Provision of recreation and leisure

'Provision of recreation and leisure for the benefit of the local community' charitable object

The Foundation operates Plinston Hall and the Spirella Ballroom. Available for commercial, private and community hire, both offer a wide range of activity and entertainment, including music, dance, drama and debates. Plinston is also home to many of the town’s clubs and societies.

Letchworth Garden City Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Foundation, owns Broadway Cinema Limited. Located in the heart of the town centre, the art deco Broadway Cinema aims to offer the 'top four' films of the week, 52 weeks of the year.

Standalone Farm is an educational farm, operated by Letchworth Garden City Farms Limited. Opened in 1980, it continues to be one of Hertfordshire's most popular attractions, with tens of thousands of families visiting each year.

The Tourist Information Centre ties all the Foundation's recreation and leisure activities together. Offering information to residents and visitors on how to make the most of the Garden City, the Tourist Information Centre receives over 30,000 visitors each year. It promotes information on local attractions and amenities, operates a free Shopmobility service and displays leaflets and brochures on UK tourist attractions and destinations.