Bordering London to the north, Hertfordshire is rich in royal connections, Roman archaeology, and sweeping green belt estates. St Albans preserves both Roman civic glory and Saxon abbey craftsmanship, while country houses across the county recall Queen Elizabeth I's childhood and celebrated 20th-century sculptors.
Most Hertfordshire country estates provide designated accessible routes and loan wheelchairs, though gravel pathways and historic steps require note. We report verified access details for every site.
St Albans is easily navigated on foot between Verulamium Park and the cathedral; leave plenty of time for Hatfield House and Knebworth to wander both the state rooms and their surrounding parkland.
Day one — Roman Verulamium and saintly shrine
Spend your first day in historic St Albans. Visit St Albans Cathedral with its massive Norman tower built from salvaged Roman brick and the shrine of Britain's first martyr. Walk through Verulamium Park to explore Verulamium Museum, displaying preserved mosaic pavements and Roman artifacts from the ancient city.
St Albans Cathedral
A historic cathedral with a long nave, medieval wall paintings, a Norman crossing tower and restored medieval shrines.
A cathedral with 1,700 years of history, Britain's longest nave, medieval wall paintings, a Norman crossing tower and restored medieval shrines.
Plan your visit
- Opening
- Open daily 09:00–17:00.
- Admission
- Entry is by donation.
Visitor information checked 15 Jul 2026. Opening and prices can change.
Visiting — good to know
Partial wheelchair access Accessible toilets Hearing loop Assistance dogs welcome
The main Cathedral is mostly on one level; some areas require lifts or ramps for wheelchair access. Limited wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served.
For D/deaf & hard-of-hearing A hearing loop system is available for services and concerts.
Access last checked 15 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the venue.
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Verulamium Museum
A Roman-history museum on the site of one of Britain's largest Roman cities.
A Roman-history museum with mosaics, recreated rooms, hands-on discovery areas and children's activities.
Plan your visit
- Opening
- Open daily 10:00–16:00, with last admission at 15:30.
- Admission
- Adult admission is £10, under-16s are £5, under-5s are free, families £23 and concessions £6. Lower prices are published for St Albans City and District residents.
- Booking
- Tickets can be bought online or in person. Online half-day slots do not restrict arrival time on the booked day.
Visitor information checked 15 Jul 2026. Opening and prices can change.
Visiting — good to know
Partial wheelchair access Accessible parking Accessible toilets Assistance dogs welcome Companion goes free — all visitors
The entrance, shop and galleries are on one level and a lift serves the basement accessible toilet; the official route also includes a sloped path.
Vision services Audio and written guides are available through the museum and Bloomberg Connects.
Sensory A visual story, ear defenders, portable seating, sensory backpacks and a calm space are available.
Companion concession Carers or personal assistants accompanying someone are admitted free.
Access last checked 15 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the venue.
Worth watching
- The Roman Secrets Beneath St Albans: Verulamium Museum Tour Britain Unbound
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Day two — Royal heritage, Jacobean palaces and rock history
Visit Hatfield House, a masterpiece of Jacobean architecture where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood, featuring knot gardens and the surviving Old Palace. Head north to Knebworth House, celebrated for its Gothic revival architecture, romantic formal gardens, and legendary rock concert history.
Hatfield House
A historic house with gardens, parkland and woodland walks.
A historic house with gardens, parkland, woodland walks, on-site dining and boutiques.
Plan your visit
- Opening
- Normal opening is House Thursday–Sunday and bank holidays 11:00–17:00; Gardens and Park Wednesday–Sunday and bank holidays 10:30–17:00, with last entry at 16:00. The House and Gardens were listed closed from 15 to 31 July 2026 while the Park remained open.
- Admission
- Garden, Park and Woodland admission is £17 adult, £8.50 child and £42 family. House, Garden and Park admission is £27 adult, £13.50 child and £72 family; under-3s are free.
- Booking
- For accessibility advice or booking, call 01707 287010. Carers should not be booked online; show documentation on arrival.
Visitor information checked 15 Jul 2026. Opening and prices can change.
Memberships and passes
- National Trust — not included: National Trust cards are not valid. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
- English Heritage — not included: English Heritage cards are not valid. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
- Historic Houses — not included: Historic Houses cards are not valid. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
Visiting — good to know
Partial wheelchair access Accessible parking Accessible toilets Companion goes free — all visitors
A lift serves the House and all rooms are wheelchair accessible, but some park walks are uneven or muddy. A golf buggy can help between the car park, Stable Yard, House and Gardens; wheelchairs are not available to hire.
Companion concession A carer accompanying a visitor who needs further assistance is admitted free to the grounds; free House admission is not established. Proof accepted: A carers card or other documentation must be shown on arrival.
Access last checked 15 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the venue.
Worth watching
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Knebworth House
The historic home associated with novelist, playwright and politician Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton.
