Enjoy Hertfordshire Spring/ Summer 2013

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Issue 16 Spring to Summer 2013

Hertfordshire

Meet Zuri the white lion cub at Paradise Wildlife Park

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Sunday Dinner for 4 at the White Horse Hotel, Hertingfordbury

Experience Herts Festival 2013

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The ultimate free range experience A beautiful place for wildlife, people, rare breed animals, woodland experiences, mixed farming, pony rides, nature walks and more.

Come and enjoy 100 acres of parkland adjacent to a 60 acre lake – providing free range experiences all just 12 miles from central London.

The park is an oasis for quiet countryside enjoyment, outdoor recreation, farming education and a great value day out for all the family!

A run around 100 Aker wood with children, a walk around the lake, climb a tree, have relaxing family picnic, visit the farm, feed the animals watch the Farmer milk the cows, cuddle a Rabbit, or have a wonderful Birthday Party at Aldenham Country Park…

Woodland Adventures

Pony Zone At our Pony Zone, situated within the farm, children of all ages can enjoy riding and grooming the ponies. You can take part in games, crafts and competitions as well as learning from our instructors all about how to care and handle a pony.

Get ready to release your wild side at our Woodland Adventures area. You can scramble your way through the maze of monkey nets or climb to the top of our trees! You can even put your survival skills to the test in extra fun activities such as den building and fire lighting whilst learning to embrace the great outdoors.

With our trained instructors with you every step of the way, there is no need for previous experience, just a sense of adventure!

Birthday Parties and Events The striking grounds of Aldenham Country Park can provide a perfect setting for a variety of events such as weddings, parties and other celebrations. We regularly host children’s Birthday parties with a choice from a variety of themes including a farm tour, Woodland Adventures, Pony Zone or Winnie The Pooh.

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Enjoy! Hertfordshire Issue 16 Spring to Summer 2013

The magazine of Hertfordshire Tourism and Leisure Partnership

CONTENTS Where to Stay 06

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Front Cover: Zuri the white lion cub courtesy of Paradise Wildlife Park

Herts Festival 2013 27 Map 40 Moore Rodin Hertfordshire Hedgehogs Festival Fever

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Map Pages 40-41. See Page 54 for Tourist Information and Page 58 for Useful Contacts

EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief Annie Hawkins Email: anniehawkins@enjoyhertfordshire.com Telephone: 07770 635305 ADVERTISING Advertisement Manager Stewart Hedges Telephone 01525 874607 or 07595 894557 DESIGN Chris Johnson

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Explore, visit, take part and connect with Creative Hertfordshire

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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)

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Enjoy! Hertfordshire Dear Reader,

Welcome to the latest edition of Enjoy!

Hertfordshire. There are lots of great things to do over the next few months, festival fever comes to the county with lots of amazing festivals to tempt you to spend time outdoors. Perfect for the whole family festivals of music, chillies, kites, gardens, scarecrows and more are all on offer over the summer. From 17 – 30 June you can visit the streets of Watford to see Imagine Watford: a Festival of Extraordinary Moments. The festival brings free world-class street performance to Watford town centre, prepare to be amazed!

Once again Enjoy! Hertfordshire will be at the County Show on 25 and 26 May complete with real snow from the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, we will have lots of family entertainment on the stage and free face painting too. Do come along and say hello!

Do you want to make your ’holiday’ budget stretch that bit further? What you need is an Enjoy! Hertfordshire Cheque Book. With vouchers in excess of £500, it offers numerous discounts.

2-4-1 vouchers at attractions including Butterfly World, the Henry Moore Foundation and Knebworth House, discounts on meals and accommodation, afternoon tea and spa treatments.

If you would like an Enjoy! Cheque Book just follow us on twitter @ enjoyherts and direct mail us with your postal address to receive your cheque book.

Whatever you do, wherever you decide to go in the county, you will receive a warm welcome, we look forward to seeing you very soon,

Annie Hawkins County Tourism Manager Enjoy! Hertfordshire

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We are privileged to be home to the Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green and this year they are showcasing the Moore Rodin exhibition which brings together sculptures by both internationally renowned artists side by side for the first time, you can read more about Moore inside.

The County Show is a one stop shop for family fun and is great value, look on www.hertsshow.com to buy advance tickets.

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Hertfordshire is the perfect place to stay.

No more than 40 mins to Central London by train, we have great hotels to suit all budgets, look on www.hert-hotels. co.uk to plan your stay

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With 200 acres of picturesque parkland this classically English Jacobean–style mansion boasts a 5-star service ideal for business and pleasure.

Relax in one of our 161 traditionally elegant, spacious bedrooms with many period features.

