Day Trippers | Communities 1st

What is Day Trippers?

Day Trippers is a vibrant program of meticulously organised day-outings run by Communities 1st.

Designed with care, it’s primarily aimed at elderly residents and individuals who face challenges venturing out independently. Participants are picked up from their address around 9 - 10am, ensuring a hassle-free experience, and are safely dropped back home around 1:30 - 2pm.

This initiative brings a sense of independence and joy to those who struggle to get out by themselves.

A woman participating in our Day Trippers service.

Your next adventure starts here!

Turn your day into an exciting escape filled with discovery, laughter, and friendship. Explore Hertfordshire’s best-kept secrets—register for the next Day Trip now!

Where do Day Trippers go?

Day Trippers is a vibrant program of day-outings meticulously organised by Communities 1st.

Our Day Trippers embark on captivating bus journeys across Hertfordshire. Some of our past adventures have led us to:

Van Hage Garden Centre: A flagship garden centre near Ware, for horticulture, home and animal lovers.
RAF Museum: Explore the history and exhibits of the Royal Air Force.
Letchworth Garden City Shopping Centre: Home to a wide range of national and local retailers.
Springtime Nursery & Toby Carvery: A nursery celebrated for its broad assortment of plants and one of the most popular and trusted pub dining establishments in Britain.

Do Day Trips Cost Anything?

Yes, the Day Trippers service does have a cost associated with it, but we’ve made sure it’s affordable for everyone.

To start using our service, you’ll need to become a member. The annual membership fee is £10 and the individual membership year runs from September to August.

Once you’re a member, here’s how the charges work for each outing:

Return Bus Journey: There’s a flat charge of £6 for each return journey. While this covers your travel to and from the destination, it, however, excludes refreshments and entrance fees at all the venues
Non-refundable Deposit: Included in the £6 charge is a £2 non-refundable deposit. This ensures your spot on the outing is secured.

Please note that the price does not include refreshments or entrance fees; these will be additional expenses.

Payment for the bus journey must be made in advance to secure your booking.

How to book a day trip

If you want to book one of our Day Trips or learn any more information, please email us on travel@communities1st.org.uk or call us at 01727 649980.

Our telephone lines are open on Mondays - Fridays, 08:00 - 16:00.

Upcoming Hertsmere Trips

We will be visiting the following locations in November and December 2025:

If you would like to search trips by date, click here to visit our What's On calendar.

Springtime Nursery and Lunch

Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Location: Springtime Nursery and Lunch

A nursery celebrated for its broad assortment of plants and one of the most popular and trusted pub dining establishments in Britain.

Ayletts Garden Centre

Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Location: Ayletts Garden Centre, St Albans AL2 1DH

One of the leading garden centres in the south east of England for all your gardening needs. You can browse plant types and varieties by name or criteria with care and planting information.

Hertford Castle and Pub Lunch

Front view of Hertford Castle from the grounds with grass and trees.

Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Location: Hertford Castle and Pub Lunch, Hertford SG14 1HR

Enjoy a visit to historic Hertford, focusing on its famous castle. Walk the beautiful grounds, see the ancient Motte, and admire the Grade I listed gatehouse that was once a royal palace. Following the visit, we will enjoy a traditional and warming pub lunch at a nearby establishment.

Colney Fields Retail Park

Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Location: London Colney, St Albans AL2 1BW

A popular shopping destination, Colney Fields Retail Park offers a fantastic line-up of major national retailers. The park is anchored by a large Marks & Spencer, featuring clothing, a Foodhall, and a café, alongside a Sainsbury's hypermarket. You will also find other popular stores such as Next, Boots, and TK Maxx, providing a wide choice for fashion, home, and food shopping.

Crews Hill & Pub Lunch

Pub lunch with fish and chips, peas, and tartar sauce

Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025
Location: Crews Hill, Enfield

Discover 'Britain's Horticultural Mile' at Crews Hill, an area renowned for being one of the largest concentrations of garden centres and plant nurseries in the UK. This unique destination offers a huge variety of choice, allowing you to browse everything for your home and garden, from specialist plants and aquatics to furniture and gifts, all in one location. Following the visit, we will enjoy a traditional and warming pub lunch at a nearby establishment.

Stevenage Garden Centre

Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Location: Stevenage Garden Centre, Stevenage, Hitchin SG1 4AH

A traditional, plant-focused centre that forms part of the British Garden Centres family. This friendly centre offers an extensive array of quality plants and gardening equipment for both seasoned gardeners and novices. Visitors can also explore a diverse selection of gifts and homeware. The on-site 'Coffee Haven' restaurant provides a charming spot to relax with a delicious meal, snack, or tempting cake.