Discover life in miniature
Bekonscot Model Village will delight families wanting a day out, as it once did a young Queen Elizabeth on her birthday during the 1930s. Kids can explore the six miniature towns and even spot a few escaped convicts on the way. The ride-on miniature railway is sure to please and you can eat and drink at the tea rooms or bring your own picnic in nicer weather.
A piece of local history
Just a short trip away from Botley and walking distance from Berkhamsted Station is Berkhamsted Castle, built in Norman times. The English Heritage-owned castle site has options for all ages, with tranquil canal walks Nearby and an adventure playground for the kids to let off some steam. Parking is available in the town or at the station and the main routes around the castle site are wheelchair and buggy-friendly.
The magic of Hogwarts brought to life
Botley is only a 30-minute drive from the famous Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden. Harry Potter fans young and old will love the studio tour, which gives aspiring wizards and witches a flavour of the making of the popular film series based on the iconic books by J.K. Rowling. Cheap accommodation is available Near Botley at the Travelodge Hemel Hempstead, which is an ideal base for exploring these Nearby attractions and more. For drivers' convenience, Travelodge Hemel Hempstead Gateway is located just off the M1.