14 unique banqueting spaces including the original converted chapel Poles Hall .

Choice of two restaurants including Zodiac winner of 2 AA Rosette or contemporary Oakes Grill overlooking the golf course. Traditional Afternoon tea is served in Oak Hall daily from 2pm.

Play the prestigious PGA championship golf course or unwind in our luxurious health club that spoils you with a range of health & beauty treatments.

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WIN AN OVERNIGHT STAY, DINNER AND BREAKFAST FOR TWO Holiday Inn Stevenage

Just 25 minutes from London, the super sleek Holiday Inn Stevenage offers so much more than a great night's sleep. As the newest, most contemporary hotel in the area it also has one of the most talked about restaurants. The hotel’s Destinations Restaurant & Bar is a feast for the senses.

Open to non residents, Destinations is fully air conditioned and offers the very highest standard of international cuisine and traditional favourites. The menu has been created and prepared by talented Head Chef Adam Hale and his team in their 5 star food hygiene rated kitchens.

The stylish feel throughout Holiday Inn Stevenage plus its extensive banqueting facilities, makes this new hotel the perfect venue for your private function, wedding, celebration, Christmas party and every conceivable business event. The ‘state of the art’bedrooms offer LCD TV screens, air conditioning, ergonomic and flexible furniture, along with high speed internet access to ensure that guests enjoy a superior level of comfort.

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The childhood home of Elizabeth1, Hatfield House hosts a farmers’ market on the third Sunday of every month, and an antique and collectors market on the third Saturday of every month, both open from 10am.

If you are interested in having a stall on the farmer’s market, ring 01707 287045, or for the antique market ring 07751 296625.

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Located in the Stable Yard you can also explore the individual shops offering beautiful gifts, jewellery, plants, toys and other treats. The Coach House Restaurant serves a wide range of snacks. Look on www.hatfield-house.co.uk The Hunter family has farmed at Cadwell Farm for five generations, and has over 12 acres of lavender. Visitors can walk through the rows of lavender that make up two fields and are encouraged to pick the lavender to take it home. It is best to go between mid June and September to see the lavender at its best.

Refreshments and delicious homemade cakes are available in the 17th Century barn. For opening times look on www.hitchinlavender.com or telephone 01462 434343.

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ove Your Local Market is a national celebration of markets across the UK and this year is taking place 15 to 29 May. Hertfordshire and its historical market towns offer a variety of goods and produce and a wonderful ‘al fresco’ shopping experience. Give the supermarket a miss for once and taste the difference. On Saturday 18 May, 11am – 4pm, Welwyn Garden City town centre will play host to the Oaklands & Welwyn Garden City Food Festival.

Bringing together an array of restaurants and cuisines from around the world, the festival will feature 20 food stalls producing delicious culinary delights for visitors to taste, from Indian to Chinese and Italian to Caribbean.

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As well as the myriad of mouthwatering delicacies, visitors will be able to watch live cooking demonstrations and roam the craft market.

For entertainment there will be a world stage with live performances from belly dancing and singing through to Asian drumming. Come along to explore the Kaleidoscope Zone, with cultural games, children’s activities, African drummers and arts & crafts. For more info look on www.welwyngarden.co.uk.

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If something a bit more exotic is more to your taste buds, book a table at the Destinations restaurant at the Holiday Inn, Stevenage, here you could almost eat your way around the world!

Unusual steaks such as Springbok and Kangaroo are often on the menu, alongside Caribbean style red snapper, New York clam chowder, Thai, Mexican and Italian inspired dishes. The menu changes every three months so mealtimes will never be boring. Book your table on 01438 722727 or look on www.histevenage.com

Looking for a feast of free family fun? Then pop along to the Letchworth Food and Garden Festival on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May. Letchworth Town Centre will host live cookery demonstrations, a market place to get your taste buds tingling, and talks from green fingered garden experts.

Headlining Saturday’s cookery stage is Coronation Street actor turned chef and cheese-maker Sean Wilson. Sean will be cooking up some original recipes using his award-winning Saddleworth cheeses. Joining Sean over the weekend is pastry chef Paul Barlow-Heal and cookery author Sharon Todd, plus local chefs from the Hermitage Road, the Radcliffe Arms, The Fox at Willian and Redcoats Farmhouse. For more info look on www.letchworthfoodfestival.co.uk or www.loveletchworth.com.

Hemel Hempstead Outdoor Market can be found in the pedestrianised area of the Marlowes. Under new management, it has a new layout and style of market stalls. Situated in the heart of the shopping area it has a variety of goods providing a range of fruit, vegetables, clothes and household goods on offer.

