
Church Farm
- Stevenage
- Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Church farm is an all-round outdoor adventure! There are lots of animals to see, including 250 sheep and rams, 30 cattle, 24 pigs, hens, turkeys, gee...

Fairlands Valley Park
- Stevenage
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Activities at Fairlands Valley Park include sailing bell boats and dragon boats, fishing, swimming in the paddling pools and playing on the children'...

Howard Park and Gardens
- Letchworth
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Howard Park and Gardens features a large adventure play area which includes a water play zone with fountains! This interactive splash pad area operat...

Knebworth House Gardens and Park
- Knebworth
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
Visitors the Historical Knebworth House, take a walk on the wild side and visit the Deer Park and the Dinosaur Trail with 72 life size dinosaurs. H...

The Play Barn
- Sawbridgeworth
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Take a turn off the beaten track and visit The Play Barn in Hertfordshire. Bring your little ones to a soft play centre that’ll have your tiny-toddle...

Audley End House and Gardens
- Saffron Walden
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
Families exploring Audley End House and Park have a period delight in store for them as they experience the opulent rooms and atmosphere, not least w...

Audley End Miniature Railway
- Saffron Walden
- Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
The Audley End Miniature Railway is a delightful 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybrooke's private 10 and a quarter inch gauge railway through Estate woodla...

Harlow Town Park
- Harlow
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The 164 acre park is a lovely place to visit in any season. There are attractive scenic landscapes, river walks and views, plus the paddling pool (op...
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The Gibberd Garden
- Harlow
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
At The Gibberd Garden the softly designed glades, pools, lawns and alleys provide settings for some eighty varying sculptures, large ceramic pots and...

Baulk Wood
- Biggleswade
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Baulk Wood is a beautiful swathe of woodland had a not-so-beautiful start as a rubbish dump in the 1960s but was thankfully restored to an enjoyable...

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve
- Harlow
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Recorded as a woodland for at least 900 years, the Parndon Wood Nature Reserve is a haven for flora, fungi, birds, minibeasts, small mammals and deer...

Lee Valley Regional Park
- Broxbourne
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Whatever the kind of day out you're looking for, Lee Valley Regional Park has something for everyone, with 10,000 acres to explore and a whole host o...

The Lodge
- Sandy
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The Lodge nature reserve's woodland, heath and acid grassland here cover 180 hectares, and are being restored to form the largest stretch of heathlan...

Northaw Great Wood
- Cuffley
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Northaw Great Wood is one of Hertfordshire's largest remaining historic wood pasture commons and should be enjoyed while it lasts! It comprises open...

River Lee Counrty Park
- Cheshunt
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Take a deep breath in of the lovely fresh air at River Lee Country Park in Hertfordshire, a great place to spend a day with the little ones where the...

Wandlebury Country Park
- Cambridge
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
At Wandlebury Country Park on the gentle Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge, is a welcome retreat for walkers, nature lovers and a natural adven...

Royal Gunpowder Mills
- Waltham Abbey
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
Immerse the children in fun exploration of science, history and nature at theRoyal Gunpowder Mills. Set in 170 acres of beautiful, unique landscape,...

Waltham Abbey Gardens
- Waltham Abbey
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Waltham Abbey Gardens is a truly magical and award winning site steeped in history and set in the grounds of the old Abbey, founded by King Henry II...
Cherry Hinton Water Play Area
- Cambridge
- Outdoor
- Water Parks
Out in the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall lays two small paddling pools with gentle water shelves and a maximum depth of 0.4 metres, making them ideal...

Willows Activity Farm
- St Albans
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Willows Activity Farm is a lovely way to share a little something special from your childhood, with tonnes of traditional fare and a healthy dose of...