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Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ
Fri 29th November 2019 - Sun 26th January 2020
A baddie wanting boos, goodies with some gags, a heroine in hot water. ..but what has happened to the handsome prince? Join us for a spectacular adventure as Dame 'Derriere' and son Potty Pierre, cause chaos at the chateau
From the team that brought you 2018's award-winning Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, once again we promise you live music and rip roaring adventure in true Panto style!more...
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Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Wed 22nd January 2020
Time: 7.30pm
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother and former heir to the throne has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Running Time: 1hr 58mins
Tickets £4, £3 Dacorum Card
Happy Half Hour: 20% off drinks 6.30pm - 7pm. Ticketholders onlymore...
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Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1TE
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Sun 26th January 2020
Hurst Children's Theatre Group are back at Harpenden Public Halls with their annual panto - Sleeping Beauty. If you would like to make a group booking for Scouts, Brownies, Schools etc for the 5pm show on Thursday 23rd January please email [email protected] for a group discount.more...
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Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ
Fri 29th November 2019 - Sun 26th January 2020
A baddie wanting boos, goodies with some gags, a heroine in hot water. ..but what has happened to the handsome prince? Join us for a spectacular adventure as Dame 'Derriere' and son Potty Pierre, cause chaos at the chateau
From the team that brought you 2018's award-winning Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, once again we promise you live music and rip roaring adventure in true Panto style!more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1TE
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Sun 26th January 2020
Hurst Children's Theatre Group are back at Harpenden Public Halls with their annual panto - Sleeping Beauty. If you would like to make a group booking for Scouts, Brownies, Schools etc for the 5pm show on Thursday 23rd January please email [email protected] for a group discount.more...
Visit website
Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ
Fri 29th November 2019 - Sun 26th January 2020
A baddie wanting boos, goodies with some gags, a heroine in hot water. ..but what has happened to the handsome prince? Join us for a spectacular adventure as Dame 'Derriere' and son Potty Pierre, cause chaos at the chateau
From the team that brought you 2018's award-winning Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, once again we promise you live music and rip roaring adventure in true Panto style!more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1TE
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Sun 26th January 2020
Hurst Children's Theatre Group are back at Harpenden Public Halls with their annual panto - Sleeping Beauty. If you would like to make a group booking for Scouts, Brownies, Schools etc for the 5pm show on Thursday 23rd January please email [email protected] for a group discount.more...
Visit website
Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ
Fri 29th November 2019 - Sun 26th January 2020
A baddie wanting boos, goodies with some gags, a heroine in hot water. ..but what has happened to the handsome prince? Join us for a spectacular adventure as Dame 'Derriere' and son Potty Pierre, cause chaos at the chateau
From the team that brought you 2018's award-winning Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, once again we promise you live music and rip roaring adventure in true Panto style!more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 25th January 2020
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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Ahh Geek Out, 41 High Town Rd, Luton, LU2 0BW
Sat 25th January 2020
Time: 11:00
If your kids (or even you) are interested in Pokemon then why not try out the Pokemon Trading Card Game?
Most parents will know that kids love collecting cards, but with Pokemon there is a fully-fledged game you can play. Ahh Geek Out, a local game shop in Luton is holding a Prerelease Tournament for the newest set of cards, and it's the perfect introduction to the game for new players.
A ticket to the event is a great Christmas present, plus you get lots of packs and cards to trade with your friends or make your own deck with.
Come along to AGO's first Pokemon Prerelease event! Spaces are limited so please register in advance if you would like to attend: https://forms.gle/HPPsg14QUtwGEc8T6
As it's our first event the entry cost will only be £23 (£20 for AGO Members)!
What to expect:
When you sit down to play at a Prerelease tournament, you'll receive a Build & Battle Box containing a 23-card Evolution pack, which includes an exclusive foil promo card and is designed to give you a strong foundation for building a new deck. Each box also includes four 10-card booster packs from Sword & Shield. You'll use these cards, plus basic Energy provided by the Tournament Organiser, to construct your own 40-card deck. You'll get to keep all the cards from your Build & Battle Box, whether you use them in your deck or not.
All competitors will receive 3 additional booster packs from the new set after the Tournament as participation prizes, and the winner of the Tournament will also receive a selection of Pokemon League Promos (this is not a competitive Tournament and players are encouraged to have fun playing with the new cards).
Casual play and deck building help from 10:00AM.
Please note that no outside food or drink can be consumed on the premises; our cafe has a wide range of snacks and drinks available to purchase!more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 25th January 2020 - Sun 26th January 2020
Time: 10am - 5.30pm
Wave goodbye to the January blues and head to our Wintery Warm Up Weekend event.
Our packed programme includes some brand new shows including the Snow Queen Show, Fairy Show and an Eskimo Show featuring Mischka, our popular resident Alaskan Malamute. Fans of Mischka will also be pleased to hear she is holding meet and greets across both weekends.
There is a brrr-illiant new activity, Hide and Shivery Seek, where children can let off some steam while they hunt for some hidden winter warmers. And there will be lots of wintery arts and crafts too.
Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Lily Bobtail will also be joining in the fun in their own shows and meet & greets.
Discounted online advance tickets are available via the website.more...
Visit website
Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1TE
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Sun 26th January 2020
Hurst Children's Theatre Group are back at Harpenden Public Halls with their annual panto - Sleeping Beauty. If you would like to make a group booking for Scouts, Brownies, Schools etc for the 5pm show on Thursday 23rd January please email [email protected] for a group discount.more...
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Lower High Street, Harpenden, AL5
Sun 26th January 2020
Time: 10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month (except in December). It accommodates approximately 70 stalls and runs along the Lower High Street from Sainsbury's Supermarket to Strutt & Parker. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
more...
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Bowers Parade Sensory Garden, Harpenden, AL5
Sun 26th January 2020
Time: 10am - 2pm
'Try Something New' will be an opportunity to showcase what cultural activities already exist in Harpenden. Local groups and businesses will be invited to run a stand in Sensory Garden and advertise themselves to members of the public. Groups will include arts, dance, volunteering, social, gyms etc.
This event will run in line with the monthly Harpenden Farmers' Market.more...
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Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ
Fri 29th November 2019 - Sun 26th January 2020
A baddie wanting boos, goodies with some gags, a heroine in hot water. ..but what has happened to the handsome prince? Join us for a spectacular adventure as Dame 'Derriere' and son Potty Pierre, cause chaos at the chateau
From the team that brought you 2018's award-winning Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, once again we promise you live music and rip roaring adventure in true Panto style!more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 25th January 2020 - Sun 26th January 2020
Time: 10am - 5.30pm
Wave goodbye to the January blues and head to our Wintery Warm Up Weekend event.
Our packed programme includes some brand new shows including the Snow Queen Show, Fairy Show and an Eskimo Show featuring Mischka, our popular resident Alaskan Malamute. Fans of Mischka will also be pleased to hear she is holding meet and greets across both weekends.
There is a brrr-illiant new activity, Hide and Shivery Seek, where children can let off some steam while they hunt for some hidden winter warmers. And there will be lots of wintery arts and crafts too.
Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Lily Bobtail will also be joining in the fun in their own shows and meet & greets.
