Top Things to do in Hertfordshire
Top Hotels in Hertfordshire
- 1. Best Western Welwyn Garden City Homestead Court Hotel
- 2. Village Hotel London Watford
- 3. Sopwell House
- 4. Jurys Inn London Watford
- 5. Down Hall Hotel & SPA
- 6. The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- 7. Tewin Bury Farm Hotel
- 8. Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction, an IHG hotel
- 9. Premier Inn London Elstree / Borehamwood Hotel
- 10. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
The 10 Best Things to do in Hertfordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom including Bhaktivedanta Manor, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Leavesden Country Park, St Albans Cathedral, Hitchin Lavender, Cassiobury Park, Verulamium Park, Gadebridge Park, Fairlands Valley Park, Bovingdon Market.
Restaurants in Hertfordshire
1. Bhaktivedanta Manor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 193 reviews
In the Hertfordshire countryside just north of London, Bhaktivedanta Manor, complete with its farmlands, beautiful gardens and temple is a real sanctuary for the soul. Open all year round to visitors and students of ancient wisdom, the temple offers a great experience with tours of the shrine, gardens and compassionate farm. See the rooms of the famous Hare Krishna guru Srila Prabhupada, to whom George Harrison gifted this iconic mock Tudor mansion. Visitors may participate in inspirational talks, yoga classes, mantra meditation, vegetarian cooking classes and various retreats.
Reviewed By 781shaship - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
I try to visit Bhaktivedanta Manor as often as I can through out the year and especially during the Janmastahmi Festival (Krishna's Birthday) which usually falls sometime in August. This is a very tranquil place to visit, with lovely gardens, the pond, the woodland walk, the cow pen where you can purchase greens to feed the cows, and of course the magnificent temple. Such tranquil surroundings and a lovely place to just relax or start your spiritual journey. There are prayer times throughout the day so check their website for details of these if you would like to attend. There is a lovely cafe on site for refreshments, and prashad is always served too. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area, you will have a wonderful uplifting experience.
2. Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By kdall99 - England, United Kingdom
Beautiful, peaceful place. Try the guided meditation on a Saturday it’s brilliant. The grounds are also lovely to walk around.
3. Leavesden Country Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By ianatcambridge - St Ives, United Kingdom
Met family here and had great time. Two play area at either end of park. One nearest the cafe is best suited for children under 7. Good cafe currently doing takeaway drinks, snacks and a good range of pizzas. The heritage trail through the park is fascinating and very informative. Park is really attractive. Free car parking. Only complaint is one toilet so expect to queue.
4. St Albans Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,225 reviews
St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago.The building itself is a blend of architectural styles spanning a millennia and contains recycled Roman bricks from Verulamium. Of special interest are the 13th century wall paintings, a rare watching loft and the shrines of Saint Alban and Amphibalus, the priest who converted Alban to Christianity.
Reviewed By Spawnymc - Abbots Langley, United Kingdom
Another addition to my visits to Pre 1500 Cathedrals.. This one is more Norman than Gothic... Great history here... The volunteer guides are so helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly... Make sure you go on a guided tour.. at the time of my visit they were displaying the "Black Jesus" Last Supper painting... As for parking.. I suggest going to the Maltings Car park.. just a 5 to 10 min walk (depending on how quick you walk) to the Cathedral.
5. Hitchin Lavender
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 774 reviews
We're a family owned and run farm. During the summer months (check the website for precise dates)we're open to visitors who are able to wander up and down the miles of lavender rows we grow. We also have a small gift shop and offer light refreshments too. Coach groups or large parties are only possible by prior booking. Hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By Muirsontour - Bedford, United Kingdom
I'm ashamed to say, I grew up & lived in Hitchin for 20 plus years & have only just gotten round to visiting! What a beautiful & peaceful haven! The smell is intoxicating and the colours are just lovely. The lavender is now in full bloom so perfect for harvesting. Be sure to check their website before visiting avoid disappointment, the farm cannot always guarantee if the lavender or sunflowers are in bloom. It's £6 to enter for adults and you're given a bag and scissors, away you go! Keep to the tracks and don't cross rows and you're golden. The bees and insects are in abundance and they're perfectly safe for those that may be worried, they're more interested in the lavender! Wear sensible shoes as the ground will be uneven and stoney, best to wear loose / ankle covering trousers in case of thistles or sharp bits that may graze. It's a great place to while away a couple of hours, have a picnic, go and eat some of their wonderful home made cakes and try some lavender products. It's simply lovely & I'll be keeping a close eye on their blog to see when their sunflowers are in bloom ????
