Enjoy Hertfordshire Autumn/Winter 2013

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Issue 17 Autumn to Winter 2013

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HANBURY MANOR, A MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB With its fragrant walled gardens, stately Jacobean country house and 200 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, the historic Hanbury Manor, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club makes a lasting impression.

For those looking to relax and unwind, our Spa offers you the perfect retreat for rest, relaxation and pampering in soothing surroundings along with an extensive array of expert well-being services that have been specially designed to revive your spirits and promote complete rejuvenation.

Savour award-winning dining at the 2 AA Rosette Zodiac, experience traditional afternoon tea with a crisp glass of Champagne in Oak Hall or try our contemporary Oakes Grill for a relaxed Sunday lunch.

For further details, please contact the hotel on: 01920 487 722

Golf and Leisure Memberships are currently available. Please contact the Membership Manager on +44 (0) 1920 885 015 for further details.

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Issue 17 Autumn to Winter 2013

Hertfordshire

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The magazine of the Hertfordshire Tourism and Leisure Partnership

Front Cover: Choristers Snowballing, copyright St Albans Cathedral

CONTENTS

Where to Stay Christmas in St Albans Go Wild Sticky in Ricky

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Preloved in Herts Love to Relax Map

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Family Fun What’s On Pick of the Pantos Castles & Canals

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Special Events Markets Tourist Info

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See page 54 for tourist information and page 58 for useful contacts

EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief Annie Hawkins Email annie.hawkins@hertfordshirelep.co.uk Telephone 01707 358744 ADVERTISING Advertisment Manager Stewart Hedges Telephone 01525 874607 or 07595 894557 DESIGN Chris Johnson

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AA 5 Star with Rigsby’s Guest House Boutique 25 St Andrew Street, Hertford SG14 1HZ. Tel: 01992 535999 www.rigsbysguesthouse.com

Trip advisor recommend award Rigsby’s Hertford guesthouse is offering first class accommodation in a beautifully appointed 18th century period property with superb facilities and luxurious bedrooms throughout.

Although based minutes from the centre of Hertford, Rigsby’s Hertford guesthouse sits within in its own mews style grounds, giving a courtyard feel with its own secure and private entrance way and easy rear access to the adjacent car park.

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the latest edition of Enjoy! Hertfordshire. I am excited to say a European inspired Christmas Market, which

offer in Herts and we do love a winner so congratulations to Morris Cockman at the fab 5 star Rigsby’s Guesthouse in Hertford for winning the recently aired Four in a Bed programme. Morris saw off stiff competition by entertaining the other B&B owners at Paradise Wildlife Park.

With up to 55 traditional wooden chalets selling a wide range of seaonal gifts, it will be a Christmas delight. Do pop along with family and friends ~ you might want to make an evening of it and eat in one of the many great restaurants in St Albans.

Take part in Hertfordshire’s biggest ever treasure hunt. By the time you do read this we will have launched our #FindAFlag

There are many prizes up for grabs including, a Snooze at the Zoo & VIP experience at Paradise Wildlife Park, a family ticket to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter and much more.

Follow us on twitter @enjoyherts to make sure you’re in with a winning chance.

We are very proud of the quality of our

Also Lussmanns Fish & Grill Restaurants in St Albans, Harpenden and Hertford have been named runners up in the 10th Annual Observer Food Monthly Awards 2013. Well done to Andrei and the Lussmann team for this great achievement. Inside you can read about another winner, the Ricky Sticky Bun! In the run up to Christmas do check out your local Farmer’s Market as a great source of local produce and gifts for the season and remember shop local.

Whatever you decide to do or wherever you decide to visit in the county, you will be sure of a great experience and a warm welcome. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Annie Hawkins

Annie Hawkins County Tourism Manager Enjoy! Hertfordshire

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Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant

Looking for somewhere for a Christmas party this year?

Our Christmas dinner party menu is £30 per head and available Monday to Saturday 25th November to 23rd December 2013.

Lunch menus are also available Mon-Sat £26.50, Sunday £29.00, Á la carte from £32.00.

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St Albans is easy to get to, 22 minutes from London St Pancras, a short hop off the M1 and M25 motorways, and within easy reach of London Luton and Heathrow airports. There is a great range of accommodation on offer, from great B&Bs to fabulous four star hotels. Come and visit to discover St Albans for yourself - you’ll be sure of a warm welcome.

St Albans has fabulous shopping, with independent shops amongst the high street stores and a fantastic range of eating and drinking establishments.

Lussmanns Fish and Grill restaurant were runners up in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2013. The independent brasserie was selected in the ‘Best Ethical Restaurant’ and in the ‘Best Cheap Eats’ categories of the Awards. Owner Andrei Lussmann champions the best welfare-driven British producers and Lussmanns are rated as one of the top restaurants by Fish2Fork. Giles Coren, food critic for The Times, described Lussmanns as ’everything a modern local restaurant should be’ and rated them 8/10. They also have restaurants in nearby Harpenden & Hertford. www.lussmans.com.

