Letchworth and its local area offers a vast array of attractions for visitors to guarantee an entertaining day out with family or friends and interesting places to explore. You can be sure there is plenty to see and do in and around the world’s first Garden City.
The Heritage, a classic parkland course, was established in 1905. Subsequently, Harry Vardon, both well-known player and architect, provided the 18-hole design. It presents a variety of golfing challenges that require skill and fine judgment, making it a wonderful test of golf. In recent years the high quality of the course has been further enhanced by major investment. A purpose built range was opened in 2015 and Academy course in 2016.
An exceptional rarity – a magnificent house of the 1830s set in an outstanding restored garden landscape originating in the 17th century. The house itself is remarkable, a near unique example of 19th-century English architecture following the style of an 18th-century French chateau. Its grounds are a glorious amalgam of three centuries of English garden design, and contain one of the few remaining formal gardens of the early 18th century. Children’s Play area.
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
Tel: 01525 86000
There are 25 miles of lavender rows which you can walk through and pick your own fresh flowers from. As well as the fields of lavender, they also grow sunflowers and have a wildflower area. Spectacular views of rural Hertfordshire and many interesting walks. Open until 18th September 2017.
Caldwell Farm, Ickleford Farm, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 3UA
Tel: 01462 434343
Visit this stunning Jacobean house within its own Park and see the surviving wing of the Tudor Royal Palace, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. Home of the Cecil family for 400 years, the house is steeped in Elizabethan and Victorian political history. Delightful formal gardens to explore. Or just relax in Stable Yard, home to the Coach House Restaurant and an array of shops.
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ
Tel: 01707 287010
Stotfield Water Mill stands in an eight acre Local Nature Reserve with plantings of native trees, hedges and wildflower meadows. Ponds of varying depths and lovely walks. Explore the 4.2 metre watermill- the widest in the country.
Mill Lane, Stotfield, Bedfordshire, SG5 4NU
Tel: 01462 734541
Home to the world’s only remaining Monitorial Schoolroom, there are also three historic classrooms, the beautifully-restored Victorian Headmaster’s House, an exhibition gallery plus a Tea Room and Gift Shop. Truly interactive, children can dress up in period costumes, explore the classrooms and practice their writing in sand trays and on slates.
British Schools Museum, 41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TS
Tel: 01462 420144
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