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IN HITCHIN
Originally called Rawlings Hill, because of the Mill there, it was then known as Windmill Hill after the windmill burnt down. The miller's cottage was still standing on the Hollow Lane side of the hill until 1950; and there was a house built on the hill in the 1920's, but was unpopular and is no longer there.
Now a great social spot with views down Hermitage Road, it's a great place... Read more
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OUTSIDE HITCHIN
With our 100 acres of countryside, beautiful scenery, nature trails, animal farm attraction and the 100 Aker Wood home of Pooh Bear and friends all just 12 miles from central London. Aldenham Country Park makes the perfect location for your birthday party, baby shower or whatever it is you are celebrating. You can book your very own slice of Aldenham Country Park by hiring our private areas Lavender,... Read more
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www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
0208 953 9602
Broadway Gardens and Walk was developed following receipt of a £1 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The layout and design of the gardens reflects the initial aspirations of Ebenezer Howard who was responsible for founding Letchworth, the world's first Garden City.
Features:
Broadway fountain
Broadway Walk
Herbaceous borders
Large open space which... Read more
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Approximately 160 acres of historic parkland and woodland,ideal for country walks. There is a large and varied Children's Play Area close to the central car park and cafe. The Cafe is external seating only and park toilets are provided during cafe opening hours.The Park is cared for by Ampthill Town Council. (* The Tennis Courts are open to all and are free of charge to use but please book courts in... Read more
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Located in the heart of Letchworth, Howard Park and Gardens was created over 100 years ago as a central part of the world's first garden city.
The park and gardens are divided by a road, Hillshott, with the park's more formal gardens and bowling green on one side and the more informal Howard Park with paddling pool and play areas, on the other.
Great in the summer when... Read more
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Moggerhanger Park is a Grade 1 listed Georgian Historic House set in 33 acres of parkland and woodland. It is recognised as the most complete surviving example of Sir John Soane's architecture and is set in stylish grounds and woodlands sculpted by Humphry Repton.
The Park is ultimately owned by a Christian charity and, as well as being open to day visitors, is now a prestigious venue... Read more
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Norton Common Local Nature Reserve brings the countryside into the very heart of Letchworth. It's a place for people, and wildlife, to enjoy. and is packed full of things to do for people of all ages.
Features and activities:
Play areas - for young and older children
Skateboard park
Outdoor swimming pool with cafeteria
Picnic area
Pavilion... Read more
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Radwell Meadows is a ideal place to set-up for the day and enjoy the countryside, featuring an award-winning children's play area with an approved safety surface, picnic tables and car parking.
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Rothamsted Park covers 23 hectares and provides a home for many of the town's sport and recreational activities including the Skate Park, a fabulous play area newly-refurbished in 2021, floodlit courts for tennis, netball and 5-a-side football, the swimming pool and sports centre , 2 cricket squares, several football pitches, and an orienteering course .
Toilets and a cafe are available... Read more
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www.harpenden.gov.uk
01582 768278
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
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www.shuttleworth.org
01767627933 / 01767627927
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