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St Albans Cathedral and in the Vintry Gardens. Running from 28 November until 6pm daily with a late night on Thursdays, it promises to be a magical and unforgettable experience for all visitors to the City.

There will be up to 55 traditional wooden chalets and the Christmas market stalls goods, from specialty food and drink, such as Bratwurst sausages, mulled wine and

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gifts to surprise and delight visitors.

Market include performances by the Cathedral Choristers and a Rock Choir by candlelight and of course for the children there will be the traditional Santa’s Grotto. centre of a triangle of the City’s historic treasures. The only remaining Medieval the oldest Public School in the country St Albans School whose famous alumni include Pope Adrian IV and Stephen Hawking, is just behind the Cathedral.

The cathedral is well worth a visit and its amazing mixture of architectural styles bears witness to the many centuries of its life.

Roman bricks from Verulamium can be seen in the fabric of the building –they have been skilfully recycled by the Normans.

St Albans Cathedral is the oldest place and has the longest nave of any Cathedral, including St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey.

For visitors to St Albans who fancy a pint of real ale, the oldest pub in the UK, The Fighting Cocks, can be found just 200 metres south of the Cathedral.

Home to CAMRA, the Campaign For Real Ale, St Albans has more pubs per square mile than any other town in the country so there are plenty to choose from.

St Albans has a wealth of heritage from over 2000 years of human occupation. Take your time, explore and enjoy the fantastic attractions. Whether for historic interest or purely for fun, you’ll to do in and around St Albans.

Inside Verulamium Museum Roman rooms are recreated, and there are Discovery Areas mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean. The museum is invaded every second weekend in the month by Roman soldiers who demonstrate the tactics and equipment of the Roman Imperial Army. Perfect for your little soldiers.You can also visit the Hypocaust in the nearby park. Look on www. stalbansmuseums.org.uk for more information.

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Run by enthusiasts, St Albans Organ Theatre on the outskirts of the City is home to an impressive collection of working mechanical instruments. It has a magical, musical atmosphere that has been forgotten in today’s digital age. The collection is demonstrated every 2nd Sunday of each month, 2.15 - 4.30pm and they often have concerts with visiting organists. On15 December it is the Mechanical Instrument Christmas Special.

For more information on other special events visit www.enjoystalbans.com or call 01727 864511.

At nearby Mill Green, you will Mill.You can see the water mill in action and explore the higgledy piggledy rooms packed with colourful displays of local art and exhibitions about local heritage. The Victorian Christmas Fair takes place on 1 December. On 5 January you can witness the New Year Wassail. This traditional Twelfth Night ceremony is re-enacted in the beautiful grounds at the Mill.

For more information look on www.welhat.gov.uk/ museum.

The Shrine of St Alban is a site of national pilgrimage and people have been coming to the Cathedral for over St Albans Abbey (now the Cathedral) was at one time the principal Abbey in

You might like to time your visit to enjoy the beautiful singing of the Cathedral Choir at Evensong which takes place weekdays at 5pm, Saturday at 4pm t www. enjoystalbans.com or call 01727 864511 for more information.

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Trestle Arts Base

oers a fantastic programme of innovative performance, hosts a wide variety of classes, exhibitions and community events, and the venue is available for hire for private and corporate functions.

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Welcome to Watford… for you We are proud to welcome you to our growing, prosperous town. With our diverse population we think everyone will feel at home

Watford has activities and attractions to suit all tastes: parks, museums, leisure centres and sporting events for the whole family. There’s a wide range of shopping and dining opportunities as well as theatres, cinemas, pubs, music venues and nightclubs for after-hours entertainment.

Watford enjoys an enviable proximity to the UK’s transport network. Its location just inside the M25 at junction 19 and 20 and just off the M1 at junction 5 ensures it simply couldn’t be easier to get here. Alternatively, Watford can be reached by tube on the Metropolitan Line and for destinations to the North or the South, via overground services into Watford Junction. Here is just a taster of what our town has to offer…

Shop til you drop!

Intu Watford is Hertfordshire’s largest shopping centre. It opens seven days a week and has over 140 shops and restaurants under its roof including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Apple, Karen Millen, Primark, Disney Store, Lakeland and Zara, to name just a few.

Entertainment for all Fancy a night at the theatre?

Watford can offer anything from a show at the theatre to a night out dancing! Watford Palace offers a vast array of theatre, dance, films and more, and many of its productions have enjoyed critical acclaim. Opened in 1908, the Palace Theatre has a long tradition of launching new productions before they hit the West End. Contact the Box Office to discover which

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comedies, plays and musicals are featuring in the forthcoming season. It also boasts a 3D cinema screen showing the best new releases and classic favourites.

