If you and the family are looking for free and cheap days out then look no further. We have all the information you need for the best local attractions.

Leavesden Country Park

Leavesden Country Park covers an area of over 27 hectares and consists of walking/biking paths, a football pitch, wildlife areas, tennis courts, a children’s play area and an outdoor gym for adults. Leavesden Country Park is located off College Road in Abbots Langley. 

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral, officially the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban but often referred to locally as “the Abbey”, is a Church of England cathedral in St Albans, England. Much of its architecture dates from Norman times. The oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. Climb the 211 steps up to the top of the oldest Cathedral tower in Britain and experience fantastic views of St Albans.

Cassiobury Park

190 acres of open grass and woodland with sports facilities, kids’ attractions, a nature reserve and cafe. 13 minutes from the hotel

Bhaktivedante Manor – Hare Krishna Temple

Bhaktivedanta Manor is a Gaudiya Vaishnava temple set in the Hertfordshire countryside of England, in the village of Letchmore Heath near Watford. An oasis of spiritual inspiration. The estate offers retreat to a world of yoga, contemplation, sacred music and dance, vegetarian food, theatre, seminars.

Bovingdon Market

Saturday and bank holiday market. with 400-plus stalls from food to fashion, on disused airfield, free parking.

Cheslyn House & Garden

3.5-acre beautifully designed garden and park with dog-friendly paths, sculptures & an aviary, plus a pond, exotic plants & benches.

Heartwood Forest

A vast new forest of more than half a million trees, pockets of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and fantastic wildlife spotting. 

Norton Common

Norton Common Local Nature Reserve is a place for people, and wildlife, to enjoy. and is packed full of things to do for people of all ages. Take a stroll through the nature trail, enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, let the kids play in the park, picnic or grab something to eat from the cafeteria. There are also bowling greens, tennis courts and plenty of dog walks.

Harpenden Farmers Market

Harpenden Farmers’ Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: meats, pies, sausages; fish; preserves – pickles, jams and honey; cheeses; vegetables and fruit; flowers and plants; fresh bread, cakes and pastries; eggs; beer, wine and liqueurs.

The New Maynard Gallery

The New Maynard Gallery is a community gallery in central Welwyn Garden City. Offering free exhibitions to artists who live or work in Herts. Adjacent to the largest Cinema/theatre venue and a large cafe on the first/upper floor.
Artwork varies and is regularly changed offering the opportunity for visitors to view and buy some of the best artwork produced by local artists.