Days Out Guide

The Herts Big Weekend is back with free tickets to be won to attractions such as St Albans Cathedral, Paradise Wildlife Park and Hatfield Park.

WIN: Herts Big Weekend returns with lots of free tickets to be won

Living Crafts at Hatfield Park.

Living Crafts at Hatfield Park.

Fit for a King! Living Crafts returns to Hatfield House over Coronation weekend

Knebworth House, Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will be open daily for the school Easter holidays from April 1 to April 16.

Knebworth House, Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will be open daily for the school Easter holidays from April 1 to April 16.

Knebworth House's Easter Trail returns over bank holiday weekend

Dinos After Dark returns to World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

Dinos After Dark returns to World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

Enjoy Dinos After Dark at Paradise Wildlife Park and have a pumpkin-tastic time at the Hertfordshire zoo

Visitors will come face to face with the giant hummingbird at LUMAGICA St Albans at Willows Activity Farm this winter.

Visitors will come face to face with the giant hummingbird at LUMAGICA St Albans at Willows Activity Farm this winter.

Tickets on sale for spectacular new winter light and sound trail at Willows Activity Farm

A family dressed up for Halloween in Knebworth Gardens

A family dressed up for Halloween in Knebworth Gardens

Enjoy plenty of Halloween fun at this year's Knebworth Gardens Halloween Adventure

This year's free Hertford Castle Heritage Day event will take place on Sunday, September 11.

This year's free Hertford Castle Heritage Day event will take place on Sunday, September 11.

Enjoy free Hertford Castle Heritage Day as part of this year's national Heritage Open Days festival

Elstree Aerodrome is holding a free Summer Open Day on Thursday, September 1, from 11am to 5pm⁠.

Elstree Aerodrome is holding a free Summer Open Day on Thursday, September 1, from 11am to 5pm⁠.

Free summer open day at London Elstree Aerodrome

Paradise Wildlife Park founder Peter Sampson and CEO Lynn Whitnall with the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

Paradise Wildlife Park founder Peter Sampson and CEO Lynn Whitnall with the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park receives two awards from High Sheriff of Hertfordshire

The Classic Motor Show will take place in the grounds of Knebworth House this August Bank Holiday.

The Classic Motor Show will take place in the grounds of Knebworth House this August Bank Holiday.

Classic Motor Show drives into Knebworth Park this August Bank Holiday weekend

The Classic Motor Show will take place in the grounds of Knebworth House this August Bank Holiday.

The Classic Motor Show will take place in the grounds of Knebworth House this August Bank Holiday.

Things to do and places to visit in Hertfordshire this August Bank Holiday weekend

Edible ornamentals at Benington Chilli Festival

Edible ornamentals at Benington Chilli Festival

Benington Chilli Festival returns for a red-hot August Bank Holiday foodie weekend

There are some places in Hertfordshire that cannot be seen by members of the public - and some which have disappeared forever

There are some places in Hertfordshire that cannot be seen by members of the public - and some which have disappeared forever

Forbidden Hertfordshire: 7 places you CAN'T visit in the county

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Knebworth House and Gardens are among the tourist attractions taking part in Visit Herts' Big Day Out.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Knebworth House and Gardens are among the tourist attractions taking part in Visit Herts' Big Day Out.

Hundreds of free tickets to attractions in Herts to be won as ‘Big Day Out’ returns

Looking for a day out in the rain? Hertfordshire has plenty on offer (File picture)

Looking for a day out in the rain? Hertfordshire has plenty on offer (File picture)

5 things to do on a rainy day in Hertfordshire

Free cinema event Screen On The Green will be showing 12 movies in Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, from Thursday, August 18 to Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Free cinema event Screen On The Green will be showing 12 movies in Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, from Thursday, August 18 to Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Disney's Encanto, The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man movie set for free outdoor cinema in Welwyn Garden City town centre

You can meet PAW Patrol favourites at The Nickelodeon Experience at Knebworth House from August 14.

You can meet PAW Patrol favourites at The Nickelodeon Experience at Knebworth House from August 14.

The Nickelodeon Experience brings kids' TV favourites to Knebworth House for immersive adventures

Dry grassland vista looking towards Riverside cottage. The longhorn cattle are grazing in the distance.

Dry grassland vista looking towards Riverside cottage. The longhorn cattle are grazing in the distance.