Watford Colosseum is a 1392 seat venue in the heart of Watford, which is home to the best live music and entertainment outside London with recent acts including One Direction, Level 42 and Jimmy Carr.

The Colosseum has had a £5.5 million refurbishment to bring it up to the standard of a world class venue it once was, complete with a Café, Restaurant and a number of bars as well as the main auditorium.

Oceana Watford opened its doors in September 2008. Since then it has cemented its status as being one of the best clubs in the South East, and Watford’s only Super Duper Club. So far Oceana Watford has hosted some of the biggest acts in the

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music industry from Calvin Harris to Annie Mac. It also boasts a breathtaking main stage, 3 club rooms and luxurious VIP Bar. So come on down and experience an Oceana night out.

Eating out Watford has recently seen the opening of the new ‘Met Quarter’ eating area located in the town centre, opposite the southern entrance of Intu Watford. New restaurants here include, Zizzi, Wagamama, Carluccio’s, Chimichanga, Nando’s and Jimmy’s World Bar & Grill along with Costa Coffee shop. The extended pavements

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allow the restaurants to offer al fresco dining, creating a lively cafe culture feel to this part of town. Stroll up to the Parade and experience a number of authentic Italian restaurant such as family run Zinco or enjoy a taste of the USA with Tinsel Town American Diner.

Whatever you’re in the mood for why not give Watford a try?

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Paradise have recently welcomed two new arrivals when Tilly the Red Panda gave birth to twin boys! Their names are ‘Pabu’ & ‘Soi Nyi’. ‘Pabu’ is Tibetan for puffball and ‘Soi’ is good luck in Tibetan and ‘Nyi’ means always be safe and sound in Chinese. Not only are these animals cute and cuddly-looking, but they’re also a threatened species - all the more reason to get to Paradise to see them!

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Also new to Paradise are two new Amur tigers, Siberia and Alina. At almost 18 months old, the two girls were born at the sister site to Paradise, the Wildlife Heritage Foundation creatures are all the more special to see due to their status as endangered species, and rank among the biggest felids (cat family members) to ever exist. In fact, Amur tigers (also known as Siberian tigers) are the world’s largest living felids.

If Amur tigers just aren’t big enough, then perhaps the colossal reptiles of prehistory are more your thing. Come and see the dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park this winter! To coincide with the launch of Walking With Dinosaurs The 3D Movie, you’ll be able to see 3D dinosaurs at the zoo!

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aradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne has lots of brilliant things happening throughout the winter period. From 1 December, they’ll be launching their brand new Walking With Dinosaurs 3D augmented reality attraction. Bring along your tablets and smart phones to view these beside you. Also in the run up to Christmas, the all of the elves around the park? If you can, they The brilliant design of the enclosures means that you can get much closer to, and even feed some of the most amazing animals on the planet. Paradise is bigger than you might expect, with over 400 animals across a wide range of species.

They are also the only zoo in Britain to have

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snow leopards and jaguars. The cat collection also includes white tigers, white lions, black jaguars and cheetahs! The animal park includes all of your

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meerkats, monkeys, gibbons, lemurs, zebras, tapirs, wolves, wallabies, reptiles, birds and much, much more! with a variety of activities for you to enjoy, rain or shine! The soft play centre, Tumble Jungle, is one of the biggest and best in Hertfordshire. There are amazing animal shows in the Jungle Theatre and talks and feeds every 15 minutes throughout the day where you can meet the keepers.

The indoor tropical rainforest exhibit is home to the best small primate collection in the UK along

with sloths, armadillos and tarantulas! Why not just relax for a while in the beautiful gardens or enjoy a coffee while the kids “monkey around” in the Tumble Jungle or splash about in Paradise Lagoon paddling pool. Test your skills at the On Safari Adventure Golf, spot the wolves in the woods from the Woodland Railway or visit the National Speedway Museum.

For more information about what’s happening at Paradise, visit their website at www.pwpark.com.

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas?

Well then look no further.

Paradise is the leading zoo in Europe for animal experiences.

Buy someone the gift of a lifetime with choices including feeding the big cats, meeting the meerkats and new for 2013, meeting the wolves! What could be more special than actually feeding a wolf by hand?

The options for awe-inspiring experiences are near limitless: not only can you get up close and personal with cute lemurs and impressive big cats and wolves, but also enjoy shadowing a zookeeper, a whole weekend of wild fun, or facing your phobia!

For photography lovers, there are even wildlife photography experiences and masterclasses!

Truly something for everyone.

Are you looking for something fun and Christmassy to do this yuletide? Then see if you can complete the Search For Santa!

Santa’s grotto is also open every weekend in November and December.

As 2013 draws to a close, why don’t you consider getting an annual membership for Paradise, so that your 2014 can be packed with wildlife fun? Discover 364 days of joy - there are always great events going on. Purchasing your membership is easy; just visit www.pwpark.com for more information.

