Out & about

The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences.

Whether you are after a family adventure or a solitary meander, The Lodge is the perfect day out for all; exploring ancient sea-beds, walking over an iron-age fort, listening out for the drumming of woodpeckers and watching the Greylag Geese laze... Read more

Take a walk through the woodland, heathland and grassland. Enjoy the view of the heronry. Dogs are welcome. Bring your bikes and enjoy the trails (Permits are required). There are play spots across the site. Some of the paths are suitable for wheelchair users.

Once a private Estate known as Porters Park, then a site of a Mental Hospital, Shenley Park is now a unique self-funded Park for all. The Park is steeped in history and hosts an Orchard, Meadow, Woodland walks, Historic buildings and an amazing 2 acre landscaped Walled Garden with an Amphitheatre. Play area, walks, tea rooms. Events helfd through the year.

The perfect family day out. Come and enjoy our amazing garden, follow the woodland sculpture trail and discover a unique collection of vintage aircraft, all set in 875 acres of parkland at Old Warden Park.

In our Swiss Garden, you'll find the perfect selfie background and how about a chat with the engineers in our workshop while they restore vintage aircraft? Then relax with a locally... Read more

Book your session in advance via the Better UK APP. A new purpose-built splash park in the north side of Stanborough Park. With a paddling river meandering through the centre and surrounded by a nautical themed adventure play area - including a large pirate ship - and a variety of other play equipment for children of all ages, including swings for disabled children. Also, toilets, changing unit, a cafe kiosk and picnic seating, outdoor gym and sports pitch. Open 10am - 6pm (or dusk) daily from Easter to Sept. Outdoor gym and sports pitches open all year round.

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

Covering 126 acres there's something for all ages and tastes. Take a gentle stroll, picnic or just laze away an afternoon relaxing in our award winning parklands.
Facilities include: Watersports Centre, Childrens Pirate themed Play Area, Walks, Orienteering, Nature reserve,Fishing, Model Boating Lake, refreshment Kiosk,Restaurant & Coffee Shop. In addition there are Rowing Boats & Pedalos... Read more

Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe

Run by volunteers (who are all members of Bedford Model Engineering Society), the Summerfields' Miniature Railways are located on the A600 a little over half-way between Hitchin and Bedford, and just to the North of Haynes village. You can find us on Google maps.

The railways are a popular visitor destination for children, parents and grandparents alike. There are four separate railways... Read more

A lovely spot for a walk , free parking, the farm shop is open for take away drinks and snacks and you can spot some farm animals from the fields.