Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead

​Hemel Hempstead’s new town was built after World War II. There is a cathedral near the city centre, along with other historic buildings of interest. The town boasts a ski and snowboard centre, as well as venues for motor sport experiences. There is also a shopping centre and a weekly market to explore.

The surrounding area includes the towns of Aylesbury (which boasts over 170 listed buildings to visit), High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Berkhamsted, and includes attractions such as Roald Dahl's House, the Hellfire Caves (above), Buckingham Old Gaol and the great country houses of Cliveden, Hughenden and Waddesdon Manor. You can also wander across over 2,500 miles of country walking pathways or watch sport at the birthplace of the Paralympics, Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

Venues in this location

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Roald Dahl Children's Gallery

In the Roald Dahl children's gallery you can boggle your eyes and baffle your brain and let your imagination run wild!

Buckinghamshire County Museum

Buckinghamshire County Museum is an award winning County Museum in the attractive old town area of Aylesbury in beautifully restored buildings, some dating from the 15th century.

Oak Farm Animal Park

Join in with on this totally kid friendly working family farm.

Oak Farm Animal Park is a traditional organic working farm, home to a variety of animals, many of which are rescued for a second chance in life.

Rogue Racing Aylesbury

Karting is a great fun experience, whether it's adults verses children (please note, there is a 1.3 metre height restriction to drive a kart), men verses women or just to see who can complete a lap in the fastest time! From 8 years and up.

Wendover Woods

Children are happy exploring in the undergrowth, hiding in trees and riding bikes, there is an adventurous children's play area set in the middle of the forest suitable for children up to 12 years old, with swings, slides, climbing frames and a challenging ropes trail.

Chesham Heated Open Air Pool

Pool open all year round but varies in temperature depending on winter or summer season. Swimming lessons available.

Newly resurfaced courts with the option of floodlights. The multi court is marked out for tennis, netball, football and basketball

College Lake Environmental Education Centre

Welcome to our beautiful nature reserve created on the site of an old chalk quarry. Watch out for the wildlife that makes its home in the varied habitats of wetland, chalk grassland and woodland. Discover that whatever the season, College Lake is the ideal place to visit for a day of learning outside the classroom.

Natural History Museum at Tring

A branch of the main Natural History Museum in London.

Discover the fascinating animals collected by Lionel Walter Rothschild, in our beautiful Victorian Museum. It is home to the world-class research and collections of the Natural History Museum's Bird Group.

Education

Hellfire Caves

A quarter of a mile of dimly lit passages and exciting caverns which can be explored endlessly. Originally excavated by hand and now with realistic waxworks and sound effects, this unique and historic place comes to life. Cool on a hot day, dry when it's raining.

World Challenge Expeditions Limited

Through our school expeditions programme, Challengers develop leadership, teamwork and decision-making skills while travelling abroad. By really engaging with another culture and a remote environment as a team they change the way they think about the world and their place in it.

AMF Bowl High Wycombe

Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Wycombe Rye Lido

A popular Lido located in the centre The Rye. The 2 heated outdoor pools and changing facilities have just been refurbished. The Lido has also been expanded to include gym, exercise studios, soft play and a cafe.

Facilities overview

Wycombe Sports Centre

Indoor soft play area suitable for ages 0 to 8 years that includes a large ball pool, two slides and a three level exciting play frame plus toddler area with features.

Includes a large ball pool, 2 slides and an exciting 3 level play frame with all the classic fun softplay stuff kids love, from tunnels and bridges to nooks and crannies! Great for physical and social play.

Wycombe Museum

Here you can enjoy hands-on activities, exhibitions and special events in a lively and friendly atmosphere. As members of the Thames Valley Museums Family Friendly campaign Wycombe Museum is committed to giving you a warm welcome whenever you visit. General entry to the Museum is FREE.

Go Ape Wendover Woods

Take in breathtaking views of the Chilterns. NEW Crossings for 2014.

NEW ‘Extreme’ route now open at Go Ape Wendover Woods. A first for Go Ape, a scrambling net and climbing wall just to reach our most adventurous crossings. Will you take on the challenge?

Bekonscot Model Village

The world’s oldest and original model village.

The Village depicts rural England in the 1930s and is a miniature wonderland which delights children of all ages. Buy a quiz (over 5s and under 5s) from our shop and enjoy answering the questions as you wander around.

Use your imagination in this unique world of make-believe that has delighted generations of visitors.

Thomley Activity Centre

Thomley is an indoor and outdoor activity centre for disabled children, their family and friends. Including play fort, zip wire, park, cycle track, bikes, soft play area, play rooms, art room, sensory room, computer room, imagination room and fully accessible toilets.

Stoke Mandeville Stadium

The National Centre for Disability Sport in the UK

Stoke Mandeville Stadium is the National Centre for Disability Sport in the United Kingdom.

Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital

A place to learn about the specialist wildlife work done by the hospital and to meet some of the rescued animals. Activities and Talks held during school holidays.

Kids can find out about how they either release animals back to the wild when they are fit, or gives them a home if not.

Long Crendon Courthouse

Medieval courthouse

The courthouse is a fine example of an early 15th-century timber-frame construction, set in an idyllic village. The ground floor (now tenanted) was the village poor house. You can visit an exhibition on the village in this property. Please note, there are very steep stairs.

Boarstall Tower

14th-century moated gatehouse and beautiful gardens

Built by John de Haudlo and once part of a fortified manor house, set in gardens. Discover seven centuries of history on one of our guided tours. 2012 marked the 700th birthday of this amazing tower.

Tring Local History Museum

A lovely little museum that covers the local history of the small market town of Tring from its earliest days to the recent past.

You can also learn about the industrial revolution and how the rural way of life in Tring was affected by the changes through time.

Quainton Windmill

Visit the tallest windmill in the South East of England, built in the early 1800s

Quainton Windmill is a great place for kids to learn about the history of windmills and this one in particular.

It was originally restored in the 1970s but is currently undergoing further restoration at the moment, (which means the sails have been removed)but it is still an interesting place to visit.

The Bushcraft Company

Adventures in the Wild!

The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget. We pay meticulous attention to the details, making sure our pastoral care is second to none, our activities are both exciting and educational, and the whole experience of working with 

King's Head

Historic ancient coaching inn in the heart of Aylesbury

Set in the heart of this historic market town, the 15th century King's Head is one of England's best preserved coaching inns.

Dating back to 1455, the building has many fascinating architectural features, including rare stained-glass windows, exposed wattle and daub and the original stabling for the inn.

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