Discounted online advance tickets are available via the website.more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Wed 29th January 2020
Times: 7:30pm
Amnesty International Freedom of Expression and Fringe First Award winners LUNG (E15, The 56 and Chilcot) follows the real life stories of Muslim teachers and governors who were accused of plotting extremism in Birmingham schools. Trojan Horse was a local story that hit the national press, accusing 'hardline' Muslim teachers and governors of plotting extremism in Birmingham schools. Adapted from the real-life testimonies of those at the heart of the UK Government's inquiry, critically acclaimed theatre company LUNG investigate what really happened. Originally developed with Leeds Playhouse, Trojan Horse is the story of a community torn apart by racial division, 'British values' and the culture of Prevent.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Fri 31st January 2020
Times: 10am - 10:45am
The Perfect introduction to theatre for the very young. As the sun comes up on a new day, the garden wakes up! Join us in the mud to explore the world of growing plants, busy bugs and wriggling worms. Share the music, singing and story - and then stay to play among the plants! more...
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Luton Central Library, St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Fri 31st January 2020
Times: 2pm - 2:45pm
The perfect introduction to theatre for the very young. As the sun comes up on a new day, the garden wakes up! Join us in the mud to explore the world of growing plants, busy bugs and wriggling worms. Share the music, singing and story - and then stay to play among the plants! more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
Luton Central Library, St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Sat 1st February 2020
Times: 11am - 11;40am
Come and join Mama G for story time with a difference. Combining panto, drag and the traditional art of story-telling: Mama G will be sharing tales that celebrate being who you are and loving who you want. This performance will feature published works and new writing that will make you laugh, think and love.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 1st February 2020 - Sun 2nd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
Wave goodbye to the January blues and head to our Wintery Warm Up Weekend event.
Our packed programme includes some brand new shows including the Snow Queen Show, Fairy Show and an Eskimo Show featuring Mischka, our popular resident Alaskan Malamute. Fans of Mischka will also be pleased to hear she is holding meet and greets across both weekends.
There is a brrr-illiant new activity, Hide and Shivery Seek, where children can let off some steam while they hunt for some hidden winter warmers. And there will be lots of wintery arts and crafts too.
Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Lily Bobtail will also be joining in the fun in their own shows and meet & greets.
Discounted online advance tickets are available via the website.more...
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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD
Sun 2nd February 2020
Times: 2.30pm
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly...But The People's Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they use an amazing blend of live action, puppetry and animation to bring one of the world's best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams' best selling book!
From the creators of Don't Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun.
It's the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!
The songs in the show including If You're Happy and You know It, Incy Wincy Spider and many more are available to sing along to on The People's Theatre Company's website at www.ptc.org.uk so why not have a listen and join in when you visit the theatre!more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 1st February 2020 - Sun 2nd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
Wave goodbye to the January blues and head to our Wintery Warm Up Weekend event.
Our packed programme includes some brand new shows including the Snow Queen Show, Fairy Show and an Eskimo Show featuring Mischka, our popular resident Alaskan Malamute. Fans of Mischka will also be pleased to hear she is holding meet and greets across both weekends.
There is a brrr-illiant new activity, Hide and Shivery Seek, where children can let off some steam while they hunt for some hidden winter warmers. And there will be lots of wintery arts and crafts too.
Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Lily Bobtail will also be joining in the fun in their own shows and meet & greets.
Discounted online advance tickets are available via the website.more...
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Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Sun 2nd February 2020
Times: 2 - 3.30pm
There will be a variety of activities from the new '50 Things' handbook, depending on the weather. Come along and join in to add another sticker to your record.
This activity is free as is parking for NT Members and Blue Badge Holders. Non members pay £3.50.more...
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Playing Out - Free Information Session
The Harpenden Arms, 188 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2TR
Mon 3rd February 2020
Times: 10.30am
Make your street a place to play!
Come along to a free information session to find out how to apply to close your road up to 8 times a year to let the kids play out and let the neighbours meet. Lovely for building community with your neighbours; young and old mixing and meeting.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU
Thu 6th February 2020
Times: 4.30 - 5.30pm
Sign up at the main enquiry desk in the library to attend - places are limited. Strictly for children aged 8 years and above.
This is a free event but we will ask for donations. And you will need to have read all of the books - not just seen the movies!
more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Thu 6th February 2020 - Sat 8th February 2020
IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM!
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers - a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears!
Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Thu 6th February 2020 - Sat 8th February 2020
IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM!
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers - a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears!
Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 8th February 2020
Times: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Sat 8th February 2020
Times: 2.30pm
Snuggle up with comfy creatures: Honk, Splash and TaWit TaWoo as they teach The Naughty Fox a very important lesson: it's better to share.
Feel your way through the immersive, multisensory journey of friendship and play for little ones and their grown-ups. Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection and bountiful energy as our two storytellers bring magic to household objects.
Suitable for ages 0-5
Show Length: 45 minutes approx.
This performance is Relaxed and fully accessible for children with special and / or complex needs
Tickets £7.50, £6 Dacorum Cardmore...
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The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Thu 6th February 2020 - Sat 8th February 2020
IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM!
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers - a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears!
Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.more...
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Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
Sat 8th February 2020 - Sun 9th February 2020
Times: 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it's going to be her best day ever!
Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles - there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!
Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
Sat 8th February 2020 - Sun 9th February 2020
Times: 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it's going to be her best day ever!
Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles - there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!
Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!more...
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Neil Angilley Trio - Music in the Museum
Wardown Park Museum, Old Bedford Rd, Luton, LU2 7HA
Sun 9th February 2020
Times: 2pm - 4pm
Every second Sunday of the month, Music in the Museum: Jazz presents the very best of jazz. The trio, have worked regularly in the London Jazz scene and across the U.K. This summer they were invited back to perform at 'The International Jazz Festival' in Trieste, Italy during a tour. Neil is joined by Davide Giovannini on Drums/Vocal and Davide Mantovani on Bass.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Anxiety In Children: Positive Strategies for Parents
The Sandpit Theatre, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
Tue 11th February 2020
Times: 7.15pm
In this informative and skills-based talk, Dr Kerstin Thirlwall will share typical causes of childhood anxiety and ways in which parents can help their child to overcome their fears and worries and better regulate their emotions. She will provide an overview of parenting techniques and environmental factors useful for raising emotionally healthy children.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Thu 13th February 2020
Times: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Four different stories in Four different places, each developed from the 'local' story and told through Kathak and physical theatre to create a compelling exploration of mental health. A new work by the critically acclaimed Kathak choreographer Amina Khayyam, The Hum in My Heart is a unique regional project giving voice to issues of mental health in communities when there is no word to describe it, where shame and social stigma follow it, where no one is willing to acknowledge it.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ
Sat 15th February 2020
Times: 2-4pm
Come along and meet our roaming experts!
Enjoy an afternoon of surprises and pop up experiments with a scientist from Mad Science.more...
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Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Sat 15th February 2020
Times: 6.30-8pm
Join us and UK Astronomy for a fun filled evening of learning all about our solar system. We have telescopes, binoculars, an inflatable solar system and help from staff and volunteers to explain what you see. Adults £17, children £9. Booking essential.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
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Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
Visit website
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
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Luton Library Theatre, St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Sat 15th February 2020
Times: 11:30am & 2:30pm
Piggin thinks that Charmane is a kitten because that's what he sees on the outside, but Charmane doesn't feel like a kitten on the inside. Join two best friends as they learn about themselves and how to truly see each other. Charmane is a story about acceptance, courage and learning how to find your inner ROAR! A subtle exploration in to gender for children and their families.more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
Visit website
Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
Visit website
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
Visit website
Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
Visit website
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
Visit website
Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
Visit website
Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
Visit website
Harpenden Common, Harpenden, AL5 3NU
Mon 17th February 2020
Times: 10am - 2.30pm
Tasks may include scrub clearance, gorse coppicing and bramble bashing. Hot drinks, biscuits and all tools and training will be provided.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for all. This event is funded by Harpenden Town Council and is free to attend. Booking required.more...