The Marlowes has a good mix of shops and is perfect for some serious retail therapy. Market days are on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Look on www. dacorumlooknofurther. co.uk for more info.

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Hertford Farmers’ Market is recognised as one of the top eight farmers’ markets in the country by the Farming & Markets Retail Association. The stalls offer lots of tasty products from the local area including local beef from Foxholes Farm, lamb from Highbury Farm, poultry from North End Farm, local meaty sausages from the Hertford Porker, cupcakes and fudge from award winning Mama’s Cupcakes, Redbournbury Mill bread, a huge variety of cakes, pickles, sauces and beers from the Sawbridgeworth Brewery. Look on www.eastherts.gov.uk for more info.

The 15th century Georgian White Horse Hotel in Hertingfordbury is a relaxing place to have a lovely meal. They source their ingredients from Herts and the surrounding counties. Wobbly Bottom Farm goat’s cheese from Hitchin contains no preservatives and appears on the White Horse menu. The farm runs an open barn policy and the goats are free to roam and graze the 39 acres of grass fields. Free range eggs are from Bridgefoot Farm nr Royston.

Whether you are looking for a family Sunday lunch or an afternoon tea, the White Horse is the place to go.

Book on 01992 586791 or look on www.aquariushotels.co.uk.

The County town of Hertford is bustling every Saturday on market day and is filled with a range of stalls located within Salisbury Square and its surrounding streets. The Square itself hosts many stalls offering fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, cheeses, olives, eggs, bread and pastries.

Other stalls range from cut flowers, plants, sweets, fashions and much more. Hertford Market is operated by East Herts Council’s successful market team who were awarded Market Team of the Year by the National Association of British Markets.

Hertford also hosts a monthly farmers’ market which is held from 8.30am to 1pm every second Saturday in the month. Here you will find fresh produce all produced locally to Hertford. The cheerful traders are always on hand to assist you, whether to offer you recipe suggestions or to talk to you about their food traceability of which they are very proud.

Hertford has plenty to offer and is well worth a visit so come along on a market day and stock up on tasty produce.

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Celtic Harmony Head on down to Celtic Harmony to experience the thrill and fun of field archery indoors at the Archery Barn, located just outside Hertford. You can have 30 minutes of tuition and then have fun shooting your arrows at the 30 life size 3D targets. To book archery look on www. celticarchers.org.uk

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The Camp also offers the opportunity to try Celtic craft activities in the Round House, take part in family woodland survival courses or simply enjoy a walk in the woods. You will go home feeling relaxed and revitalised from your day with the Celts. Tickets for Celtic Harmony Camp can be booked on line on www. celticharmony.org.uk

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Hertfordshire at the County Show. The Enjoy! marquee will be the one stop shop for things to do over the summer and beyond.

Come and look for treasure in the real snow, see the Celtic warrior princesses in action on the stage, make a kite on the Creative Hertfordshire stand and try a new sport with Herts Sports Partnership. It promises to be a lively day! Look on www. enjoyhertfordshire.com for more information.

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25 & 26 May Hertfordshire County Show. Redbourn Come to the County Showground and see animals ranging from huge bulls to tiny ducks, spectacular displays and demonstrations. The County Show is a fantastic family day out, combining free entertainment, fun, food and shopping. The show gets bigger and better every year and there is so much to see.

Highlights this year include the Festival Circus. This fast-moving and spectacular show features a host of circus skills like daring trapeze, amazing juggling, dazzling acrobatics and, of course, the circus clowns!

Book tickets on line at www.hertsshow. com.

21 July Knebworth Park Sports Festival.

Knebworth House Knebworth House is the prestigious venue for this fabulous sports festival. Ideal for the whole family and for all ages. Come along and try a new sport and take part in sporting competitions. Admission is £9 a head or £32 for a family ticket. Under 4 yrs old are free.

This includes entry to the Park and Gardens so you can explore the dinosaurs in the wilderness too.

Knebworth are offering 2-for-1 admission at the gate. This is not available online. To find out more events / information go to www.knebworthhouse.com.

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Enjoy! Herts for Less The Enjoy! Hertfordshire cheque book is a book of discount vouchers for things to see and do in Hertfordshire.

The vouchers total savings are in excess of £500 and include two for one vouchers at Butterfly World & Knebworth House, discounts on meals at various restaurants and accommodation, afternoon tea at the White Horse, Hertingfordbury and 20% off spa treatments at Hanbury Manor. It also includes a cheque for 25% off one full priced adult entry ticket to the Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green. If you would like an Enjoy! Hertfordshire cheque book just follow us on twitter @enjoyherts and direct message us with your contact details.

