Last Updated on 14 May, 2026 by Site Coordinator

In Parkfield (Near the Parkfield Statue – also known as the Totem Pole)

Please bring your own chair or picnic rug plus refreshments.
Family and friends are welcome.

Parking available in Billy Lows Lane, EN6 1XL.

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Last Updated on 14 May, 2026 by Site Coordinator

Initially we will be visiting Hitchin Lavender Farm at Ickleford. Lavender has been grown in the area since the 1500s for perfume and medication purposes. We start with a cream tea in the 17th century barn, and then split into 2 groups for an hour’s guided tour, which includes the museum and distilling area. Also included is lavender picking.
We then move onto Hitchin for lunch and its market by the River Hiz. The Friday market includes Antiques and Collectables alongside the usual stalls. The Hitchin Festival runs throughout July, so there should be plenty to see and do. More information will be available nearer the time, through the “Visit Hitchin” shop at 1A Churchyard, Hitchin. There are lots of eateries for lunch and places to visit include the North Herts Museum and St Mary’s church. Then it is back on the coach for a 4:00pm departure for Potters Bar.

OUTING COSTS : £35
COSTS INCLUDE :- Entry to Lavender Farm, including cream tea, tour and picking, coach fare and driver gratuity.
COACH DEPARTS promptly from the exit end of Furzefield Leisure Centre at 9:00am ESTIMATED RETURN 5:00pm
Cars CANNOT be left at Furzefield all day, due to parking restrictions

Booking form: Hitchin Lavender Farm Booking Form

Last Updated on 14 May, 2026 by Site Coordinator

Subject: Exciting Wild Life From Around the World

This talk focuses on various wildlife hotspots around the world which Tom has been fortunate enough to visit and photograph the amazing wildlife in their natural environment. Tom describes his adventures photographing Penguins in the Falklands, Orangutans in Borneo, Blue Whales in Sir Lanka and his biggest passion of all: the big five in Africa.

Last Updated on 14 May, 2026 by Site Coordinator

The committee meets about every 2 months to manage, plan and discuss the activities of the Potters Bar u3a.

If you would like to raise anything for the committee to consider or discuss, please use the Contact page to let the secretary know.