Harry Potter World

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Hi,

Taking the family (3 kids 12, 10 & 9) to Harry Potter world in a couple of weeks. Flying into Luton (from Belfast) and staying in Watford. Arriving late on day 1, HP world at 5pm on day 2 and flying out again at 9 on day 3.
have hired a car but I am now questioning whether that was a good idea. I was looking at activities for day 2 and 3 that would match in with the key events (the HP world visits and the flight out) and am wondering whether a visit to London city would be the best bet and if so is a car not an inconvenience. The cost of hiring a car really surprised me and I don't want to do that and then end up on the train to London so that i don't have to worry about congestion charge and traffic jams.
I have looked at Whipsnade Zoo and its a possibility. But anyone got any other ideas on good activities around Watford or within a hours drive of there?

Whipsnade is a great idea. We always (3 times now) do it on a HP studios trip, an easy drive and a great day out

Cheers BeyondMyWits - and great username BTW - I often use that saying where the kids are involved...

Whipsnade, Hatfield house, Blenheim palace, Oxford. Go north rather than south.
To London. HP is not really near London tbh.

Woburn Safari Park probably a better option than Whipsnade. Knebworth House and gardens is lovely too.