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Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
Visit website
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3.30pm
Join us for some Most Secret activities during February half term based on Ones and Zeros!
Did you know that any number can be represented using a code of only ones and zeros?
Take part in games, challenges and crafts which explore how the codebreakers used this to their advantage!
Codebreakers like Bill Tutte and Tommy Flowers realised that showing letters as numbers made some ciphers easier to break. They also explored machines for codemaking and codebreaking, which counted using a number system known as binary.
Have a go at binary bingo, binary dominos, binary patterns, art and jewellery, alongside exploring some of Bill Tutte's wider problem-solving challenges.
Drop-in family activities are aimed at 5-14 year olds with their families. Activities included in admission price.more...
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Family Tours - Amazing People, Amazing Machines
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Mon 17th February 2020
Times: 11am - 4pm
Could you have been a Codebreaker, a Wren or maybe a dispatch rider? Would you have been able to keep your work secret even after the war?
Join us on a fun family friendly tour to find out about the amazing people and machines that helped break the Enigma cipher here at Bletchley Park during WW2. Please note Family Tours are only available on selected dates: 17, 21 and 22 February.
In this fast paced, interactive tour you will learn some surprising new facts, explore everyday life at Bletchley Park in 1941 and might even take part in some secret war work.
The family tour is suitable for families with children aged 5-14, lasts approximately 45 minutes and takes place outside.
Visit the Information desk on arrival for tour timings and to book your place.more...
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Unlocking the Universe with Lucy Hawking
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ
Mon 17th February 2020
Times: 4pm
Calling all budding young scientists!
Have you ever wondered how the universe began?
Or what it takes to put humans on the Moon - or even Mars?
What would you do if you could travel through space and time?
Join Lucy Hawking to find out all about the mysteries of the universe!
Suitable for ages 9 +, all children must be accompanied - please note you need to book a ticket for each attendee, including accompanying adults.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Mon 17th February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Dress up like real pilots in flight jackets and goggles, take on our pilot reflex challenges and track your progress across the site to see if you have the range of a B-52 or can be faster than a Typhoon.
Plus, get the chance to design the perfect paper plane and parachute as you learn the principles of flight. Event included in standard admission charge.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
Visit website
Natural History Museum at Tring, Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AP
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 1.45pm. 2.25pm & 3.
Discover the history of the Museum and what unusual and unique things Walter Rothschild collected, including skulls to animals in alcohol. Get inspired and craft your very own Museum to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
Purchase your ticket from the shop.
£2 per child.more...
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Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
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Going Underground Trail and Craft
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
The woods may be quiet in February but there's a hive of activity beneath your feet. This half term, come along to Ashridge to find out more about the creepy crawlies and other creatures that live underground.
Afterwards, come to the visitor centre for a craft that you can take home to remember your visit.
£3 per childmore...
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Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
Visit website
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm daily
Free drop-in space for young people of all ages for Feb Fest. Activities include: arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, music and more! more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Mon 17th February 2020
Times: 1:30pm & 3:30pm
Do you remember when you stopped mucking about? Paloma has always mucked about with Pichón. They run wild. They dress up like tigers, flamenco dancers, queens, kings, rabbits and Lady Gaga. Life is fun and funny and a little bit loopy. Until one day a blinding white light lands on Paloma. Embarrassed and confused, her days of dressing up, running wild, and mucking about with Pichón seem to be over. Slowly Paloma begins to realise all the things she has lost. Created with an international ensemble, Muckers is a quest for self-acceptance, with original songs and quite a lot of Spanish. Side-splitting and poignant in equal measure, it brings us face-to-face with the curious invisible forces which are acting upon us when we don't even know it. Join Paloma on a magnetic, captivating, and mucky journey.more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
Visit website
Burston Garden Centre Feb Half Term Children's Activities
Burston Garden Centre, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 2DS
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 12pm, 1-3pm
Join us for some fun activities over half term - choose from painting your own bird feeder or biscuit decorating! Each activity costs £4 per child and we recommend pre-booking to secure your preferred timeslot.
January is the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, so we've chosen to carry on a bird themed activity into February! Our 'paint your own bird feeders', will be a great addition to your gardens! (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
We'll have some bird and flower-shaped biscuits for the kids to decorate, complete with coloured icing, sprinkles and sweets. (Tuesday, Thursday)
Don't forget to dress kids in old clothes, as these activities can get messy! Plus our restaurant will be serving a range of delicious children's food, so why not drop in before or after your activity.
more...
Visit website
Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
Visit website
Aylett Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 1DH
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am -4pm
Visit us this half term for our Big Bug Hunt - an educational creepy-crawly search jam packed with bugs and beasties!
Follow the clues around the garden centre and find the bugs to discover the mystery word!
Free of charge - no booking necessary - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: although parts of this activity are outside, all clues are under cover (bugs don't like rain either!).more...
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Harpenden Common, Harpenden, AL5 3NU
Tue 18th February 2020
Times: 10am - 2.30pm
Tasks may include scrub clearance, gorse coppicing and bramble bashing. Hot drinks, biscuits and all tools and training will be provided.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for all. This event is funded by Harpenden Town Council and is free to attend. Booking required.more...
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Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield, AL9 5PD
Tue 18th February 2020
Times: 10am, 11.15am, 1.15pm and 2.15pm
Get creative this February half-term and join us at Mill Green Museum and Mill for three days full of family fun and activities. Make a beautiful bowl to hold tea lights or treasures. Suitable for age 4+. £3.50 per participant (includes one free adult)more...
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Forest of Marston Vale, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PS
Tue 18th February 2020
Times: 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm
It's a great time of year to make sure the birds in your garden are well fed, and what better way than with your very own, hand painted, ceramic bird feeder! We provide the paint and the bird feeder and you bring the creativity.
We'll also have volunteers popping in to talk about all the amazing birds that we have in the area; activity sheets to take away; colouring in and we'll be making paper plate birds with flappy wings. Sessions last approx. 45 mins and cost £4 per child. Booking and parental supervision essential.more...
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Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3.30pm
Join us for some Most Secret activities during February half term based on Ones and Zeros!
Did you know that any number can be represented using a code of only ones and zeros?
Take part in games, challenges and crafts which explore how the codebreakers used this to their advantage!
Codebreakers like Bill Tutte and Tommy Flowers realised that showing letters as numbers made some ciphers easier to break. They also explored machines for codemaking and codebreaking, which counted using a number system known as binary.
Have a go at binary bingo, binary dominos, binary patterns, art and jewellery, alongside exploring some of Bill Tutte's wider problem-solving challenges.
Drop-in family activities are aimed at 5-14 year olds with their families. Activities included in admission price.more...
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St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ
Tue 18th February 2020 - Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2-4pm
Come along to this family drop in workshop and help us to make a large-scale dragon to tell part of St Albans' pageant story. We will be working with experienced stage and costume designers to create the dragon and need your crafting help. The dragon will then go on to be used at our special performance evening on Thursday 20 February.
Please note due to the capacity of the learning studio and the participatory nature of this workshop spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.more...
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Verulamium Museum, St Michaels Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW
Tue 18th February 2020
Times: 2.30pm & 3.30pm
This February half-term, come along to Verulamium Museum to meet Decanus Laurentius Calvus Petronius, a Roman Soldier posted to Verulamium during the rebellion of Boudicca.