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The Batchworth Canal Centre offers a great deal of

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on walking and cycling in the area.You can take a gentle stroll along the canal, or visit Rickmansworth Aquadrome, offering walks around the three lakes - Bury, Batchworth, and Stockers. You can always take

Straddling the ancient River Colne and Grand Union Canal, the Aquadrome is 41 hectares of woodland, lakes and grassland and is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Hertfordshire. More than just Aquadrome is one of the most wheelchair-accessible nature reserves in Britain. The whole customised sailing dinghies on accessible loos - as well as tons also offers sailing, kayaking and even water skiing.

Look on www.threerivers.gov.uk for more information.

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hen you visit Rickmansworth, be sure to sample the Ricky Sticky Bun. Rolled in cinnamon and topped with a delicious gooey caramelised pecan topping, the Ricky Sticky Bun is truly scrumptious and has recently won the speciality category at the World Bread Awards. The judges, who included TV Chef Phil Vickery used just one word to sum up the bun- ‘awesome.’ Created by Master Baker Paul Barker at Cinnamon Square Bakery and Café in Rickmansworth we are very proud that a local baker has won such a prestigious award. www.cinnamonsquare.com.

independent shops and has over 16 individual eating places, which offer a wide range of foods to suit all tastes and budgets. The town centre is

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experience buildings and picturesque High Street including St Mary’s Church, which houses beautiful BurneJones stained glass windows and has a 17th Century tower. Basing House, which is now home to the local museum, is where William Penn lived after his marriage in 1672. Penn was a prominent Quaker who founded the state of Pennsylvania in America.

Historically the Grand Union Canal was vital to the town’s prosperity enabling the importing of cheap coal and exporting goods to be sold.

Boat builders established a booming business as the canal grew in importance. Paper became a In 1830, John Dickinson opened next to the

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Nearby Chorleywood hold an annual literary festival in the autumn-the greatest little LitFest you have never heard of - until David Suchet and Douglas Hurd.

LitFest alerts on www.cwlitfest.org The Rickmansworth Canal weekend of May every year and celebrates canals, the community and the environment. Next year and the main attraction for many is the wonderful array of canal boats from across the country

Grand Union Canal at Croxley what was to become the largest paper pulp mill in Europe.

The Grand Union Canal is the ideal place to wind down, and a walk or bike ride along the tow path is a great way to blow away the winter cobwebs.

Rickmansworth is perfect for a day out and is just 22 minutes from Central London on the Metropolitan line, so bring your bike on the train and have a day out exploring the countryside. Look on www.threerivers.gov.uk for more information.

and histories moored along the are lots of stands and entertainment showcasing local bands with music from rock and folk through to ukulele bands over several stages. It is a great day out for the whole family. Pencil it in your diary for next year, so you don’t miss it. www.rwt.org.uk/festival

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Nestled in the middle of the historic market town of Hitchin, Jolly Brown is a wonderful vintage shop for men, women and children. Hannah, the owner, sources on trend vintage clothes, accessories and home wear.

There are lots of great gift ideas too - they stock Tatty Devine jewellery, local handmade knitted items, one off handmade jewellery pieces and local artists’ work from pictures to cushions. So if you are looking to create a vintage look that is fashionable pop in today.

Bucklersbury. www.jollybrown.co.uk V for Vintage can be found in the Roman City of St Albans at the top end of St Peters Street. They have a wide range of vintage and retro clothing including Collectif dresses. They are closed Mondays but are open Sundays from midday through to 5pm, perfect for a spot of vintage retail therapy after lunch! If you are looking for something to keep you warm as the weather turns cooler, check out their great range of jumpers and coats.You can also look online at www.vforvintageclothing.com

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The Dog and Whistle Emporium in the county town of Hertford is a shop, a cafĂŠ, a space to hire, a music venue, a cinema and a bingo hall! Jam packed with vintage fashion, mid century furniture and curios, it is a cornucopia of rooms, studios and passages. All sorts of vintage nick knacks and treasures are hiding there just waiting to be discovered and taken home.

They even serve tea, coffee, juice and snacks and you can relax and read the daily papers.You might even like to buy the chair you are sitting on. Check out the website for future events, www.dogandwhistle.co.uk Long time vintage traders Vee Eringa and Caroline Dill saw a gap in the market for great vintage fairs in Hertfordshire and Essex and launched A Vintage Affair earlier this year.

They host one fair a month in different locations around Hertfordshire and Essex. The next fair is the Christmas Special and is on 7 December at the Charis Centre in Bishop’s Stortford. Check them out for that unique vintage gift.You may even want to treat yourself or give Santa some subtle hints!

For more information and dates for the New Year look on www.avintagefair.co.uk.

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Certain words mix naturally with golf and they’re all positive - exercise, open air, friendship, networking and most importantly - the 19th hole.

