Hertfordshire Zoo is a long-established zoological park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, home to over 800 animals across themed habitats with interactive experiences, conservation efforts, and media presence.
A charming and romantic one-bedroom barn conversion situated in a tranquil village setting near a historic market town, featuring rustic charm and contemporary elegance in a self-contained, peaceful rural retreat with a private garden including a luxurious outdoor copper bath under a pergola.
Audley End House is a grand early 17th-century Jacobean English country house near Saffron Walden, Essex, set within Capability Brown-designed parkland with historic gardens. It served as a royal residence and was used by the Special Operations Executive during WWII. Visitors can explore the extensive interiors, grounds and gardens, which have been featured in film and television.
14 Oct, 21–22 Oct
Volunteers perform stories about the people and events that shaped Audley End. The performance accompanies an exhibition of paintings about three generations of the family connected with the house.
A historic rural lodge built during the reign of Henry VIII offering a homely and family-focused atmosphere with shared garden space and games room amenities.
Knebworth House is a historic stately home in Hertfordshire with over 500 years of Lytton family history. Visitors can explore the house interiors, extensive gardens, parkland, a dinosaur trail, and an adventure playground. The venue offers food, accessibility, and activities for children, making it a diverse day out in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Welwyn Garden City is a planned garden city and new town in Hertfordshire, England, known for its neo-Georgian architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and cultural amenities. It offers a unique blend of urban and rural features, walkable town centre, and good transport links to London and beyond.
A charming one-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Wimbish featuring rustic and contemporary elements, a spacious open-plan living area, private garden with a copper tub under a pagoda, woodburner, and scenic rural surroundings near historic towns.
Prior's Hall Barn is a well-preserved medieval barn in Essex dating from the mid 15th century, featuring an impressive aisled interior and crown post roof. The barn is open free to the public on weekends from April to September with a small car park nearby but no onsite food or facilities.
8 Oct–30 Nov (another 52 days)
An exhibition of photographs by Lachlan French and Clive Downes reveals Audley End’s usually closed second-floor rooms, once used as guest bedrooms and servants’ quarters. The images explore the rooms’ faded interiors and traces of life in the house.
This accommodation is a one-bedroom holiday retreat set in a quiet rural part of Essex surrounded by fruit trees, featuring an open-plan living area, woodburner, enclosed garden with patio, and private parking.
Blake Hall is a historic 17th century house remodelled in 1822, offering beautifully restored barns and private gardens mainly for weddings and special events, with both indoor and outdoor spaces to explore.