Enjoy Herts Summer 2014

Enjoy!

Issue 18 Summer 2014

Hertfordshire

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The magazine of the Hertfordshire Tourism and Leisure Partnership

CONTENTS

Front Cover: Rock at the Castle 2013

Afternoon Tea Special Events

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St Albans Weekend

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The Outdoors

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What’s on?

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Wings & Wheels

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Music Festivals Family Fun 100 Years of Filming at Elstree

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See page 52 for markets, page 54 for tourist information and page 56 for useful contacts

EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief Annie Hawkins Email annieha2014@gmail.com Telephone 01707 358744 ADVERTISING Advertisment Manager Stewart Hedges Telephone 01525 874607 or 07595 894557 DESIGN Emma Morgan

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Welcome to the latest edition of Enjoy!

Hertfordshire. It is full of lots of ideas for things to do and days out over the summer. We have so many festivals this year, festivals of music, kites, scarecrows, chillis, gardens, the arts, the list goes on!

After having a year off Rhythms of the World at the Priory in Hitchin is back with a big bang. World music performed across several stages over the weekend of 2 & 3 August, with stalls selling world food, clothing, jewellery and lots, lots more.

Rhythms is a family focussed festival with something for everyone.

If you are looking for something different head to Watford town centre in June for Imagine Watford, the festival brings free

first class street performance to our streets-prepare to be amazed!

Looking for something to keep the children entertained? Why not take them to Paradise Wildlife Park to see the big cats, Butterfly World to see the butterflies and leaf cutter ants, Welwyn Bath House to learn about the Romans or to Celtic Harmony Camp to be a Celt for the day?

Whatever you decide to do you will receive a warm welcome and will have happy memories to take home.

Enjoy! our beautiful county, Annie Hawkins Annie Hawkins Editor-in-chief

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Evenings Enjoy The Out Enjoy Culture Historical

Hitchin Fresh, local produce, buzzy markets, cafe culture, bars and traditional pubs, fantastic restaurants, fashion boutiques, national names, home & garden, health & beauty, arts & crafts and much, much more.

Hitchin so much more than just one store!

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Organise your Archery experience at www.celticharmony.org or call 01438 718543

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Disocover Dacorum

From world-class extreme sports facilities to areas of outstanding natural beauty, Dacorum has much for visitors to enjoy. Dacorum embraces the new town of Hemel Hempstead, the historic market towns of Berkhamsted and Tring as well as picturesque villages and rural locations. Whether you want to explore and escape or relax and unwind you will find all you need for a perfect stay.

• Adrenaline and Adventure

Adrenaline and Adventure

• Tranquil Surroundings

u The Snow Centre. The UK’s newest snow sports destination has perfect snow conditions all year round and the country’s largest indoor lesson slope. www.thesnowcentre.com u XC. XC boasts an impressive skate park, a 14m climbing wall, one of the world’s largest organic indoor caving systems, bouldering and a challenging high ropes course. www.thexc.co.uk u Quasar. Enjoy an exhilarating game of chase with friends and family at the world’s only multi theme Quasar laser tag arena. www.quasarhemel.co.uk

• Culture Old & New • Suggested Itinerary

Tranquil Surroundings u Ashridge Estate. With over 5000 acres of countryside, miles of footpaths in ancient woodland, open parkland and chalk downland this is a rambler’s paradise. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate u Tring Park. This is the perfect place to explore one of Hertfordshire’s most important wildlife habitats spanning 104 stunning hectares of mixed woodland and chalk grassland. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/tringpark u Grand Union Canal. Cruise along the Grand Union Canal and take in the beautiful rolling countryside, industrial towns and peaceful villages. www.grebecanalcruises.co.uk u Tring Reservoirs. Tring Reservoirs are a haven for wildlife and among the best bird watching spots in Southern England. www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/tring-reservoirs

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u Berkhamsted Castle. Visit the remains of this important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th - 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. www.berkhamsted-history.org.uk u Natural History Museum (Tring). Glimpse into the fascinating world of a Victorian collector and discover wild, weird and wonderful specimens from across the animal kingdom - from armadillos to zebras. www.nhm.ac.uk/tring u Frogmore Paper Mill (Apsley). Frogmore Mill is the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill. See paper being made and learn about printing, paper arts and crafts. www.thepapertrail.org.uk u Tring Brewery. Discover award winning ales such as Side Pocket for a Toad, Ridgeway, Moongazer and others in local pubs and bars. www.tringbrewery.co.uk u Chilfest. Chilfest music festival returns to Tring for its second year on Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July 2014. The popular event will feature an amazing line-up of artists from the 1980s to contemporary pop. www.chilfest.co.uk Unwind in one of the many places to stay in Dacorum whether that is a Manor House, a cosy Bed and Breakfast, country Pub, Spa hotel or convenient town hotel. Enjoy diverse cuisine and styles in modern restaurants, cafes, waterside dining and countryside pubs and inns.

Suggested Itinerary u 11.00 am

Arrive at Frogmore Paper Mill to explore the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill and see how paper is made.

u 12.30 pm

Enjoy a barge trip along the River Gade and Grand Union Canal.

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Disembark the boat at Frogmore Paper Mill for coach transfer.

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Arrive at Berkhamsted town centre.

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Leave Berkhamsted and travel by coach to the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate.

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Arrive at Ashridge Estate.

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Depart Ashridge by coach for transfer back to Frogmore Paper Mill.

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Arrive back at Frogmore Paper Mill, completing the visit.

For further information please visit dacorumlooknofurther.co.uk or contact Sue Lea, Tourism Officer, on 01442 228719.

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he Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Oasis, Robbie Williams… over 100 major artists have played Knebworth festivals since their inception in 1974, in front of over two million fans.

