12 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Hertfordshire
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Learn all about the natural world with lots of hands on activities and exhibitions, including a polar bear, and dressed fleas. Check out their programme of events before you go.
40 hectares of a mosaic of habitats including reedbeds, grassland, woodland, and a lake. See what wildlife you can spot, including dragonflies, and herons.
A not-for-profit country park and farm set on 100 acres. There's a mixture of free, and pay-for activities. Explore the 100 Aker wood and find the characters from Winnie the Pooh. Check their activity programme to see what's on.
This 15th century castle is packed with history, it was once home to Queen Elizabeth I. Check out this link to see free events that are held there, including a teddy bears picnic, cars at the castle, and music festival.
3 floors showcasing 2,000 years of history, as well as contemporary artworks. You can also visit the restored octagonal courtroom, and subterranean cells.
Waytemore Castle
Bishops Stortford
The remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle. It was an early stronghold of the Bishops of London, and still has traces of the keep.
Divided in 2 by a road, the Hillshott side has formal gardens, while Howard Park has a playground, a seasonal splash pad, open spaces, and wildflowers.
An award winning park, with 250 acres to explore. There are seasonal splash pools, a bandstand that hosts free live events in summer months, a miniature railway (£2.50 a ticket), ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, a local nature reserve, and 2 playgrounds.
Learn all about the culture and history of the local area. They host free family craft events one saturday a month.
Learn some local history, with family friendly displays, holiday activities, and themed walks and talks. Check out their website for the programme of events.
Housed in a former silk mill, and packed with local history, including that of Roman history. There's lots to keep kids engaged.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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