Panshanger Aerodrome is hosting their annual Panshanger Revival Day on Sunday 11th August. It is an all day event from 10am with a jazz band from 2pm-5pm and dance displays from Jive Swing. FREE entry if you dress to the theme of 1930s/40s.

Vintage planes, cars and motorbikes are on display.

Enjoy brunch, lunch or afternoon tea at the Out of the Box Cafe Bar. For more information email: info@ northlondonflyingschool. com or call Sue on 01707 391791.

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he Henry Moore Foundation presents Moore Rodin, a major exhibition which compares the work of Moore with one of the pioneers of modern sculpture – Auguste Rodin.

This will be the first time that another artist has been shown alongside Henry Moore in the Gallery and 70 acres of gardens at Perry Green in Hertfordshire, Moore’s home for over 40 years until his death.

This ground-breaking exhibition includes important loans from the Musée Rodin in Paris, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. The Musée Rodin has generously agreed to lend Rodin’s Adam 1881, the third maquette for The Gates of Hell c.1881-82 and Walking Man, Large Torso 1906. The exhibition also includes an extensive selection of drawings by both artists and the first ever showing of a set of photographs taken

by Moore of his cast of Walking Man at Perry Green.

This is the first time that such a significant group of

Images, left-to-right: Henry Moore, Square Form with Cut (photo: Jonty Wilde); Auguste Rodin, Monument to the Burghers of Calais (photo: Mike Bruce); Hoglands (photo: Jonty Wilde); Henry Moore, Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae (photo: Jonty Wilde)

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Images, left-to-right: Henry Moore, Square Form with Cut (photo: Jonty Wilde); Auguste Rodin, Monument to the Burghers of Calais (photo: Mike Bruce); Hoglands (photo: Jonty Wilde); Henry Moore, Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae (photo: Jonty Wilde)

Rodin’s works has been presented in the British landscape.

Moore’s debt to Rodin was profound. He considered Rodin’s Monument to the Burghers of Calais, which Rodin himself sited in Victoria Gardens outside the Houses of Parliament, the greatest work of public sculpture in London.

The exhibition, Moore Rodin, is curated by Anita Feldman, Head of Collections and Exhibitions at The

The ArtHouse exhibition at the Museum of St Albans features works by household names such as Tracey Emin and Yoko Ono, who use domestic objects in their practice. Each artist in the exhibition uses the domestic object to push the context and concepts of their artwork. All the works in this exhibition have been selected from the Arts Council Collection. ArtHouse runs until 30 June, Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 2pm -5pm and admission is free.

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Henry Moore Foundation.

Anita said: ‘The relationship between figure and landscape is one of the key themes of this major exhibition, for the first time giving an opportunity to see the work of both artists side by side in Moore’s own surroundings.’

Richard Calvocoressi, Director of The Henry Moore Foundation, said: ‘We are proud and delighted that, through our close working relationship with the Musée Rodin in Paris, we are able to mount this once-in-alifetime exhibition juxtaposing the work of two great artists who changed the way we see sculpture.’.

Moore Rodin is running at the Henry Moore Foundation, Perry Green, Much Hadham until 27 October 2013. Wednesday – Sunday & Bank Holidays. Opening times 11am-5pm, for more information call 01279 844104 or look on www.henry-moore.org

Sculpture Tours on the University of Hertfordshire’s College Lane Campus in Hatfield are taking place on 25 May and 29 June at 3pm. Led by Amisha Karia, the sculpture tour showcases work by Barbara Hepworth, Diane MacLean and others. The 45 minute tours are subject to weather conditions and cost just £3.50 to attend. Booking in advance is essential on 01707 281127. Pre-booked guided tours for groups are available all year round. For the full programme of music, drama, film and art events at the University of Hertfordshire look on www.herts.ac.uk/ artsandgalleries

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No visit to the park is complete without visiting the Nocturnal House. Get to know the bats in their darkened cave where they swoop just inches from your head. For those afraid of what inhabits the dark, why not try something a little friendlier - what about hand-feeding the ducks or even the fish in the lake

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A prototype GPS ‘backpack’ is being developed and if successful will be attached to several hedgehogs released later in the year. This post-release monitoring will provide scientific evidence of the unknown survival and breeding success rates of the hedgehogs.

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The park provides lots of unique experiences from hand feeding the ring-tailed lemurs to playing with meerkats in Meerkat Manor. For those under 18’s, the education team are on hand to amaze young minds with their ‘Bug Parties’ where children can get a ‘handson bug experience’ in their very own home, or if you’re the next Attenborough and enjoy exploring all things wild, then ‘Junior Conservationist’ is just for you.

