Heritage

Hertford Castle

Free Hertford Castle open day and half-term ‘Sensory Trail’ in county town

Mosquito TA122 was rolled out for the very first time on October 13.

Mosquito TA122 was rolled out for the very first time on October 13.

de Havilland Museum completes painstaking 45-year restoration of Mosquito

Aerial view of Hatfield House, built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, which can be seen in Channel 5 documentary Hatfield House: A Royal Residence

Aerial view of Hatfield House, built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, which can be seen in Channel 5 documentary Hatfield House: A Royal Residence

Channel 5 documentary about royal residences features Hertfordshire stately home

Hatfield House ranked seventh on the list.

Hatfield House ranked seventh on the list.

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Hatfield House named among UK's grandest stately homes

The open day will run from 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

The open day will run from 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

Heritage open day set for Smallford Station

An aerial view of St Leonard's Church, Bengeo

An aerial view of St Leonard's Church, Bengeo

Heritage Open Days events in Hertfordshire this September

Cromer Windmill.

Cromer Windmill.

Discover '50 Gems of Hertfordshire' in new book

Last year's Hertford Castle Heritage Day

Last year's Hertford Castle Heritage Day

Step back in time at free Heritage Day at historic Hertford Castle

The Bunker museum in Hatfield Police Station

The Bunker museum in Hatfield Police Station

Chance to visit The Bunker museum at Hatfield Police Station

The Indian Cultural Association of Hertfordshire’s event

The Indian Cultural Association of Hertfordshire’s event

Indian Cultural Association of Hertfordshire marks 50-year milestone

Gary Houghton and Geoffrey in front of Placid Lassie

Gary Houghton and Geoffrey in front of Placid Lassie

Museum mascot Geoffrey Bear joins D-Day Squadron in Normandy

Changing of the guard at Knebworth House.

Changing of the guard at Knebworth House.

The trust preserving an 'at risk' historic house for future generations

Students at St Albans School of Art, circa 1980.

Students at St Albans School of Art, circa 1980.

Project to collect stories to celebrate art school’s 150th anniversary

Visitors were given a tour of the museum

Visitors were given a tour of the museum

Visitors explore The Bunker police station basement museum

Managing Director Martha Lytton Cobbold shows Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay repair work needed during a visit to Knebworth House

Managing Director Martha Lytton Cobbold shows Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay repair work needed during a visit to Knebworth House

Cultural attractions

Heritage Minister visits 'at risk' Hertfordshire stately home

Cubs from the 2nd and 7th Welwyn Garden City Scout group on a visit to The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station

Cubs from the 2nd and 7th Welwyn Garden City Scout group on a visit to The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station

Cubs enjoy visit to The Bunker museum at Hatfield Police Station

The de Havilland administration building before it became Hatfield Police Station.

The de Havilland administration building before it became Hatfield Police Station.

The Bunker museum at Hatfield Police Station to hold open day

Cllr Gemma Moore, Peter Lowe and Cllr Michal Siewniak with a restored street sign

Cllr Gemma Moore, Peter Lowe and Cllr Michal Siewniak with a restored street sign

Men's Shed Project repairs town's historic cast-iron street signs

Hertfordshire Association of Museums' Hertfordshire’s Museum Object of the Year 2024.

Hertfordshire Association of Museums' Hertfordshire’s Museum Object of the Year 2024.

Curious items up for this year's Hertfordshire Museum Object of the Year

Mary & George stars Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine as Mary Villiers and her son, George.

Mary & George stars Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine as Mary Villiers and her son, George.

New Sky Atlantic series Mary & George filmed at Hatfield House

No. 44871 picking up passengers at Potters Bar.

No. 44871 picking up passengers at Potters Bar.

Crowds flock to see legendary steam train in Welwyn Garden City and Potters Bar

This steam locomotive will be passing through Hertfordshire tomorrow.

This steam locomotive will be passing through Hertfordshire tomorrow.

Steam train to pass through Welwyn Garden City and Potters Bar

November 1 is All Saint's Day

November 1 is All Saint's Day

Celebrating November traditions in the Polish community

A bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night.

A bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night.

The story of Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and its links to Hatfield

Mayor of Stevenage, Councillor Myla Arceno, with Henry Lytton Cobbold outside Knebworth House.

Mayor of Stevenage, Councillor Myla Arceno, with Henry Lytton Cobbold outside Knebworth House.

Knebworth House

Mayor of Stevenage tours Knebworth House - a heritage site 'at risk'

Hertford Castle

Hertford Castle

Hertford Castle

Explore historic Hertford Castle at free open day and guided tours

Gamay wind ensemble and friends will perform at St Etheldreda's Church in Hatfield

Gamay wind ensemble and friends will perform at St Etheldreda's Church in Hatfield

Chamber music concert to raise money for St Etheldreda's Church

A previous open day at The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station.

A previous open day at The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Chance to visit The Bunker museum at Hatfield Police Station

The de Havilland Comet 4 at IWM Duxford.

The de Havilland Comet 4 at IWM Duxford.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

The history of Hatfield's de Havilland Comet - the world's first jet airliner

The remains of the Panshanger Park orangery.

The remains of the Panshanger Park orangery.

Community contribution

Heritage Open Days

Explore Panshanger Park's old stable block at Heritage Open Days event

The Hertfordshire Regiment, 1914-1918

The Hertfordshire Regiment, 1914-1918

Museum to tell stories of 'valiant' Hertfordshire regiment

Paul Mauger's book Buildings in the Country.