The name Knebworth is now synonymous with live music. In 2014 Knebworth House celebrates 40 years as the home of British rock music.

Throughout July and August, there will be a fascinating exhibition of rock and concert memorabilia on display in Knebworth House.

There is no extra charge to view the exhibition, entrance is included in the main house admission ticket.

To book tickets and discover more about Knebworth’s rock history visit www.knebworthhouse.com …40 years on Knebworth remains the world home of classic rock.

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ertfordshire is renowned for the quality and range of music it has on offer. Free acoustic nights, guitar clubs and jazz take place in clubs, pubs and bars across the county most nights. The county is also hosting some cracking music festivals and concerts over the summer months. So if music be the food of love, read on.....

Hurrah! Rhythms of the World Festival will make its comeback on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2014 at the Priory in the heart of Hitchin. Rhythms returns to the beautiful 19 acres of parkland that sits behind this historic venue. Oh Rhythms how we missed you in 2013! A fabulous family focused festival which is perfect for all ages with lots of hands on activities. Led entirely by volunteers, Rhythms of the World (ROTW) is a registered charity that aims to unite diverse communities through music and the arts.

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key highlights in the Herts festival calendar. If you would like to volunteer, sponsor or support the festival look on www.rotw.org.uk for more details or follow them on Twitter for up-to-date news @rotwfestival.

If you cannot get to Rhythms then take the family down to Hertford Castle grounds for ‘Rock at the Castle’ on Sunday 3rd August. Rock marks the official start of the three week Hertford Music Festival. Hertford Music Festival is an annual celebration of local live music and includes a wide variety of genres, from classical, choral and jazz through to rock, folk and world music.

Alongside the live music on two stages the castle lawn will be packed with fun activities for kids (and adults!) of all ages. There will also be clothing stalls, a licensed bar and a feast of food to keep everyone happy! Admission is by a voluntary donation of £2, with all proceeds going to charity.

Later in the month the Musical Mystery Tour is scheduled for the 24th August and from lunchtime

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through to bedtime, all around Hertford, venues will be staging live music for the August bank holiday, both indoors and out.

Rock and stroll round town taking in music of all kinds from jazz and classical to rock, pop, reggae, hip hop and more - or drop into some great Hertford pubs, clubs, churches and venues that you’ve never explored. It’s all live and it is almost all for FREE! For up-to-date news on the festival look on www.hertfordmusicfestival.co.uk

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he very popular Chilfest music festival returns for its second year on Friday 4th Sunday 6th July.

Once again the event is staged in Pendley Meadow in Tring, with an amazing line-up of artists already confirmed to bring you the very best of the sounds from the 1980s and in contemporary pop.

Acts include the Boomtown Rats, Jason Donovan, Heaven 17, Bad Manners, Toyah and a host of other stars from the 80s through to current bands like Union J and the Loveable Rogues.

Chilfest will be raising money for local charities; the Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. There is a free shuttle bus from Tring Station.

For the latest news on acts and other Chilfest news look on: www.chilfest.co.uk To avoid disappointment tickets can be purchased in advance online. If you are a child of the 80’s what are you waiting for?

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he annual Battle Proms picnic concert takes place in the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field in the leafy parkland at Hatfield House on 19 July.

Legend has it that it was beneath one of the ancient oaks in this field that the young Queen Elizabeth 1 heard that she was to be Queen of England.The Old Palace at Hatfield House is where Elizabeth 1 spent much of her childhood and later held her first Council of State in November 1558.

The celebrated Jacobean House has been the family home to the Cecils since it was built in 1611. A place so steeped in history makes the perfect setting for a summer celebration with the Battle Proms.

You can take a picnic, [or even pre-order one in advance], your rugs and chairs and settle down for an amazing evening of music.

For ticket details and picnic pre-orders look on www.hatfield-house.co.uk

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eptember 12 -14 2014 sees the fourth Herts Jazz Festival at the Hawthorne Theatre in Welwyn Garden City which is aiming to be better than ever. All of the gigs will be in the main theatre with free sessions in the brand newly refurbished foyer at lunchtime, early evening and after hours.

Highlights of this year’s acts are the Big Chris Barber Band and the Alan Skidmore Quartet with special guest, Georgie Fame.

Tickets are available now on www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk with early bird discounts on weekend tickets if purchased before 1 July.

Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country take place every Sunday 7.30-10.00pm at the Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.

The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. There is plenty of free parking (after 7pm), disabled access and a bar. Tickets are available for just ÂŁ3 to students and under-21s.

To find out more about Herts Jazz look on www.hertsjazz.co.uk.

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rom Saturday 7th June to Saturday 5th July, St Albans Summer Music is a collection of six St Albansbased musical organisations, presenting concerts and dance events over one month in the Summer.

Musical delights are offered by: Carillon Chamber Choir, Hertfordshire Philharmonia, St Albans Chamber Choir; St Albans Symphony Orchestra, The St Albans Folk Festival and The Tony Wigram Festival of Music.

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he Highland Gathering on Sunday 13 July is organised by the Harpenden Lions Club and is held in Rothamsted Park. The event takes place from 10.00am to 5.00pm and is rumoured to be one of the largest gatherings outside of Scotland.

Discover all things Scottish without having to step over the border, such as Scottish piping and highland games competitions. With a fun fair, crafters village, food stalls and licenced bars, charity & trading stalls it is an entertaining day out for the whole family. Entry is by programme which can be purchased in advance. Visit www.harpenden-lions. co.uk/highland-gathering

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lban Weekend is on the 21 & 22 June and gives you the opportunity to find out more about St Alban the man himself and to get to know the beautiful city of St Albans through the exciting events taking place over the two days.

