Things to Do in Shenley

Adventure & Activity Centres

Apollo Activities Centre

Try your hand at archery, rifle shooting and axe throwing surrounded by woodland at this outdoor adventure centre near St Albans, complete with onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds.

Paintball Hertfordshire

Experience adrenaline-fuelled action at this outdoor paintball venue near Bricket Lodge, perfect for older children and adults seeking tactical combat games in woodland terrain.

Paintball Centres

KidsPaintball Watford

Action-packed paintball sessions await families at this Lye Lane venue, complete with onsite parking, toilets and snacks available to keep everyone energised throughout the day.

Museums & Galleries

De Havilland Aircraft Museum

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.

Farm Parks

Willows Activity Farm

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.

Indoor Soft Play

Cloud 9 Leisure

Jump into action at this inflatable play centre where kids can tackle bouncy obstacles, race on the bungee run, and enjoy active fun with onsite parking and refreshments available.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Elstree Aerodrome

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

Sports Facilities

Topgolf Watford

Experience year-round golfing entertainment at this Bushey Mill Lane venue, where families can test their skills on an 18-hole course featuring exciting water hazards in a fully accessible setting.

Parks & Play Areas

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Watford

Test your agility on challenging obstacle courses inspired by the hit TV show, with thrilling climbs and jumps suitable for all ages in a fully accessible venue with family facilities.

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Watford

Strike up family fun at this modern ten-pin bowling venue in Garston's Woodside Leisure Park, complete with an onsite restaurant, baby facilities and full wheelchair access including adapted toilets.

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Watford

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.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Eat, Drink, Play - Topgolf Watford

Combine family fun with competitive golf games at this high-tech entertainment venue featuring an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities and convenient parking in Watford.

Parks & Play Areas

Aldenham Country Park

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.

Parks & Play Areas

Winnie The Pooh Park

This complimentary outdoor space features charming character sculptures and multi-use games area perfect for active family fun. Pushchair and wheelchair accessible with refreshments available on-site.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Pots of Art Ceramic Studio

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming ceramic café offering painting sessions for all ages, including dedicated messy play for tots under five, plus snacks and full accessibility.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Treasure Map Trails

Embark on an exciting self-led adventure through St Albans with this interactive trail experience that gets families exploring together. Note that facilities are limited, so plan accordingly before setting off.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

BattleKart - St Albans

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.

Cinema & Theatre

The Hub on Verulam

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.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Elstree

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.

Indoor Soft Play

The Venue Borehamwood

This wheelchair-accessible indoor play centre on Elstree Way features an onsite restaurant and convenient parking, perfect for families with older children seeking active fun.

Trails & Treasure Hunts

St Albans Treasure Trail

Explore historic St Albans through an engaging self-guided adventure that transforms your family into detectives cracking clues and uncovering secrets around the ancient city's landmarks and streets.

Museums & Galleries

Verulamium Museum

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.

Indoor Soft Play

Parents Paradise

This Bushey play centre lets little ones burn energy in a safe indoor environment, with a café for grown-ups, party packages and baby changing facilities available on site.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Watford

Race around an exciting indoor circuit stretching half a kilometre at this adrenaline-pumping karting venue, perfect for all skill levels from first-timers to racing enthusiasts.

Railways & Transport

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

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.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Harry Potter Studio Tour London, Warner Bros

Step into the actual film sets, discover authentic costumes and props from the beloved wizarding series, with pushchair-friendly access throughout this must-visit cinematic experience.

Ice & Roller Skating

Pioneer Skatepark

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

Climbing & Bouldering

Rock Up Watford

Scale colourful walls and test your skills at this accessible indoor climbing centre welcoming adventurers from age 4 upwards, with routes to challenge every ability level in a family-friendly environment.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Cheslyn House and Gardens

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.

Adventure Golf

Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf

Navigate around nine life-sized prehistoric creatures on this challenging mini-golf course, complete with tricky obstacles and a family-friendly restaurant for post-game refreshments.

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Watford

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

Inflatable & Bounce Parks

Flip Out Watford

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.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Sports City Watford

Active families can enjoy sports and games at this leisure venue inside Watford's Atria Shopping Centre, where you're welcome to pack a picnic and on-site parking makes visits easy.

Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Planet Watford

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.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Krafty Koala Pottery Cafe

Let your family's creativity flourish at this welcoming pottery café where everyone can paint ceramics in a fully accessible space with baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly areas throughout.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Wizards of Watford Treasure Hunt

Download this magical quest and explore Watford's streets while solving enchanting puzzles on a self-guided walking adventure perfect for families seeking outdoor fun together.

Indoor Soft Play

Furzefield Leisure Centre Soft Play

Let youngsters burn off energy across three levels of climbing frames, slides and obstacles at this Potters Bar play centre, which welcomes children up to age 11 and offers refreshments onsite.

Indoor Soft Play

DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre

Little explorers can climb, bounce and slide through multiple storeys of indoor jungle-themed fun featuring slides, ball pits and tunnels. Pushchair-friendly venue with baby changing facilities available.

Indoor Soft Play

Freddies Den

Young adventurers up to 8 years old can climb, scramble and explore an exciting multi-level play structure at this Hatfield venue, complete with café, parking and full accessibility features.