Harpenden is one stop on the train or a short drive away and offers independent shops, restaurants and a wonderful common hosting regular cricket matches. Visit Rothhamsted Park’s 56 acres which include a play area, skateboard park and Rothamsted Manor, a stunning Grade I listed manor house with beautiful gardens. 

Nearby Redbourn Village Museum offers visitors a glimpse into varied past. Cricket is played on Redbourn Common in summer and The Cricketers pub offers a warm welcome. Quaint cafes and shops deck the streets while surrounding countryside offers scenic walks. 

Redbournbury Watermill couldn’t be more idyllic. The working Mill provides ingredients for the on-side bakery, and walking trails boast picture-perfect scenery. 

Knebworth House and Hatfield House offer magnificent historic houses and stunning grounds with lots to do, you can easily spend the day. 

Charming Wheathampstead has an extraordinary history and countryside walks including Devils Dyke which dates to around 50BC and was the scene of a battle between Julius Caesar and local tribes. The self-guided Village Centre Trail includes 21 historical properties on a 1.5km walk. 

Sandridge Village is a popular place for walkers and cyclists who often stop at the pubs and tearoom for refreshments. Drive a little further to Heartwood Forest and Nomansland Common which attracts dog walkers, families, model aircraft enthusiasts and horse riders. 

Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss a visit to Warner Bros. Studios in Leavsden just a short drive away. Book a studio tour and see how the magic is made!