Visit Knebworth House, gardens and park on selected 2026 dates; the House is associated with Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton.
Plan your visit
- Opening
- 2026 public opening is weekends from 6 June to 5 July, daily from 16 July to 6 September, and weekends from 12 to 27 September.
- Admission
- Summer 2026 Gardens and Park admission is £13.60 online or £14.50 at the gate for adults. House, Gardens and Park admission is £19.70 online or £20.60 at the gate; senior, child and family prices are also published.
- Booking
- Online booking is available at a lower price. To pre-book an essential companion, buy one ticket and email the venue with accepted proof.
Visitor information checked 15 Jul 2026. Opening and prices can change.
Memberships and passes
- Historic Houses — restrictions apply: Members have free access on non-event days; on event days the House is free but a Gardens and Park ticket is required. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
- RHS — restrictions apply: Primary members receive free Gardens and Park admission Monday–Friday except Bank Holidays. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
Visiting — good to know
Partial wheelchair access Accessible parking Accessible toilets Assistance dogs welcome Companion goes free — all visitors
Ground-floor House rooms are wheelchair accessible, but there is no lift to the first floor. Pushchairs, electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be used in the House; one loan wheelchair is available but cannot be reserved.
Companion concession One essential companion accompanying a paying visitor may receive complimentary admission, subject to accepted proof and advance arrangements. Proof accepted: Accepted proof is DLA, Attendance Allowance, Blind Person's Registration, PIP, AFIP, a CredAbility Access Card with +1, CEA Card or Herts Card. Blue Badge, Orange Badge and Carers Passport are not accepted.
Access last checked 15 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the venue.
Worth watching
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Day three — Monumental bronze sculpture and aviation pioneers
Immerse yourself in modern art at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Perry Green, where Moore's monumental bronze sculptures stand in 70 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside. In the afternoon, discover the pioneers of British aerospace design at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum.
Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
Henry Moore's former home, six studios and sculpture gardens in 70 acres of Hertfordshire countryside.
Henry Moore's former home, six studios and sculpture gardens in 70 acres of Hertfordshire countryside.
Plan your visit
- Opening
- The 2026 season runs 1 April–25 October, Wednesday–Sunday and bank holidays 11:00–17:00; studios close at 16:00.
- Admission
- Admission is £23 adult, £21 over-65, £13 student or under-25, £11 child aged 5–18 and £1 for Universal Credit recipients; under-5s are free and family tickets are published.
- Booking
- Tickets can be bought online or on arrival. Annual-ticket return visits do not need advance booking; Hoglands tours cost £7 and are booked at the ticket desk.
Visitor information checked 15 Jul 2026. Opening and prices can change.
Memberships and passes
- National Trust — not included: National Trust cards are not accepted. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
- English Heritage — not included: English Heritage cards are not accepted. Official terms (checked 15 Jul 2026)
Visiting — good to know
Partial wheelchair access Accessible parking Accessible toilets Assistance dogs welcome Companion goes free — all visitors
The grounds include unpaved paths across grassland. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available but should be booked in advance.
Vision services A free audio-visual guide is available through Bloomberg Connects.
Companion concession A carer accompanying a disabled visitor is admitted free.
Access last checked 15 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the venue.
Worth watching
- We Didn't Expect to Love the Henry Moore Studios This Much Angela & Alan: Van Life & UK Adventures
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de Havilland Aircraft Museum
The UK's first aviation museum, home to three Mosquito aircraft and the Comet 1A.
An aviation museum with three Mosquito aircraft, the Comet 1A, a café, shop and weather-dependent outside play area.
Plan your visit
- Opening
- 30 March–31 October: Tuesday–Sunday 10:30–17:00, last entry 16:00. 1 November–29 March: Tuesday–Sunday 10:30–16:00, last entry 15:00. Closed Mondays except bank holidays.
- Admission
- With Gift Aid, admission is £14 adult, £12 concession, £8 child aged 5–16 and £35 family. Without Gift Aid, prices are £12 adult, £10.90 concession, £6.50 child and £31.50 family.
Visitor information checked 15 Jul 2026. Opening and prices can change.
Visiting — good to know
Assistance dogs welcome Companion goes free — all visitors
Step-free / wheelchair access not yet checked — please confirm with the venue.
Companion concession Carers of disabled visitors receive free entry.
Access last checked 15 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the venue.
Worth watching
- De Havilland Aircraft Museum Tour Motoring Culture Magazine
- Inside Britain’s First Aviation Museum — de Havilland Aircraft Museum (UK Aviation History) Britain Unbound
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Before you set off
Hatfield House and Knebworth operate seasonal opening times from spring through autumn, while St Albans Cathedral is open year-round. Check event schedules before traveling, as Knebworth frequently hosts outdoor concerts and festivals. Use Roam Pal to customize your days and review accessibility notes.\n