Hertfordshire
Properties and events in Hertfordshire
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Kings, Queens, Dungeons and Dragons
Royal escapes to and from Berkhamsted Take a stroll through royal routes to and from the castle and stroll through a former royal deer park
Royston Museum
Discover over 2000 years' worth of history at Royston Museum!
Piccotts End: Pre-Reformation Wall paintings in a Grade I listed 16th century Hall House
This is a rare opportunity to see these unique early 16th century Wall paintings, recently featured on Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip. Come and learn what they tell us about the religious turmoil in the area on the eve of Henry VIII's Reformation.
Walter’s Museum
Handling Session
I-Spy at the Museum
Family Trail
Verulamium Museum
Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterranean.
Berkhamsted Foundling Hospital - Memories of Childhood
Two former Foundlings will tell us what life was like for the children in Berkhamsted Foundling Hospital 1935-55. Walking around the present Ashlyns School they will recall memories and feelings of those days.
BFI National Film & Television Archive
See the specialist skills and knowledge involved in preserving the film, TV & screen heritage of the nation. We will host tours, demos and exhibits, all celebrating the BFI collection and the people who work to maintain it.
Children's Activities at Place House Hall
Ware’s Grade I listed medieval hall, Place House Hall, will be open on Sunday 8th September 11.30am - 4pm with history activities for children all day Refreshments will be on sale
The Old Hall & Chapel, Berkhamsted School
Visitors will have the opportunity of seeing the original schoolhouse built in 1544 (Grade I listed), to learn something about the history of the school (founded in 1541) and see the beautiful little Victorian chapel.
Celebrating the History of Smallford Station and the Hatfield & St Albans Railway
# Celebration & Formal opening of refurbished station # Refurbished platform & goods van body, rewilded embankment # Exhibition: The history of the station & Hatfield-St Albans Railway # Artefact collection # Guided walks # Pop-Up Café
Berkhamsted Railway Walk
A trip down memory lane of Berkhamsted Railway
Amersfort Garden Tour
Amersfort, a fine Arts and Craft House and garden, designed by Ernest Willmott and planted by Gertrude Jekyll. Both house and garden are adapted to the surrounding landscape.
The Lost Wharves of Berkhamsted - A guided tour of yesterday's canal
This guided tour identifies the sites and stories behind the many wharves which once existed along the banks of the canal and led to the growth of Berkhamsted in Victorian times. Visitors will learn of the importance of the canals to Berkhamsted.
A guided tour through Berkhamsted Past travel routes.
Take a stroll through Berkhamsted Town to discover the significance of transport routes and royal networks to the town.
'A Walk Back in Time' - The town centre
A guided tour of Berkhamsted's historic town centre, pointing out strategic places of interest.
Kingsbury exhibition
Annual Pottery exhibition. Visitors can see and purchase ceramic art from over 30 potters with a variety of styles in this beautiful 13/14 century barn which is privately owned and therefore not usually open to the public.
A Walk into the Past: Berkhamsted Place, Successor to the Castle
A Walk in the Past: Berkhamsted Place A successor to the castle. Tour includes the surviving servants quarter, kitchen garden with Victorian vinery and the awesome Great Barn, the largest in Herts!
St Albans Clock Tower
Discover 600 years of history with a visit to the only medieval town belfry in England. Marvel at the medieval great bell, Gabriel. Relish the rooftop views and be entertained and educated by the display: “Roof Top Shutter Station at the Clock Tower"
Holy Cross Church Sarratt
Holy Cross was founded in 1194 during the rule of the crusading King Richard the Lionheart and the crusades must have influenced both the name and the design of the Church – a Greek Cross! Lots of interesting things to see and activities to do.
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans
A late 19th century Methodist Church, refurbished for modern comfort but original features undiminished. A self-led trail explains key features and a special display tells the story of the building and the congregation.
Royston Parish Church Guided Tours
Come and visit Royston Parish Church for a tour (either self-guided or with a local guide) to discover the history of a place where monks, residents and travellers along the Icknield Way and Ermine Street have prayed for over 850 years.
A Radical Village - the Baptists in Northchurch
An introductory talk outlines the strength of Non-conformity in the area, especially in the villages. This guided tour outlines the story of the Baptists in Northchurch. The tour starts in the Car Park of Northchurch Social Centre.
Ayot St Peter Church Open Day
Our church will be open all day for visitors to browse and take photographs. We will be selling home-made preserves and we hope for a fine day so visitors can enjoy the pretty and tranquil churchyard.
St Peter's Church and Court House
A detailed tour of the church, pointing out important architectural and historical features. Visit also to Tudor Court House, a much-altered building which has had many uses over the years.
Place House Hall Open Day
Ware’s Grade I listed medieval hall, Place House Hall, will be open on Sunday 15th September. There will be a talk at 1430 on the history of Place House by Miss Dorothy Abel Smith, Chairman, HBPT. Refreshments will be on sale.