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
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Top 10 Specialty Museums in Hertfordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom including St. Albans Organ Museum, De Havilland Aircraft Museum, Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum, Mill Green Museum and Mill, Henry Moore Foundation, Verulamium Museum, Hertford Museum, Shaws Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, England, Roman Theatre of Verulamium, Stevenage Museum.
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1. St. Albans Organ Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Q424INchrisb
This is a hidden gem, the volunteers do a great job of maintaining the organs and other Artifacts. The regular concerts are good. We have used venue for events several times, AGM of local disabled swimming club (Salmon), their team Of volunteers have made all our disabled members welcome and felt special. It is so nice to see such passion to preserve the organs and keeping them doing what they were made for entertaining people of all ages, from our young kids to those in their nineties all enjoy it. Thank you on behalf of all Salmon Club members.
2. De Havilland Aircraft Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
The UK’s oldest aviation museum dedicated to the preservation of the de Havilland aviation heritage. We are currently closed due to the pandemic. We plan to re-open on the 18th May 2021 government guidelines allowing.
Reviewed By biertonscout1 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Wifey & I visited the museum as we’d not been fir several years and also wifey has been in lock down and it was one if the few places we could get tickets for ! We were greeted at the gate by one if the volunteers who, when we shower wifey was disabled, told us the best place to park. We’d booked online the night before but needn’t have as it was sadly very quiet.... Our details were taken at the door by another volunteer who explained their COVID precautions and we entered. The friendly young guy at the desk checked our booking, gave us a guide an warmly welcomed us in. The operate a one way system and require masks in the hangars but not outside. There’s hand sanitizer at every entrance and exit. There are numerous knowledgeable guides around all the exhibits who are more than happy to explain what you are looking at and some if the history. This is very definitely a “men in sheds” type museum BUT they are preserving the name DeHavilland and its rich history and relationship with the surrounding area. Wifey and I will DEFINITELY be back and I aim to take out a membership later in the year. All in all a lovely little museum, nicely stocked shop and tea room, Uber friendly volunteers and spotlessly clean and immaculately kept.
3. Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
We depict the history of fire-fighting through the ages, with particular emphasis on Hertfordshire. We have two nineteenth-century hand manual fire appliances, a 1896 Shand-Mason horse-drawn steam-powered fire engine, a 1937 Leyland fire appliance which was based at St Albans and a 1942 Dennis trailer pump used during the Second World War. We have uniforms that can be tried on and equipment that can be handled. There is also a large photographic display and resource library. Entry is free, donations welcome as the museum in voluntarily run by ex-fire service officers. Our Open Days are on one Saturday per month (1pm to 4pm), from April to September, dates on Watford Museum website. Please be aware that we are based on an operational fire station with very limited parking.
4. Mill Green Museum and Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Mill Green Museum and Mill, in the tiny village of Mill Green between Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, is a little gem with loads to offer for a fun day out. You can explore the fascinating 300 year old water mill, restored to full working order. Visit the local history museum in the old mill house, bring a picnic or have a tasty cream tea on summer Sunday afternoons, from Easter to September. We are open all year round, Tuesday-Sunday plus bank holidays. We warmly welcome families and groups. There's always something new to see as we change exhibitions regularly. Every school holiday there's lots of things for children to do. We also have a lively events and activities programme.
Reviewed By Acornise
At £2 each to get in its not expensive. Nice small displays of local history. Guides very helpful. Mill itself is very interesting for adults and kids. There was a miller and his assistant - both very happy to explain the workings of the mill and local history. It only needs any hour or two* to visit but is very interesting and educational. Take the time to talk to the guides and millers - its worth it. Tea shop was not open when we were there - perhaps its only open in peak season? *There were additional (paid) activities for kids which ours chose not to do.
5. Henry Moore Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Sculptor Henry Moore's former home and studios. Henry Moore Studios & Gardens (Henry Moore Foundation) is now an art gallery & sculpture park showing the artist's iconic work. Moore's former family home & sculpture studios are also open to visitors. Opening is seasonal. Henry Moore Studios & Gardens will be open from 30 March to 28 October 2018.
Reviewed By Buks26 - Laindon, United Kingdom
Was invited by friends to visit the sculpture garden and am glad I said yes. Arrived right on time for our time slot, parked in the over flow car park and walked right in. Staff were very polite, nice and welcoming. Had a lovely walk round the grounds with some amazing sculptures. There were 23 different ones dotted around very nicely. Highly recommend getting the small booklet at the visitors entrance as it gave us some nice information about the sculptures on display. There is a nice little cafe on-site with lots of outdoor sitting. Cakes were lovely - highly recommended. All in all it was a really lovely day. Hope to go back once covid restrictions have been relaxed for the indoor art galleries. The barn looked amazing
6. Verulamium Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By chrisvantris - Sydney, Australia
This museum, while small, is a treasure. The artifacts are displayed in an interesting and informative way and help visitors to piece together what life was like in Roman Britain. The mosaic floors are particularly stunning.
7. Hertford Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
The museum offers: Displays on two floors as well as things to touch and play with Temporary exhibition space with changing exhibitions A Jacobean knot work garden A shop A country market every Friday morning (10.30am - 12.30pm) A resource room for research Internet access A space for school visits, meetings and talks Toilets and baby changing facility As well as regular activities and events for all ages (see our website for further details!)
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
I visited on a wet day and it was nice to go somewhere interesting to learn more about the local area and dry out a little. I was encouraged to check in using the Serco Track & Trace app. The museum is free to visit although you can make donations by cash and also contactless. The museum has lots of different things to learn about if you are an adult or a child. I also enjoyed the Jacobean garden. The museum is very user friendly for anyone whether they are able to use steps or not. The second floor has more to explore and I was interested in the Addis collection. I never knew there were so many different toothbrushes! There is a small area to buy gifts and the staff were all friendly and welcoming.
8. Shaws Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, England
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Nomad5522 - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
We enjoyed visiting this house where George Bernard Shaw lived with his wife Charlotte. Learnt so much in the short time we were there. Loved the gardens especially the rotating summerhouse. Will definitely return and would recommend others to visit. Would have been perfect had there been a tea shop here. Staff were well spoken , polite and very welcoming and knowledgable. So very English , delightful country setting even though he was born in Dublin.
9. Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By TravellingTom78 - London, United Kingdom
Well presented ruins of the Roman Theatre, located on the edge of the town centre at the end of Verulamium park.
10. Stevenage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By susiebutterfly
I enjoyed my visit to Stevenage museum and I learnt information about the past that was very interesting and helpful to me in my career as a historical writer. I saw how people used to live their lives, wash their clothes, work and cook amongst many other things.
