Family days out in Hertfordshire

Broxbourne

Hertfordshire Zoo (Previously Paradise Wildlife Park)

★ 4.6 (10,509)

Meet 800+ exotic creatures and explore a thrilling dinosaur experience at this family-friendly zoo featuring multiple adventure playgrounds, mini golf and a splash pool for action-packed days out.

Watford

Cassiobury Park

★ 4.7 (8,375)

This sprawling 190-acre parkland delights families with nature trails, a splash park for cooling off, and abundant wildlife spotting opportunities, plus picnic areas and onsite dining options.

Royston

Wimpole Estate

★ 4.6 (7,862)

Meet friendly farm animals and hop aboard a tractor at this historic Hertfordshire estate, where little ones can explore working farmyards, adventure playgrounds and sprawling grounds perfect for family picnics.

Tring

Natural History Museum at Tring

★ 4.7 (4,483)

Step into a beautifully preserved Victorian setting showcasing an impressive collection of 4,000 animal specimens. Family-friendly facilities include wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and an onsite restaurant.

Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve

★ 4.7 (4,018)

This 41-hectare nature reserve features twin lakes, woodland trails and play areas where families can spot wildlife, enjoy waterside picnics and explore accessible paths year-round.

Stevenage

Knebworth House and Gardens

★ 4.5 (3,931)

This historic estate combines grand architecture with family fun, featuring a prehistoric dinosaur trail, adventure playground, water activities, and a challenging hedge maze set within beautiful parkland.

Hemel Hempstead

Cineworld Hemel Hempstead

★ 4.4 (4,130)

Catch the latest blockbusters and family favourites at this modern multiplex cinema in Jarman Park, featuring wheelchair access, onsite parking and a tasty snack bar.

Hemel Hempstead

The Snow Centre

★ 4.5 (3,417)

Experience Britain's biggest indoor teaching slope with genuine snow throughout the year, plus a restaurant and facilities making it perfect for families seeking winter sports fun near Hemel Hempstead.

Bishop's Stortford

Hatfield Forest

★ 4.6 (2,825)

Discover centuries-old woodland at this beautiful historic forest near Bishops Stortford, where majestic trees dating back over a millennium create stunning scenery perfect for family picnics and nature walks.

Hatfield

Hatfield House and Park

★ 4.5 (2,930)

Explore historic parkland where kids can meet heritage farm animals and burn off energy in the play area, all within pushchair-friendly grounds that welcome four-legged friends too.

Borehamwood

Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Elstree

★ 4.6 (2,253)

Let the kids burn off energy at this action-packed indoor venue on Manor Way, featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball areas and beam challenges, plus accessible facilities and onsite refreshments.

Borehamwood

Aldenham Country Park

★ 4.3 (3,720)

This Elstree country park offers families exciting outdoor play areas alongside creative indoor activities including sensory experiences and craft workshops. Baby changing facilities available, with accessible routes throughout the grounds.

Stevenage

Cineworld Stevenage

★ 4.3 (3,629)

This 16-screen multiplex at Stevenage Leisure Park features dedicated family-friendly showings and provides onsite parking, refreshments and full wheelchair access for a complete cinema experience.

Enfield

Lee Valley Regional Park

★ 4.5 (2,506)

Spanning 10,000 acres across Broxbourne, this vast regional park offers families walking trails, outdoor activities and peaceful green spaces for picnics, with onsite dining and full accessibility.

Hemel Hempstead

Laser Quest Hemel Hempstead

★ 5.0 (1,138)

Battle through futuristic mazes in this action-packed laser tag arena on Marlowes, perfect for birthday celebrations with on-site refreshments and space to bring your own party food.

Stevenage

Fairlands Valley Park

★ 4.6 (1,974)

This Stevenage adventure park offers families brilliant outdoor fun with watersports, rock climbing and kite flying, plus picnic areas, wheelchair access and onsite dining facilities.

St Albans

De Havilland Aircraft Museum

★ 4.7 (1,620)

Aviation enthusiasts will love exploring historic aircraft spanning decades at this specialist museum in Salisbury Hall, complete with accessible facilities, parking and an onsite restaurant.

St Albans

Willows Activity Farm

★ 4.5 (2,193)

Meet friendly farm animals, explore the Peter Rabbit-themed play area and hop aboard a tractor at this fully accessible countryside attraction perfect for young families.

Tring

College Lake Nature Reserve

★ 4.7 (1,390)

Discover diverse wildlife habitats near Tring where families can spot wading birds like lapwings and redshanks while exploring accessible trails with wheelchair hire available for £5.

