Parks & outdoor spaces

With the second largest area of unimproved chalk grassland in the county, Tring Park is one of Hertfordshire's most important habitats for wildlife. Take a stroll through meadows of lady's bedstraw, yellow rattle, saxifrage and salad burne in summer, and see how many butterflies and other insects you can spot. Waymarked walks guide you through the site.

Vanstone Park is an independent family run garden centre with 46 years trading. Within the grounds are: The Greenhouse Café, Car wash, King Acre Landscape Centre, Simply Dogs (Grooming) & Country Tipis (Wedding events). Weather Permitting there is a miniature woodland railway working weekends and during school holidays.

Explore this beautiful National Trust French Renaissance style chateau and grounds. There are Victorian style gardens, rare & exotic birds in the Aviary, a woodland playground, a Trail to follow around the gardens, a woodland walk and children's activities on during school holidays. There are also restaurants, cafes and shops to enjoy once you've finished exploring!

Ware 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 Ware or just visiting for the day.

There are 2 Text Trails available... Read more

The Watford Miniature Railway is a 10¼" gauge railway located in Cassiobury Park. Located next to the park's paddling pools, playground and Hub building, we offer train rides all year round on weekends and bank holidays plus most school holidays (check website). The railway runs through a wooded area adjacent to the River Gade, and a ride takes approximately five minutes.

Set off along one of the many beautiful trails on foot or bicycle to explore the highest hill in the Chilterns. Alternatively do something a little more energetic, such as Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure, orienteering, or the fitness trail. If you're looking for something a little calmer, find a quiet spot to picnic, enjoy the views, or pop in to the cafe for coffee and cake. Car parking charges apply.

The Wheathampstead Heritage Trails aim to highlight the amazing local history of this district and encourage people to get out there and enjoy it.

All the walks start at the free car park in the centre of Wheathampstead and pass several places where food and drinks can be found.

There is one Village Centre walk and six walks in the local countryside. They range in distance... Read more

Rides, activities and attractions

If you're looking for a day out that has it all, you're in luck. With over 25 rides, attractions, and over 147 acres of glorious parklands, you're spoilt for choice at Wicksteed Park.

Wicksteed Park is one of the best places to visit in Northamptonshire for a super fun, affordable family day out!

Things to do in Wicksteed... Read more

Willen Lake is Milton Keynes' most popular park. Up to one million visitors a year take part in watersports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground, try the high ropes course, mini golf or simply picnic along Willen's shores. It's a great place to entertain all ages of family and friends, whether it's a visit to the café or restaurant, a stroll, trying a beginners' course in sailing or hiring a pedalo or bike. The park is open year round and there is no admission fee, other than during special events when some areas may be unavailable to the general public, or a fee may be charged. (Note that car parking charges apply.) Facilities: Play area, public toilets, trim trail, cycle hire, boat hire, fishing, picnic tables, seating, refreshments, watersports, high ropes & mini golf. The Willen Lake Café offers a range of hot and cold food and drinks and is open daily.

Marvel at the architecture of the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. Stroll around our 18th century pleasure grounds and explore our woodland. At Home Farm discover our shire horses, rare beed sheep, cattle and pigs; with daily activities and adventure playground there's plenty to do.