The Museum's collections tell the story of  Stevenage from the Stone Age, its development as the first New Town and to the present day. As the Museum was founded in 1954, our collections are particularly strong in reflecting the history of the town since World War...

Situated just four miles east of Stevenage in the picturesque village of Benington the Lordship Gardens spread over seven acres surrounding a fine Georgian manor house with remains of a Norman Castle and moat. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the peaceful location, a...

One of England's most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton - author of the words ""The pen is mightier than the sword"" - this beautiful gothic mansion is situated...

It is 200 years since the first 'Monitorial School’ in Hertfordshire opened on our site in 1810 – in what was then called Dead Street, but is now more cheerfully called Queen Street. Our classrooms are open to the public and are furnished and equipped to show...

Hitchin Museum was founded in 1939 by the Hitchin & District Regional Survey Association in a house given by Ralph & Hubert Moss, grocers in the town.

Disciver the secrets of the past in a steel vault deep under A1M Montrway. Learn about how the Romans liked to relax with an elegant culture of bathing, and admire their creativity and style. Also on display are archaeological finds from the Welwyn area and an...

North Hertfordshire Museums is the service that provides not only displays in the council's two museums but also a range of activities both in the museums and out in the community.

This remarkable building on Norton Way South was designed by Barry Parker in 1907,for the offices of himself and Raymond Unwin. Later Parker added living accommodation and in 1973 it  was extended again to add a gallery to the museum. The museum contains a record of...

Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. A palace complex was added in the 13th century.

Home to George Bernard Shaw for over 40 years, Shaw's Corner is a 1902 Arts & Crafts house set in a quintessentially English garden.