This activity is free with admission.
Verulamium Museum charges a small admission fee to non-residents. This helps care for all the incredible treasures on display and in our collections. Verulamium Museum is free to all St Albans residents.
more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Tue 18th February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Calling all aeroplane investigators! We need your help to save IWM Duxford's iconic aircraft.
Get hands on this half term - search for the mysterious forces and microscopic beasts burrowing into pilot seats, test expert packing techniques to protect fragile objects, learn to use specialised equipment, and more!
Join our team of expert conservators and get into the nuts and bolts of the investigation to help prevent damage to our world famous aircraft. Event included in standard admission charge.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
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Natural History Museum at Tring, Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AP
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 1.45pm. 2.25pm & 3.
Discover the history of the Museum and what unusual and unique things Walter Rothschild collected, including skulls to animals in alcohol. Get inspired and craft your very own Museum to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
Purchase your ticket from the shop.
£2 per child.more...
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Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
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Going Underground Trail and Craft
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
The woods may be quiet in February but there's a hive of activity beneath your feet. This half term, come along to Ashridge to find out more about the creepy crawlies and other creatures that live underground.
Afterwards, come to the visitor centre for a craft that you can take home to remember your visit.
£3 per childmore...
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Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
Visit website
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm daily
Free drop-in space for young people of all ages for Feb Fest. Activities include: arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, music and more! more...
Visit website
Wardown Park Museum, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA
Tue 18th February 2020
Times: 2.30pm
A lady, a Trunk and a collection of stories from around the globe. An interactive storytelling show designed to unleash the imagination of children from 4 years + (and those of their adults too!) A Trunk is a box for belongings, belongings that have traveled far and wide.... Especially when it belongs to this particular lady... Join her to share in tales of boastful toads; magical fish and fearsome beasts of the wild woods. Using puppetry and the contents of her magical trunk she will create Arabic seas; epic mountains; fields of turnips and the tallest trees. The children are invited into the performance by creating waves, helping to find a suitor for the mouse bride and even acting out a character or two from the stories. more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
Visit website
Burston Garden Centre Feb Half Term Children's Activities
Burston Garden Centre, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 2DS
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 12pm, 1-3pm
Join us for some fun activities over half term - choose from painting your own bird feeder or biscuit decorating! Each activity costs £4 per child and we recommend pre-booking to secure your preferred timeslot.
January is the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, so we've chosen to carry on a bird themed activity into February! Our 'paint your own bird feeders', will be a great addition to your gardens! (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
We'll have some bird and flower-shaped biscuits for the kids to decorate, complete with coloured icing, sprinkles and sweets. (Tuesday, Thursday)
Don't forget to dress kids in old clothes, as these activities can get messy! Plus our restaurant will be serving a range of delicious children's food, so why not drop in before or after your activity.
more...
Visit website
Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
Visit website
Aylett Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 1DH
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am -4pm
Visit us this half term for our Big Bug Hunt - an educational creepy-crawly search jam packed with bugs and beasties!
Follow the clues around the garden centre and find the bugs to discover the mystery word!
Free of charge - no booking necessary - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: although parts of this activity are outside, all clues are under cover (bugs don't like rain either!).more...
Visit website
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield, AL9 5PD
Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 10am, 11.15am, 1.15pm and 2.15pm
Get creative this February half-term and join us at Mill Green Museum and Mill for three days full of family fun and activities. Design your Tote Bag to show your support for these essential pollinators. Suitable for age 4+. £3.50 per participant (includes one free adult)more...
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Jay Foreman's Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 2pm
Jay Foreman is an award winning musical comedian whose songs have been heard on BBC Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, The One Show, London Live TV and Dave Gorman's UK/Ireland tour. Jay provides a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family friendly show which regularly sells out its entire runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.more...
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Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3.30pm
Join us for some Most Secret activities during February half term based on Ones and Zeros!
Did you know that any number can be represented using a code of only ones and zeros?
Take part in games, challenges and crafts which explore how the codebreakers used this to their advantage!
Codebreakers like Bill Tutte and Tommy Flowers realised that showing letters as numbers made some ciphers easier to break. They also explored machines for codemaking and codebreaking, which counted using a number system known as binary.
Have a go at binary bingo, binary dominos, binary patterns, art and jewellery, alongside exploring some of Bill Tutte's wider problem-solving challenges.
Drop-in family activities are aimed at 5-14 year olds with their families. Activities included in admission price.more...
Visit website
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ
Tue 18th February 2020 - Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2-4pm
Come along to this family drop in workshop and help us to make a large-scale dragon to tell part of St Albans' pageant story. We will be working with experienced stage and costume designers to create the dragon and need your crafting help. The dragon will then go on to be used at our special performance evening on Thursday 20 February.
Please note due to the capacity of the learning studio and the participatory nature of this workshop spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.more...
Visit website
Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Wed 19th February 2020 - Sat 22nd February 2020
Times: 9.30am - 3.15pm
The mobile planetarium returns for another year to Dunstable Downs. Relax, sit back and enjoy yourself under the projected stars. Tickets £6. Booking is essential. Sessions are 30 mins.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Dress up like real pilots in flight jackets and goggles, take on our pilot reflex challenges and track your progress across the site to see if you have the range of a B-52 or can be faster than a Typhoon.
Plus, get the chance to design the perfect paper plane and parachute as you learn the principles of flight. Event included in standard admission charge.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
Visit website
Natural History Museum at Tring, Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AP
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 1.45pm. 2.25pm & 3.
Discover the history of the Museum and what unusual and unique things Walter Rothschild collected, including skulls to animals in alcohol. Get inspired and craft your very own Museum to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
Purchase your ticket from the shop.
£2 per child.more...
Visit website
Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 10.30am- 12noon
A fast-paced and interactive show for all the family.
Live experiments, mass participation and spacesuits! You will feel the warmth of a rocket engine, see what marshmallows have to do with safety in space and may be even have the chance to try on a space suit. Listen to Paul explain the science behind how we get people safely to and from space. Adult £8, Child £8
Normal grounds admission appliesmore...
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Going Underground Trail and Craft
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
The woods may be quiet in February but there's a hive of activity beneath your feet. This half term, come along to Ashridge to find out more about the creepy crawlies and other creatures that live underground.
Afterwards, come to the visitor centre for a craft that you can take home to remember your visit.
£3 per childmore...
Visit website
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
Visit website
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm daily
Free drop-in space for young people of all ages for Feb Fest. Activities include: arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, music and more! more...
Visit website
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 11:30am & 2:30pm
An extraordinary adventure about water, dripping with fun! Maya LOVES water! Swimming in the sea, splashing in her paddling pool. But one summer's day, she gets sucked up the bathroom tap - SQUOOSH! - and along the water pipes! WHOOAAHHHH!
Come with Maya as she finds out more about the beauty, fun and challenges of water in an age of plastic and climate change. Gulp! is a moving, magical story dripping with fun, unexpected twists and turns, and watery surprises about how to care for the world and its precious resources.more...
