Hertfordshire is the place to find a great selection of country-based activities for the kids and family days out. There are local history museums in Hartford and Hatfield. Country Parks in Berkhampstead and Stevenage, animals to feed and pet in child friendly farms in Royston or St Albans or Watford. Of course all the main towns have the usual play and activity centres so, wherever you are or whatever the age of the children, Hertfordshire always has something to offer.
Feeding an animal is one of the simple pleasures of childhood and your family can encounter lots of such pleasures here. They can hand-feed the ponies, goats, ducks, geese and even the fish in the lake! There are also monkeys to watch on Monkey Island big cats to admire in the Big Cat House...
If you enjoy walking in the countryside then Ashridge Estate will be hard to beat. There are thousands of acres of unspoilt woodland and open countryside with a rich variety of wildlife from rare birds to bluebell woods. Do check as there are regular events and a wide-ranging programm...
Down by Woodside Leisure Centre you’ll find one of Watford’s best soft play centres, Gambados, where there are indoor activities galore for children of all ages. With everything from giant play frames, climbing walls, dodgems and much more there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained....
