Only Connect

Only Connect sits just outside Hitchin, a place most people drive past without a second glance. It's the former home of Victoria Wood, the comedian and writer who basically defined British telly comedy for three decades. The house itself isn't some grand stately pile - it's modest, which somehow makes it more interesting.

What you're really coming for is the chance to walk through the spaces where Wood wrote some of her best work. If you've ever watched dinnerladies or remember her sketches, this adds a layer to understanding how she worked. The setting matters when you're standing in a room where something brilliant was created.

Truth is, unless you're a proper fan, this might feel a bit thin on the ground. It's not a museum packed with interactive displays or costume exhibits. You're essentially looking at a house and getting some context about a comedy legend. Families with young kids will probably lose interest after twenty minutes. Walkers combining this with a Hitchin town visit could make a pleasant afternoon of it.

Check ahead before driving out - opening hours and admission details aren't widely publicised online, so ring ahead to confirm it's open. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Jacks Hill Caravans or Almshoe Glamping, it's close enough for a cultural pit stop between walks and pub visits. Hitchin itself has plenty to keep you occupied, so this works best as an add-on rather than the main event.