Ride a model railway

• University of Hertfordshire

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Just outside Hatfield

• Nast Hyde Halt

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  beautifully preserved railway platform with track and signage

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• Walk the Alban Way

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  National Cycle Route 61

  following the disused Hatfield & St Albans Railway 6.5 mi that was closed in 1968

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• Table Tennis

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  Free

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• Hatfield House, Park and Gardens

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  Built by the first Earl of Salisbury who was Chief Minister to King James I from 1607 to 1611. The house has an extensive collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour. Queen Elizabeth 1st spent much of her childhood here and it was here that she learnt that she had become Queen. The garden dates from the early 17th century. The West garden includes a scented garden, herb garden and knot garden.

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  Summer months only, opening from Easter Wed-Sun and Bank Holidays

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• Mill Green Museum

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  Water-powered flour mill, a three-room local history museum and gardens.

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  Open Tue-Thu 10AM-5PM; Sun Bank Holidays 2-5PM

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  Adult £3.50

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