On Saturday 21 June St Albans Cathedral is delighted to bring you the spectacular Alban Pilgrimage, a celebration of the life of Saint Alban who gave the City its name. This event sees giant carnival puppets retrace Alban’s last steps and tell his remarkable and moving story. Roman chariots, centurions, lions, roses and executioners all take their place in the procession from St Peter’s Church at 11am and proceed through the City Centre to St Albans Cathedral.

Alban’s story takes us back to the beginning of the Christian faith in Britain, but it remains fresh and inspiring for us today. Over 1700 years ago, Alban was executed for giving shelter to a Christian priest fleeing persecution by the

Romans. Moved by the priest’s faith, Alban became a Christian and the two men swapped cloaks, enabling the priest to escape. Alban was arrested instead, brought to trial and beheaded on the hill where St Albans Cathedral now stands. For further information on the Pilgrimage visit www.stalbanscathedral.org Also on the Saturday 21 June St Albans Folk Festival will feature free events during the day in the Old Court Room and sing-a-rounds in the cells, along with music in the White Swan, Upper Dagnall Street. The Day of Dance will also feature in the City Centre during the day. The Festival Concert takes place in the evening in the Old Town Hall, featuring Jim Moray, Haddo and Emma Scarr, winner of Watford Folk Club songwriting competition.

To celebrate St Alban’s Day, the City will come alive on Sunday 22 June with the Alban Street Festival offering fabulous street entertainment,

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t Albans is the home of CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) and every September CAMRA organises the biggest beer festival in Hertfordshire. Up to 300 different British real ales will be available from milds and bitters through old ales, porters and stouts, to barley wines not forgetting speciality wheat beers, golden beers, real lagers, fruit beers and many others, including one off brews, festival specials and a wide selection of beers from new breweries.

The Festival takes place on Wednesday 24 to 27 September in the Alban Arena, just off St Peters Street in the heart of the City. There is plenty of festival fodder to soak up the beer plus tutored beer tastings, breweriana auctions and they will have the Good Beer Guide 2015 hot off the press there too.

For more information: www.stalbansbeerfestival. org.uk

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music and exciting activities for all. Try your hand at arts and crafts, face painting, climbing and balloon modelling.

Come, relax and enjoy the summer vibes with cool music, colourful street theatre and delicious food! Bring a picnic, or eat at one of the City’s popular restaurants or cafes.

For more information about Alban Weekend and other events in St Albans look on www.enjoystalbans.com

nce a year, on 30 July, Harpenden Common comes alive for half a day with 1200 classic cars and other four-wheelers, plus 250 cycles and scooters.

You’ll find a Chevy Bel Air rubbing shoulders with a 1927 Trojan, and a rare 1978 Mantra Bagheera with a ’59 Berliet plus 10,000 admiring spectators.

Little wonder Classics on the Common, already Britain’s biggest mid-week classic car meeting, now ranks among the top events of the classics calendar. Come and enjoy this free day out. Visit www. classicsonthecommon.com for more information.

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atford’s extraordinary open air performance festival Imagine Watford returns for its fourth year.

All events are free and take place mainly in the town centre.

Get ready for a town transformed by a magical ship with a mysterious crew, giant bubbles hanging from street corners, a rolling house and the world’s smallest travelling music hall.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and even more spectacular than ever before, with many new productions performing for the first time at Imagine Watford.

Between the 19 and 29 June the town centre will be hosting over 100 free performances from some of Europe’s most innovative and acclaimed performance artists.

Audiences will experience a man spurting water, a hunt for a fearsome beast, a journey with a paramedic, a giant ‘oss and ox, spinning houses, audience participation, romance and adventure.

All in all, it promises to be an unmissable experience.

Most of the performances will be held on The Parade, Watford. Most events do not require booking. Visit www. imaginewatford.co.uk for up to date news.

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here are plenty of family focussed outdoor festivals taking place across the county, read on to find out what you could be enjoying this summer!

Head down to the Knebworth Country Show on 19 to 20 July. Set in the beautiful Knebworth House Park this family show offers all day entertainment including displays of birds of prey, working dogs, the equestrian stunt team and lots of children’s entertainment, all alongside lovely arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. Perfect for finding that special gift for someone or something tasty for tea!

experience On the 20th there is the addition of the Companion Dog Show- so bring along your canine friend and have a go! All proceeds from dog show entries are supporting Marie Curie Cancer Care, so why not have some fun with your pooch and help a good cause at the same time. For more information: www.knebworthhouse.com Celtic Harmony provides a hands-on multi sensory experience of life in ancient Britain at Celtic Harmony Camp and real archery experiences at The Archery Barn for all!

Celtic Harmony Camp is an Iron Age settlement with roundhouses, herb garden, native breed animals and the Archers Rest Cafe set in 13 acres of ancient woodland.

Visitors can enjoy fire festivals to celebrate the turning of the year and special events during school holidays with activities and shows from woodland quests to owl flying and fire breathing!

The Archery Barn is an indoor facility where you can learn the ancient art of archery and experience the thrill of pulling back a bow and shooting an arrow at over thirty 3D life size animal targets, guided by Archery Coach Luca Parrella and his experienced instructors. Everyone shoots from the same line so you can take part together making The Archery Barn a real social event.

Organise your day in ancient Britain, an archery experience or learn more about how the Celts lived on www.celticharmony.org or tel 01438 718543.

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ew for this year at Hatfield House is a warm welcome to the Lollibop Festival - the big bash for little people! The festival is on 15 to 17 August and is aimed at the under 10’s. Acts include TV favourites Mr Bloom & Mister Maker, Bear Grylls Survival Academy, Harry’s Wizard School, Postman Pat and more familiar faces.