Royston

Shepreth Wildlife Park

★ 4.5 (1,849)

Home to magnificent tigers, playful red pandas and curious lemurs, this accessible wildlife park combines close-up animal encounters with indoor play facilities including a playbarn for active family fun.

Watford

Vue Watford

★ 4.1 (3,400)

Experience the latest blockbusters in comfort at this accessible Watford cinema, offering family-friendly screenings, dining options, and facilities including baby changing and wheelchair access.

St Albans

Verulamium Museum

★ 4.6 (1,303)

Step into Roman Britain at this fascinating museum featuring ancient floor mosaics, interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities. Fully accessible throughout for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Watford

Cineworld Watford

★ 4.4 (1,725)

Experience blockbuster movies at this nine-screen multiplex featuring an impressive 475-seat IMAX Laser theatre, conveniently situated within Watford's main shopping centre.

Hoddesdon

Rye House Kart Raceway

★ 4.6 (1,134)

Speed thrills await the whole family at this Hoddesdon karting venue, where tiny tots from age 3 can take the wheel in special Bambino karts and older children enjoy racing plus laser combat action.

Watford

Cheslyn House and Gardens

★ 4.7 (716)

Let little ones run free across magnificent landscaped grounds while you unwind in this peaceful Watford retreat, perfect for family picnics and leisurely afternoon escapes.

Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted Castle

★ 4.5 (946)

Explore the ancient ruins of this historic Norman fortress with its impressive earthwork motte, conveniently located by the Grand Union Canal for a fascinating family day out.

Hatfield

ODEON Hatfield

★ 4.1 (1,815)

Catch the latest blockbusters across nine big screens at this wheelchair-accessible cinema on Comet Way, where snacks are available and families can enjoy comfortable movie experiences together.

Watford

Flip Out Watford

★ 4.5 (788)

This wheelchair-friendly trampoline park welcomes families with pushchairs and offers baby changing facilities, making it an ideal active adventure for all ages in the heart of the shopping centre.

Watford

Laser Planet Watford

★ 4.5 (788)

Battle through an exciting sci-fi laser tag experience perfect for ages 9 and up, with an onsite restaurant to refuel between missions at this high-energy Watford venue.

Stevenage

Mulligans Stevenage

★ 4.2 (1,042)

Navigate themed mini-golf courses at this Stevenage attraction where underwater adventures meet putting challenges. Family facilities include an onsite restaurant, accessible toilets and baby changing areas.

Hemel Hempstead

DJ's Play Park

★ 4.3 (871)

Let young ones burn off energy at this Hemel Hempstead indoor venue featuring climbing frames, imaginative play zones and exciting go-karts, plus an onsite café and family-friendly facilities.

Waltham Cross

River Lee Country Park

★ 4.7 (480)

This expansive Hertfordshire parkland on Windmill Lane offers young adventurers plenty of space to roam and explore, with wheelchair access, parking, dining options and picnic-friendly grounds.

Royston

Bury Lane Fun Barn

★ 4.5 (596)

Kids up to 13 can climb, slide and burn off energy at this countryside-themed indoor play centre near Royston, with accessible facilities, dining options and baby-friendly amenities throughout.

Ware

East Herts Miniature Railway

★ 4.9 (327)

Take the family for a delightful ride aboard miniature steam, diesel and electric trains at this charming railway in Ware's Van Hage Garden, complete with refreshments and full facilities onsite.

Bishop's Stortford

The Craft Cabin CM23

★ 5.0 (258)

A fully accessible creative workshop space where families can enjoy hands-on art projects together, with facilities including baby changing rooms and easy pushchair access throughout.

Bishop's Stortford

Empire Cinema Bishop's Stortford

★ 4.1 (788)

Catch the newest movie releases at this Anchor Street cinema offering comfortable screens and snack options for an entertaining family outing in Bishop's Stortford.

St Albans

The Hub on Verulam

★ 4.5 (423)

This welcoming venue on Verulam Road provides fully accessible entertainment with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout, plus baby changing areas and pushchair access for families with young children.

Watford

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

★ 4.8 (260)

Step aboard the iconic steam locomotive and experience the magic of travelling to Hogwarts School at this immersive railway attraction within the famous film studio tour.

St Albans

BattleKart - St Albans

★ 4.7 (275)

Get ready for an electrifying augmented reality karting experience in St Albans where digital gaming meets real-world racing action. Challenge your family to high-speed competition with refreshments available onsite.

