Looking for something to do this school half-term holiday week? Here's six water-based venues and activities you can enjoy in Hertfordshire this late May 2021 Spring Bank Holiday.
In Stevenage, Michael learns how, in 1935, a new enterprise boosted production of the nation s daily loaf with a factory in the town.
Allied Bakeries now produces 1.8 million loaves a week, and Michael marvels at the scale of the operation while enjoying the smell of freshly baked bread.
Michael Portillo at Allied Bakeries in Stevenage for Great British Railway Journeys on BBC Two.
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Crossing the county border into Bedfordshire, presenter Michael reaches Sandy, from which he heads for Cardington.
Here the level countryside is dominated by two breathtakingly vast sheds.
In Hangar No 2, Michael hears the shocking story of the Titanic of the skies , the R101 airship, which crashed on its first long-haul voyage.
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Here comes the sun: This summer’s hottest tickets to book now, from festivals to al fresco terraces David Ellis
The grass is greener
Covid has only intensified our love of mud and cider-fuelled sing-alongs. The traditional scramble for festival tickets remains in rude health and, as the endless WhatsApp groups smugly attest for your own sake, mute them, mute them all most of the big names have long sold out, even with line-ups yet to be confirmed. Fortunately, even in a year with nothing on there are still those who have double-booked themselves and spare tickets are popping up. Ticketmaster, SeeTickets and Eventim all offer official fan-to-fan re-sales, with ticket prices capped at face value to scupper scalpers. The Leeds dream lives on.
Enjoy a walk on a woodland trail with mum this Mother s Day.
- Credit: The Grove Hotel
Looking for that last-minute Mother s Day gift? Here s a number of ideas on how to treat mum this year in our Mother s Day 2021 gift guide.
Whether you are lucky enough to be celebrating Mother’s Day in-person or – like many of us – will be showering the special lady in your life with love from afar, there are still plenty of ways to bring a big smile to her face this Mothering Sunday on March 14.
From beautiful blooms to adrenaline adventures you can look forward to sharing together over the coming months, Visit Herts has rounded up its favourite gift ideas, perfect for treating each and every type of mother figure.