As with everyone in the UK, the weather is always a common focal point for many conversations in Hertfordshire and there are plenty of things to do on the warm summers as well as the depths of the chilly winters!

Cheshunt and Hertford in the Summer

The summer in this part of the UK is at its warmest from May through to August and visitors can make use of a wide range of activities on offer whatever the weather! The summer sun can be tricky to predict but these are usually the most pleasant months and due to the area’s location close to London, many people will choose to make use of the public transport links and make their way to the capital to see the famous sights. Big Ben, the London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Regents Park, London Zoo and places such as Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park are all great for exploring in the sun.

Cheshunt itself is home to a smaller range of attractions ideal for visiting in the summer and the local churches are always a great place to start. The buildings are beautiful and the stone work is very old giving the town a historically rich atmosphere. Capel Manor Gardens are found just two miles from Cheshunt and these gardens are where students from the College of Horticulture in London come to study. The gardens are home to many flowers and interesting designs while various animals also call Capel Manor home. Paradise Wildlife Park is found just three miles from Cheshunt and is an ideal place to visit with children. A range of enclosures can be viewed in the summer with lions, tigers, zebra, tapirs and reptiles all available for viewing. This makes for a perfect summers day out for all the family!

Hertford weather in the summer brings with it a wealth of visitors, as the largest town in the county is home to many things to see and do. Hertford Castle and the collection of local churches make for great viewing and they all have an intense architectural draw. There are endless bars and eateries to enjoy with a total of 25 pubs and clubs to make use of. The skatepark is popular with children in the summer months and this can be found in Hartham Common. Anyone looking to cool down may wish to take a trip to the swimming pool and this can also be used in the winter as it is based indoors and is fully heated. Forty Hall can be found around 45 minutes from Hertford and the estate is surrounded by woodland that is great for hiking. Children can enjoy feeding the local ducks and fish found in the assortment of lakes and ponds here and the house is great for exploring when the weather turns cooler in the winter.

Winter Blues in Hertfordshire

The Lowewood Museum is set in a Georgian building that dates back to the 1700s and the museum boasts an impressive collection of artifacts that attract many visitors during the winter and summer months. This indoor attraction is found just four miles from Cheshunt and makes for a pleasant trip out.

Hertford Museum is also a great place to visit in the cold winter and this is based in a 17th century house that has a Jacobean style knot garden that is well worth exploring. The Hertford Corn Exchange is a popular entertainment venue and if you are visiting on a cold winter’s day then this offers many warm activities to enjoy including dance and drama performances.