Tickets are from £20 per person [plus booking fee] with a lot of entertainment for your money. There is limited free parking.

For more information & to buy tickets www.lollibopfestival.co.uk

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n Sunday 3 August O you can head up to the highest heights of Therfield

Heath in Royston to fly your kite. Royston Kite Festival is an annual event which attracts kite flyers from across Britain.

Look into the sky and you will see a fabulous array of colourful kites. You can take your own kite along or if you don’t have one, why not make one on the day?

You could of course just explore the exciting sideshows or take a ride on the funfair. Take a picnic and watch the fantastic kite displays. Admisson is just £2 for adults and children go free. For more information look on www.roystonkitefestival. com

tone the crows! The S very popular Flamstead Scarecrow Festival takes

place from the 15 - 17 August in the pretty village of Flamstead.

With over 90 scarecrows on display throughout the village, they are guaranteed to make you smile. For a small donation you can even vote for your favourite.

With crafts, cakes and tea all on offer in the village hall it is a great day out for the whole family. Visit www.flamstead-herts.co.uk for more information on times and what else in on offer over the three days.

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Open Every Day from 9.30am T 01992 470 490 www.pwpark.com (Expect Christmas Day)

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Experience F rom award-winning sports venues to miles of trafficfree cycling and walking trails, beautiful gardens and open spaces, wildlife spotting and boating down the River Lee, there is something to suit all ages and tastes at Lee Valley.

You’ll be able to experience the thrill of a varity of water sports including white water rafting, hydrospeeding, canoeing or try out a Hot Dog – an inflatable kayak!

Located at Lee Valley VeloPark on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, visitors can choose from four types of cycling. Take the challenge of cycling on the fastest track in the world in the iconic velodrome, tackle the bumps and berms of the BMX track, experience the five mile mountain bike trails with

three skills levels to suit all levels of riders or race around the one mile road circuit that is free of traffic.

What’s more, Lee Valley Park Farms offers fun for all the family, where kids can make friends with farm and exotic animals and there’s a great outdoor adventure play area with a giant jumping pillow and Alpine Adventure. You can even try pony trekking or ice skating.

After a fun day out, why not sleep under the stars at a choice of three camping and caravan sites.

There’s something new to try each time you visit so explore for yourselves and look out for our events programme with many great days out! For more information visit: www.visitleevalley.org.uk

aradise Wildlife Park is a fantastic zoo, an amazing day out and offers many exciting animal experience days. On the weekend of 22 and 23 June it is Big, Bad, Dinosaur Weekend at Paradise, so come and join in the dinosaur activities like the dinosaur egg dig.

From 27 July to 31 August it is Big Cat Month, Paradise are spending an entire month celebrating how awesome the big cats are.

Throughout August, they will be honouring each of the big five; lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards and jaguars.

Come on down for regular feeds, demonstrations, talks and keeper Q&A’s! To book tickets for special events and the Park go to www.pwpark.com to avoid disappointment.

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estmill Farm just outside Ware has something for everyone, including a fabulous restaurant, a nine hole par three golf course, three fishing lakes & Artshed which offers numerous creative workshops. Don’t miss the Summer Rock Festival or the many outdoor pursuits including an aerial adventure park. To find out more visit www.westmillfarm.co.uk

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hether you are looking for the wildlife experience of a lifetime, or simply something fun to do with the kids, then look no further than Ventura Wildlife’s Animal Encounters. You’ll have an an unforgettable adventure as you literally come face to face with invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals from around the world.

Some of their most popular encounters include the Animal Adventure, Cold Blooded Animal Encounter and the Creepy Creature Encounter, all of which have been relaunched for 2014.

Experience the new Dino Animal Encounter, which will transport young explorers back into a prehistoric world of dinosaurs. This fascinating encounter is packed full of fossils, including gigantic dinosaur eggs, claws and teeth as well as providing the chance to meet their living descendants the birds plus reptiles and amphibians.

For more information or to book an Animal Encounter: www.venturawildlife.co.uk or Tel: 0203 371 8764

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he Lee & Stort Boat Company operate the Ware & Hertford Waterbus. Operating every Saturday & Sunday between Ware Town Wharf [next to the Priory and behind the library car park] and Bircherley Green Shopping Centre in Hertford. Weather permitting of course! They cruise along the picturesque flood plains of Hertford passing through two original locks on route. Journey time each way is approximately 70 to 90 minutes, you might even see a flash of blue - a beautiful kingfisher or spot a water vole having a swim!

They also cruise out of Bishops’ Stortford and this round trip takes approximately 90 minutes.

Departing from outside The Port Jackson Wetherspoons pub every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. The departure point is easily accessible by car, train and bus with ample parking nearby at Jackson Square Shopping Centre.

The Cruise navigates down the meandering River Stort going through Southmill Lock and passing through Rushy Mead Nature Reserve before returning.

The fleet is fully accessible to all and offer refreshments, a licensed bar and toilets on board. It is best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Call 0845 116 2012 and for more information visit www.leeandstortboats.co.uk

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fternoon tea is an all year round treat and Hanbury Manor near Ware offers a sumptuous tea with homemade scones and patisserie with assorted sandwiches in the glorious Oak Hall. You are spoilt for choice for which type of tea you want to drink, there are too many to list here.

So whether you plump for good old English Breakfast Tea or opt for something a bit more exotic, you will definitely go home with your appetite satisfied. Booking is essential. Tel: 01920 487722 or look on www.marriott. co.uk for more information.

