Return to Stanborough Park and Lakes...

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Well, as we seem to be having a mini heat wave in the UK, we thought it would be nice to make a return visit at the weekend to Stanborough Park and Lakes near Welwyn Garden City. (See previous blog on Stanborough Park)

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