Why not try at being a real-life Animal ‘Keeper for a Day’ with the unique opportunity to shadow an experienced member of the animal team.

If you build up a ‘lion’s’ appetite take a trip to Ringo’s Play Barn, where you can relax, while your little ones can let off steam in the indoor adventure play area, or if the sun is shining, watch outside as they play on the pirate ship or be ‘king of the castle’ on this mighty building complete with tube slide, and climbing frame.

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EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND Herts Jazz Sunday evenings The Hawthorne Theatre Welwyn Garden City www.hertsjazz.co.uk

MAY 12 May Supernova Sports & arts activities John Warner School Hoddesdon www.active-broxbourne.co.uk 17 May Ghost Tour & Bat Walk Knebworth House

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19 May Family Tour Henry Moore Foundation 01279 844104 Booking essential www.henry-moore.org/pg

18 May Vintage, Antiques & Collectors’ Market Hatfield House Stable Yard Third Saturday of each month 19 May www.hatfield-house.co.uk Wedding Fayre Hatfield House 18-19 May www.hatfield-house.co.uk Letchworth Food & Garden Festival 25 May - 2 June Letchworth Town Centre A Sheep-tastic Time www.letchworthfoodfestival.co.uk Lee Valley Park Farms www.visitleevalley.org.uk 19 May Farmers’ Market 25 May - 2 June Hatfield House Stable Yard Spring Special Third Sunday of each month Willows Farm Village www.hatfield-house.co.uk www.willowsfarmvillage.com

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Until 15 September Magna Carta 1213: The Journey Starts Here Exhibition at the Museum of St Albans including a retelling of the Magna Carta themes in the style of Japanese Manga comics www.enjoystalbans.com

Until 27 October Moore Rodin Exhibition This is the first time that such a significant group of Rodin’s works has been presented in the British landscape.

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Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com 25 - 26 May Enjoy! Hertfordshire at the Hertfordshire County Show County Showground, Redbourn www.hertsshow.com 25 - 26 May Urban Beach Weekend Free beach activities in Verulamium Park www.stalbans.gov.uk/beachcourts 25-27 May Talent Quest Competition For 7 to 15 yrs Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com 26 May Hercules Triathlon & Festival of Sport Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City www.herculesevents.com 26 May Dino Day Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 27 May Mad Hatters Tea Party Capel Manor Gardens 08456 122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 27 May Summer Sports Festival For all the family Broxbourne Sports Club www.active-broxbourne.co.uk 29 May - 1 June Agatha Christie’s The Hollow Pump House Theatre, Watford www.belmonttheatre.co.uk

30 May Pond Dipping Natural History Museum, Tring www.nhm.ac.uk JUNE 1 June Hertford Vintage Indoor Market Hertford Corn Exchange hertfordvintage@gmail.com 1-2 June St Albans Steam & Country Show Oaklands College, Smallford www.hertssteam.org 2 June Herts Heavy Horse Show Capel Manor Gardens www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 8 June Harpenden Carnival Harpenden High St & Rothamsted Park Children’s entertainment, stalls & displays www.harpendenroundtable.org

13 June Open Air Theatre-Hamlet Capel Manor Gardens.

With some of the most famous lines ever spoken upon the stage, bring a picnic, a glass of wine and watch the sun set as Hamlet speaks with his father’s ghost. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

29-30 June SALVO Fair Knebworth House 15 June A treasure trove of architecHarpenden Common tural salvage, garden antiques Discovery Day A wide range of free activities and more. for the whole family to enjoy www.knebworthhouse.com including falconry, bug hunts 30 June and much more.

Shaun the Sheep 01582 768278 Willows Farm Village www.harpenden.gov.uk www.willowsfarmvillage.com 16 June Knebworth Festival of Transport Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 16 June Fathers Day – Fathers go free!

Paradise Wildlife Park Bring your dad to Paradise. www.pwpark.com

8-9 June Summer Craft & Design Show Knebworth House 22 June www.knebworthhouse.com The Alban Pilgrimage Verulamium Park 9 June Retrace the steps of the Cliff Richard Midsummer Pilgrims to Alban’s trial ~ Night Concert giant puppets lead the way to Cliff Richard returns to the Cathedral Hatfield House www.stalbanscathedral.org www.cliffrichardtour.co.uk 9 June St Albans Half Marathon St Albans’ major sporting event, raising funds for local charities. www.stalbanshalfmarathon.co.uk 12 June Hitchin Lavender Tours Find out how to harvest lavender!