Paul Mauger's book Buildings in the Country.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Architect Paul Mauger's influence on housing in Welwyn Garden City

Adrian IV depicted in the Chronicle of Casauria, second half of the 12th century.

Adrian IV depicted in the Chronicle of Casauria, second half of the 12th century.

Community contribution

The life of Hertfordshire's Nicholas Breakspear who became Pope Adrian IV

A plaque on what is now the Skipton Building Society building in St Albans city centre marking the First Battle of St Albans on May 22, 1455.

A plaque on what is now the Skipton Building Society building in St Albans city centre marking the First Battle of St Albans on May 22, 1455.

Community contribution

When a Rose spells danger - warfare on the streets of St Albans

The Sir Geoffrey de Havilland statue unveiled by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, in July 1997.

The Sir Geoffrey de Havilland statue unveiled by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, in July 1997.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Remembering the life of Hatfield aviation pioneer Sir Geoffrey de Havilland

Together for Welwyn Garden City will protect and promote the town while preserving its heritage

Together for Welwyn Garden City will protect and promote the town while preserving its heritage

'Together for Welwyn Garden City' launches to protect and promote town

The Herts Big Weekend is back with free tickets to be won to attractions such as St Albans Cathedral, Paradise Wildlife Park and Hatfield Park.

The Herts Big Weekend is back with free tickets to be won to attractions such as St Albans Cathedral, Paradise Wildlife Park and Hatfield Park.

WIN: Herts Big Weekend returns with lots of free tickets to be won

The Cherry Tree pub in Welwyn Garden City seen from Hunters Bridge. The site is now Waitrose.

The Cherry Tree pub in Welwyn Garden City seen from Hunters Bridge. The site is now Waitrose.

Cranky or enlightened? History of pubs in Welwyn Garden City and Letchworth

A replica of Will Ferrell's jacket from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga on display at Knebworth House.

A replica of Will Ferrell's jacket from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga on display at Knebworth House.

Knebworth House

Dame Judi Dench and Will Ferrell movie costumes go on display at Knebworth House

Longhorn cattle have returned to Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire.

Longhorn cattle have returned to Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire.

Panshanger Park

Longhorn cattle herd return to Panshanger Park

The de Havilland Aircraft Company in Hatfield.

The de Havilland Aircraft Company in Hatfield.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Follow the Hatfield Aerodrome Heritage Trail to learn about town's aviation history

The Backhouse Room, formerly a cart shed, was renamed after Edward Backhouse, a director of Welwyn Garden City Limited.

The Backhouse Room, formerly a cart shed, was renamed after Edward Backhouse, a director of Welwyn Garden City Limited.

Hertfordshire Heritage

Edward Backhouse: The Welwyn Garden City Quaker killed mountain climbing

Charles Blondin practiced his Niagara Falls walk over the River Mimram.

Charles Blondin practiced his Niagara Falls walk over the River Mimram.

The daredevil Niagara Falls tightrope walker who practised in Welwyn

The Roche building in Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, being demolished.

The Roche building in Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, being demolished.

Community contribution

A Brutalist building in Welwyn Garden City being demolished

PC Paddy Phelan and Alistair Hodgson with their Heritage Hero 2023 awards.

PC Paddy Phelan and Alistair Hodgson with their Heritage Hero 2023 awards.

Hatfield's The Bunker wins Transformation Project of the Year at museum awards

Knebworth House and Edward Bulwer Lytton, who died 150 years ago.

Knebworth House and Edward Bulwer Lytton, who died 150 years ago.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Edward Bulwer Lytton: A Victorian man of letters and politics

Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in episode 5 of You. Here he is pictured outside Knebworth House.

Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in episode 5 of You. Here he is pictured outside Knebworth House.

Knebworth House

YOU: Hertfordshire filming location of Hampsbridge House in Netflix thriller

When new, the Roche building in Welwyn Garden City.

When new, the Roche building in Welwyn Garden City.

Community contribution

Welwyn Garden City heritage: The arrival of Roche in WGC

Nick Faldo gives a video message at the Welwyn Garden City Golf Club centenary celebrations.

Nick Faldo gives a video message at the Welwyn Garden City Golf Club centenary celebrations.

Message from Nick Faldo as Welwyn Garden City Golf Club start centenary celebrations

Pupils from Saffron Green, Cllr Morris Bright, Oliver Dowden MP, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, Cllr Dan Ozarow, and ESA students.

Pupils from Saffron Green, Cllr Morris Bright, Oliver Dowden MP, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, Cllr Dan Ozarow, and ESA students.

Hertsmere Borough Council

Students help Sky Studios Elstree celebrate time capsule ceremony

Houses being demolished in Park Street, 1960s.

Houses being demolished in Park Street, 1960s.

Mill Green Museum to unveil “Lost Buildings of Old Hatfield” exhibition

Apsley Cherry-Garrard's grave in the churchyard at St Helen’s Church in Wheathampstead.

Apsley Cherry-Garrard's grave in the churchyard at St Helen’s Church in Wheathampstead.

‘The Worst Journey in the World’ – Tragedy in the Antarctic

Louis de Soissons' former house in Guessens Road, in typical neo-Georgian style.

Louis de Soissons' former house in Guessens Road, in typical neo-Georgian style.

How a 'young superman' shaped the look of Welwyn Garden City

14 items have been nominated for the award by museums across the county.

14 items have been nominated for the award by museums across the county.

Vote for your favourite Herts Museum Object of the Year