Museums & places of interest

Appointments not necessary, although visitors are recommended to provide advance notice of document orders. Please see website for opening hours and events including family activities throughout the year. We are the ideal place for discovering local and family history in Hertfordshire. To start your search, use our online catalogues or visit us at County Hall, Hertford.

IWM Duxford tells the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war, on people's lives and the history of our region. Eight distinctive exhibition halls, historic buildings and state-of-the-art exhibitions, are filled with extraordinary collections taking you on an unforgettable journey through the times of war and peace.

Jordans Mill is based just off the A1 in Broom, near Biggleswade, boasting a Riverside Café, Mill Gardens, Mill Shop and 125-year- old flour mill which sits by the River Ivel.

Visit this lovingly restored Victorian watermill to gain a fascinating insight into the heritage of flour milling in Britain and the unique story of the Jordan family. The Mill is open for tours from April... Read more

Set in 250 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Knebworth House has been home to the Lytton family for over 19 generations, making for an extraordinary walk through 500 years of history.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at Knebworth - from spending a fun filled day exploring the Dinosaur Trail, discovering the Gardens throughout the season, picnicking in the... Read more

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for Saturday Stories.
A half an hour session, perfect for helping to develop a child's language skills and meet other families.
FREE drop in session but donations are welcome. Most suitable for under 8's.

Working watermill and museum. Watch organic flour being ground, explore the exhibitions and take tea in the gardens. Join in for lots of events, including half term crafting activities and celebrations for Black History Month.

Children £1.70 Entry, Adults £5.60. (Check website for activity and event entry prices)

The mill and museum are open Thursday - Sunday... Read more

A fascinating interactive museum where history comes to life - see how people used to shop and what life was like in a Victorian school, try making toast in a farmhouse kitchen or play parlour games, experience a WW2 Air raid and discover the story of human communication. Opening times vary throughout the year, please check the website.

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

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum experience where the visitor can travel back in time over 900 years and truly witness life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle. Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman village hidden behind the castle walls. Meet and hand feed the tame Fallow deer and other rescued animals that roam freely throughout the 10 acre site.

Our vibrant museum space at One Garden City, explores the social history of Letchworth. The museum space combines a variety of photographs, furniture, household objects, toys, textiles, smells and interactive exhibits to immerse visitors in the pioneering story of how the world's first Garden City developed.

The museum is designed to appeal to everyone from local children and families... Read more