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n the nearby Hertford town centre Rigsby’s Guest House is a beautiful period grade ll listed building, built circa 1750. Winner of the Channel 4 TV programme ‘Four in the Bed’ Rigsby’s offers brilliant service and a very comfortable night’s sleep. Manager, Morris Cockman will tend to all your needs and ensure you have a great stay. They also offer Vintage Afternoon Tea Parties and Morris also finds time to create and bake amazing cakes. If you would like to book afternoon tea or find out more about Rigsby’s call Morris on 01992 535999 or look on www.hertfordguesthouse.co.uk

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S ARTS is an art and photography gallery with a delightful vintage tea room. They offer workshops, exhibitions, photo shoots, life drawing and art classes. Housed in a converted barn, at Mardleybury Farm in Datchworth surrounded by fields, an ancient bluebell forest and a small lake.

Sharon Struckman, gallery owner says: “It’s a wonderfully eclectic place where creative people can source information, network with others and showcase their work.”

Every Thursday between 10am to 4pm, the gallery hosts an open day for artists to come together, get creative and network. No need to book just turn up!

PS Arts is also home to “We R Cakes” vintage tea room. It’s like stepping back in time for a cup of the best! Sarah serves traditional English tea within a gorgeous 1940’s tearoom that oozes vintage style. So pop over and enjoy a proper cuppa with one of Sarah’s scrummy cakes and cream teas. The homemade cakes and cupcakes taste just how sweet treats should.the tea rooms also caters for vegan diets and makes delicious gluten & dairy free cakes.

All the tea sets they use are vintage china sourced from around the UK and they have a great selection of beautiful designs which date from the 1920s onwards. All the crockery is mismatched rather than a single design, making an interesting and colourful display.

In the adjoining barn, you will find Melinda Walsh Baines with her beautiful handmade curtains, blinds, bespoke soft furnishing and re-upholstery upcycling business. She loves to share her years of experience in interior design and practical upcycling.

During May, you can also visit the amazing upcycled garden.

PS Arts are open from Wednesday to Friday, 10am – 4pm and Saturday and Sundays from 11am – 4pm. It can be found at Unit 3C, Mardleybury Farm, Datchworth, SG3 6SG. Look on www.psarts.co.uk for more details of courses and artists.

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f you have a sweet tooth then Just Desserts in Bridge Street, Hitchin is the place for you to satisfy your sugar fix. It is a family owned and run Café &Wine Bar. An informal sweet café during the day and serving decadent desserts by night, having extensive wine and coffee menus, makes Just Desserts the perfect beginning, middle or end to a day or evening out. Waffles, sundaes, cakes & crepes are all on offer, with do it yourself sundae kits for the youngsters in the family.

Opening hours are: Tues to Thurs 11:00am - 10:30pm. Fri & Sat 11:00am - 11:00pm Sun 12:00am - 5:00pm.

Tel: 01462 431661 for bookings and look on www.just-desserts.info for the yummy desserts on offer.

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estmill, near Buntingford is one of Hertfordshire’s prettiest villages and its much loved tea room is one of the main attractions. On warm Summer days you can enjoy your lunch or tea overlooking the village green. Inside nesting amongst the tables you will find an assortment of vintage advertising signs, antiques, jams and teas which are available for sale. It really is a great place to relax over a cuppa and watch the world go by. They serve breakfast and offer over 20 different types of tea. They are open 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. They are also open Bank Holidays, for more information check out www. westmilltearoom.co.uk or call 01763 274236.

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Regular meetings give you the opportunity to meet with like minded people. The website allows you to create for free your own profile page.

Check out the website www. creativehertfordshire.com and be part of it now.

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ALL YEAR ROUND Sunday evenings Herts Jazz The Hawthorne Theatre Welwyn Garden City www.hertsjazz.co.uk Sunday evenings Acoustic Night The Jungle Bar, Hertford www.lemonrock.com/junglebar Sundays until September Bushey Car Boot Sale Little Bushey Lane 07751 23543 Sundays & Bank Holidays Until end of October Sunday Afternoon Cream Teas Mill Green Mill & Museum www.welhat.gov.uk 3rd weekend of each month Saturday - Vintage, Antiques & Collectables Sunday - Farmers’ Market Stable Yard Hatfield House www.hatfield-house.co.uk Until 6 July Deadly Exhibition Animals that are armed and dangerous Natural History Museum, Tring www.nhm.ac.uk/tring

1 - 28 June Threads of Time Textile inspired exhibition Register Block County Hall, Hertford www.hertsdirect.org/hals

15 June Festival of Transport Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 18 June The Trials of Oscar Wilde The Radlett Centre www.radlettcentre.co.uk

2 - 7 June Welwyn Drama Festival The Hawthorne Theatre Welwyn Garden City www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk

18 June Romeo & Juliet Open Air Theatre Broxbourne Civic Centre Garden www.ticm.co.uk

7 June Letchworth Street Fest Letchworth Town Centre Street theatre, dance, comedy & music www.loveletchworth.co.uk

21 June Sandridge Midsummer Gala Jersey Farm Woodland Park www.sandridge900.com

8 June Classic Bus Day Hertford Bus Station www.classicbuses.co.uk 8 June Royston Historic Vehicle Show www.open-secrets.co.uk 14 June Gin Day for Gin Lovers Christopher Place St Albans www.christopher-place.co.uk 14 June Sound & Vision ~ the 70s Exhibition & Live Music Hertford Corn Exchange www.hertfordmuseum.org

21 June Bayford Musical Gardens Day www.bayfordgardensday.org 21 & 22 June Decro Fair Knebworth House Park www.knebworthhouse.com 27 June Dickens at Knebworth Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 29 June Benington Lordship Open Garden www.beningtonlordship.co.uk 29 June Roman Fun Day Welwyn Roman Bath House www.welhat.gov.uk

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Imagine Disocover Watford Dacorum

Watford’s extraordinary open air performance festival returns for its fourth year, 19 – 29 June 2014 Get ready for a town transformed by a magical ship with a mysterious crew, giant bubbles hanging from street corners, a rolling house and the world’s smallest travelling music hall.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and more spectacular than ever before, with many new productions performing for the first time at Imagine Watford. Between the 19th and 29th of June Watford’s town centre will be hosting over 100 free performances from some of Europe’s most innovative and acclaimed performance artists.

