The town of Hertford is less than a mile away. It has a local museum, good shopping facilities and many places to eat.
Hatfield House is a Jacobean house, rich in paintings, furniture, fine tapestries and armour, and home to the Marquess of Salisbury.
Paradise Wildlife Park claims to be Britain’s friendliest zoo, with tigers, lions and camels.
Knebworth House is a stately home also famous for its rock concerts. It appears in many TV shows and films.
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport is in a Victorian pumping station. Its vehicles date from 1906 to the present day.
Take the 30-minute train into London from Hertford East – a 20-minute walk from the site. An all-inclusive ticket covers rail, underground and bus travel.
Waltham Abbey has a 12th century church and an Art Nouveau Town Hall. The Epping Forest District Museum hosts ‘historical happenings’ throughout the year.
Capel Manor Gardens is a College of Horticulture open to visitors. It has 30 acres of grounds, including an Italianate Maze and Japanese Garden.
The Roman city of St Albans has a beautiful cathedral dedicated to St Alban, the first British martyr.
Lee Valley Regional Park stretches 26 miles along the River Lee.