we love herts and we would like you to show us how much you love herts too. over the next few months there will be several events and different ways that you can show your love. read on below to find out how ...
1 november - 31 december
ashridge christmas
ashridge
6 december
lights of love
hertford castle
7 december
christmas fair
ashridge
13 - 14 december
farm-tastic santa
lee valley park farms
20 - 21 december
santa cruise
broxbourne riverside moorings
21 - 24 december
the snow queen
old town hall arts centre
we love a winner and congratulations to morris cockman manager at the fabulous 5 star rigbys guest house in hertford for being overall champion of the recently aired four in a bed programme. morris saw off stiff competition by entertaining the other b&b owners at paradise wildlife park where they had the opportunity to feed the big cats.
lussmanns fish & grill restaurants in st albans, harpenden and hertford have been named runners up in two categories of the 10th annual observer food monthly awards 2013. the independent brasserie group was selected 'best ethical restaurant' and 'best cheap eats' categories of the award representing readers' choices for ethical dining and great places for a meal under £15 around the country. many congratulations to andrei and the lussmann team.
warner bros. studio tour london – from friday 13th to wednesday 25th february, a selection of animals will team up with their trainers to showcase their acting skills and take part in live training demonstrations.
a menagerie of owls, cats and a toad will return to the incredible sets they ‘acted’ on during production; led by head animal trainer julie tottman, who helped create the performances of more than 250 live creatures throughout all eight harry potter films.
visitors to the gryffindor common room set will find it occupied by a red persian cat that played hermione granger’s bandy-legged feline crookshanks. he will be joined by a maine coon cat that portrayed filch’s partner-in-crime mrs norris and the 14-year-old toad that played neville longbottom’s pet trevor.
the studio tour’s animal actors feature will run from friday 13th to wednesday 25th february and all additional activities are included in the standard ticket price.
hertfordshire's biggest ever treasure hunt... coming soon!
three weeks and counting and 1500 golden love herts flags will be 'hidden' across hertfordshire's many attractions, in our hotels, town centres, shops, leisure centres and parks. there will be even be some 'hidden' at some of the big events taking place across the county. if you find a golden flag you could win a love herts prize.
there are many many prizes up for grabs including, a snooze at the zoo & vip experience at paradise wildlife park, a family ticket to the warner bros. studio tour - the making of harry potter, meals for two and overnight stays courtesy of hertfordshire hoteliers association and much much more.
follow us on twitter @enjoyherts to make sure you're in with a chance to find a golden flag.
the love herts #findaflag treasure hunt is gathering momentum. lots of local businesses and towns are taking part. they include:
-paradise wildlife park
-three rivers district council
-st albans museums
-snappy snaps-watford
-henry moore foundation
-laura ashley, the manor hotel
-knebworth house
-oak hampers
-dacorum-look no further
-the hertfordshire county show
-willows farm village
-beales hotel
-rye house kart racing
-hanbury manor hotel country club
-baldock
-welwyn garden city
-letchworth garden city
-stevenage holiday inn
-university of hertfordshire
-watford council
-ware town council
-enjoy! st albans
-watford colosseum
-watford palace theatre
-everyone active-watford
don't forget to follow us on twitter so you don't miss out on any clues @enjoyherts #findaflag