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The England championship golf course at Hanbury Manor features 18 holes and offers Book your tee time, so you can conquer this PGA golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus II and Harry Vardons. Get a group of friends together and take advantage of their special winter golf package for £45 per person that includes: tea, coffee and a bacon roll followed by 18 holes championship golf. For an additional £10 per person you can enjoy lunch of either a steak sandwich or Marriott burger and a pint. To book and for further details, please contact the Golf Sales Executive on 01920 487722.

At the heart of Moor Park golf course near Rickmansworth lies a 1720 mansion that was used by the team planning the Battle of Arnhem in World War 11. It is now the golf clubhouse and is open to visitors. Call 01923 773146 or look on www.moorparkgc.co.uk for more information.

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he Retreat Spa is a slice of affordable luxury and pampering in superb relaxing facilities within Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City.

The Spa features a 17m spa pool with four water jet stations and fountains for neck massage as well as six treatment rooms and four heat therapy experiences: a Laconium, an Indian blossom steam room, Japanese salt room and Finnish sauna.

Visitors can unwind with personalised spa treatments, from an aroma radiance facial to a heavenly aromatherapy massage or body treatments from leading Paris skincare range Decleor. The Retreat’s expert therapists will leave you feeling totally pampered.

The Retreat’s gorgeous relaxation room has recently undergone a Hollywood glamour style

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to 16 years old.

For non-members, use of the spa is from just £9. But £75 worth of treatments is available every month with free use of the spa for just £50 per month with a spa membership. Gift vouchers for spa use and treatments are also available.

Download a treatment menu at www.goslingsportspark.co.uk/spa, or visit the spa on Facebook for the latest offers at www.facebook.com/TheRetreatGSP. With its fragrant walled gardens, stately Jacobean country house and 200 acres of Hertfordshire hotel parkland, the historic Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club makes a lasting impression. Escape your worries and cares at their day spa and drift away into a world of calm.

The soothing afternoon tea spa day includes use of leisure facilities throughout the day, towels

and robes, a 25 minute treatment of either a back massage or a mini facial followed by traditional afternoon tea in the Oak Hall. Relax and unwind with friends for just £65.00 per person.

To make a booking, please contact the Health Club Reception on 01920 885010 or look on www.MarriottHanburyManor.co.uk.

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Verulam Golf Club in St Albans has a tradition steeped in the game of golf. Samuel Ryder, a wealthy St Albans seed merchant, supporter of early professional golf, donated the Ryder Cup in 1926. His biennial competition between Europe and the USA is now the most important matchplay event in the world of golf. The challenging par 72 course was designed by James Braid in 1905, so Verulam is now well into its second century as a thriving members’ club. Look on www.verulamgolf.co.uk for fees and times for visiting golfers.

Panshanger Golf Complex in Welwyn Garden City has been designed to challenge experienced golfers whilst also encouraging beginners and is now one of the UK’s most highly regarded public courses. There is also a nine-hole course and a putting green. The Fairway tavern offers real ales, coffee and meals. For every round you play at Panshanger In November and December you will be entered into a prize draw to win a Scotty Cameron Putter worth £249.99.

Book your round now to be in with a chance of winning. complex or 01707 276276.

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GARDEN PLANTS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT FINE FOODS & LIFESTYLE SPECIALIST NURSERIES, GARDENING QUESTION TIME Visit: West Garden, Veteran Tree Trail Woodland Garden Sundial Garden 10.00 - 5.00 Saturday & Sunday 31st May & 1st June 2014 £10 Adult, £9 Senior, accompanied Child FOC Includes access to Hatfield Park

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ake part in Hertfordshire’s biggest ever treasure hunt...

Coming to a town or attraction near you!

Over the next few weeks, look out for Enjoy!

Hertfordshire’s #FindAFlag campaign. 1500 golden Love Herts flags are being ‘hidden’ across Hertfordshire’s many attractions, in our hotels, town centres, shops, leisure centres and parks.

There will be even be some ‘hidden’ at some of the big events taking place across the County.

If you are lucky enough to find a golden flag you could win a Love Herts prize. There are many, many prizes up for grabs including a Snooze at the Zoo and VIP experience at Paradise Wildlife Park, a family ticket to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter, family tickets for Knebworth House, meals for two, afternoon teas and overnight stays courtesy of Hertfordshire Hoteliers Association and much, much more.

Each flag has a unique code on it that is redeemed online for your prize. We will put out clues on Facebook and twitter to help point you in the right direction.

Follow us on Twitter @enjoyherts #FindAFlag and like us on our Facebook page Love Herts to make sure you’re in with a chance to find a golden flag and if you do love Herts please share the love!

Enjoy the thrill & fun of archery.

The Archery Barn just outside of Hertford is fun for all the family.

