Roman Hertfordshire

Remains of one of Roman Britain's largest cities — a mosaic-floored hypocaust, city walls and a museum of Roman life set in beautiful parkland.

Start at the Roman park. See the hypocaust and mosaics, then walk the ancient city walls.

England's longest medieval nave and the shrine of Britain's first saint — built with Roman bricks salvaged from Verulamium next door.

A short walk uphill. Don't miss the medieval wall paintings and the shrine of St Alban.

Jacobean palace where Elizabeth I learned she would be Queen. Magnificent state rooms, a knot garden and a children's adventure playground.

Afternoon at the palace. The state rooms are stunning — allow time for the gardens too.

George Bernard Shaw's Edwardian home where he wrote Pygmalion and Saint Joan — his writing hut still stands in the garden exactly as he left it.

A quiet finish. The writing hut in the garden is the highlight — Shaw's desk exactly as he left it.