Set within the London commuter belt, Borehamwood is a great base to explore Hertfordshire or sightsee in the capital. Local attractions like a minigolf course and aviation museum make Borehamwood a rewarding destination for families. Score tickets to a Borehamwood F.C. match and ride the train into London to visit big-ticket attractions like Tower Bridge and the British Museum.
Things to do in Borehamwood
Cheer on Borehamwood Football Club at Meadow Park. Affectionately known as The Wood, the team was founded in the 1940s and has a huge local fanbase. Games against neighbouring rivals St Albans City are always rowdy. Meadow Park is also home to the Arsenal Women F.C., who play in the top-tier Super League.
Enjoy family-friendly fun at Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf. The park features 18 holes inspired by prehistoric periods. You can putt in the shadow of an enormous Tyrannosaurus and aim for par under the watchful eyes of Velociraptors. Wind up your game with a milkshake at the café.
Learn about the people and events that have shaped the town over the centuries at the Elstree & Borehamwood Museum. Permanent exhibits spotlight topics like the town’s proud history of film and television. Pick up postcards, books and souvenirs at the gift shop.
Admire an incredible collection of vintage planes at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum. Run by volunteers, it’s one of the oldest aviation museums in the United Kingdom. Learn about the legacy of the British-built de Havilland Mosquito, a combat aircraft built during World War II. The museum also showcases several de Havilland Vampire jet fighters.
Getting around Borehamwood
Borehamwood is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is in Hertfordshire, a one-hour drive from Central London. Trains run between Borehamwood and Central London in around 30 minutes. Borehamwood is a one-hour drive from London City Airport and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport.