Exploring Herts – Letchworth

There is loads to do in and around Letchworth. Plus did you know Letchworth is home to the UK’s first roundabout…! Random fact! My top favourite places for active fun are:  A visit to Standalone Farm. I spent many days of my maternity leave letting my boys run wild up there!  Splashing in Howard Park …

Exploring Herts – Ware and Hertford

I went to school in Ware and spent many an evening in my youth going out in Hertford. I think they are great towns with loads of great activities to try! My tips for active family activities there are:  Walk or cycle along the tow path and see the canal boats  Visit Ware Museum or …

Exploring Herts – Hitchin

Hitchin is my home town and it has so many active activities to offer! There are so many great free or very reasonable outdoor activities to do! With two small boys in tow I have explored most of them many times. I have listed my favourites below: A trip around Oughtonhead Common. Great for going …

#FreeinHerts

Since starting my campaign I have discovered that there are so many activities to try in our county that are free to do (or very low cost). I have written my top things to try in Hertfordshire, which I hope will inspire you to explore a new area and also save you some money! Follow …

Inspiration in Herts – 5k to Marathon

I love an inspiring story and I am keen to share this one in the hope that it will inspire more people to set new goals and achieve something they never thought possible. Alex Barnes, Mum to 3 young boys embarked on a running journey last year, she started out taking part in the couch …

Exploring Herts – Broxbourne Woods

Broxbourne Woods is a wonderful national nature reserve and spans a huge 239.1 hectares. It has various paths from a short 30 minute stroll up to a great full day’s woodland walk. We visited there this weekend and did the sculpture trail. It is a short and very accessible walk, so great for pushchairs, disability and bicycles. …

Sport in Herts – Parkrun

Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. The events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors …

Exploring Herts – Mardley Heath Nature Reserve

I love to take my children out to local nature reserves and since starting my campaign my eyes have been opened to the huge number of them we have in Hertfordshire. This week we visited Mardley Health near to Welwyn, which is a local nature reserve of 41.1 hectares. Routes and activities They have a …

Exploring Herts – Hitch Wood, Preston

Hitch Wood is situated just outside the market town of Hitchin, on the road to St Pauls Walden and Whitwell. It is a truly magical place to explore. There is a marked path to follow through the woods, which forms a loop. There is a small car park for visitors. Although the woods are best …

Exploring further afield – Marston Vale, Beds

Overview In the early 1990s, the Government designated the 61 Square mile area between Bedford and Milton Keynes a community forest and the Forest of Marston Vale was born. Activities to do We arrived at the Welcome Centre and refueled on a cup of coffee and obligatory biscuit for my son! The next stop was …