Alison’s guidebook Mk2
Sightseeing
Fabulous downs, near to Whipsnade Zoo, and great for flying kites. Good cafe onsite
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Dunstable Downs
Fabulous downs, near to Whipsnade Zoo, and great for flying kites. Good cafe onsite
Fabulous historic house with beautiful gardens. Many events are staged in the grounds, so check their website.
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哈特菲爾德莊園
Great North RoadFabulous historic house with beautiful gardens. Many events are staged in the grounds, so check their website.
A great day out for the family. Every type of aircraft, many you can board, and detailed descriptions of their purpose. Decent cafe on site.
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Duxford Airfield
A great day out for the family. Every type of aircraft, many you can board, and detailed descriptions of their purpose. Decent cafe on site.
Historic House and lots of festivals during the summer, plus an annual Christmas market - check the website for dates.
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克尼伯斯沃思豪宅
Old Knebworth LaneHistoric House and lots of festivals during the summer, plus an annual Christmas market - check the website for dates.
Wrest Park
Historic House with formal gardens and park.
Lovely house with a fabulous collection of Chinese porcelain, beautiful gardens and lake
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Ascott House
Lovely house with a fabulous collection of Chinese porcelain, beautiful gardens and lake
Just 20 minutes away, Hitchin Lavender is a popular destination to see the lavender and buy lavender produce. Cafe onsite.
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希欽薰衣草
Arlesey RoadJust 20 minutes away, Hitchin Lavender is a popular destination to see the lavender and buy lavender produce. Cafe onsite.
Hitch Wood
One of the oldest woods in the country. Covered in bluebells in the spring.
Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit Nature Reserve
Walkable from the barn, or a short drive.
彼得伯勒博物館
51 PriestgateA large, private family mansion with an amazing display of snow drops, in season, and formal gardens.
Benington Lordship Gardens
A large, private family mansion with an amazing display of snow drops, in season, and formal gardens.
Fun for kids
Huge fun for families. Reasonable fitness levels recommended, and a head for heights!
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Go Ape Woburn
Turnpike RoadHuge fun for families. Reasonable fitness levels recommended, and a head for heights!
沃本野生動物園
Crawley RoadSafari park, so if you treasure your wing mirrors, avoid the monkey enclosure!
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Put aside a full day to visit this large and well-appointed zoo.
華納兄弟倫敦影城之旅
Studio Tour DriveBooking essential, not cheap but a must for Harry Potter fans.
These chalk hills are carpeted in wild flowers in the summer. Woods and streams thrown in. A great place for a walk, picnic.
巴頓山國家自然保護區
Church RoadThese chalk hills are carpeted in wild flowers in the summer. Woods and streams thrown in. A great place for a walk, picnic.
Hitchin Swimming Centre
Fishponds RoadIndoor and seasonal outdoor pool, open from May through September.
Little Rascals Indoor Play and Party Centre
9-10 Bancroft威洛斯活動農場
Coursers RoadBeatrix Potter themed activity farm, great for kids.
British Schools Museum
41-42 Queen StStandalone Farm
Wilbury RoadFriendly small petting farm.
Food scene - literally dozens of restaurants in Hitchin, here are some links to some of my favourites
https://theoldgeorgeickleford.pub/
https://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/
http://bridgestreetbistro.co.uk/
https://www.zizzi.co.uk/
https://www.lussmanns.com/restaurants/hitchin/
http://www.paprikahitchin.com/
http://www.sukawatee.com/
https://www.losreyes.co.uk/
Local historic pub in the next village with a great chef. Upmarket pub food, booking essential
The Old George
Local historic pub in the next village with a great chef. Upmarket pub food, booking essential
Just up the lane opposite the barn, then right and you’ll come to the Motte and Bailey, our local. A warm welcome always, and food most days - check their website for opening hours
The Motte & Bailey
Just up the lane opposite the barn, then right and you’ll come to the Motte and Bailey, our local. A warm welcome always, and food most days - check their website for opening hours
City/town information
Historic market town, well worth a visit. Abundant local independent shops and cafes. There is a market every Tuesday and Saturday. plus a bric-a-brac market on Friday. Two huge vintage shops in the market area.
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Hitchin
Historic market town, well worth a visit. Abundant local independent shops and cafes. There is a market every Tuesday and Saturday. plus a bric-a-brac market on Friday. Two huge vintage shops in the market area.
Cambridge
Take a 45 minute train ride from Hitchin to the historic city of Cambridge.
St Albans
Roman ruins, a wonderful cathedral and great shops and restaurants
London
Accessible by train from Hitchin, where Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry V111 is buried in the cathedral. Historic city.
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彼得伯勒博物館
51 PriestgateAccessible by train from Hitchin, where Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry V111 is buried in the cathedral. Historic city.
Walks and views
There is a walking guide in the barn, in the magazine rack. We have lots of beautiful walks in the area.
巴頓山國家自然保護區
Church RoadPegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit Nature Reserve