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29-30 June Floral Festival Benington Lordship Gardens Every year the Church is decorated with floral art on a chosen theme, find out what the theme is this year. www.beningtonlordship.co.uk

22 - 23 June St Albans Folk Festival Various venues in the city including the cells in the Old Court House! www.stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk 22-23 June Big, Bad, Dinosaur weekend Paradise Wildlife Park Loveable dinosaur Barney comes magically to life. www.pwpark.com

30 June Larks in the Parks Music, arts, games & more for all the family in St Albans parks. www.stalbans.gov.uk/larks JULY 3 – 31 July Sculpture Exhibition Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 3 July St Michael’s Village Folk Evening St Albans www.stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk 5 July Spotlight Singaround The Pump House, Watford www.folkatthepumphouse. webs.com 5-7 July Childwickbury Arts Fair Painting, printing and more for all the family www.childwickbury-arts-fair.com 5-7 July Art in Clay Hatfield House www.artinclay.co.uk

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6 July Heart of Flame Community Concert The Weston Auditorium University of Hertfordshire www.herts.ac.uk/artsandgalleries 7 July Educating Teddy Bring your teddy along for a Victorian lesson Hitchin British Schools Museum www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk 11-20 July St Albans International Organ Festivals www.organfestival.com 12 July DanceDigital SummerBlast!

Hawthorne Theatre, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk 13-14 July Wheathampstead Village Weekend Myths & Legends free themed event www.wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk

13 July Vintage & Classic vehicle Display Hoddesdon Town Centre 01992 785573 14 July Harpenden Highland Gathering Pipe bands, Scottish dancing and caber-tossing ensures the spirit of the Highlands is brought to Harpenden.

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21 July Folk by the Oak Hatfield House www.folkbytheoak.co.uk 21 July Sunday Best Scooterfest Capel Manor Gardens 08456 122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 27 July Big Street Dance Day 2012+ Try new sports Waltham Cross Town Centre www.broxbourne.gov.uk

AUGUST 1 - 31 August Garden Theatre-Wind in the Willows Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 2-4 August Magna Carta Festival Various venues in the city www.enjoystalbans.com 4 August Tiger Day Shepreth Wildlife Park www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

14 July Veg Fest Finale of local schools’growing competition Cedars Park, Cheshunt www.broxbourne.gov.uk

27 - 28 July Fuschia Festival Capel Manor Gardens 08456 122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

5 August Art in the Garden – Painting Day Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

20 July Battle Proms Hatfield House. www.battleproms.co.uk

27 - 31 July Big Cat Month Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com

10-11 August Knebworth Country Show Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

21 July Knebworth Park Sports Festival Knebworth House Family sport fun www.knebworthhouse.com

31 July Classics on the Common A unique evening of classic cars Harpenden Common www.classicsonthecommon.com

11 August Shakespeare in the Park - As You Like It Hatfield House www.hatfield-house.co.uk

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Hitchin British Schools Museum www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk 16 August Garden Theatre – Pride & Prejudice Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 17 August Teddy Bear’s Picnic Capel Manor Gardens 08456 122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 7 September Meet Ben and Holly Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com 8 September Classic & Vintage Vehicle Day Capel Manor Gardens 08456 122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 7 -29 September Hertfordshire Open Studios Meet local artists, browse through their work and perhaps buy something that pleases you, as over 150 artists across Herts open their studios and welcome you. www.hvaf.org.uk

12 September Hitchin Lavender Tours Find out about the history of Hitchin’s Lavender. Booking essential 22 August 01462 434343 Children’s Theatre in the Park www.hitchinlavender.com - Treasure Island Hatfield House A swashbuck- 12 -15 September ling family musical.

Heritage Open Days www.hatfield-house.co.uk St Albans and many other 25-26 August Chilli Festival Benington Lordship Gardens www.beningtonlordship.co.uk 25 - 26 August Classic Motor Show Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

venues in Herts open their doors to allow you to visit many of the museums and attractions free, and to explore buildings that are normally closed to the public. www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ directory

26 August Hedgehog Awareness Day Shepreth Wildlife Park www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

15 September Giant Monopoly Game Explore the city through the St Albans Monopoly board www.stalbans.gov.uk/giant-monopoly

31 August -1 September International Primate Weekend Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com

25-28 September St Albans CAMRA Beer Festival St Albans is the home of CAMRA – The Campaign for Real Ale. Come and sample

over 300 varieties of real ale plus ciders and perries at the biggest beer festival in Hertfordshire. www.stalbansbeerfestival.com 25 September – 6 October St Albans Food and Drink Festival

This twelve day Food and Drink Festival celebrates the many excellent pubs & restaurants in St Albans.

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Knebworth Festival of Transport takes place at Knebworth House on 16 June.

