Attractions in High Welwyn & Things to Do in High Welwyn
(and nearby)

Mill Green Museum and Mill (3 Miles)*
The museum is housed in the former Miller's house, dating back to the 16th century. There is also a fully restored eighteenth century working watermill, adjacent to the museum.
Shaws Corner (3 Miles)*
Visit the home of George Bernard Shaw from 1906 until his death in 1950.
Knebworth House (3 Miles)*
The Lytton family have lived at Knebworth for 500 years. Queen Elizabeth 1 stayed here, Charles Dickens acted in private theatricals in the House and Winston Churchill's painting of the Banqueting Hall hangs in the room where he painted it.
Hatfield House (4 Miles)*
Celebrated Jacobean House and Tudor Old Palace steeped in Elizabethan and Victorian political history in a spectacular countryside setting. Built in 1607 and home of the Cecil family for 400 years.
Stevenage Museum (6 Miles)*
At Stevenage Museum you can find out the complete story of Stevenage, from the Stone Age right up to the present day. There is plenty to do for all ages, children or adults.
Celtic Harmony Camp (6 Miles)*
Step into Celtic times for a great day out at Celtic Harmony Camp, a reconstructed Iron Age village set in 13 acres of woodland near Hertford. You can try your hand at Longbow Archery, Celtic cookery
Museum of St Albans (7 Miles)*
At the Museum of St Albans you can discover the fascinating story of our historic cathedral city.
Willows Farm Village (7 Miles)*
Just a short distance from London, the unique Willows Farm Village is an incredible rural retreat, ideal for family fun days out.
St Albans Cathedral (7 Miles)*
The Cathedral of Saint Alban stands on a hill that has been a site of worship since Saxon times and a place of history since the Romans founded St Albans as Verulamium.
Paradise Wildlife Park (8 Miles)*
Paradise Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to meet lions, tigers, monkeys, zebras, tapirs, reptiles, birds and more.
Verulamium Museum (8 Miles)*
Discover the life and times of a major Roman city at St Albans, Hertfordshire. This is the Museum of Everyday Life in Roman Britain.
Cromer Windmill (8 Miles)*
There has been a windmill in the parish of Ardeley (in which Cromer lies) since 1222, and the tree forming the mainpost of the present mill was felled in the spring of 1679.
Lowewood Museum (9 Miles)*
A listed Georgian building dating from the 1750's is the perfect setting for Lowewood Museum's impressive collection.
Rye Meads Nature Reserve (9 Miles)*
This urban nature reserve has something to offer everyone and will appeal to families, walkers, birdwatchers and photographers.
Royal National Rose Garden (9 Miles)*
The new Gardens of the Rose were designed for the Royal National Rose Society by Michael Balston and built by Adam Frost Landscapes (both Gold Medal Winners at the Chelsea Flower Show).
Wardown Park Museum (10 Miles)*
Wardown Park Museum is situated 1.5 miles from the centre of Luton in a beautiful landscaped park. The first floor galleries house the Luton Life displays which explore the stories of Luton people over the past 150 years.
Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery (11 Miles)*
Letchworth Museum opened in 1914 to house the collections of the Letchworth Naturalists' Society. Since then the museum has expanded greatly in both size and scope.
Capel Manor Gardens (11 Miles)*
Capel Manor Gardens and estate provide a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables.
Forty Hall & Estate (11 Miles)*
Forty Hall & Estate is changing and full refurbishment is underway for this magnificent Jacobean mansion with formal gardens, parkland and ornamental lakes.
Forge Museum (11 Miles)*
The Forge Museum is closed for redevelopment throughout 2007 and is scheduled to re-open in June 2008.
Aldenham Country Park (12 Miles)*
Aldenham Country Park - owned and managed by Hertfordshire County Council - was created on green belt land in 1971 as an area for quiet countryside recreation.
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate (14 Miles)*
If the number of kites flying is any indication, Dunstable Downs offers windy walks and wildlife in all seasons. Gliders soar over the glorious landscape and ancient monuments abound.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (14 Miles)*
Escape the urban jungle and head for Whipsnade for the perfect family day out.
Royal Air Force Museum London (15 Miles)*
The Royal Air Force Museum London, North West London is one of the best flight exhibitions in the world.
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge (15 Miles)*
Built in 1543 for Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge is probably the last remaining royal hunting grandstand in the world.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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