We know how it is; you’re trying to save but the kids haven’t quite got the memo and the cries of “I’m bored” and evidence of cabin fever are starting to set in. But don’t worry, we’re here to help with our top budget friendly and low cost family days out that won’t break the bank but will still help you all get out of the house this weekend!
Natural History Museum Tring
Not only do we have our very own Natural History Museum in Tring, the sister site to the London Natural History Museum, but it is also completely free to enter! Boasting Walter Rothschild’s extensive collection, you’ll have the chance to get up close to every creature from the giant tortoise and polar bears to penguins and the incredible woolly mammoth. With a whole calendar of events and activities throughout the year, you’ll find plenty to see and do whenever the bouts of weekend boredom hit.
Laser Quest Hemel Hempstead
With great prices and special offers for the whole family, Laser Quest Hemel Hempstead is just the thing to get the heart pumping. Armed with state-of-the-art laser tag equipment, you’ll be plunged into a sci-fi adventure, stalking your opponents and experiencing the thrill of the Laser Quest battle Zone. With the ability to book as many games as you like, you can tailor your visit to your budget, making the perfect choice for a family day out.
St Albans Museum + Gallery
2,000 years of history, three floors of galleries and an ever-changing roster of exhibitions and installations…all of this can be found for FREE at St Albans Museum + Gallery. Families will love the printed trails, dress up box, explorer buckets and artifacts that will help them discover and learn all about the history of St Albans from Romans to modern day life. What’s more, St Albans Museum + Gallery is signed up to Kids in Museums, which strives to make family museum visits welcoming, inclusive and accessible.
Treasure Map Trails
Armed with a Treasure Map Trails printed map, you and kids will be transported to a whole new world of adventure. Choose between maps for Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Hitchin, St Albans, Tring and Welwyn Garden City, and you’ll follow clues, carvings, quirky signs and more as you complete your mission to explore and even learn a little local history along the way. As each map has a different fantasy theme, we can guarantee this will capture their imaginations, and all for the cost of just a map.
Old Town Hall
At the heart of the community in Hemel Hempstead’s old high street, Old Town Hall is a hub of entertainment, with live theatre, comedy, and cinema all on offer. Take a look at their upcoming family friendly productions and treat your little ones to the buzz of live entertainment. With family tickets starting from £40, it’s the perfect place to give them their first taste of the theatre and make memories that will last a lifetime.
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
Get up close to de Havilland Aircraft and learn about the important role de Havilland has had in British Aviation history at our next location. Here you’ll be able to view the collection in the hangar, explore the world’s first jet airliner, see jet aircraft and even view three de Havilland Mosquitos, which held an import role in the Second World War. Families can visit with a great value family ticket, so this makes for a fab budget-friendly and, we won’t tell if you don’t, educational day out.
Standalone Farm
On the outskirts of Letchworth Garden City, Standalone Farm is a haven set in 125 acres of rolling farmland. Plan a good old fashioned family trip to the farm and you’ll meet animals, learn how they are cared for and even have the chance to feed them. What’s more, with woodland trails and plenty of glorious green to be discovered, it’s the perfect place to take a breather and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Grab a family ticket and you’ve got a fantastic value day out.
Elstree and Borehamwood Museum
Another fab free-to-visit museum, Elstree and Borehamwood Museum is packed with local history, intriguing artifacts and more than 1500 objects and 10,000 photographs waiting to be discovered.
Cloud 9 Leisure
One of the newest attractions in Hertfordshire, Cloud 9 promises to add a little thrill to your next family day out. With great value tickets and reduced rates during the school holidays, you and the kids will be smiling at this one. Dive in and tackle inflatable obstacles in Gladiator and Total Wipeout style challenges on this thrilling adventure. What’s more, the park offers exclusive SEN sessions each month, plus free carer entry.
Little Hay Golf Complex
Another whole family day out, Little Hay Golf Complex boasts pitch and putt, and footgolf, so you can try your hands (or feet) at either and take a swing at Little Hay’s greens. Family tickets make this a brilliant option for anyone wanting to watch their spending. Whether you try the old favourite 6-hole pitch and putt, or the innovative idea of football on a golf course (though trust us, there’s more to it than that), this is a great way to get a little friendly competition going.