How the hot summer weather is affecting parched Panshanger Park

The view of Knebworth House from the Watchman's Tower.

The view of Knebworth House from the Watchman's Tower.

'Buy one get one free' offer at Knebworth Park & Gardens this summer

Henry Moore's Goslar Warrior bronze sculpture

Henry Moore's Goslar Warrior bronze sculpture

Kids go free at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens during school summer holidays

The Gruffalo is coming to Knebworth House.

The Gruffalo is coming to Knebworth House.

The Gruffalo comes to Knebworth House

Amur tiger Aleena in the pool at Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park.

Amur tiger Aleena in the pool at Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park.

Cool for cats! How Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park keeps its animals cool in the heat

Cromer Windmill, Hertfordshire's sole surviving windmill

Cromer Windmill, Hertfordshire's sole surviving windmill

The Last Survivor: History of Cromer Windmill in Hertfordshire

Family fun for children at Hertford Castle's Teddy Bears' Picnic event.

Family fun for children at Hertford Castle's Teddy Bears' Picnic event.

Hertford Castle's annual Teddy Bears' Picnic returns for fun family entertainment

The view of Knebworth House from the Watchman's Tower.

The view of Knebworth House from the Watchman's Tower.

15 things to do at Knebworth House, Park and Gardens in Hertfordshire this summer

Brothers Aaron, Tyler and Cam Whitnall with a tapir at Herts zoo Paradise Wildlife Park in CBBC show One Zoo Three.

Brothers Aaron, Tyler and Cam Whitnall with a tapir at Herts zoo Paradise Wildlife Park in CBBC show One Zoo Three.

CBBC programme 'One Zoo Three' returns to Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park

We've put together a list of some of the best garden centres in Hertfordshire.

We've put together a list of some of the best garden centres in Hertfordshire.

7 great garden centres to visit in Hertfordshire

Campus West have a three-screen cinema in which the latest releases and live screen events are shown.

Campus West have a three-screen cinema in which the latest releases and live screen events are shown.

5 reasons why Campus West is a fantastic day out for all ages

Enjoy music and dancing at Mill Green Museum at its Vintage Jubilee Day on June 3.

Enjoy music and dancing at Mill Green Museum at its Vintage Jubilee Day on June 3.

Join Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Vintage Day fun at Mill Green Museum and Watermill

Royston's May Fayre is returning to the town this year

Royston's May Fayre is returning to the town this year

What's on this May Bank Holiday 2022: 7 things to do and places to go in Hertfordshire

We've put together a list of some great places to enjoy nature in Hertfordshire.

We've put together a list of some great places to enjoy nature in Hertfordshire.

7 great places to enjoy nature in Hertfordshire

Vintage vehicles will be on display at Cars at the Castle in Hertford on Sunday, May 15.

Vintage vehicles will be on display at Cars at the Castle in Hertford on Sunday, May 15.

Free Hertford Castle open day and car show for all the family to enjoy

Pop along to the Hertfordshire Garden Show at Knebworth Park over the May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday, April 30 until Monday, May 2.

Pop along to the Hertfordshire Garden Show at Knebworth Park over the May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday, April 30 until Monday, May 2.

Gardens of delight as Hertfordshire Garden Show returns to Knebworth Park

The Greenhouse in Warner Bros. Pictures' family adventure film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

The Greenhouse in Warner Bros. Pictures' family adventure film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Step into Professor Sprout’s greenhouse as part of new feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in Hertfordshire

Male black hornbill Darwin at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

Male black hornbill Darwin at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

Europe's first rare black hornbill chicks born in two years hatch at Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park

Living Crafts is back at Hatfield House from Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 8.

Living Crafts is back at Hatfield House from Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 8.

Living Crafts festival returns to Hatfield Park with UK's top makers, designers and artists

Colin Moat, of Pineview Plants in Kent, is currently chair and event coordinator of the Plant Fairs Roadshow, an association of specialist nurseries who hold plant fairs in South East England.

Colin Moat, of Pineview Plants in Kent, is currently chair and event coordinator of the Plant Fairs Roadshow, an association of specialist nurseries who hold plant fairs in South East England.

Specialist nurseries bring Plant Fairs Roadshow to Hatfield House for Late Spring Fair this May

Boris Johnson with stars of CBBC's One Zoo Three, Tyler and Cam Whitnall, at Paradise Wildlife Park.

