leisure

Local attractions

local attractions

Why would you want to venture outside of our estate? But, if you do there is an exciting range of places to see:

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Historic and Cultural

Gardens & Parks

Zoos & Animal Farms

Sport

Activities

Kids

 

HISTORIC AND CULTURAL                                                                                                                                  

Windsor Castle Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Guided tours for
pre-booked groups.
Tel: +44 (0) 207 321 2233

Blenheim Palace (Oxford) Blenheim Palace was built for John Churchill the 1 st Duke of Marlborough in 1704 to celebrate his victory over the French. The Palace offers fantastic gardens and a miniature railway, as well as the Churchill exhibition.
Tel: +44 (0) 1993 811 325

Knebworth House (Stevenage) A walk through this house is a walk through history, with its fantastic gardens, park and adventure playground.
Tel: +44 (0) 1438 812 661

Hughenden Manor (High Wycombe, HP14 4LA )
Tel: +44 (0) 1494 528 051

Shaw's Corner (Ayot St Lawrence , Welyn, Herts, AL6 9BX )
Tel: +44 (0) 1438 820 307

St Albans Cathedral (St Albans AL1 1BY )
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 860 780

Chenies Manor (Chenies, Bucks, WD3 6ER)
Tel: +44 (0) 1494 762 888

Beaulieu Vintage Cars A must for all car enthusiast.
Tel: +44 (0) 1590 612 345

Kenwood House Open air classical music + picnics. When it comes to summer evenings Kenwood in Hampstead cannot be beaten with its open air Classical music theatre and fireworks.
Tel: +44 (0) 208 348 1286

Hatfield House (Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ) Situated not far from the Grove this English heritage building is well worth a visit.
Tel: +44 (0) 1707 262 823

 

GARDENS AND PARKS                                                                                                                                        

The Vale of Aylesbury http://www.visitbuckinghamshire.org/
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 330 559

Aldenham Country Park (Dagger Lane, Elstree WD63AT) This 175 acre woodland park offers a place for picnics, fishing, sailing and cycling.
Tel: +44 (0) 208 953 9602

Waddesden Manor and Gardens (Aylebury HP18 OJH )
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 653226

Ashridge Estate & Monument Offers excellent country walks and nature trails.
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 851 227

The Gardens of the Rose (Chiswell Green, St Albans , AL2 3NR Maggie Tarbox ) Beautiful summer flowering garden, with an excellent collection of English roses.
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 850 461

 

ZOOS AND ANIMAL FARMS                                                                                                                                

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (Dunstable, Bed LU6 2LF) 600acre, home to more than 2500 animals. Adults £13.50. M25 junction 21 onto M1 to junction 9 ( AA ROUTE ).
Tel: +44 (0) 1582 872 171

Mead Open Farm (Stanbridge Road , Billington, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU79HL) Open all year.
Tel: +44 (0) 1525 852 954

Odds Farm Park (Wooburn Common, High Wycombe , Bucks HP100LX) Voted best family attraction in Bucks by the Good Britain Guide.
Tel: +44 (0) 1628 520 188

Willows Farm Village (M25 junction 22. Willows Farm Village, Courses Rd, London Colney, St Alban, Herts AL2 1BB)
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 822444

Langleybury Animal Farm Open Easter until October. £2.00 Adults/ £1.00 Children.

Paradise Animal Park (M25 Junction 25 - A10 North).

Zoological Museum (Acreman Street , Tring HP23 6AP)
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 824 181

The Wolf Trust (Near Reading)
Tel: +44 (0) 1189 713 330

 

SPORT                                                                                                                                                                     

Hemel Ski Centre (St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead. HP3 9NH) Outdoor dry ski slope (open all year) Skiing-Snowboarding-Tobogganing, from 7yrs upwards. Private lessons given.
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 241 321

Hollywood Bowling (Woodside Leisure Park , Kingsway, Garston) 26 lanes.
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 682 929

Bowling/Quasar (Milton Keynes Leisure).
Tel: +44 (0) 1908 696 696

National Paintball Parks (Stocking Wood, White Stubbs Lane, Hertfordshire)
Tel: +44 (0) 800 358 0624

Saracens Rugby Club (Vicarage Road)

Watford Football Club (Vicarage Road)

London Wasps (Loftus Road , QPR)

Silverstone Race track
Tel: +44 (0) 870 606 0611

National Paintball Parks (Stocking Wood, White Stubbs Lane, Hertfordshire EN10)
Tel: +44 (0) 800 358 0624

Holland & Holland Clay Pigeon Shooting (Ducks Hill, Northwood )
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 825349

Horse Riding (Shardeloes Farm, Cherry Lane, Amersham Bucks, HP7 0QF)
Tel: +44 (0) 1494 432 343

 

ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                                                              

Woodside Leisure Park With Multiplex Cinema, bowling and ice skating.
Tel: +44 (0) 870 240 6020

Hell Fire Caves (West Wycombe Park Office, Buckinghamshire , HP14 3AJ) A definite must if you want a different day out, explore these caves which were home to the exclusive Hell Fire Club.
Tel: +44 (0) 1494 533 739

Coltspring Riding School Pony Club Approved, indoor equestrian, 13 Stone max weight . Must book as early as possible.
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 774 965

The Harlequin Shopping Centre (Watford)
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 250 292

Mega Bowl & Quaser (Milton Keynes Leisure Centre)

 

KIDS                                                                                                                                                                           

Top Golf (Bushey Mill Lane , Watford WD24 7AB) Undercover golf range for all ages from 10-70yrs.
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 222 045

Beaconscott Miniature Model Village (Beaconsfield).
Tel: +44 (0) 149 672 919

Legoland Windsor Britain 's biggest Lego collection not far from Windsor Castle, great for Kids.

Thorpe Park (Chertsey, Surrey ) Endless rides great day for all the family.
Tel: +44 (0) 870 444 4466

Alton Towers Undeniably the best theme park in England.
Tel: +44 (0) 870 520 4060

Cassiobury Park Miniature Railway (seasonal) situated close to The Grove hotel, a great place to picnic and walk.

Chessington World of Adventure (Surrey)
Tel: +44 (0) 870 444 7777

The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (Aylesbury, Bucks. HP20 2QP)
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 331 441

Action Kid Indoor Adventure Playground For Children (Greatham Road Industrial Estate, Watford WD23 2NZ) Maze, Bouncy castle, Soft Ball, Go Kart, Climbing Frames, Aerial Runway.
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 818 281

Toddle World (The Galleria, Comet Way, Hatfield) Height restriction applies.
Tel: +44 (0) 1707 257 480

Play Dome (Woodside Leisure Park , Kingsway. Garston)
Tel: +44 (0) 1923 894 801