Hoddesdon

Rye-assic Adventure Park

★ 4.3 (460)

This dinosaur-themed adventure centre delivers action-packed family fun with ten-pin bowling, climbing challenges and soft play zones, plus an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly facilities.

St Albans

Pioneer Skatepark

★ 4.7 (269)

Perfect your skateboarding moves at this dedicated facility offering both open sessions and beginner lessons, with an onsite café for refuelling between runs.

Waltham Cross

Jump City UK

★ 4.3 (452)

Bounce into action at this energetic trampoline park offering wall-to-wall jumping fun for active families, with dining facilities on-site to refuel between high-flying sessions.

Hemel Hempstead

Mulligans Hemel Hempstead

★ 4.5 (339)

An action-packed entertainment venue featuring crazy golf, electro-darts and ping pong at Jarman Park, ideal for family outings and celebrations with pushchair-friendly facilities throughout.

Stevenage

Gravity Stevenage

★ 4.2 (510)

Experience high-energy indoor fun at this action-packed trampoline and activity park, complete with an onsite restaurant, full facilities and accessible parking at Stevenage Leisure Park.

Bishop's Stortford

Bishops stortford escape room

★ 4.7 (250)

Test your problem-solving skills and teamwork at this thrilling escape room venue in the heart of Hertfordshire, where families can tackle challenging puzzles and mysteries together in immersive themed scenarios.

Hatfield

Laser Quest Hatfield

★ 4.8 (211)

Battle through futuristic arenas in this action-packed laser tag venue at Hatfield Town Centre, where families can enjoy high-energy games in a multi-level combat zone with baby changing facilities available.

Hertford

Foxholes Farm

★ 4.3 (364)

Meet adorable farm animals and sample delicious locally-produced fare at this welcoming Hertford countryside retreat that's perfect for families with pushchairs and well-behaved dogs.

Hitchin

British Schools Museum

★ 4.7 (198)

Step back in time to experience classroom life from Victorian days through to the 1970s, with interactive exhibits that let children sit at old-fashioned desks and try lessons from the past.

Ware

Scott's Grotto

★ 4.8 (172)

This historic underground grotto offers a unique subterranean experience for adventurous families exploring unusual attractions. Note that facilities are limited and accessibility may be challenging.

Welwyn Garden City

Stanborough Park

★ 4.2 (334)

This family-friendly lakeside park offers swimming, picnic spots and a restaurant, with full accessibility including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and parking on site.

Borehamwood

Elstree Aerodrome

★ 4.6 (197)

Experience the thrill of aviation at this working airfield near Borehamwood, featuring an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly grounds with parking and facilities available.

Hertford

Hertford Museum

★ 4.6 (177)

Discover local heritage at this accessible town museum on Bull Plain, featuring regional history displays and family facilities including baby changing rooms, wheelchair access and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.

Welwyn Garden City

Soft Play City

★ 4.1 (209)

Let the kids burn off energy at this indoor play centre with no time limits, where admission includes creative activities and there's a restaurant to keep everyone fuelled up.

Hitchin

Little Rascals Hitchin

★ 4.1 (155)

This indoor play venue tucked behind Bancroft offers active fun for youngsters with an onsite restaurant, though families should note the limited facilities including no baby changing or wheelchair access.

Royston

Royston Museum

★ 4.3 (80)

Discover local heritage at this accessible town museum on Lower King Street, perfect for families with facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair access throughout all pushchair-friendly galleries.

Berkhamsted

Ashridge Estate

★ 4.2 (79)

This stunning National Trust estate offers miles of woodland walks and scenic trails perfect for family picnics, with full facilities including a restaurant, parking and accessible amenities throughout.

Berkhamsted

The Berkhamsted Mystery Treasure Trail

★ 4.2 (79)

Solve puzzles and hunt for clues on this self-led adventure around White Hill that reveals hidden secrets of the local area while keeping the whole family entertained.

Tring

Tring Local History Museum

★ 4.8 (45)

Discover the fascinating heritage of this historic market town through engaging displays and exhibits at this welcoming museum in the heart of Tring, with wheelchair access and nearby parking.

Hoddesdon

Rye House Gatehouse

★ 4.2 (74)

Step back in time at this remarkable early brick-built structure where kids can discover historic architecture and families can relax with a waterside picnic by the quay.

Watford

Whippendell Woods

★ 4.7 (21)

Set off on a woodland adventure at this Watford nature haven, where children can splash in shallow streams, spot wildlife among ancient trees, and discover diverse habitats perfect for family exploration.