Boris Johnson with stars of CBBC's One Zoo Three, Tyler and Cam Whitnall, at Paradise Wildlife Park.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Hertfordshire zoo Paradise Wildlife Park

Granny's Attic and Megson are among the acts set for this summer's Kimpton Folk Festival, which features free live music on the village green as well as ticketed concerts in Kimpton Memorial Hall and the church.

Granny's Attic and Megson are among the acts set for this summer's Kimpton Folk Festival, which features free live music on the village green as well as ticketed concerts in Kimpton Memorial Hall and the church.

Kimpton Folk Festival returns to Hertfordshire village this summer

Batman guarding the entrance to Knebworth House

Batman guarding the entrance to Knebworth House

5 things to do at Knebworth House, Park & Gardens in Hertfordshire this Easter

Hatfield House's historic Stable Yard is free to explore, with shops and cafés present.

Hatfield House's historic Stable Yard is free to explore, with shops and cafés present.

7 free things to do in Hertfordshire

An Amur tiger in the Land of the Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

An Amur tiger in the Land of the Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

Paradise Wildlife Park to change its name to Hertfordshire Zoo for its 40th anniversary

See prehistoric creatures at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park this Easter.

See prehistoric creatures at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park this Easter.

'Scariest' dinosaur arrives at Paradise Wildlife Park's World of Dinosaurs this Easter

You can see Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and jazz with Alan Barnes at this year's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium in St Albans.

You can see Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and jazz with Alan Barnes at this year's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium in St Albans.

'Something for everyone' at 2022 Roman Theatre Open Air Festival in St Albans

Drummers at Summer Evenings in Paradise at Paradise Wildlife Park.

Drummers at Summer Evenings in Paradise at Paradise Wildlife Park.

See Hertfordshire zoo's animals after-hours as Summer Evenings return to Paradise Wildlife Park

The Herb Garden at Knebworth House in the spring.

The Herb Garden at Knebworth House in the spring.

Early opening for Knebworth House, Gardens and Dinosaur Trail this month

Meet Paw Patrol favourites Chase and Marshall at The Nickelodeon Experience

Meet Paw Patrol favourites Chase and Marshall at The Nickelodeon Experience

Nickelodeon launches fun new immersive experience for kids at Knebworth House this summer

Would you like to exhibit your motor at this year's Cars at the Castle event in the grounds of Hertford Castle?

Would you like to exhibit your motor at this year's Cars at the Castle event in the grounds of Hertford Castle?

Apply to exhibit for free your bike or motor at this year's Cars at the Castle event

The Dogs and Daffs charity dog walk and fun dog show returns to Hatfield House on Sunday, March 20.

The Dogs and Daffs charity dog walk and fun dog show returns to Hatfield House on Sunday, March 20.

Charity Fundraiser

Sign up now for returning Dogs and Daffs charity walk and fun dog show event in Hatfield Park

Queen's biggest hits can be heard in Hatfield when Queen Symphonic perform in Hatfield Park this August.

Queen's biggest hits can be heard in Hatfield when Queen Symphonic perform in Hatfield Park this August.

The Bohemian Rhapsody of Queen Symphonic concert will rock you in Hatfield Park this summer

During half-term there are family activities at IWM Duxford, you can visit the snowdrops at Benington Lordship Gardens near Stevenage, and see tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

During half-term there are family activities at IWM Duxford, you can visit the snowdrops at Benington Lordship Gardens near Stevenage, and see tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

7 things to do and places to go this February half-term

Snowdrops in the snow and a toad.

Snowdrops in the snow and a toad.

Is it spring yet? Signs to look out for in Panshanger Park in the weeks ahead

One of the zoo's tigers enjoys a dip in the water at the Land of the Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

One of the zoo's tigers enjoys a dip in the water at the Land of the Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

New and improved Paradise Wildlife Park set to reopen this February half-term

You can see Paloma Faith and Michael Bublé in concert in Hatfield Park this summer with the annual Battle Proms picnic concert also returning.

You can see Paloma Faith and Michael Bublé in concert in Hatfield Park this summer with the annual Battle Proms picnic concert also returning.

22 things to do and places to visit in Hertfordshire during 2022