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Wardown Park Museum, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA
Wed 19th February 2020
Times: 11.30am
A lady, a Trunk and a collection of stories from around the globe. An interactive storytelling show designed to unleash the imagination of children from 4 years + (and those of their adults too!) A Trunk is a box for belongings, belongings that have traveled far and wide.... Especially when it belongs to this particular lady... Join her to share in tales of boastful toads; magical fish and fearsome beasts of the wild woods. Using puppetry and the contents of her magical trunk she will create Arabic seas; epic mountains; fields of turnips and the tallest trees. The children are invited into the performance by creating waves, helping to find a suitor for the mouse bride and even acting out a character or two from the stories. more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
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Burston Garden Centre Feb Half Term Children's Activities
Burston Garden Centre, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 2DS
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 12pm, 1-3pm
Join us for some fun activities over half term - choose from painting your own bird feeder or biscuit decorating! Each activity costs £4 per child and we recommend pre-booking to secure your preferred timeslot.
January is the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, so we've chosen to carry on a bird themed activity into February! Our 'paint your own bird feeders', will be a great addition to your gardens! (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
We'll have some bird and flower-shaped biscuits for the kids to decorate, complete with coloured icing, sprinkles and sweets. (Tuesday, Thursday)
Don't forget to dress kids in old clothes, as these activities can get messy! Plus our restaurant will be serving a range of delicious children's food, so why not drop in before or after your activity.
more...
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Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
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Aylett Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 1DH
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am -4pm
Visit us this half term for our Big Bug Hunt - an educational creepy-crawly search jam packed with bugs and beasties!
Follow the clues around the garden centre and find the bugs to discover the mystery word!
Free of charge - no booking necessary - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: although parts of this activity are outside, all clues are under cover (bugs don't like rain either!).more...
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Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 2pm
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
An Edinburgh Fringe Festival favourite, he has sold out every year for the last eight years.
Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.
From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. more...
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Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 23rd January 2020 - Thu 20th February 2020
Discover the remarkable story of Anne Frank in this thought-provoking exhibition about her life and legacy.
"I will make my voice heard, I will go out in to the world and work for mankind!" - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the death of Anne Frank and the end of World War 2. To commemorate these three historic events, the Cathedral will be hosting the unique Anne Frank + You exhibition, a touring exhibition produced by the Anne Frank Trust UK. This thought provoking travelling exhibition explores Anne Frank, her diary and the Holocaust and how they highlight contemporary injustices. Far from being just about historical facts, the exhibition also explores how issues such as racial hatred, the value of freedom and education and how they play out in the modern world.
Where?
The Anne Frank Exhibition will be on display in the North Transept from Thursday 23 January until Thursday 20 February.
Exhibition Opening times
General admission to the exhibition is FREE. Schools will be using the exhibition space every day during school hours. Please check the website before your visit for any changes to the below.
Monday to Friday (term time), 2pm - 4pm
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February (half term), 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 3pm and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Suitable for children in Year 6 and above.more...
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Family Discovery Morning - Treasure Trail!
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 10am - 12.30pm
Follow an exciting trail of Discovery around the Cathedral during this free, fun Family Discovery Morning!
This February half term, younger visitors can uncover hidden treasures on an exciting trail of discovery around the Cathedral during this free Family Discover Morning. There will also be lots of wonderful arts, crafts and games to take part in!
Free Admission.
Suitable for children aged 3-11, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Image - (c) Emma Collins Photographymore...
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Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
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Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield, AL9 5PD
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 10am, 11.15am, 1.15pm and 2.15pm
Get creative this February half-term and join us at Mill Green Museum and Mill for three days full of family fun and activities. Be inspired by this renowned local artist's work on display in our Museum Gallery to make your own wall hanging. Suitable for age 4+. £3.50 per participant (includes one free adult)more...
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Sandpit Theatre, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 11.30am
Big Book Tall Tales is a story that takes place in a forgotten tattered library. Our Rainbow Caretaker can't stop talking about all his favourite books while he cleans the forgotten rooms, when suddenly, he finds a 6ft tall book! Bigger than any book he's ever seen, he tries to read the story...but all the words have been washed away. Come with us on adventure that will have you falling through the pages, discovering the washed away words and helping our caretaker find the story!
Performed by the popular Booster Cushion Theatre Company.more...
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Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3.30pm
Join us for some Most Secret activities during February half term based on Ones and Zeros!
Did you know that any number can be represented using a code of only ones and zeros?
Take part in games, challenges and crafts which explore how the codebreakers used this to their advantage!
Codebreakers like Bill Tutte and Tommy Flowers realised that showing letters as numbers made some ciphers easier to break. They also explored machines for codemaking and codebreaking, which counted using a number system known as binary.
Have a go at binary bingo, binary dominos, binary patterns, art and jewellery, alongside exploring some of Bill Tutte's wider problem-solving challenges.
Drop-in family activities are aimed at 5-14 year olds with their families. Activities included in admission price.more...
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St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 7pm
Join us for an evening celebrating the wonderful spectacles of the 1907, 1948 and 1953 pageants as Trestle Theatre brings together actors and community members to perform excerpts from these pageant scenes, capturing the community feel of these events and bringing history to life for St Albans today. Free, but tickets must be reserved.more...
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Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Wed 19th February 2020 - Sat 22nd February 2020
Times: 9.30am - 3.15pm
The mobile planetarium returns for another year to Dunstable Downs. Relax, sit back and enjoy yourself under the projected stars. Tickets £6. Booking is essential. Sessions are 30 mins.more...
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We Were There: Meet Veterans and Eyewitnesses
IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Meet veterans and eyewitnesses from home and overseas who have lived through periods of conflict and hear more about their experiences. From being evacuated during the Second World War, to living through the Korean and Falklands Wars. Our family-friendly sessions offer an insight into conflict that you won't find in the history books from those who witnessed it first-hand.
Please note that due to the unique nature of this event, eyewitness availability may vary. Event included in standard admission charge.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
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Natural History Museum at Tring, Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AP
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 1.45pm. 2.25pm & 3.
Discover the history of the Museum and what unusual and unique things Walter Rothschild collected, including skulls to animals in alcohol. Get inspired and craft your very own Museum to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
Purchase your ticket from the shop.
£2 per child.more...
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Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
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Going Underground Trail and Craft
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
The woods may be quiet in February but there's a hive of activity beneath your feet. This half term, come along to Ashridge to find out more about the creepy crawlies and other creatures that live underground.
Afterwards, come to the visitor centre for a craft that you can take home to remember your visit.
£3 per childmore...
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Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm daily
Free drop-in space for young people of all ages for Feb Fest. Activities include: arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, music and more! more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Thu 20th February 2020
Times: 11:30am & 2:30pm
Magical Memories of Peter Pan. 'All children, except one, grow up', and Michael Darling, now 40, has grown up. He's always wondered about his early memories of flying through the night sky to a far-away island with pirates, a mischievous fairy and lost boys ...Was it all a dream? Could it really have happened? Join the littlest of the Darling children as he tries to make sense of his magical childhood and the memory of the boy who never did grow up, Peter Pan. A whimsical and fun adventure story for small people with big imaginations. Created by leading children's theatre company Full House Theatre and featuring original music by BAFTA nominated composer Rebecca Applin.more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
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Burston Garden Centre Feb Half Term Children's Activities
Burston Garden Centre, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 2DS
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 12pm, 1-3pm
Join us for some fun activities over half term - choose from painting your own bird feeder or biscuit decorating! Each activity costs £4 per child and we recommend pre-booking to secure your preferred timeslot.
January is the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, so we've chosen to carry on a bird themed activity into February! Our 'paint your own bird feeders', will be a great addition to your gardens! (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
We'll have some bird and flower-shaped biscuits for the kids to decorate, complete with coloured icing, sprinkles and sweets. (Tuesday, Thursday)
Don't forget to dress kids in old clothes, as these activities can get messy! Plus our restaurant will be serving a range of delicious children's food, so why not drop in before or after your activity.
more...