The fun starts with the Big Launch which will open Imagine Watford 2014. A series of specially commissioned performances will celebrate the newly refurbished Town Centre and launch Watford’s Big Events.

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Audiences will experience a man spurting water, a hunt for a fearsome beast, a journey with a paramedic, a giant ‘oss and ox, spinning houses, audience participation, romance and adventure.

They’ll hear honky-tonk piano, infectious drumming and sweet music.

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Festival highlights include four brand new shows that are co-commissions between Lyric Hammersmith, Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, Watford Place Theatre and Latitude: Flipping the Bird’s The Itinerant Music Hall, Light the Fuse’s Full Stop, Bucket Club’s The Beasts and Page One Theatre’s Made Up Stories from My Unmade Bed. There’s also an amazing spectacle from Company Malabar, Le Voyage des Aquareves, and the World Premiere of The ‘Oss and the Ox which brings together the traditions of England and Brazil with lively audience interaction.

Visit www.imaginewatford.co.uk @imagine_watford / Facebook.com/imaginewatford

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Encompassing fashion, drama, dance, sports, music and digital animation, Watford’s Big Events will deliver back to back events throughout the summer and into next year. The council has commissioned the Palace Theatre to co-ordinate the events, with the aim of attracting visitors to the town centre.

Big Events will feature twelve major occasions including: The Big Launch with Mary Portas at 1pm on June 20.

Watford’s refurbished Parade and events space will be opened with a series of specially commissioned performances, running alongside the annual Imagine Watford festival.

The Big Dance: July 12, Once Upon A Time in Watford in association with dance digital and Watford Palace Theatre.

The Big Family Sports Day, July 19, in association with Everyone Active and Watford Football Club.

The Big Screen, July 30 to August 3, in association with the Watford Film Society and Watford Palace Theatre.

Party by the Pond in association with Vibe 107.6, September 13.

– live music and local talent.

Watford’s Big Draw, October 4, in association with Watford Museum, the campaign for Drawing and Watford Palace Theatre.

Diwali on the Parade, November 16, in association with the Diwali at the Palace Steering Group.

Watford’s Big Skate in December 2014 dates to be announced. Ice skating on The Parade amazing fun for everyone. Please note there will be a fee for this event.

Digital Illuminations in January 2015, in association with MewLab and Watford Palace Theatre, Art installation featuring light, shadow and animation.

Valentine Food Fair, February 13 and 14, in association with Watford Market.

Watford’s Sound, March 14, a choral celebration takes over the Parade.

Big Events will also encompass a range of smaller scale activities such as nature walks in Cassiobury Park and charity fun runs.

These include a night-time walk to raise funds for the Peace Hospice, a November fireworks display, and switching on Watford’s Christmas lights.

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experience explore JULY 1 & 21 July Hitchin Lavender Open Gardens www.hitchinlavender.com 4 July Sonisphere Festival 2014 Knebworth Park www.gigantic.com/sonisphere 4 - 6 July Art in Clay, Hatfield House www.artinclay.co.uk 5 July - 30 August Art in Arms ~ from axes to swords Hertford Museum www.hertfordmuseum.org

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9 July - 31 August Sculpture in the Garden Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

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12 July Hoddesdon Classic Car Show Hoddesdon Town Centre www.broxbourne.gov.uk 12 July Vintage Fair Hoddesdon Town Centre www.avintagefair.com 13 July Muscle Warrior 15k &10k Race Haileybury School, Hertford Heath www.musclehelp.com 13 July Vintage Day Mill Green Mill & Museum www.welhat.gov.uk 13 July Harpenden Highland Gathering Rothamsted Park www.harpenden-lions.co.uk 19 July Dacorum Folk Fest Old Town Hall Hemel Hempstead www.dacorumlooknofurther.com

19 & 20 July Knebworth Country Show Knebworth Park www.knebworthhouse.com 20 July Discover Hertford Castle www.gohertford.co.uk 26 July The Alligators Live at the White Lion, Bengeo www.facebook.com/whitelion 31 July Pamper Evening Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne www.pwpark.com AUGUST 2 & 3 August Rhythms of the World Hitchin Priory www.rotw.org

23 August Ashwell Show www.ashwellshow.co.uk 24 & 25 August Vintage Fair Knebworth Barns Knebworth House www.avintagefair.com 24 & 25 August Knebworth Classic Motor Show Knebworth House Park

SEPTEMBER 5 September The Artist Open Air Cinema at Luton Hoo www.sundowncinema.co.uk 14 September Hertford Heritage Day www.gohertford.co.uk

AUGUST 14 August To Infinity & Beyond Family Discovery Morning St Albans Cathedral www.stalbanscathedral.org

21 September Young Victoria Open Air Cinema at Wimpole Hall www.sundowncinema.co.uk

17 August Tewin Classic Car & Craft Show Upper Green, Tewin www.tewinvillage.co.uk

25 -28 September Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival www.hatfield-house.co.uk

23 August HeARTwood Summer Festival St Albans www.sandridge900.com

28 September French Market Hatfield House www.hatfield-house.co.uk

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he Elstree Project is now in its fourth year and has recorded over 50 interviews with film workers ranging from director Steven Spielberg to actors and crew members - everyone’s role and story important.

