WHAT’S ON

THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO

AS SPRING AND EASTER ARRIVE, OUR LOCAL VENUES OPEN THEIR DOORS FOR THE SEASON...

Hatfield Park and Gardens

Hatfield Park and Gardens are now open for the season, offering something for all the family. You can take a peaceful stroll around the beautiful Sundial, West Parterre and Old Palace gardens, which have been carefully curated and nurtured over the ages, and visit the adjacent Woodland Gardens and find yourself surrounded by the mature beach and oak trees, and magnificent rhododendrons. The children will love the meandering Woodland Walks – choose from three different routes which vary in length – perfect for getting out in the fresh air, taking some healthy exercise and enjoying the tranquillity of the park.

The East Garden, the private garden of Lord and Lady Salisbury, is open to visitors each Wednesday during the open season.

From 1st June, you can also visit historic Hatfield House itself, one of only 10 Treasure Houses in Great Britain.

You will see opulent, dramatically and extravagantly decorated

Knebworth House and Gardens

Knebworth House, Gardens and Dinosaur Trail are now open to visitors at weekends, bank holidays and school holidays until 1st October.

rooms of scale filled with art and historical artifacts, enjoy breathtaking views of the parks and gardens, and learn about the incredible history over the ages that has been made within the walls of the House. hatfield-house.co.uk

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens at Perry Green near Much Hadham open for the new season on Wednesday 5th April, with a new outdoor exhibition, called Vitality: The Human Landscapes of Henry Moore.

For Moore, one of the world’s greatest and most influential sculptors, nature and the human body were sources of vitality, expressions of life force which he could harness in his work, uniting and concentrating their vital energy.

This season, more than 20 monumental bronzes inspired by natural and human forms are displayed in the landscape surrounding the studios where Moore developed his ideas. Multi-part reclining figures are joined by some of his purest organic abstractions and works exploring his most iconic themes: the mother and child, the reclining figure and the juxtaposition of internal and external forms. Also this year, in response to the current financial climate, Henry Moore Studios & Gardens has introduced a new annual ticket that means visitors pay for a single visit and can then return as many times as they like, enjoying free entry to the 70 acres of studios

You can buy a season ticket to Knebworth for just £50 which provides free entry to the park, gardens, adventure trail and dinosaur trail on all open days as well as free access to many great events, including medieval jousting on Father’s Day, PAW Patrol character appearance, Hertfordshire Garden Show, Classic Motor Show, Easter Trail and DogFest. There are also oth- er benefits including discounts in the tea room and gift shop. This month, an Easter Trail will be run over the Easter bank holiday weekend with a prize at the end, while the Hertfordshire Garden Show takes place at the end of the month, from Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May. There will be a wide variety of goods on display and for sale at the show including garden furniture, water features, hot tubs, tools and sculptures. Tickets also include access to the gardens and park. knebworthhouse.com and gardens. The price is £16.50 for adults and £30 for families, with concessions £15 and children £8.50.

The venue is open Wednesdays to Sundays and bank holidays from 11am to 5pm until 29th October. henry-moore.org

Pre-booked tickets are discounted online Fantastic Spring events coming up

SPRING www.knebworthhouse.com

Wednesday 5th AprilWednesday 12th April

Tickets from £15 Box Office: 01992 441946 www.thespotlightvenue.com

Tickets: £23, £20 child (16 years and under), family of 4 £75

VIP TICKETS

Drink on arrival, meet Richard Jones, signed poster, 30-minute VIP show prior to main show. Strictly limited to 20 patrons.

AN EVENING OF MAGIC WITH RICHARD JONES

Sunday 23rd April, 7pm

Richard Jones rose to fame as the only magician to ever win Britain’s Got Talent. Known as ‘The Military Magician’ he represents the very best in cutting-edge magic, mind-reading and psychological illusion.

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC

Saturday 29th April, 7.30pm

Featuring stunning costumes, a 7-piece live band, interactive video projection and some tongue-in-cheek Swedish humour!

Tickets: £27

BOX OFFICE: 01707 645005

WYLLYOTTS PLACE, DARKES LANE, POTTERS BAR EN6 2HN www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk