Brook Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5HQ Tel: 020 8207 7519 Aberford Park was purchased in stages starting in 1888. After the First World War a sewage works was constructed, however, by the 1940/50s this was out of use and the area was used for landfill.
Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LX Tel: 01442 851227 Six square miles of woodlands, commons, chalk downland and farmland with the focal point of the Bridgewater monument. Visitor centre and tea shop.
Miriam Lane, Off Noke Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NY Tel: 01727 869203 Described as "London's own Eden Project", Butterfly World is in Phase II of development as the biggest butterfly experience in the world.
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN1 4RQ Tel: 08456 122122 30 acres of beautiful themed gardens surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian stables to inspire and indulge the senses.
Park Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AL Tel: 01992 785508 Cheshunt Park is a picturesque setting for most types of formal and informal recreation. Visitors can enjoy a walk or cycle along the historic Roman Road, Ermine Street or a picnic in one of the conservation areas or wildflower meadows.
Ferny Hill Farm, Hadley Wood, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0PZ Tel: 07917 672839 Come and join the fun at Ferny Hill Farm's Amazing Maize Maze - fun for everyone on the summer cornfield adventure! Your challenge is to find your way through a 6acre corn maze by finding all the map pieces.
The Estate Office, Knebworth, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AX Tel: 01438 812661 Historic house, home to the Lytton family since 1490. Formal gardens, dinosaur trail, tea-room, Country Park with adventure playground and miniature railway.
Park Office, Dagger Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AT Tel: 020 8953 9602 Meadow and woodland consisting of 175 acres with rare breeds farm, playgrounds, angling, nature trail and toilets. Re-creation of the features in Winnie the Pooh.
Benington Lordship, Benington, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7BS Tel: 01438 869668 Historic garden on a spectacular site. Well planted with unusual and interesting plants. Outstanding herbaceous borders, rose garden, kitchen garden.
Theobalds Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8RS Tel: 01992 785555 Steeped in history, this magnificent park hosts the remains of Theobalds Palace, first visited by Elizabeth I in 1564.