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Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
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Aylett Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 1DH
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am -4pm
Visit us this half term for our Big Bug Hunt - an educational creepy-crawly search jam packed with bugs and beasties!
Follow the clues around the garden centre and find the bugs to discover the mystery word!
Free of charge - no booking necessary - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: although parts of this activity are outside, all clues are under cover (bugs don't like rain either!).more...
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Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3.30pm
Join us for some Most Secret activities during February half term based on Ones and Zeros!
Did you know that any number can be represented using a code of only ones and zeros?
Take part in games, challenges and crafts which explore how the codebreakers used this to their advantage!
Codebreakers like Bill Tutte and Tommy Flowers realised that showing letters as numbers made some ciphers easier to break. They also explored machines for codemaking and codebreaking, which counted using a number system known as binary.
Have a go at binary bingo, binary dominos, binary patterns, art and jewellery, alongside exploring some of Bill Tutte's wider problem-solving challenges.
Drop-in family activities are aimed at 5-14 year olds with their families. Activities included in admission price.more...
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Family Tours - Amazing People, Amazing Machines
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 4pm
Could you have been a Codebreaker, a Wren or maybe a dispatch rider? Would you have been able to keep your work secret even after the war?
Join us on a fun family friendly tour to find out about the amazing people and machines that helped break the Enigma cipher here at Bletchley Park during WW2. Please note Family Tours are only available on selected dates: 17, 21 and 22 February.
In this fast paced, interactive tour you will learn some surprising new facts, explore everyday life at Bletchley Park in 1941 and might even take part in some secret war work.
The family tour is suitable for families with children aged 5-14, lasts approximately 45 minutes and takes place outside.
Visit the Information desk on arrival for tour timings and to book your place.more...
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St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ
Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am (relaxed session), 11.30am, 2pm & 3.30pm
Make a mess with our special science workshops this half term! Explore a variety of experiments in these hands-on workshops where you can concentrate on the theory not the mess! Drop-in. £3 per child. The 10am session will be a relaxed session.more...
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Verulamium Museum, St Michaels Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW
Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 2-4pm
Come along and take part in themed craft activities. £1.50 per child.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Verulamium Museum charges a small admission fee to non-residents. This helps care for all the incredible treasures on display and in our collections.
Verulamium Museum is free to all St Albans residents.more...
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Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Wed 19th February 2020 - Sat 22nd February 2020
Times: 9.30am - 3.15pm
The mobile planetarium returns for another year to Dunstable Downs. Relax, sit back and enjoy yourself under the projected stars. Tickets £6. Booking is essential. Sessions are 30 mins.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Welcome to the United States Air Force at IWM Duxford.
Before you can take control of the cockpit yourselves, we need you to investigate why so many Air Force pilots are crashing. Report to the Captain and get your action report in order to understand the facts and find out what is going wrong.
Measure up against fellow pilots of all shapes and sizes, and work as a team to engineer your very own cockpit.
This fun and interactive family game is based on the technological developments seen in the American Air Force in the late 1940s. Through this activity, learn how engineering and maths helped cockpit designers improve flight safety and open opportunities for future pilots. Event included in standard admission charge.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
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Natural History Museum at Tring, Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AP
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 1.45pm. 2.25pm & 3.
Discover the history of the Museum and what unusual and unique things Walter Rothschild collected, including skulls to animals in alcohol. Get inspired and craft your very own Museum to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
Purchase your ticket from the shop.
£2 per child.more...
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Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
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Going Underground Trail and Craft
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
The woods may be quiet in February but there's a hive of activity beneath your feet. This half term, come along to Ashridge to find out more about the creepy crawlies and other creatures that live underground.
Afterwards, come to the visitor centre for a craft that you can take home to remember your visit.
£3 per childmore...
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Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm daily
Free drop-in space for young people of all ages for Feb Fest. Activities include: arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, music and more! more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 10:45am
A music and story session for children aged 0-6 and their parents and carers. Revel, Rave & Rhyme. Join us for a fun filled family focused session for children aged 0-6 years and their parents and carers. Our experienced Taleshakers team will take you on a 45 minute journey that combines storytelling, games and movement. Taleshakers is the perfect playground for little but large imaginations to run wild and free.more...
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Feb Fest: Chloe and the Colour Catcher
Luton Library Theatre, St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 2:30pm - 3:20pm
Transforming theatres into a vibrant world of colour and rhyme, join Chloe on her courageous journey to unleash all seven shades of the rainbow in this extraordinary and wholly original tale of bravery, self-expression and fighting for what your heart knows to be true. Why not take part in the accompanying workshop prior to the performance?more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
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Burston Garden Centre Feb Half Term Children's Activities
Burston Garden Centre, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 2DS
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am - 12pm, 1-3pm
Join us for some fun activities over half term - choose from painting your own bird feeder or biscuit decorating! Each activity costs £4 per child and we recommend pre-booking to secure your preferred timeslot.
January is the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, so we've chosen to carry on a bird themed activity into February! Our 'paint your own bird feeders', will be a great addition to your gardens! (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
We'll have some bird and flower-shaped biscuits for the kids to decorate, complete with coloured icing, sprinkles and sweets. (Tuesday, Thursday)
Don't forget to dress kids in old clothes, as these activities can get messy! Plus our restaurant will be serving a range of delicious children's food, so why not drop in before or after your activity.
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Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
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Aylett Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL2 1DH
Mon 17th February 2020 - Fri 21st February 2020
Times: 10am -4pm
Visit us this half term for our Big Bug Hunt - an educational creepy-crawly search jam packed with bugs and beasties!
Follow the clues around the garden centre and find the bugs to discover the mystery word!
Free of charge - no booking necessary - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note: although parts of this activity are outside, all clues are under cover (bugs don't like rain either!).more...
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Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 22nd February 2020
Times: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
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Family Tours - Amazing People, Amazing Machines
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EB
Sat 22nd February 2020
Times: 11am - 4pm
Could you have been a Codebreaker, a Wren or maybe a dispatch rider? Would you have been able to keep your work secret even after the war?
Join us on a fun family friendly tour to find out about the amazing people and machines that helped break the Enigma cipher here at Bletchley Park during WW2. Please note Family Tours are only available on selected dates: 17, 21 and 22 February.
In this fast paced, interactive tour you will learn some surprising new facts, explore everyday life at Bletchley Park in 1941 and might even take part in some secret war work.
The family tour is suitable for families with children aged 5-14, lasts approximately 45 minutes and takes place outside.
Visit the Information desk on arrival for tour timings and to book your place.more...
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Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Wed 19th February 2020 - Sat 22nd February 2020
Times: 9.30am - 3.15pm
The mobile planetarium returns for another year to Dunstable Downs. Relax, sit back and enjoy yourself under the projected stars. Tickets £6. Booking is essential. Sessions are 30 mins.more...
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IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
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Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
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Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
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Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
Visit website
Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
Visit website
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton, MK45 4HR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 3pm
Discover what life was like upstairs and downstairs for lords, ladies and the people who served them at Wrest Park. Being the butler of a country house is no easy job. Do you think you've got what it takes? Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes are immaculate and you're standing up straight. learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. But make sure you pay attention, as the master of the house won't keep sloppy butlers around for long! Admission charges apply.
more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1 JY
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: Opens 10am; Last Entry 3pm
Calling all wannabe-spies!
