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Things to do in Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead has 12 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning museums, art galleries and swimming pools. It sits in Hertfordshire, Eastern, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 5 are free to visit, 12 are indoor options for a wet day and 1 is geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Newground Farm, The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum, Dacorum Heritage, The Hypocaust and Verulamium Museum — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Watford and Welwyn Garden City are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Hemel Hempstead

  1. 01
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Newground Farm and The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum.
    9 places
  2. 02
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Graphics Plus and Gallery Rouge.
    2 places
  3. 03
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Outdoor Pool.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Hemel Hempstead?

This guide maps 12 places to visit in and around Hemel Hempstead. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Hemel Hempstead?

Recognisable names near Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead?

5 of the places listed for Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead on a rainy day?

12 indoor options are recorded near Hemel Hempstead — 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 Hemel Hempstead 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.