There’s always plenty to do in lively Hertfordshire and The Grove is just a short drive from a variety of activities and attractions.

Kids and adults alike will love exploring the wonders of the Wizarding World at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter. London’s closest indoor real snow slope, The Snow Centre, is also on our doorstep.

Check out our list of nearby activities and attractions.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

5 minutes
Enter a world of magic with a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour- The Making of Harry Potter, where J.K Rowling’s famous books were brought to life.

Snow Centre

15 minutes
Britain’s newest indoor ski centre is based in Hemel Hempstead- just a hop, skip and a jump from The Grove. Lessons are available for skiers of all levels, from complete beginners to black run specialists.

Woodland Hawking

10 minutes
Enjoy a Bird of Prey experience in the Hertfordshire countryside, where you can get up close and personal with some of natures most magnificent creatures,

Birds of prey activities for Families at The Grove

Cassiobury Park

10 minutes
Love nature? Take a stroll or a short drive to Watford’s Cassiobury Park, a reserve with more than 46 species of bird and seven species of bat.

Rex Cinema

15 minutes
A stunning art deco cinema in the town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The Grade II listed building was saved by a local entrepreneur and re-opened to the public in 2004.

Willows Activity Farm

20 minutes
With over 300 farm animals and over 40 activities, shows and attractions Willows Activity Farm is a great day out for young families.

Natural History Museum, Tring

21 minutes
A great family day out, the Natural History Museum boasts galleries packed with land and marine life from around the world.

Ashridge estate

25 minutes
Spanning 5,000 acres, Ashridge Estate is an area of the Chilterns Hills. You’ll find a range of wildlife here throughout the year, including carpets of bluebells in spring, rare butterflies in summer and the fallow deer rut in autumn.

Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable

30 minutes
One of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks, Whipsnade Zoo is home to 2,500 animals - including many endangered species.

Thorpe Park, Chertsey

35 minutes
Adrenalin seekers should head to Thorpe Park to try out some of the UK’s most exhilarating (and terrifying) rollercoasters.

Knebworth Gardens

40 minutes
This beautiful gothic mansion is a national treasure. There's also a maze, adventure playground and life-size Dinosaur trail - meet a T-Rex and more in the bushes!