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Sheep Piece 1971-72 (LH 627) by Henry Moore, photographed in the sheep field at Perry Green. Photo by Julian Stallabrass, courtesy of The Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green

Tucked away in Hertfordshire's undulating countryside, Perry Green was English sculptor Henry Moore's home from 1940 until 1977. The gardens, barns and sheep fields contain numerous sculptures, drawings and lithographs, tapestries, working models and carvings made by the artist.

30 Mar - 30 Aug 2010; not Mon (annual) - Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham

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Knebworth House, Hertfordshire. Courtesy of Knebworth House

Knebworth House

Mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1085 as "Chenepeword", meaning a village on a hill, Hertfordshire's Knebworth House has been in the Lytton family since 1490. Once a huge red-brick Tudor house, it is now a towering gothic mansion.

20 Mar - 26 Sep 2010 (annual) - Knebworth House, Stevenage

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Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. Courtesy of www.britainonview.com

Hatfield House

Chosen as the home for Henry VIII's children, Hatfield House is a gem in Hertfordshire's crown. Visitors can see tapestries, furniture and works of art in the house and explore the extensive gardens.

3 Apr - 30 Sep 2010; not Mon or Tue (annual) - Hatfield House, Hatfield

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Standon Calling. Courtesy of Leyline Promotions

Standon Calling

The intimate Standon Calling festival returns to the grounds of a 16th-century Hertfordshire manor house with cutting-edge live music, DJs and boutique camping. Coinciding with the 400th anniversary of Galileo inventing the telescope, this year's theme is Space!

Jul - Aug 2010 (annual) - Standon, Standon

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Zebra 1981 (CGM 639), lithograph, 213mmx277mm. Photo by Michael Phipps, courtesy of The Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore Deluxe: Books, Prints & Portfolios

In this major exhibition at the Henry Moore Foundation, David Mitchinson explores the stories behind Moore's graphic work in lavish detail, based on his first-hand experience of working with the artist. The wide-ranging collection includes rarely seen pieces.

30 Mar - 30 Aug 2010; not Mon - Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham

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Sheep Piece 1971-72 (LH 627) by Henry Moore, photographed in the sheep field at Perry Green. Photo by Julian Stallabrass, courtesy of The Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green

Tucked away in Hertfordshire's undulating countryside, Perry Green was English sculptor Henry Moore's home from 1940 until 1977. The gardens, barns and sheep fields contain numerous sculptures, drawings and lithographs, tapestries, working models and carvings made by the artist.

30 Mar - 30 Aug 2010; not Mon (annual) - Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham

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