Heathrow Airport 46 min
The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban (19 min)
Free daily tours amid medieval artworks, plus trips up the tower in this landmark Norman cathedral. Wardown House, Museum and Gallery (14 min)
Victorian house in landscaped park with local history collections, plus revolving exhibitions. Knebworth House (22 min)
This lavish Tudor stately home and gardens hosts massive rock concerts and is open in summertime. National Trust - Shaw's Corner (15 min)
Irish playwright's country home from 1906 to 1950 now run by National Trust with exhibits about him. Dunstable Downs (21 min)
Cliffside area with nature walks & bird-watching, plus a woodland playground, cafe & shop. Ivinghoe Beacon (27 min)
Rising 233m above sea level, this hill is a popluar spot for walking & flying model airplanes. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (29 min)
Visitors can tour actual film sets and learn the special effects tricks used in the popular films. Heartwood Forest (13 min)
Walks through a peaceful plantation of new oak, birch & willow trees, plus wildflower meadows. Verulamium Park (18 min)
100-acre green space featuring a lake with waterfowl, a playground, benches & sports facilities. Verulamium Museum (18 min)
Educational museum of Roman life with recreated rooms, mosaics, interactive displays and gift shop. Berkhamsted Castle (30 min)
The significant remains of an 11th- to 13th-century motte and bailey castle, including earthworks. Stockwood Park (12 min)
Park and garden ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (21 min)
Sprawling, 600-acre home to more than 2500 animals, with tours, adventure play areas and classes. Stockwood Discovery Centre (12 min)
Museum with eclectic local history displays, horse-drawn carriage collection and sculpture garden. Luton Hoo Estate (8 min)
Country estate with a flower-filled 18th-century garden, hosting craft fairs & summer concerts. | 
