Looking for something to do that the whole family will enjoy or just fancy exploring all of the wonderful sites Hertfordshire has to offer? Then look no further.

Hertfordshire has endless amounts of idyllic spots that are well worth a visit, from dense tranquil woods to fairytale cottages.

So you don't miss out on what Hertfordshire has to offer, we have rounded up the must-visit National Trust sites according to Tripadvisor reviews. Before heading to the sites, it's best to check the National Trust website for opening times and pre-booking rules. 

The best National Trust sites around Hertfordshire

Ashridge Estate

Location: Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT

Ashridge Estate in Chiltern Hills is a 5,000-acre area with beech and oak woodlands, commons and chalk downlands along with a rich variety of wildlife like fallow deer.

The National Trust has been taking care of the Ashridge Estate since 1926 and the team at the site help continue 3,000 years of tradition.

In the estate you can see the likes of the ancient forest, the Bridgewater Monument (reopening 2025), Ivinghoe Beacon a grassland filled with wildflowers, the Monument Café, Pitstone Windmill, shop and visitor centre. 

You can also take well-behaved dogs to the National Trust site but they must be kept on leads.

Shaw's Corner

Location: Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9BX

Set near Welwyn, Shaw's Corner is an Edwardian villa that once belonged to playwright, politician, philosopher and wit George Bernard Shaw for over 40 years from 1906.

Shaw moved into the property at the height of his fame and today, his cottage remains much as he left it with tranquil gardens, rooms filled with beautiful Arts and Crafts inspired interiors and more.

There are tickets for this National Trust site, with adults costing £9.50 for both home and garden and children £4.75 for both.

It is also important to note that visits to the house must be pre-booked and slots are available two weeks in advance, however there are no bookings required for garden-only visits.

Morven Park

Location: Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS

Morven Park is in Potters Bar just on the edge of Hertfordshire and was once the site of a toll along the Great North Road. 

Morven was donated to the National Trust by Mr A.B. Sanderson in two parts, the first 20 acres in 1928 and the rest of the park including the house in 1934.

The park is open to everyone including dogs, and is free to access, open all year round you can enjoy the large peaceful space.