The project team of local volunteers and students from the University of Hertfordshire have discovered tales about what it was really like to work with Roger Moore on The Saint, how the backcloths were matted for Ivanhoe and what Elizabeth Taylor said when one of the crew on The VIPs suggested her engagement ring was from Woolworths!

To hear and see these authentic voices from the studios visit www.

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hen the early film pioneers arrived in a small rural village called Boreham Wood in the parish of Elstree one hundred years ago, who could have imagined that films and TV would still be being created in the town here today? Borehamwood and Elstree are celebrating a century of film-making and television production throughout 2014.

Various events and activities are planned over the next few months, including a concert on 21 June from the BBC Elstree Concert Band featuring music from films and TV productions. Look out for the new centenary banners flying from the lighting columns which lead you from the railway station down past the BBC Elstree Centre and on to

experience to Elstree Studios.

Check out the Centenary Exhibition in the museum at 96 Shenley Road, or pick up your free Film and TV Heritage Trail leaflet and follow in the footsteps of the stars. There are over 20 panels located in the High Street to tell you about the stars and directors who all helped contribute to the fantastic legacy of film and TV production in the town.

New gateway signs into the town will reflect its unique heritage, and look out for Made at Elstree film and TV screenings later in the year.

Today Elstree is still a leading London studio; film stars like Brad Pitt and Simon Pegg and pop stars such as One Direction come through the studio gates. Elstree also produces high-rating TV shows: Pointless, Strictly Come Dancing, Big Brother and Dancing on Ice. The studio remains busier than ever and is looking forward to the next 100 years of film and TV production in Hertfordshire. For more information about Centenary Events and film heritage in Elstree and Borehamwood look on www.elstreescreenheritage.org or follow them on Facebook.

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The Sixties were just as busy; when filming the Dirty Dozen, night time backlot explosions kept local residents awake. MGM also played host to Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey and Where Eagles Dare with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood.

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lstree Confidential written by Paul Welsh MBE, recounts 50 years of star encounters and film set visits at the various studios of Borehamwood.

It contains nearly 200 pages of anecdotes and is lavishly illustrated with almost 300 previously unpublished photos and letters from such stars as Liz Taylor, Rita Hayworth and Ronald Reagan.

Purchase your copy via www. elstreescreenheritage.org If you are interested in the history of film this is a musthave.

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A GREAT VALUE DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY… ONLY £9.00 PER PERSON! *

• Fantastic adventure play ground • Astro slide, Drop slide and Zip wire • Lovely gardens with maze to explore • Dinosaur Trail - 72 life sized dinosaurs • New Interactive water features

*Entrance excluding House: £9 per person; U4s Free; Family tickets £32.00 Gardens & Adventure Playground: 11am - 5pm (last ticket sold 4.15pm) House: 12 noon - 5pm (last tour 4pm) Park & House Closed 3rd – 8th July

Knebworth Park, Nr Stevenage, Herts SG1 2AX Tel: 01438 812661 Immediate access off the A1(M), at J 7 – Ample Parking

For further information on opening times and events visit:

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Vintage Affair will be hosting the Vintage and Retro Fair taking place at Knebworth House during the Classic Motor Show on 24 & 25 August.

A selection of stalls will line the cafe courtyard and be in the beautiful barns.

If vintage is your thing you are bound to find something at the show to add to your collection or find that special gift for a special friend.

Vintage and retro clothing, handbags, jewellery, kitsch bric~a~brac, kitchenalia & picnic sets with all be up for grabs.

Explore the stands for some vintage shopping that covers all eras! For more information on other local vintage fairs check out www.avintagefair.co.uk

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De Havilland produced aircraft from 1910 to the 1970s and the museum is home to some of these unique flying machines including the “wooden wonder” Mosquito, the fast multi-role aircraft of the Second World War. Here you will find not one but three Mosquitos, including the original prototype which was actually built here.

With more than 20 de Havilland aircraft on display, you can also see the last remaining Comet 1, the world’s first jet airliner to go into service, and sections of a Horsa glider, an example of those which took part in significant Second World War actions such as the D-Day eve attack on Pegasus Bridge in northern France & Operation Market-Garden [Arnhem].

Step back in time and learn about our aviation history or if you fancy getting involved volunteer to help run the museum. For more information on opening times and current displays visit www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

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A great day out for all, with arena displays from car clubs around Britain, trade stands, auto jumble stalls, a vintage fair, face painting and competitions for the children. You might even go home with a ‘new’ car! You can still explore Knebworth House Park and the Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will be open for the younger members of the family. For more information on visiting times or to buy tickets look on www.knebworthhouse.com

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anshanger Aerodrome in Welwyn Garden City is one of the remaining historic aerodromes in the UK. During WW2 it acted as a decoy aerodrome. Created by film experts it was complete with dummy aircraft, cars, smoking chimneys and deliberate blackout leaks. These measures were taken to divert German pilots away from the real Hatfield airbase. It was so successful our own fighter pilots sometimes landed here by mistake! Today it is home to the North London Flying Club who offer flying lessons and pilot training. They have a great Out of the Box cafe which is for members only, but you can join for a one off small subscription, which gives you 10% off all food & drinks in the cafe and invitations to the regular events at the aerodrome including the annual Vintage Flying Day in August & aerobatic displays. Visit www.northlondonflyingschool.com for more information.

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itchin Market turns into a treasure trove with a large open air bric~a~brac and antiques market every Friday morning through to about 2pm.

There are lots of bargains on offer from furniture to jewellery, clothes, household items for the kitchen and garden. You will also find some traditional market stalls selling plants, fruit & veg and household goods.

It also has a garage/attic sales on Sunday mornings, for more information contact 01462 456202.

