't take a hot bath any more - the boiler went out about 1,800 years ago when the Romans left! But you can see some fascinating remains which have survived from their time. Learn about how the Romans liked to relax with an elegant culture of bathing, and admire their creativity and style. The bath house remains are a scheduled ancient monument and were once part of a fine villa. The layout of the cold, warm and hot rooms and the heating system are remarkably well preserved. The baths are ingeniously preserved in a steel vault under the A1(M) motorway at its junction with the A1000 - just off the central roundabout of the Welwyn By-Pass. You can find out how this vault was built. Also on display are archaeological finds from the Welwyn area and an exhibition devoted to the history of the site, which was uncovered during the 1960s and 70s by the Welwyn Archaeological Society.

Due to Government guidance on play areas, our play equipment and play areas must stay closed. GoApe and the cafe will also remain closed for now. Toilets will be limited to help people with their responsibility to social distance. BBQs are not permitted and you cannot bring a BBQ on to site. This is to discourage group gatherings and prevent fires. If you visit Wendover Woods, remember it is your responsibility to follow the new guidance on staying safe outside your home. We are sure many people will be keen to get out and about, so to avoid crowds, please be aware we may need to close the car park if it is full. We are cleaning our car parking machines throughout the day and you can wash your hands but for your own safety please consider bringing hand sanitiser with you to use after touching the machines. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of touching the car park payment machines, you can pay for car parking using the Glide app on your Apple or Android mobile phone or you may want to consider becoming a member. As well as supporting the forest you will receive a 12 month car park pass. Find out more. Please have a safe and relaxing visit. If you are cycling, please be careful and wear a helmet to help prevent injuries. Thank you for your us as we are doing our best for you: be kind to our staff and respectful of our residents and your fellow visitors.