Days Out

Tesco is the start and finish for Jono Forgham's ramble around the parish boundary of Little Hadham - and he stumbles on a moment of nature in the raw

Jono Forgham heads to the Flitch Way and Stansted Airport lagoons to see what he can record for the Royal Entomological Society's National Insect Week

Founder Alex Trenchard hung on until May in the hope of avoiding cancelling the 15th-anniversary bash which was due to take place from July 23 to 26.

Visitors to the 1,000-acre National Trust attraction near Takeley must book a parking space online.

English Heritage is introducing arrival time slots, which must be booked in advance, and limiting visitor numbers by about a third.

Going out on a different day for his Indie wander pays off for Jono Forgham as he spots birds, butterflies, bees and other insects in the Ash Valley

Car parks and toilets will be open to the public, but children's play equipment, sky ropes, visitor centres and cafés will remain closed.

The anicent contest is held every leap year and was mentioned in Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century Canterbury Tales.

Crowds at Newmarket will be roaring on a different kind of horsepower in an event being held in conjunction with Indie publisher Iliffe Media.

Although the three-day lakeside event was not due to take place until September, staff at the National Trust landmark have reluctantly had to axe it.

Stortford's Bish Bash will take place in 2021 while Stone Valley South is postponed until August this year.

Young visitors can blow off some steam and let their imaginations run riot in the upgraded railway-themed play and picnic area.

Bombay Bicycle Club said: "Very much looking forward to our first appearance at Standon Calling."

East Herts prepares to host one of the UK's hottest festivals for its 15th year this July, with more acts to be announced.

To coincide with VE Day 75th anniversary, family-friendly Bish Bash 2020 will be held in Sworder's Field on bank holiday Friday and Saturday May 8-9.

Nature Notes writer Jono Forgham strolls into Stortford town centre and spots plenty of wildlife - even if the subjects don't always pose for photos

Staff and volunteers are hard at work with winter projects, designed to help and protect the unique environment.

Club members have been out and about with their cameras taking pictures to capture the beauty of this time of year.

Visitors to Hatfield Forest will have seen changes in the lake area in recent months.

The town's annual Christmas spectacular takes place from 9.30am until 4.30pm – and a variety of acts will be performing throughout the seven hours.