Hertfordshire – Lights, Camera, Action! 2025
Join us on a four-day tour of discovery though Hertfordshire to discover more of this scenic county’s heritage, spectacular stately homes and famous De Havilland Aircraft Museum. Used as magnificent filming locations for popular period films and dramas, Hatfield House and Knebworth House are the real stars of the tour.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 De Havilland Aircraft Museum and St Albans
After breakfast, we travel to the De Havilland Aircraft Museum for a 2 hour guided tour followed by light refreshments. Getting up close to the planes, we will learn more about its history and the incredible contribution that de Havilland made to British Aviation for over 80 years. Afterwards, we have free time to explore St Albans, known for its impressive Cathedral and Verulamium Museum, on the site of a major Roman city.
Day 3 Hatfield House or Knebworth House
Today we visit magnificent Hatfield House for a fascinating guided tour. This fine Jacobean House set with beautiful formal gardens features a series of lavishly decorated rooms including the Marble Hall and the King James Drawing room. Marvel at the galleries and artefacts on display – it’s a real treasure.
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We visit Knebworth House and explore 500 years of history and treasures on a guided tour of this impressive Grade II listed stately home, with its romantic façade of turrets, domes and gargoyles. Home to generations of the Lytton family, Knebworth’s stories and precious heirlooms reflect the family’s contribution to literature, politics and foreign service.
This afternoon, we have free time in the village of Welwyn, famous for the remains of well-preserved Roman Baths.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 De Havilland Aircraft Museum and St Albans
After breakfast, we travel to the De Havilland Aircraft Museum for a 2 hour guided tour followed by light refreshments. Getting up close to the planes, we will learn more about its history and the incredible contribution that de Havilland made to British Aviation for over 80 years. Afterwards, we have free time to explore St Albans, known for its impressive Cathedral and Verulamium Museum, on the site of a major Roman city.
Day 3 Hatfield House or Knebworth House
Today we visit magnificent Hatfield House for a fascinating guided tour. This fine Jacobean House set with beautiful formal gardens features a series of lavishly decorated rooms including the Marble Hall and the King James Drawing room. Marvel at the galleries and artefacts on display – it’s a real treasure.
OR
We visit Knebworth House and explore 500 years of history and treasures on a guided tour of this impressive Grade II listed stately home, with its romantic façade of turrets, domes and gargoyles. Home to generations of the Lytton family, Knebworth’s stories and precious heirlooms reflect the family’s contribution to literature, politics and foreign service.
This afternoon, we have free time in the village of Welwyn, famous for the remains of well-preserved Roman Baths.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
The Comet Hotel
Hatfield
The stylish art-deco Comet Hotel, named after the iconic de Havilland Comet aircraft is the perfect base for your tour. Close to the Galleria shopping mall and cinema complex, hotel facilities include a lounge and welcoming bar area to meet up with new friends. Deluxe rooms located in a separate modern building just 25 metres from the hotel entrance feature hairdryer, TV, Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and tea/coffee making facilities.
The Comet Hotel
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
3 Nights Half Board
Twin from £327pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £90
Inclusions
• 2 hour guided tour of De Havilland Aircraft Museum with light refreshments
• Guided tour of Hatfield House or Knebworth House
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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