Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Bishop's Stortford. Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all the latest events!
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Tuesday 4th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Royston Museum - Museum Tots
Royston Museum
Wed 5th March 2025 - Wed 5th November 2025
9:45am to 10:45am
First Wednesday of the month, 9:45am to 10:45am
Join us for our new Museum Tots, especially for children under 5 and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating.
This session is most suitable for children from walking to 5 years old and their adults. If you have a younger child, have a look at our Museum Babies session for babies to walking and their adults.
Cost: £4 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Wednesday 5th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Royston Museum - Museum Tots
Royston Museum
Wed 5th March 2025 - Wed 5th November 2025
9:45am to 10:45am
First Wednesday of the month, 9:45am to 10:45am
Join us for our new Museum Tots, especially for children under 5 and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating.
This session is most suitable for children from walking to 5 years old and their adults. If you have a younger child, have a look at our Museum Babies session for babies to walking and their adults.
Cost: £4 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Thursday 6th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Friday 7th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Saturday 8th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Sunday 9th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Monday 10th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Tuesday 11th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Wednesday 12th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Thursday 13th November
Royston Museum - Spark! Art for Teens
Royston Museum
Thu 13th March 2025 - Thu 13th November 2025
4pm to 5pm
Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 - 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.
Cost: £5 per child
(We are applying for funding in order to provide these sessions free of charge in the future. However, for now we unfortunately need to have a small fee.)
Booking essential via our website: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on
Find out more or book:
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Sunday 30th November
The Small Pet Christmas Market
Novotel, Stansted Essex
Sun 30th November 2025
10-4
Come join us at the Novotel, Stansted for the first Small Pet Christmas Market!
Discover a variety of vendors offering everything from handmade toys and accessories to delicious treats and cozy bedding. We will also be joined by some amazing rescues who work hard day and night saving little lives!
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the holidays with your beloved small pets at The Small Pet Christmas Market!
As much as we love small pets, please make sure you leave them at home as this is a no live animals event.
Tuesday 30th December
2K Bobble Hat Run
Wild Forest
Tue 30th December 2025
10:30 - 12:00
Beat the post Christmas cabin fever and join us for a 2K woodland obstacle run, it's a relaxed, fun vibe. Your designated instructor is on hand with top tips to conquer the obstacles and we guarantee muddy feet. Don't forget to bring some marshmallows to toast on the roaring fire pit.
Land obstacles only including ninja steps, beat the wall, monkey bars, space hoppers, high rig, cargo net and climbing walls finishing in the mud jump course.
Book as a family, with your buddies or run solo.
All abilities welcome, ages 6+.
£25.00 per person or a group of 4 people £80.00 including booking fee.
Free on-site parking and hot washdowns and changing rooms available.
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Friday 2nd January
2K Bobble Hat Run
Wild Forest
Fri 2nd January 2026
10:30 - 12:00
Beat the post Christmas cabin fever and join us for a 2K woodland obstacle run, it's a relaxed, fun vibe. Your designated instructor is on hand with top tips to conquer the obstacles and we guarantee muddy feet. Don't forget to bring some marshmallows to toast on the roaring fire pit.
Land obstacles only including ninja steps, beat the wall, monkey bars, space hoppers, high rig, cargo net and climbing walls finishing in the mud jump course.
Book as a family, with your buddies or run solo.
All abilities welcome, ages 6+.
£25.00 per person or a group of 4 people £80.00 including booking fee.
Free on-site parking and hot washdowns and changing rooms available.
EXCLUSIVE HIRE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS... Read more
Find out more or book:
wild-forest.co.uk



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