This February Half Term, don't miss out on your chance to attend our special Gunpowder-Mills Spy School!
With the return of Agent Nitrate and the Spy Team, each day you will enjoy a mix of science, learning and fun!
Visit the science stations to try out finger-print dusting and writing secret messages, have fun writing your very own spy story and enjoy spy-themed arts and crafts. Try out some cool spy gadgets, make yourself a rocket to escape on and so much more! Not to mention the awesome science shows put on by Agent Nitrate throughout the day!
NEW THIS YEAR:
No spy-training is complete without finishing a lap of our brand new Obstacle Course! Designed to test both agility and your problem-solving skills, it's a fun challenge for any age.
Discover incredible radios, phones and even a World War Two Spy Radio Transceiver as well as so much more (selected days only)more...
Visit website
IWM Duxford, Duxford, CB22 4QR
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am - 2pm
It's 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming. You and your family are needed as the latest recruits of paratroopers.
As a team use your Jump Bag to spot a Spitfire from just its sound, perfect how to land safely and be assigned your rank.
Learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore IWM Duxford. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. Family Mission: D-Day Edition is a drop-in activity recommended for families with children aged 7+. You'll need to collect your Jump Bag from admissions to begin. Included in general admission.more...
Visit website
Fenruary Half term: Orienteering
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JE
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Are you an astronaut in the making?
Don your jet pack and become an astronaut at Waddesdon!
Join Captain Mimi in an adventure across the skies, as you take on a space-themed orienteering course around the Waddesdon grounds. Pick up a map, and you'll be exploring the stars in no time!
We are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from, 'into orbit', 'mission to mars' and 'deep space', which vary from 1km to 2km in length .
See if you can complete the challenge and collect a medal for each course as you orienteer around the Waddesdon grounds.
£3 per route. Pay on the day. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Normal grounds admission applies.more...
Visit website
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell, SG12 9RP
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
The John Lawson Spring Circus is back at Van Hage Great Amwell from the 15th to the 23rd of February 2020 half term. Don't delay in booking your tickets as they sell out fast!more...
Visit website
Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, AL4 0PF
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Times: 10am - 5.30pm
There's plenty of fleecy fun to be had at our cutest event of the year, February Frolics with plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visitors can watch as the smallest members of the flock arrive, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd, who will be carrying out daily bottle feeding demonstrations in the Willows Lambing Marquee. Children can create 'ewe-nique' arts and crafts hosted in the Arts and Crafts Marquee.
Exciting live performances will take place daily in the Peter Rabbit Theatre while characters including Squirrel Nutkin, Lily Bobtail, Benjamin Bunny, Cotton-Tail, and of course Peter Rabbit himself will be ready to meet and greet fans every day throughout the event.
This year, special guest Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and will be starring in a brand-new show to find her flock.
The fun continues with ice skating on the magical synthetic ice rink for a full day of wholesome fun. Plus all the usual Willows Activity Farm activities will be on offer.more...
Visit website
Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
Sat 15th February 2020 - Sun 23rd February 2020
Meet adorable new-born lambs in the Lamb Nursery, watch our fleecy friends take their first steps and get up close to Bottle Feed the older lambs. With many lambs expected this February, you might even be lucky enough to see one being born. It's baaa-rilliant fun!
Plus spend a whole day at the farm with our huge extended Indoor Play and GrainStore Kitchen Café plus lots of other activities.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Sat 29th February 2020
Times: 2.30pm
Be charmed and surprised by a new twist on an old tale, inspired by the iconic era of 1920s and 30s cinema.
Our young heroine Belle is plucked from a life of poverty by Merill, a greedy film producer who sweeps her off her feet and into fame and fortune in the movies. Caught up in the glitz and glamour, Belle forgets her roots and is ensnared by a world obsessed with good looks - but looks aren't everything, right?
A journey of discovery which explores perceptions of physical beauty and how two strangers can overcome their differences. Will Beauty come to understand and accept the Beast?
Featuring a skilful mix of puppetry, film projections and an original musical score.
Suitable for 4+.
Show Length: 50 minutes approx.
Tickets £7.50, £6 Dacorum Cardmore...
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Morgan and West: Unbelievable Science
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Sat 29th February 2020
Times: 2.30pm
Science and silliness abound for ages seven to 107!
Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza!
Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo's trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door it's time for Unbelievable Science!
On TV Morgan & West have fooled Penn & Teller (Fool Us ITV 1), competed to be the Next Great Magician (ITV 1), and even attempted to escape The Slammer (CBBC).more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Teens and Sleep: The Importance for Well-being
Fleetville Junior School, 228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LW
Wed 4th March 2020
Times: 7.15pm
It is very common for young people, and adults, to have difficulty sleeping. It is normal to struggle with sleep around important events, even positive ones such as parties or holidays. One or two nights of poor sleep does not necessarily forecast a problem and most young people can cope with that and catch up. However, if someone has been sleeping badly for a few weeks, this may be a good time to try and change things.
Sleep problems can sometimes be triggered by something bad or difficult happening. For example, being bullied or having negative experiences with friends can lead to trouble sleeping. Young people are also often under pressure from school to perform well in exams or coursework, and may be involved in other hobbies that bring pressure from competitions or exams. However, sometimes sleep problems seem to appear out of the blue. This is not uncommon in young people due to natural changes in sleep cycles that arrive with adolescence.
Our speaker is an expert in the field of sleep and adolescent wellbeing. In this talk she will discuss the changes in sleep that occur during adolescence, its effect on school work and mental wellbeing, and practical things that that can be done to promote better sleep. These techniques can also be useful for all members of the family.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Playing Out - Free Information Session
The Harpenden Arms, 188 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2TR
Fri 6th March 2020
Times: 11am
Make your street a place to play!
Come along to a free information session to find out how to apply to close your road up to 8 times a year to let the kids play out and let the neighbours meet. Lovely for building community with your neighbours; young and old mixing and meeting.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Fri 6th March 2020 - Sat 7th March 2020
The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck's Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. more...
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Poppyseeds home Art and Craft Studio, 36 Moreton End Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2HD
Sat 7th March 2020
Times: 9.30-11.30am & 1-3pm
We are running pottery painting (7th March) and block printing sessions (14th March) for children to make a special gift for Mother's Day. Run by experienced tutors, who hold an enhanced DBS and currently teach in local primary schools. Booking is essential and in advance through our website.
Price includes all materials, tuition,drinks and snacks. Our studio is a warm bright space situated in Harpenden. more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 7th March 2020
Times: Every other Saturday, 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Fri 6th March 2020 - Sat 7th March 2020
The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck's Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
Visit website
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Poppyseeds home Art and Craft Studio, 36 Moreton End Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2HD
Sat 14th March 2020
Times: 9.30-11.30am & 1-3pm
We are running pottery painting (7th March) and block printing sessions (14th March) for children to make a special gift for Mother's Day. Run by experienced tutors, who hold an enhanced DBS and currently teach in local primary schools. Booking is essential and in advance through our website.
Price includes all materials, tuition,drinks and snacks. Our studio is a warm bright space situated in Harpenden. more...
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Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD
Sat 14th March 2020
Times: 3pm
Get ready for the best songs from all your favourite female stars in one fabulous fun-packed show.
Little Mix will cast some Black Magic and Taylor Swift will Shake It Off as four enormously talented girls bring you up close and personal with the greatest female pop performers of today.
Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and Rihanna will all be dropping in to the biggest Pop Party ever so make sure you're there!
