This year, school pupils in Welwyn Hatfield will enjoy their Easter break from Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 14.

A range of activities are on offer in the town, from theatre shows to picture perfect picnic spots.

With that in mind, here are TripAdvisor's seven best things to do in Welwyn Hatfield.

1. Nast Hyde Halt

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Visit the Nast Hyde Halt for a walk that exudes railway history.Visit the Nast Hyde Halt for a walk that exudes railway history. (Image: supplied by Mike Izzard)

Nast Hyde Halt is a disused railway station in Hatfield.

It has a five-star rating and has been voted in the top four things to do in Hatfield.

The lovely, restored railway halt boasts lots of history boards, track and railway posters.

There is also a playground opposite and it is on the Alban Way a former railway turned into a walking, running and cycling route running from Hatfield to St Albans with linked footpaths.

One TripAdvisor review said: "This charming slice of railway history is beautifully laid out with many artefacts and clear descriptions presenting its role as a railway halt. Well worth a visit."

2. Hatfield Swim Centre

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Hatfield Leisure Centre and Hatfield Swim Centre will open in April

Hatfield Swim Centre has a wide range of activities available to suite everyone.

It is rated in the top 10 things to do in Hatfield by TripAdvisor.

You can have a swim in their 33m swimming pool, workout in the 50+ station gym, and take part in one of 20+ fitness classes, including yoga, pilates, aqua aerobics and more, or relax in their health suite.

Whatever your fitness needs, they have something for you.

For the kids, Hatfield Swim Centre has a splash pool and aqua splash sessions available.

If you want to learn how to swim, their successful swim school programme is the best option for you.

3. Vertigo Adventures

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Take on the crazy obstacle course and have a blast at Vertigo Adventures.Take on the crazy obstacle course and have a blast at Vertigo Adventures. (Image: Vertigo Adventures)

Vertigo Adventures is an exhilarating amusement park located in Stanborough Park in Welwyn Garden City.

The activity has a four-star rating, and is set to reopen this month.

Your kids can take part in the challenging high and low ropes courses, take the plunge on the Powerfan Descender, zip down the aerial wires, scale the climbing wall, and do so much more.

4. Campus West 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Catch an independent cinema or get some delicious food at Campus West.Catch an independent cinema or get some delicious food at Campus West. (Image: Robert Mills Photography)

 

Campus West has a four and a half star rating and is voted number one in fun and games in Welwyn Garden City.

Campus West is located at The Campus and is home to all your entertainment needs under one roof.

A refreshing and original mix of cinema, roller skating and soft play, with food and drink available all day from Humphrey's.

It also boasts 91 'Excellent' reviews out of 142.

5. Mill Green Museum and Working Mill

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Mill Green Museum and working mill.Mill Green Museum and working mill. (Image: Tony Prezio, Hitchin TV Tony Prezio, Hitchin TV)

Mill Green also has a four and a half star rating and has been voted number two in the top 12 things to do in Hatfield.

It is located on Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield and is open from Thursday to Sunday.

During Easter break, there will be a three-hour Focaccia making course run by a professional master baker and the museum will be open for residents to learn more about the history of the mill and River Lea on various other dates.

6. Hatfield Park

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Hatfield Park's sprawling gardens is the perfect place for a walk or a picnic.Hatfield Park's sprawling gardens is the perfect place for a walk or a picnic. (Image: Pete Seaward)

Hatfield Park will be open to visitors on weekends, while the gardens will reopen in April, just in time for Easter.

The location has three out of five stars and is rated in the top eight things to do in Hatfield.

The sprawling park and gardens is the perfect background for a picturesque picnic.

7. Get Wild!

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Get Wild is located inside The Galleria in Hatfield.Get Wild is located inside The Galleria in Hatfield. (Image: CPG Photography)

Get Wild's playground has a four star rating on TripAdvisor and is among the top three best things to do in Hatfield.

The playground is located in The Galleria on Comet Way.

It claims to be the best indoor adventure playground in Hertfordshire. 

Get Wild's jungle-themed indoor play area provides children aged one to 12 with a thrilling environment to play in.

It also has an assortment of slides, tunnels, rope walks, climbing frames and much more.

Fun and excitement are guaranteed in a safe play area, where children can crawl, run, swing, slide, play, climb and grow.