Run by the Celtic Harmony Camp team there are lots of options to enjoy a two hour thrilling archery experience with thirty life size 3D animal and bird targets.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert you can enjoy taking part under the watchful eyes of qualified instructors.

All equipment is provided and you can try different types of bows from Primitive & Longbow to Crossbows. One to one traditional archery tuition is available and it is something really different for a birthday party. Look on www.celticharmony.org.uk for more information or email info@celticharmony.org If you are looking for party cakes you can now order yummy homemade delights from fabulous five-star Rigsby’s Guesthouse in Hertford. If you are interested, email Morris on morris@rigsbysguesthouse. com.

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Adults £15 Children £10 (ages 3-16) Children under 3 Free!

At the Broadhall Suite 7pm till LATE

Tuesday 31st December

For further details call Jennie or Lindsey on: 01438 223 223

Hot & Cold finger buffet served to your table!

Email: jenniec@stevenagefc.com

Christmas Party Menu Starters

Tomato & Basil Soup or Fanned Melon with Raspberry Coulis

Main Courses

Roast Turkey & Mixed Herb Stuffing, Sausage Wraps, Brussel Sprouts, Buttered Carrots & Roast Parsnips & Crispy Potatoes or Roast Beef with Brussel Sprouts, Buttered Butteres Carrots & Roast Parsnips & Crispy Potatoes

Vegetarian

Mushroom Stroganoff with Brussel Sprouts, Buttered Butteres Carrots & Roast Parsnips & Crispy Potatoes

Dessert

Death by Chocolate or Christmas Pudding served with Fresh Cream

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What’s On...

This is just a selection of things to do over the next few months. Do check admission times and prices in advance of your visit with the organisers. It is always advisable to pre-book if you can. For more things to do, look on www.enjoyhertfordshire.com.

Follow us on twitter @enjoyherts and check out #FindAFlag.

ALL YEAR ROUND Sunday evenings Herts Jazz The Hawthorne Theatre Welwyn Garden City www.hertsjazz.co.uk Sunday evenings Hertford Acoustic Club Open Mic 6pm to 9.30pm The Hertford Club www.facebook.com/hertfordacousticclub Third Saturday of each month Vintage, Antiques & Collectors Market Stable Yard

Third Sunday of each month Farmers’ Market Stable Yard

www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo 27 November Ghost & Ghouls Walk St Albans Town Hall www.enjoystalbans.com 28 November - 21 December St Albans Christmas Market www.enjoystalbans.com 30 November A Xmas Model Railway Day Hertford Museum

NOVEMBER Until 24 December Santa Spectacular Willows Farm Village www.willowsfarmvillage.com Until 6 January Hogwarts in the Snow Warner Bros Studio Tour - the Making of Harry Potter Pre-booking essential www.wbstudiotour.co.uk 27 November Cinderella & the Soul Sisters The Maltings Arts Centre

www.hertfordmuseum.org DECEMBER 1 - 31 December Santa’s Grotto Shepreth Wildlife Park www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk 1 December A Walk in the Park Lee Valley Park, meet at Dobb’s Weir Car Park Just turn up! www.visitleevalley.org.uk

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his grade II listed Victorian country manor house hotel is set in 35 acres of landscaped gardens and wooded parkland close to the picturesque Hertfordshire town of Tring.

Pendley Manor offers accommodation perfect for short breaks or business trips, in 73 bedrooms including four poster, twins, doubles, family rooms and executive suites. refreshments are all on offer and non-residents are very welcome.

Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, Weddings are a speciality at Pendley Manor where they offer idyllic surroundings. Outside, the lawns and landscaped gardens are a photographer’s paradise. Inside, traditional reception rooms and elegant banqueting suites provide the ideal setting for the wedding breakfast and other celebrations.They are also licenced to hold civil ceremonies.

Whether you want a short break, romantic weekend, a wedding venue or a location for a business meeting, Pendley Manor offers the perfect setting.

To be in with a chance of winning an overnight stay for two including dinner & breakfast just answer the question below.

How many AA rosettes has the restaurant been awarded?

Competition entries should be sent to: Enjoy! Hertfordshire Pendley Manor Competition Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership BioPark Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 3AX No later than 15 March 2014

Answer: Name: Address: Postcode: Email: I would you like to receive tourist information from Enjoy! Hertfordshire. Please tick interest to you. Should you not wish to receive these, please tick the box. Pendley Manor will not forward your details to any third party.

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experience 14 December Carols & Crafts Discovery Centre Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com 14 – 15 December Doyle Dykes Christmas Music Knebworth House

19 January onwards Victorian Life Exhibition Mill Green Museum www.welhat.gov.uk/museum 24 January Ultimate Rythms & Blues : 50th Anniversary Tour Zombies and more...

