Discover the wonders of Hertfordshire; England's hidden secret. From picturesque villages, to bluebell woods, canals and market towns. Although just a stone’s throw from London, Hertfordshire is steeped in history, from the county town of Hertford to the Roman City of St Albans (Verulaium).

In the small village of Perry Green on the outskirts of Much Hadam, can be found the Henry Moore Foundation. The world famous sculptor Sir Henry Moore lived and worked here, and where much of his work can still be seen.

The village of Braughing in East Herts is renowned for its sausages, produced since 1954 to a traditional family recipe by Whites Butcher’s, they make 30,000 a week.

The famous actor Sir Laurence Oliver, grew up in Letchworth Garden City, the country’s first Garden City, his father was a rector in the town and Olivier made his first professional appearance there in 1925, when he was 18.

When Queen Eleanor, wife of Edward 1 died in 1290, Edward had her body taken 160 miles to Westminster Abbey, erecting a cross to mark the 12 places where the cortege rested. Only three remain, including one at Waltham Cross. Waltham Cross is also the home of the Lee Valley White Water Centre, a purpose built canoe and white water rafting centre.