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
What to do and see in Hertfordshire, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom including The Rex Cinema, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Tring Brewery, De Havilland Aircraft Museum, Natural History Museum at Tring, College Lake Nature Reserve, Hitchin Lavender, Henry Moore Foundation, Welwyn Roman Baths, British Schools Museum.
Restaurants in Hertfordshire
1. The Rex Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 556 reviews
The Rex has one huge screen set in a glorious 1938 art-deco proscenium with the sharpest film projection and clearest non-booming sound anywhere in the world. Throughout, its seating is big and soft. It has been called luxurious. It is better. It is civilized. It reminds us of what we have long stopped expecting from public buildings.
Reviewed By eph9 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Been a few times and it's always a treat as Berkhamsted is not close to our home. Love sitting down front at a table and getting a cheese and crackers plate. Staff always friendly at box office and bar. Every time I go I wish all cinemas were like this.
2. 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.
3. Tring Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Head over to Tring Brewery and discover our range of award winning beers. With at least 5 of the 25 beers we produce each year available for sampling and to take away "fresh from the cask". Want to discover more about the brewery then head to our website for information on our 3 different tour formats.
4. 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.
5. Natural History Museum at Tring
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By LylePL - London, United Kingdom
Besides the incredible collection of almost every type on animal on display, as an architect what impressed me as much was the beautiful building and the fine craftsmanship of the display cabinets. Overall an incredible experience especially with all the Rothschild history involved. I felt as if I was transported by a time machine to a Victorian or a Dickinson era not that I’ve checked if it had anything to do with those times but that’s how I relished the experience.
6. College Lake Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By O9990YPsarahc
I went there on New Years Day, as my dad has a memorial bench there, overlooking the lake where the birds sit and swim on the water. I went my husband, daughter and granddaughter. It has lovely views and great to see the wildlife.
7. 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 ????
8. 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
9. Welwyn Roman Baths
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Tunnel through time to the world of the Romans - with a visit to Welwyn Roman Baths. You can't take a hot bath any more - the boiler went out about 1,800 years ago when the Romans left! But you can see some fascinating remains which have survived from their time. Learn about how the Romans liked to relax with an elegant culture of bathing, and admire their creativity and style. The bath house remains are a scheduled ancient monument and were once part of a fine villa. The layout of the cold, warm and hot rooms and the heating system are remarkably well preserved. The baths are ingeniously preserved in a steel vault under the A1(M) motorway. You can find out how this vault was built. Also on display are archaeological finds from the Welwyn area and an exhibition devoted to the history of the site, which was uncovered during the 1960s and 70s by the Welwyn Archaeological Society. Welwyn Roman Baths are open Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays and 7 Days a week during Hertfordshire School Holidays 2-5pm PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CLOSED THROUGHOUT DECEMBER.
Reviewed By Joe_T2394 - Bath, United Kingdom
Great hidden gem and well worth a visit if in Hertfordshire. £3.50 entry worth it as the site is very informative and gives a good description of what you are looking at (less than a pint as well). A must.
10. British Schools Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
A museum of the history of education set in a complex of historic classrooms and schools buildings. With four historic classrooms, the delightful Headmaster's House, displays, exhibitions, cafe and shop, this really is the place where learning comes to life. Please check website before visiting for up to date visiting times and special events.
Reviewed By tonimX7855ZLb
I visited this small museum today with my 5 and 8 year old. You feel Covid safe and follow a route around the head masters house, then old school rooms and play ground. There is a great team of volunteers who make you feel incredibly welcome and introduce you to the areas which have been reconstructed with huge attention to detail. The children loved the school rooms and house and were allowed to engage with the spaces. The volunteers have lots of time for you and are happy to answer all your questions. There is lots to see and no pressure to rush. If you bring you smart phone with you the kids can also listen to some of the pupils of the school telling their stories. A great place for young and old if you have 1-2 hours spare in Hitchin.
