Museums & places of interest

TEMPORARILY CLOSED. The world's oldest mechanised paper mill - the birthplace of paper's industrial revolution in 1803. Today it is still a working paper mill producing around 100 tonnes of specialist grade paper every year on historic paper machines. Much historical innovation occurred in the Gade Valley, with many world changing inventions, largely overlooked as paper is a commodity in constant use... Read more

Park & woodland 29th March 2021.
Park & gardens open from 3rd April 2021.

As well as Hatfield House itself, enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park and woodland walks, 9 unique shops and busy restaurant. The House & Gardens, are closed during the winter.

The Museum offers a fascinating and inexpensive day out for the family with many interesting displays and artefacts to see relating to farming, country life, trades and professions plus many other exhibits, including three model railways, a 37 HP Crossley gas engine, stationary engines, vintage wirelesses, computer room, photographic and electrical apparatus, plus a new 'History of Sound' exhibit showing the development of sound recording and reproduction. We are a dog friendly site. Tractor rides are available to the Pitstone Windmill. Nine open days each year between Easter and October. Please check the website for details.

Hertford Museum aims to collect and preserve evidence of the history of the county town and surrounding parishes for the interest, enjoyment and understanding of the local community and other visitors. The museum offers displays on two floors as well as things to touch and play with. It also runs regular events for families and children.

Hertford 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 Hertford or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails... Read more

We are the ideal place for discovering local and family history in Hertfordshire. To start your search, use our online catalogues or visit us in 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.

Come and take a guided tour of the historic Victorian Mill and admire the ingenious milling machinery. Discover fascinating stories of the Jordan family and their journey from farming and milling to cereals.

Explore our beautiful Mill Gardens and enjoy the wildlife and tranquillity of our meadow and woodland. Then relax in the Riverside Café with breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.... Read more

Our 250 acres offer a quiet refuge for country picnics and dog walking (visitors are asked to use leads in the park and not to take pets into the gardens). You might catch a glimpse of Red and Sika deer. Children can run loose at the Adventure Playground, search for Geoffrey the Gorilla, hiding at the centre of the Victorian Maze, and enjoy a dinosaur safari with 72 pre-historic creatures grazing amongst the redwoods. Closed during the winter.

THE WALLED GARDEN AT LUTON HOO ESTATE WAS DESIGNED BY CAPABILITY BROWN IN THE LATE 1760.

The Garden changed and evolved under owners and management to match the fashion of horticulture in the 19th and 20th centuries, with each owner leaving their mark on the garden's rich history.

Just over 21 years ago the Walled Garden Project began with a determination that the Walled... Read more