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n the 8 June if you own a classic or vintage vehicle head to Royston Town Hall car park for the Rotary Historic Vehicle Show ~ any vehicles are welcome.

This is an informal show for any historic vehicles be they cars, bikes, vans etc and they can be of any age and admission is free! Held in conjunction with the Royston May Day Fayre which is on Therfield Heath there will be even more to see and do in Royston than normal.

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he Decro Fair is coming to Knebworth House on 21 -22 June and will appeal especially to architects, designers, restorers but also to anyone looking to find that special statement piece from the past to enhance & restore their home or garden.

The traders are amongst the best in the world and will be bringing lots of salvage and reclaimed materials. From stained glass windows & antique tiles, to church doors, antique ironmongery lighting, garden statuary and a selection of vintage and decorative antiques.

Come along and find something for your garden or home.

For more information and to buy tickets go to www.knebworthhouse.com

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“everything you could want from a festival without the need to camp. It’s even buggy friendly so perfect for young families seeking their first festival adventure!” www.festivalkidz.co.uk Folk by the oak in association with

plenty for kids of all ages to do and see including archery, bush craft and circus skills, while you kick back and enjoy a day of exceptional live music. pack up a picnic and a bottle and make yourself at home! tickets: adults £36, children £17, under 5s free. follow us on:

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ome worship the pepper at Benington Chilli Festival this August Bank Holiday weekend, the coolest venue for all hot heads. Celebrate all things chilli in the hidden gem of a garden at historic Benington Lordship. Come and join over 60 of the nation’s best known independent chilli traders selling everything and anything you can make with chillies - chutneys, sauces, pickles, seeds, cheese and even chocolate.

There will be fabulous hot spicy food, cooked on site, from around the world, including Mexican burritos and tacos, Moroccan wraps, Indian and Filippino curries, ice cream and more. Sample chilli beer from Fallen Angel brewery - Fire in the Hole, Black Death or Scotch Bonnet cider. You have been warned! For the less hardy there will be non-chilli beers, lagers and soft drinks.

Prolong the pleasure and take home your own chilli plant or for the hard core chilli enthusiast, if you think you’re hard enough, sign up on the day for the ultimate challenge of the chilli eating competition, which will be held at 4pm on Sunday and Monday - limited to 12 participants, on a first come, first served basis. Benington Chilli Festival is on Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August, 10am-5pm Adults £7.50. Children: Under 16’s £2.50, Under 12’s Free. Visit www.beningtonlordship.co.uk

ave you ever fancied watching your favourite film under the stars? Well you can now!

Herts based Sundown Cinema are screening some classic movies outdoors during August & September at some amazing venues, Luton Hoo, Wimpole Hall and the beautiful Hitchin Lavender Farm will all become pop-up cinemas and will be showing some classic films, including Back to the Future, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, Gravity & War Horse.

Why not make it a themed evening and come in character with your friends and family? Grab your popcorn and your deck chair and settle down for the show.

The films will be showing on the weekends of 8/9/10 & 22/23/24 August, 5/6/7 & 20/21/22 September.

For information on film times, venues and to purchase tickets visit www.sundowncinema. co.uk

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For more information about places to visit, accommodation, events, restaurants, pubs and much, much more, a visit or a telephone call to one of our Tourist Information Centres will provide you with the answers.

Trained, professional staff will help you get the most from your visit. i D7 Bishop’s Stortford Tourist Information Centre 2 Market Square, CM23 3UU Tel: 01279 655831 Email: tic@bishopsstortford.org www.bishopsstortford.org i C5 Hertford Tourist Information Centre 10 Market Place, SG14 1DG Tel: 01992 584322 Email: tic@hertford.gov.uk www.hertford.gov.uk i E4/5 Letchworth Garden City Tourist Information Centre 33/35 Station Road, SG6 3BB Tel: 01462 487868 Email: tic@letchworth.com www.letchworthgc.com i C3/4 St Albans Tourist Information Centre Town Hall, Market Place, AL3 5DJ Tel: 01727 864511 Email: tic@stalbans.gov.uk www.enjoystalbans.com You will also find tourist information at the following places: i E4/5 Baldock Library Simpson Drive. Tel: 01438 737333 i C2 Berkhamsted Library King’s Road. Tel: 01438 737333 i E6 Buntingford Tourist Information Point The Manor House, High Street.

Tel: 01763 272222 Email: btc.manorhouse@btclick.com

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Tel: 01582 768278 i C2/3 Hemel Hempstead Tourist Information Point Civic Centre, Marlowes. Tel: 01442 234222 www.dacorum.gov.uk i B4 Hertsmere Tourist Information Point Borough Council Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood.

Tel: 0208 207 2277 Email: customer.services@hertsmere.gov.uk www.hertsmere.gov.uk i E4 Hitchin Town Centre Initiative 27 Churchyard. Tel: 01462 453335 Email: htci@hitchin.net i E4 Hitchin Library Paynes Park. Tel: 01438 737333 i C6 Hoddesdon One Stop Shop 42 Tower Centre. Tel: 01992 785592 i A/B2 Rickmansworth Information Point 3 Rivers House, Northway. Tel: 01923 776611 Email: enquiries@threerivers.gov.uk i F6 Royston Library Market Hill. Tel: 01438 737333 i D/E4/5 Stevenage Central Library Southgate. Tel: 01438 737333 i C1 Tring Tourist Information Point 99 Akeman Street. Tel: 01442 823347 Email: info@tring.gov.uk i B6 Waltham Cross One Stop Shop 123 High Street. Tel: 01992 785592

Other Useful Contacts For Tourist Information: www.enjoyhertfordshire.com www.hertsdirect.org www.visitbritain.com To source locally grown produce: www.bigbarn.co.uk

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