Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterranean. Bring the entire family and explore the wonders of Roman life, immerse yourself in recreated Roman rooms and admire the craftsmanship of the intricate large-scale mosaics on display. You can also see recent discoveries such as the Sandridge Hoard, a collection of 159 Roman gold coins. In addition to hands-on discovery areas for younger visitors, the museum also provides a selection of free activity sheets for children and dressing up clothes are available on weekends and school holidays. After your visit to Verulamium Museum you can explore remains of the Roman town in Verulamium Park. Directly outside the museum you can visit the Roman Hypocaust, and if you venture a little further, you can see visit the Roman Theatre and see the Roman city walls too. Today, Verulamium Park boasts a lovely lake, plenty of wildlife, and children's play areas.

Verulamium Park is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland close to the city centre and is a popular attraction throughout the year with wide range of facilities. Including a café, Museum, Splash Park and play park. The Park is named after the Roman City of Verulamium on which it stands. The City walls and outline of the London Gate can still be seen. Verulamium Museum displays hundreds of remarkable... Read more

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.

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.

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.

A family friendly museum inside a Victorian pumping station with classic cars, motorbikes and commercials, plus a fire station with fire engines that you can climb aboard.
On the top floor - Local history memorabilia, classic toys to play with, typewriters to try your skill on, plus toy prams to push around.

Outside - Model railway layouts running in a converted railway carriage.... Read more