The Gordon Craig Theatre www.gordon-craig.co.uk

www.knebworthhouse.com

1 December Festive Family Fun inc Husky Dog Sled Rides Cassiobury Park, Watford www.cassioburypark.info 1 December Victorian Christmas Fair Mill Green Museum www.welhat.gov.uk/museum 7 December Vintage Fair Charis Centre Bishops Stortford www.avintagefair.co.uk 7 December Stay & Play Saturday Hertford Museum www.hertfordmuseum.org 7 - 8 December Christmas Carousel Capel Manor Gardens www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 8 December Sunday Lunch with Santa Knebworth House

14 – 15 December Farm-tastic Santa Lee Valley Park Farm Booking essential

25 January The Ultimate Snowdrop Sale Myddelton House Gardens www.visitleevalley.org.uk

14 – 15 December Dick Whittington & His Cat Capel Manor Gardens www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

30 January Coriolanus National Theatre Live on screen from the Donmar Warehouse Watford Palace Theatre www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk

15 December Christmas Special St Albans Organ Theatre www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

31 January Circus of Horrors Hertford Theatre www.hertfordtheatre.com

www.visitleevalley.org.uk

JANUARY 5 January A Walk in the Park Lee Valley Park, meet at Pindar Car Park Just turn up! www.visitleevalley.org.uk 5 January New Year Wassail Event Mill Green Museum www.welhat.gov.uk/museum

www.knebworthhouse.com

15 January The World of Wallace Hertford Theatre www.hertfordtheatre.com

13 December Absolute Bowie Hertford Corn Exchange www.hertfordcornexchange.co.uk

18 January Voodoo Fire Hertford Corn Exchange www.hertfordcornexchange.co.uk

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Pre-booking essential FEBRUARY www.wbstudiotour.co.uk 2 February Jefferson Starship 15 February Hertford Corn Exchange Sean Hughes - Penguins www.hertfordcornexchange.co.uk Hertford Theatre www.hertfordtheatre.com 5 February Gardeners’ Coffee Morning 19 February Myddelton House Gardens Russian State Ballet & Opera House: Carmen www.visitleevalley.org.uk The Gordon Craig Theatre www.gordon-craig.co.uk 5 - 8 February Alan Ayckbourn’s Absent 27 February Friends War Horse The Gordon Craig Theatre National Theatre www.gordon-craig.co.uk Live on screen from the West End Watford Palace Theatre www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk Snowdrops Benington Lordship MARCH www.beningtonlordship.co.uk 5 March Gardeners’ Coffee Morning 14 - 4 February Myddelton House Gardens Meet the Animal Actors Warner Bros Studio Tour - the www.visitleevalley.org.uk Making of Harry Potter

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29 November-1 December Aladdin Meldreth Village Hall Abanezer has an evil plan to find the magic lamp, Aladdin falls for Princess Blossom and Widow Twankey has so much royal washing to do...but it all goes terribly wrong! www.melbourn.org.uk/amateurdramatics 6-28 December Robin Hood Watford Palace Theatre A proper family pantomime with live musicians, witty storytelling, stunning sets and costumes, and heartfelt performances from first-rate actors, plus plenty of audience participation. www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 6 December-1 January Beauty & the Beast Hertford Theatre Join Rose as she journeys from Paris, through the spooky, moonlit woods and into the deep, dark heart of The Beast’s Castle. But all is not as it seems. Where is Prince Christophe and Felix- the talking French poodle!? www.hertfordtheatre.com 6 December-5 January Cinderella Alban Arena, St Albans Don’t miss this year’s spectacular family pantomime starring singing sensation, Gareth Gates, CBeebies star, Andy Day and St Albans’ favourite Bob Golding. www.alban-arena.co.uk

castle in order to save her father.

As time goes on, she learns that the Beast is hiding the tortured soul of a man... www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk

7-31 December Aladdin The Radlett Centre Join in the fun, songs and laughter and follow Aladdin’s exciting adventures involving a scheming sorcerer, a golden lamp and a beautiful princess! www.radlettcentre.co.uk 13 December-4 January Aladdin Broxbourne Civic Hall Hoddesdon Pop Idol Andy Scott Lee and his wife from Big Brother Lydia Scott Lee star. Also making a welcome return is Michael Otton as Wishee Washee. www.broxbourne.gov.uk/panto 13-22 December Jack and the Beanstalk Eric Morecambe Theatre, Harpenden Public Halls Starring Saturday morning TV legend, Tiswas’ Sally James and CBBC presenter Hayley Cutts. www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 14 December-5 January Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar Mirror Mirror on the wall, a perfect panto for one and all! www.wyllyottscentre.co.uk 21-31 December Beauty & the Beast Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City This original production tells the story of Belle, who chooses to live with the hideous Beast in his

21-22 December Red Riding Hood Trestle Theatre, St. Albans A young girl, a hungry wolf, and a walk through the woods – it sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Red Riding Hood’s not scared…well maybe she’s a little bit scared. www.trestle.org.uk 8-12 January 2014 Jack & the Beanstalk Hertford Theatre Join our lively, enthusiastic cast as they tell the traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.

