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Things to do in Hertfordshire

Across Hertfordshire there are 210 days out recorded in 3 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Watford has the most to choose from, followed by Welwyn Garden City and Hemel Hempstead.

The mix includes 192 free to visit, 24 indoor and 185 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in Hertfordshire include Newground Farm, The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum, Dacorum Heritage, The Hypocaust and Verulamium Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Hertfordshire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Harebreaks Recreation Ground and Cassiobury Park.
    113 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Greenwood Park and The Swillet Play Area.
    48 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Mary Forsdyke Gardens and Walled Garden.
    22 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Newground Farm and The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum.
    15 places
  5. 05
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Outdoor Pool and St John's School Pool.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Graphics Plus and Gallery Rouge.
    3 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Hertfordshire?

This guide maps 210 places to visit across Hertfordshire, spread across 3 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Hertfordshire?

Recognisable names in Hertfordshire include Newground Farm, The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum, Dacorum Heritage and The Hypocaust. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Hertfordshire?

192 of the places listed for Hertfordshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Hertfordshire on a rainy day?

24 indoor options are recorded across Hertfordshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Hertfordshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.