Out & about

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

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

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

The Forest of Marston Vale Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park sits at the heart of 61 square miles where our charity is planting trees and using woodlands to make life better for the people and wildlife of the Vale. With 18km of surfaced trails, the Wetlands Nature Reserve, Lakeside Cafe, Bike Hire, Gift Shop and regular kids events, it's a great day out for all the family.

Oh help! Oh no! It's a Gruffalo! Come to the deep dark wood to discover orienteering trails and giant Gruffalo sculptures, Plus, this year we're celebrating the Gruffalo's 20th birthday with our free party pack! Try our fun, navigational challenge at Wendover Woods using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk (or skip!) the course against the clock. Before you begin the trail, pick up a Gruffalo orienteering leaflet with a certificate and map for just £1.50. There is also a Zog trail

Splash Park during the summer months? With a brilliant atmosphere throughout the whole of summer our splash park is the place to be when it gets warm! It's a fantastic local attraction and being surrounded by the beauty of the park is a lovely experience. We also offer a crazy golf course just a short walk from the Splash Park making it a fun day out for all the family. Check the website for opening... Read more

Artist teaching fun and experimental workshops using alcohol inks to adults and kids. Current workshops in Hitchin are designed for ages 12+. Group bookings available. Small classes of 8.

Trampolines for pre-teens, and 9-hole adventure golf for all!

100 acres of beautiful parkland close to the city centre and is a popular attraction throughout the year with wide range of facilities. The Park is named after the Roman City of Verulamium on which it stands. The City walls and outline of the London Gate can still be seen. Lakes, green parkland, children's play equipment and sports facilities. An oasis of calm, bird watching, icecreams and nature Verulamium Museum displays hundreds of remarkable objects that have been excavated from the ground.

Westmill farm has a great range of attractions for everyone. There are many different things to do on site for all ages. Westmill farm has a great range of attractions for everyone. There is a welcoming restaurant serving fine home cooked food and two function rooms, a nine hole par 3 golf course set in stunning countryside overlooking the Rib Valley, 3 fishing lakes stocked with coarse and game fish, Zorb Strike, a fishing tackle shop, a truly excellent Garden Centre, Art and Pine furniture shops and model car off-road track.