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10% discount on tickets booked in advance on line at: www.knebworthhouse.com Flamstead Scarecrow Festival is a fun, family fundraising event, held in the pretty village of Flamstead. It runs from midday on 16 August through to 18 August. Be absolutely amazed at the creativity of the villagers with their amusing and clever scarecrows.

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culminating in an unusual and un-Shakespearean ending. Pre-festival dinners can be booked before all performances. Tickets can be booked on line: www.pendleyshakespearefestival.co.uk.

Royston Kite Festival Let’s go fly a kite up to the highest height—you can do exactly that at Royston Kite Festival on Therfield Heath on Sunday 4 August, 10.30am to 4.30pm.

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This summer we are bringing the city alive with exciting and explosive performances. The city centre will be the stage for buskers, outdoor theatre, music and street performers, re-enactments and other activities to delight and entertain, including the ďŹ rst Alban Street Party.

The Alban Weekend

Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June 2013

Saturday 22 June The Alban Pilgrimage Sunday 23 June Alban Street Party

Summer in the City

Weekends throughout August, highlights include:

Friday 2 - Sunday 4 August 2013 Magna Carta Commemoration Saturday 10 August 2013 Olympic Legacy Sports Festival Sunday 11 August 2013 Covent Garden Street Performers Saturday 17 & 24, Sunday 18 & 25 August 2013 Buskers and street performances While you’re here why not visit our attractions, immerse yourself in the heritage, eat, drink and relax as you take in the unique setting that is St Albans.

Whether you come for the day or stay for the weekend, the City invites you to Enjoy St Albans.

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discover There are lots of Magna Carta inspired activities taking place in St Albans in August, all part of the Magna Carta Festival.

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On 3 August the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra present a programme inspired by the themes and spirit of the Magna Carta to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Albans’ link with one of the cornerstones of freedom and democracy. The concert begins at 7.30pm and tickets start from £10 for adults and just £2 for U16 years.

Tickets available from the Alban Arena Box Office 01727 844488 or online www.alban-arena.co.uk (Subject to booking fee).

Summer in the City takes place over three weekends in August, St Albans comes alive with exciting and explosive performances in the city centre.

The town centre becomes the stage for buskers, outdoor theatre, music & street performers with lots of other activities to delight and entertain. Come and join in the fun and be prepared to be surprised! Summer in the City is on: 2–4 August; 9–11 August & 23–25 August. For more information look on www.enjoystalbans.com

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his summer, St Albans commemorates the 800th anniversary of its unique heritage as a Magna Carta Charter Town.

Churchmen and barons, led by Stephen Langdon the Archbishop of Canterbury, held their first meeting in St Albans in 1213 to discuss their grievances against King John. This historic meeting eventually led to the articles that became Magna Carta, signed at Runnymede in 1215.

The Magna Carta is the historical document which set out the basic rights and freedoms of common people, including the right to trial by jury.

It also provided for regulation of the power of the monarchy. Since the 13th Century, it has continued to underpin legal systems across the world and is still relevant today, forming the basis of the constitution of democratic countries such as the United States of America and Australia.

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‘Magna Carta 1213: the Journey Starts Here’ is an exhibition at the Museum of St Albans inspired by the values set out by churchmen and barons at the1213 meeting. These values are brought up to date through a series of thought provoking displays highlighting gestures which challenged injustices through time. Visitors will have the opportunity to share their views at the exhibition.

Entrance is completely free and it runs from 1 June to 15 September.

Artwork inspired by Japanese Manga comics which has been created as part of the Manga Carta Community project will be on display along St Peters Street in St Albans from 2 August to 4 August ~ a little piece of Japan hits St Albans High Street.

On Friday 2nd August at 7pm there is a lecture on the British Constitution by Professor Vernon Bogdanor from the Institute for Contemporary British History, King’s College, London.

It is taking place in the Lady Mary Chapel, St Albans Cathedral.

Tickets are £10 which includes a glass of wine and viewing of the 1215 Magna Carta. Look on www.enjoystalbans.com.

Lincoln Cathedral is lending St Albans their original 1215 Magna Carta. It is on display in St Albans Cathedral from 3 to 29 August accompanied by an exhibition which tells the importance of St Albans Abbey in the Magna Carta story. Admission is just £4 for adults, £3 for concessions and under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult.

Looking for something for the whole family then come along to the Medieval Festival in Verulamium Park on 3 & 4 August, 10am to 5pm and enjoy St Albans in 1213. See the historical encampment, craft activities, displays of combat and archery skills. Experience a re-enactment of the conflict between King John, the barons and the church.

Look on www.enjoystalbans.com.

