Car Hire Brookmans Park

Brookmans Park, home to approximately 3,500 residents, enjoys excellent connectivity via the A1000, M25 and A111, providing convenient access between London and the Hertfordshire countryside. The area experiences a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, though spring brings spectacular bluebell displays across the local woodlands. This affluent residential area serves as an ideal gateway to exploring historic houses, aviation heritage and beautiful natural reserves.

This distinguished residential area serves as an ideal gateway for exploring the region’s remarkable aviation heritage, including the nearby de Havilland Aircraft Museum at London Colney (4 miles), plus magnificent historic houses such as Hatfield House (8 miles) with its Jacobean splendour and royal connections.

Attractions In Brookmans Park

Enjoy affluent village atmosphere and green space attractions along the scenic walking routes.

Hatfield House

Earning an impressive 4.5-star rating from over 2,500 visitors, this magnificent cultural centre and park opens Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM until 4 PM, with weekend hours from 11 AM until 4 PM. The house represents one of the most beautiful properties in the area, maintained impeccably by incredibly knowledgeable and kind staff. Beyond the main building, the woodland walks provide additional exploration opportunities and the curated gardens rank among Southeast England’s finest. The East Garden opens to the public only on certain Wednesdays, making it particularly special.

Hatfield Park

With its outstanding 4.6-star rating from over 2,200 reviews, this gorgeous park operates the same hours as the house. Exceptional walkways wind through unbelievable trees and diverse natural landscapes, creating an environment where you could easily spend entire days exploring. The woodland walk currently shines as the park’s crown jewel, featuring abundant wildflowers, grasses, stunning shrubs and magnificent trees. Friendly and informative staff enhance every visit, though the snack bar service occasionally falls short of the otherwise excellent standards.

De Havilland Aircraft Museum

Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 in the morning until 4 PM, this exceptional museum at Salisbury Hall showcases aviation history with its remarkable 4.7-star rating from over 1,300 reviews. The friendly, knowledgeable volunteers make all the difference, many being former factory workers with countless stories about De Havilland aircraft. The exhibits include the original Mosquito prototype, fascinating navigation equipment, communication artefacts and even the famous Comet fuselage piece that failed. Walking through planes like the Comet, Dove and 146 provides hands-on historical experiences rarely found elsewhere.

The Dutch Marketplace

Monday through Saturday from 9 AM until 5 PM, plus Sundays from 10 AM until 4:30 PM, this comprehensive garden centre on Great North Road offers much more than typical plant shopping. The facility organises plants and trees into useful categories, features decorative figures of exotic animals and maintains a beautiful atmosphere supported by helpful staff. Free disabled parking adds practical appeal and the diverse shops include everything from butchers and delicatessens to clothing and gift stores, making it a complete destination experience.

Gobion Woods

This peaceful patch of green provides short walks but the journey encompasses varied terrains with lovely scenic spots perfect for contemplation. The woodland caters to solo explorers, couples seeking quiet walks and families wanting adventure-filled experiences.

When exploring the surrounding region, consider these nearby destinations:

• Potters Bar
• South Mimms
• Hatfield
• Essendon
• London Colney
• Borehamwood
• Radlett
• Welwyn Garden City

Speedway Museum

White Stubbs Lane in Broxbourne houses this fascinating collection, open every day except Monday from 10:30 AM until 4:30 PM. The museum showcases extensive speedway memorabilia, vintage bikes and racing history alongside various items for purchase. Annual February meetings feature numerous bikes and outdoor stands where you can experience the authentic roar of racing machines and potentially meet legendary faces from speedway’s golden era. The adjacent Paradise Park small zoo provides additional entertainment during your visit.

National Trust – Morven Park

Morven Park is a 20-acre National Trust parkland in Potters Bar, donated by A.B. Sanderson in 1928 and 1934. The site dates to the 14th century when Potters Bar was a toll point on the Great North Road. The house now serves as a care home (not open), whilst the park remains open daily featuring woodland, grassland and open countryside. Access is via kissing gates on Hatfield Road, Causeway and Norman Court, with bench seats along paths. No dedicated parking available.

Folly Arch

Between 1720 and 1740, this Grade 2 listed structure was created at Swanley Bar Lane, though limited on-site information requires visitors to research its history beforehand. You cannot walk around the arch but the spectacular sight justifies stopping for appreciation and photography.

Former Home Of Dame Barbara Cartland

Camfield Place offers unique guided tours led by Tara, Dame Barbara Cartland’s granddaughter, providing insider perspectives on the romance novelist’s life and work. The comprehensive experience includes house and garden tours followed by afternoon tea featuring cakes made from recipes in Barbara’s cookbook. These personal touches create intimate connections with literary history and the knowledgeable family guidance ensures authentic insights into this famous author’s world and creative environment.

Bluebells Field

Unnamed Road leads to this mind-relaxing natural environment where spring brings spectacular displays of bluebells complemented by delicate white flowering plants. The peaceful field setting provides perfect conditions for nature photography and quiet contemplation.

Wyllyotts Centre & Museum

Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 until 4:30 PM, this intimate museum at Wyllyotts Place in Potters Bar provides local historical insights in a personalised setting. The limited opening hours create exclusive experiences for those who plan their visits accordingly. The centre combines museum exhibits with community facilities, making it particularly valuable for understanding local heritage and connecting with Potters Bar’s historical development and cultural traditions.

Monument To Vincenzo Lunardi

Parsonage Lane in Welham Green commemorates this pioneering Italian aeronaut who contributed significantly to early aviation development. The monument celebrates international connections in local aviation history, linking the area to broader stories of flight innovation and exploration. The tribute acknowledges the importance of early aviation pioneers whose courage and innovation laid the foundations for modern air travel and technological advancement.