ND Aquatics Ltd

ND Aquatics Ltd sits just outside Hertford and is really a specialist fish shop rather than a traditional aquarium. If you're into tropical fish - serious about it - this place is worth knowing about. They stock everything from cichlids to rare tropical species, along with tanks, filters, and the full kit you'd need to set up at home.

It's not a day-out sort of attraction in the way a big public aquarium is. You won't find yourself spending hours here. But if you're keeping fish or thinking about starting, the staff know their stuff and the stock is proper impressive. Families with young kids expecting tanks full of sharks and rays will be disappointed. This is for the hobbyist.

As a stop-off during a caravan break in Hertfordshire, it makes sense if aquatics interest you. The Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club Site is barely over a mile away, so it's convenient. You could combine it with a walk around Hertford itself or a trip to one of the local country parks - it's really just a quick visit rather than the centrepiece of your day.

Check ahead for opening hours and admission before you go. It's the sort of place that might be trade-only on certain days or have restricted hours, so a phone call would save wasted time.