On Sunday 4 August at 6.30pm there will be a special evensong service sung by a guest choir, with a sermon by the Reverend Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, who is an authority on church history, and the Magna Carta period. Entry to the service at St Albans Cathedral is free. Look on www.enjoystalbans.com.

Music in the Parks takes place every Sunday from 4 August through to 1 September and is a programme of events that showcase local music and takes place in St Albans District’s beautiful parks. For more information look on www.stalbans.gov.uk/ musicintheparks.

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Rye-Assic Adventure Park in Hoddesdon has lots of indoor and outdoor play areas perfect for the under 8’s. It includes RyeAssic raceway, bouncy castle, trampolines, crazy golf, aqua blast and much, much more to keep your little ones amused.

Look on www.ryeassic. co.uk for more information.

Just down the road you will find Britain’s friendliest zoo, Paradise Wildlife Park, newest arrival to the park is Zuri the unusual white lion cub. Zuri means beautiful in Swahili and she certainly is! You can find her in the lion house. Other new arrivals include a snow leopard, red ruffed lemurs, red pandas and penguins.

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I nspired by the 2012 Games Cultural Olympiad the Heart of Flame Festival 2013 includes three family events:

6 July The Heart of Flame Concert Weston Auditorium, University of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire’s high quality music making is nationally renowned. The Heart of Flame Community Concert brings together some of the county’s best music groups and performers showcasing local talent including the Philomusica Youth Orchestra, community choirs and dancers. It promises to be another family-friendly and memorable evening!

Tickets are just £9, £6 for U16s. Book on www.herts. ac.uk/artsandgalleries or telephone the Box Office on 01707 281127, 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri.

12 July DanceDigital SummerBlast! Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.

The DanceDigital SummerBlast! brings together a diverse mix of energising dance performances from local schools and community dance groups, a perfect night out for all ages. All seats £8 in advance up to one hour before the performance. £10 on the door. Book on www. hawthornetheatre.co.uk or contact Hawthorne Theatre Box Office on 01707 357117 14 July 3MUSIC 2013 – The Final Showcase Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.

This is the 10 Year Anniversary of 3Music, which highlights the exceptional talent of our young performers and song writers in Herts. Who will be crowned Young Artist of the Year? All tickets are £10 and are available from the box office on 01707 357117

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Explore, visit, take part and connect with Creative Hertfordshire www.creativehertfordshire.com You’re a click away from a county full of possibilities Find out what’s on, what to do, where to go and how to take part across Hertfordshire.

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These are our regular markets in the county.

Watch out for other seasonal markets and events throughout the year, like French markets

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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.stalbans.gov.uk 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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i C/D3 Harpenden Tourist Information Point Town Hall, Leyton Road.

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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A permanent playing exhibition of mechanical musical instruments. Organs

by DECAP, BURSENS and MORTIER. MILLS Violano Virtuoso. Reproducing pianos

by STEINWAY, WEBER and MARSHALL & WENDELL. Musical boxes. WURLITZER and RUTT theatre organs.

OPEN 2ND SUNDAY of the month throughout the year.

2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Admission £5.00, Child £2.50, Family £12.00 & Concession £4.00.

Group visits by arrangement.

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HMC Day School 830 pupils Headmaster: Andrew Grant MA

MUSEUM OF ST ALBANS The Town That Moved 9a Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RR 01727 819340

ENTRY FOR BOYS at 11 and 13 ENTRY FOR BOYS and GIRLS at 16+

• 95% A* to B at A level • 84% A* and A at GCSE • Coach services at 4pm and 6pm • Finest games facilities in the county • Newly opened sports centre and swimming pool • Extensive extra-curricular activities • Bursaries and Scholarships awarded at each entry level Contact the Registrar for details of open mornings & visits

Registrar, St Albans School, Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Herts AL3 4HB Telephone : 01727 855521 email: admissions@st-albans.herts.sch.uk www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk

VERULAMIUM MUSEUM Everyday Life in Roman Britain St Michaels, St Albans AL3 4SW 01727 751810

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How to get here Herts Travel Information from Intalink traveline 0871 200 22 33 (0700 – 2200). (Calls from BT Landlines cost 10p per

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minute, mobile and other providers’ charges may vary) www. intalink.org.uk (For timetables, maps, journey planning and breaking news).

National Rail Enquiries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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ain line stations serve Hertfordshire from London including Kings Cross, St Pancras and Liverpool Street.

The M1 and the A1(M) run through the county and Stansted Airport is situated to the east with Luton Airport on the northern border. Buses and trains link the towns and there is an extensive network of roads with many idyllic country lanes. Hertfordshire really is something special.

Stop and stay a while, experience, discover, explore and relax.

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Put the bus network in your pocket The Hertfordshire Travel Information App from Intalink

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