Hertfordshire Attractions

Cromer Windmill

The last remaining postmill in Hertfordshire. This is the earliest type of English windmill. It gets its name from the massive oak post on which the mill body turns to face the sails into the wind, no matter what its direction. The present mill dates from 1679/81 and was in use until 1923, after which it became derelict. It was given to the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust in 1969. After many years of work, the mill has now been restored and is virtually in working order. The mill was extensively rebuilt about 1860 and its equipment represents the peak of windmill development. The mill has Patent sails, a fantail and centrifugal governors to control the stone clearances.

Ardeley, Stevenage,  SG2 7QA  Tel: 01279  843301

The Gardens of the Rose  (Royal National Rose Society)

With over 30,000 roses on display, complemented by a rich variety of companion plants, the Gardens of the Rose – is the flagship gardens of the Royal National Rose Society  and are a captivating spectacle of colour. A major programme of bulb plantings has extended the garden season so that visitors can now enjoy a feast of colour and beauty from Spring through to late Summer

Chiswell Green St Albans, AL2 3NR  Tel: 01727 850461 Email

Langleybury Childrens Farm

A small childrens farm which allow children of all ages to interact with animals

Langleybury Lane  Hunton Bridge Kings Langley  WD4 8QQ  Tel: 01923 270603  Email

Lincolnsfield Childrens Centre

Farmyard Funworld: This is an opportunity for children to observe and handle a variety of pets and rare breeds including sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, owls, hawks, pheasants, pigs, etc. Incorporating Activity World giant indoor Adventure Playground

Bushey Hall Drive  Bushey WD23 2ES   Tel: 01923 233841   Email

Old Gorhambury (St Albans) 

The decorated remains of an impressive Elizabethan mansion, demonstrating the extent to which the Renaissance influenced architecture in England.

Gorhambury  St Albans  AL3 6AH   Tel: 01727 854051

Paradise Wildlife Park

A  wildlife park and highly popular with children. There are lots of new attractions for 2003 including DJ Jazzy Jungles Amazing Animals Show, Canyon Trucking-remote control lorries, Funky Cars, The Animal Resource Centre, DJ's Toddler Jungle-indoor play area and Snow Leopards (July).

White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne  EN10 7QA  Tel: 01992 468001  Email

Redbournbury Watermill

The Mill and the farmhouse and surrounding buildings date back to the fifteenth century and create an area of historical interest. Last used for milling in the 1950's, the mill is at the end of a massive rebuilding and restoration project, which took over ten years to complete. It is now established as a museum and as the only working mill on the River Ver.

Redbournbury Lane, Redbourn Road,  St Albans  AL3 6RS  Tel: 01582 792874  Email

Roman Theatre of Verulamium  

The Roman Theatre was first discovered in 1847, but it was not until 1930 - 1935 that it was fully excavated. As visible today it is the remains of a complex structure that grew up over a long period from AD160 to AD300. The theatre was used for religious rites, ceremonies and entertainments, and was capable of seating several thousand spectators

Gorhambury Drive  St Albans  AL3 6AE  Tel: 01727 835 035   Email

Royston Cave  

The Royston Cave is a medieval, man made structure hewn out of the chalk. Workmen rediscovered it in 1742. During 1790 the Cave was excavated and a passageway into the Cave was dug out. This exposed the medieval carvings that bring visitors from all over the world.

Melbourn Street  Royston  SG8 7BZ  Tel:   01763 245484   Email

Shepreth Wildlife Park

Visitors can see a wide variety of animals and birds including tortoises, wolves, tigers, racoons, foxes, capybara, owls, cockatiels, deer, doves, monkeys (four different species) and mara. There is a pets corner, play area, and large lakes where large koi carp and mirror carp eat from your fingers. Recently opened is the Water World and Bug City

Station Road  Shepreth Royston SG8 6PZ  Tel: 01763 262226

Standalone Farm

A small working show farm set in 170 acres on the outskirts of Letchworth. The farm has cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry and many other traditional farmyard animals including Shire horse. As well as many animals, there is a daily milking demonstration, farm walks and an exhibition barn containing bird specimens, mammals, animal skulls, model dinosaurs and a working beehive.

Wilbury Road, Letchworth   SG6 4JN  Tel: 01462  686775  Email

Welwyn Roman Baths  

This site displays the remains of a Roman bath-house, part of a villa built 1,700 years ago. Ingeniously preserved in a vault underneath the A1 (M), it provides a fascinating insight into how the Romans bathed, with a series of hot and cold rooms and baths.

Welwyn Roman Baths  Welwyn By-Pass  Welwyn  AL6 9NX  Tel : 01707 271362

Willows Farm Village

Willows Farm Village at London Colney is a 500 acre leisure attraction, which features a wide variety of animals, dozens of attractions and activities, adventure play, boating lake and a daily programme of entertainment.

Courses Road, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BB Tel: 01727 822444   Email

Wood Green Animal Shelters

The Wood Green Animal Shelters is a charity which provides shelter for and re-homing of stray and abandoned animals, and is concerned with the welfare of animals. The Heydon branch specialises in cats and small animals

Highway Cottage  Chishill Road  Heydon Royston  SG8 8PN  Tel: 01763 838329  Email