6. Cassiobury Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 818 reviews
Cassiobury Park is a Green Flag Award winning park. It has two Cafes, a miniature railway, Tennis courts, Croquet club, Bandstand, newly refurbished paddling pools and lots of open space to walk about or to play sports. It holds lots of events throughout the year.
Reviewed By Doddytapp - Watford, United Kingdom
Cassiobury park covers a large area and is connected to Whippendell woods so there is plenty of opportunity for path and woodland walking There are two children’s play areas which cater for all ages and a small gauge railway which runs spring to autumn and holidays, and paddling pools There are tennis courts and football pitches, a canal and lock and a river offering interest for children and dogs There are two cafes offering great coffee and a variety of breakfast and Lunch options and homemade cakes There really is something for everyone at Cassiobury park
7. Verulamium Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 994 reviews
Verulamium Park is a public park in the City of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Along with being a wide open area for recreational purposes, the park includes all that is left of a Roman settlement from which the park takes it's name. The large amount of history on view in the park has resulted in a museum dedicated to the Historic Roman heritage upon which St Albans has been built. The park also includes a long list of facilities including; Tennis courts, sand courts, football and cricket pitches, An athletics track and field facility, a golf course, childrens play area, outdoor childrens Splash Park, a large leisure facility called westminster lodge Leisure Centre which contains a gym and indoor swimming pool, a cafe, a large lake fed by the River Ver, plenty of provision for picnics and family activities and what is thought to be the oldest and one of the most famous public houses in England called The Fighting Cocks. Overlooking the entire area is the St Albans Abbey, a large cathedral dating back to 1077AD. The park is an epicentre of greenery and wildlife and it is a hub of social and recreational activity that the people of St Albans can be extremely proud of.
Reviewed By 366CarolineB366 - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
Luxury to have such an amazing open space in the city. Ride your bike, walk, run, the choice is yours. There’s room for everyone. Plus there are volley ball nets, a skatepark, swings for the little ones. A lovely river to stroll along which takes you to the Fighting Cocks Pub for lunch or dinner and a drink - absorb the history. Walk up to the Cathedral which is free to enter. Leave a donation if you can! Picnics with friends and family, a lunch time walk to clear the head. So many choices. There is a cafe in the park. Parking is available. If you come on the train you have the choice of both the City train station - just 18 mins from St Pancras International station, and there is the Abbey station where the train line runs to Watford with connections to London Euston and onto MK etc. Lots of Roman ruins and sign boards to explore too and there is Verulamium to visit and the Museum plus there is the wildlife trust in their fantastic building. So many bees and butterflies in the wildlife garden. Have fun.
8. Gadebridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
Gadebridge Park is a really nice park adjacent to Hemel Hempstead High Street. There are paths from the High Street through the grounds of St Mary's Church into the park. There are plenty of benches to sit on and there is a decent play area for children as well as an enclosed walled garden. There are plenty of paths to stroll along and it is easy to stay socially distanced.
9. Fairlands Valley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By JohnnoJ - Arbroath, United Kingdom
We visited the park on a Saturday and Sunday for the first time whilst visiting Stevenage. What a wonderful park for families, joggers, dog-walkers and just relaxing. A real mix of open space, tree-lined walks and boating lakes. We were really impressed at how well maintained the whole park was and the real absence of litter and dog mess. Possibly the amount of bins available and the fact that they were regularly emptied helped. But it was also evident that the local park users were proud of the place and treated it with respect.
10. Bovingdon Market
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 167 reviews
A favourite for ALL the family! Bovingdon Market is the busiest and best Saturday and Bank Holiday Market in England. Close to the M1, M25 and M40. 400 stalls sell a huge variety of goods - fashion, fresh produce, carpets and rugs, toiletries, computer accessories, fabrics and haberdashery, tools for every job, and food to suit all tastes - come and see for yourself!
Reviewed By R6836YPmarkt - Swindon, United Kingdom
Long queue about 2 hours if arriving at about 10am but once in loads of great deals and top copies if you choose carefully. Nice food and generally a goos day out. Thw bad reviews should be ignored as they arw clearly written by people who arw not suited to this type of shopping oe juat want to spend their whole life complaining. Thw staff were friendly and the stall owners were also helpful and polite. Brilliant fresh meat van!!
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