8 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Hertfordshire - Atlas Obscura

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Old Gorhambury House

These ruins of Francis Bacon's once-magnificent manor are hidden in the English countryside.

Hertfordshire, England

Ruins of Minsden Chapel

This crumbling 14th century chapel became so unstable the roofing apparently collapsed during a wedding ceremony, narrowly missing the curate's head.

Hertfordshire, England

Magic Roundabout

A giant roundabout made up of six smaller roundabouts.

Hertfordshire, England

St Mary's Church

Home to one of the tallest church spires in Europe, this historic church once played host to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.

Hertfordshire, England

Natural History Museum at Tring

The incredible private taxidermy collection of an eccentric zoologist.

Hertfordshire, England

Snook's Grave

The eternal resting place of the last highwayman hanged in England.

Hertfordshire, England

Redbournbury Watermill and Bakery

This operational mill has survived centuries of destruction and construction.

Hertfordshire, England

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

An oasis of calm, nestled in the English countryside.

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