What will Jack find up in the clouds? Will our hero defeat Giant Thundercrash? And will Nastee the General ever learn to be nice? www.hertfordtheatre.com 10-18 January 2014 Puss In Boots Broxbourne Civic Theatre A pantomime dame, an ogre, a princess, a fairy, a hero and numerous comic characters head the Broxbourne cast for Puss in Boots, with a large chorus to complement them. www.broxbourne.gov.uk/panto 21-23 February 2014 Aladdin Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth All of your favourite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement . www.watersmeet.co.uk

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Hawthorne Theatre Welwyn Garden City • Herts • AL8 6BX

A Family Christmas Show

Saturday 21 - Tuesday 31 December www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk

Box Office: 01707 357117

Early b Go onlinird tickets fro m e to boo k now! only £8.40

Book online at www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk

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Winston Churchill’s wife Clementine Hozier and the poet William Cowper both lived in Rectory Lane, Berkhamsted when they were children and Graham Greene was born in Chesham Road. In 1389 Geoffrey Chaucer was appointed Clerk of the Works at Berkhamsted Castle, in charge of the renovation works. He knew John of Gaddesden, who lived in nearby Little Gaddesden, who it is said was the model for his Doctor of Phisick in ‘The Canterbury Tales’.

The Ashridge Estate offer many events throughout the year, ranging from themed walks to Bat talks. Up to 20 December you can take part in the Family Christmas Trail around the estate. On 27 December there is a Christmas walk to help you burn off those extra Christmas pounds. On your way around the estate you are bound to see some wildlife. They have one of the highest densities of Fallow Deer in the country, and they

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centuries. The Muntjac is a small oriental deer, native to southeast China.

Look on www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more events and activities at Ashridge Estate.

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www.grahamgreenebt.org.

www.therexberkhamsted.com.

www.dacorumlooknofurther.co.uk

Berkhamsted is home to one of Britain’s few totem poles. In the 1960s, Roger Alsford went to work at a lumber mill in Canada. After he was rescued from starvation during a strike, his brother visited Canada and in gratitude, commissioned a totem pole from the Canadian artist Henry Hunt. The 30 ft high pole remains in place today at Alsford’s Wharf.

A few miles away from Berkhamsted lies the market town of Tring. Tring Farmers’ Market takes place alternate Saturday mornings and offers a full range of local produce and crafts such as: meat, eggs, preserves, jewellery and more. Check out the market for a really friendly shopping experience. www.tringfarmersmarket. co.uk Tring Market Auctions hold regular general sales on Saturdays of approximately 2000 lots of general antiques, collectables and household effects. They also hold bi-monthly Fine Art sales.

Remember one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Look on www.tringmarketauctions. co.uk for dates and times of future sales.

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experience Elstree Film Season The Elstree Film Season returns for a third season of films and television productions made at the studios of Elstree. Hosted

by The Elstree Project, each screening will include exclusive filmed interviews with the people who helped make these classic productions. All screenings take place at the Weston Auditorium at the University of Hertfordshire and admission is just £4.

www.enjoyhertfordshire.com

The Great Muppet Caper 28 November at 7pm Kermit and Fozzie are reporters sent to London to interview a fashion designer whose diamond necklace has been stolen. Can Kermit and the Muppets bring the real culprits to justice?

UFO and Randall & Hopkirk [Deceased] 12 December at 7pm Featuring a classic episode from each series. UFO was Gerry Anderson’s first live-action TV series after a decade of producing the classics Stingray and Thunderbirds.

Look on uharts@herts.ac.uk for more exciting events and ticket information

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Hogwarts in the Snow The most magical snowfall of the season will take place at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter this year when the breathtaking Hogwarts castle model is covered in a blanket of snow.

Some of the intricately-detailed sets showcased at the attraction will be given a festive makeover using the actual decorations and food props seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Eight Christmas trees will line the Great Hall, along with festoons of holly, mistletoe and golden wreaths. Two long dining tables will be dressed as they were for seasonal feasts.

Visitors will see the hand-knitted jumpers that Molly Weasley gave Ron and Harry for Christmas in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Other costumes on display will include the first Christmas present Harry received at Hogwarts – his Invisibility Cloak.

Hogwarts in the Snow will run from Friday 15 November to Monday 6 January and all extra activities are included in the ticket price. Booking is essential on www.wbstudiotour.co.uk.

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These are our regular markets in the county.

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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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How to get here

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

Tel: 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk

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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

Features include: • Next Departures • Timetables • Maps • Journey Planning • Contact information • Favourites

Available to download* now on iPhone and Android

For more info and to download* visit

www.app.intalink.org.uk *The Intalink App carries a one-off cost (see your app store/market for details). www.intalink.org.uk

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