With dazzling choreography, state of the art videos and superb vocals Pop Divas Live! is the perfect pop concert experience for the little divas in your life.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Oaklands College (St Albans Campus), Hafield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JA
Sat 14th March 2020 - Sun 15th March 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Oaklands College invite the public on-site to meet our newborn lambs, see our agricultural facilities and grab a bite to eat from our host of tasty food and drink stalls. More details soon. more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Oaklands College (St Albans Campus), Hafield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JA
Sat 14th March 2020 - Sun 15th March 2020
Times: 10am - 3pm
Oaklands College invite the public on-site to meet our newborn lambs, see our agricultural facilities and grab a bite to eat from our host of tasty food and drink stalls. More details soon. more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 21st March 2020
Times: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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Rumplestiltskin The Snail of Destiny
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Sat 21st March 2020
Times: 2.30pm
Poor Polly Buckwheat, the Miller's daughter, is in a bit of a pickle! If she doesn't turn a roomful of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn a bit nasty. But should she accept the kind help of an eccentric dwarf who mysteriously appears in her prison cell?
Of all the fairytale characters, Rumpelstiltskin has got to be the most mixed up. He is helpful yet demanding; secretive yet nosy; short yet owning a name as long as his beard. Not surprisingly, this story of transformation will make you laugh and gasp at the same time!
Using its trademark puppets, music, storytelling and transforming sets, Widdershins aims to create gold on stage with this new version of the Grimm's classic tale.
Suitable for 4+.
Show Length: 50 minutes approx.more...
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Mon 20th January 2020 - Sun 22nd March 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm daily
A celebration of British wildlife in 2019. To mark its tenth anniversary and help raise awareness about our coast; its incredible biodiversity and the threats it is facing, BWPA have expanded the Coast and Marine category to include British and Irish Coastlines within four separate categories; Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland & the Coast of Ireland. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.more...
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Rothamsted Conference Centre, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ
Sat 28th March 2020
Times: 2pm
Tickets are £10 for adults and £6 for children. Call us now to book your ticket on 01582 938500 or enquire via the website.more...
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The Hospice of St Francis Skydive
Hinton Airfield, Steane, Brackley, NN13 5NS
Sun 29th March 2020
Times: 8am
Are you after a hair-raising, adrenaline-fuelled challenge?
Why not push the boundaries and take to the skies to support The Hospice of St Francis?
How it works. ..
A non-refundable deposit of £50 is payable upon registration.
There is then a minimum sponsorship amount of £350 to raise (£150 of this covers the cost of your jump, the remainder of your sponsorship will come directly to the Hospice to help us provide care and support when it matters most).more...
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Any Suggestions Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Sat 4th April 2020
Times: 7pm
The Improvised Doctor Who Parody is landing near you! Travel anywhere in time and space with a live radiophonic workshop, incredible props & set and a collection of hilarious improv comedy performers. Travel on an adventure everyone can enjoy made entirely from your suggestions. Allons-y!
"Laughter so hard the seating shook" - One4Review
"A must see" - Scottish Field
"The Doctor would approve" - BroadwayBaby
Running Time: 1hr approx
Suitable for: All Ages
Tickets: £13 Full, £11 Concession and Dacorum Cardmore...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 4th April 2020
Times: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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Any Suggestions Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Sat 4th April 2020
Times: 7pm
The Improvised Doctor Who Parody is landing near you! Travel anywhere in time and space with a live radiophonic workshop, incredible props & set and a collection of hilarious improv comedy performers. Travel on an adventure everyone can enjoy made entirely from your suggestions. Allons-y! Running Time: 1hr approx.
Suitable for: All Ages.
Tickets: £13 Full, £11 Concession and Dacorum Card
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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Early Bird
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 6th April 2020 - Thu 9th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Beat the crowds and complete our Easter trail early at a reduced price. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £3 per child.more...
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The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL
Tue 7th April 2020
Times: 11.30am & 2pm
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out there for the last twelve years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. more...
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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Early Bird
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 6th April 2020 - Thu 9th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Beat the crowds and complete our Easter trail early at a reduced price. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £3 per child.more...
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Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1TE
Wed 8th April 2020
Times: 2pm
WARNING. ..WARNING...EXTREME FUN ALERT!
A new and exciting show, featuring bucket-loads of incredible experiments from the world of science, is coming to Harpenden Public Halls this Easter and it's not to be missed!
This Exciting Science show is interactive and engaging and the perfect way to expand your mind in the world of science. Experiments are lively, fact-filled and designed to fuel an interest in science for all ages. Featuring volcanic eruptions, an air missile launcher, smoke ring dustbins, mini rockets and some pretty big bangs, whizzes, pops and splurts, this show will be the highlight of your Easter holidays!
The team of crazy scientists include Mad Mike the inventor, Exciting Science's very own crash test dummy - Dangerous Dean, Kindly Kelly (master of destruction) and Fabulous Faye who certainly knows her facts.
Children from aged 4 upwards will be astounded.
Tickets can be purchased via the website or by calling the box office on 01582 767525.
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Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA
Wed 8th April 2020
Times: 2-3pm
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary to offer this introduction to hedgehogs event.
Learn basic hedgehog facts - where they live, what they eat, the problems facing hedgehogs and why they're in decline. Receive practical advice about how to help hedgehogs in your garden. Find out about basic hedgehog care and handling.
Meet a rescue hog (if one is available and happy to be handled) and see where they are being nursed back to health before being released.
This workshop is aimed at families - we are also offering adult-only workshops all through the spring and summer Event details
Date
Wednesday 8 April 2020
Time
2pm - 3pm
A static map of Discover Hedgehogs
About the event
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary to offer this introduction to hedgehogs event.
Learn basic hedgehog facts - where they live, what they eat, the problems facing hedgehogs and why they're in decline. Receive practical advice about how to help hedgehogs in your garden. Find out about basic hedgehog care and handling.
Meet a rescue hog (if one is available and happy to be handled) and see where they are being nursed back to health before being released.
£8 for adults (over 16).
£6 for children (aged 6+).
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Please note these are special organised events/visits and Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary is not open to the general public.more...
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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Early Bird
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 6th April 2020 - Thu 9th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Beat the crowds and complete our Easter trail early at a reduced price. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £3 per child.more...
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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Early Bird
Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Mon 6th April 2020 - Thu 9th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Beat the crowds and complete our Easter trail early at a reduced price. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £3 per child.more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Bring the kids and complete our Easter Trail. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £5 per child.more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Bring the kids and complete our Easter Trail. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £5 per child.more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Bring the kids and complete our Easter Trail. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £5 per child.more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Fri 10th April 2020 - Mon 13th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Bring the kids and complete our Easter Trail. There's a chocolate prize at the end for every child. You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues. £5 per child.more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Tue 14th April 2020 - Fri 17th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Make and decorate an Easter craft at the visitor centre. £2 per child.more...
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Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5HA
Wed 15th April 2020
Times: 2-3pm
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary to offer this introduction to hedgehogs event.
Learn basic hedgehog facts - where they live, what they eat, the problems facing hedgehogs and why they're in decline. Receive practical advice about how to help hedgehogs in your garden. Find out about basic hedgehog care and handling.
Meet a rescue hog (if one is available and happy to be handled) and see where they are being nursed back to health before being released.
This workshop is aimed at families - we are also offering adult-only workshops all through the spring and summer Event details
Date
Wednesday 8 April 2020
Time
2pm - 3pm
A static map of Discover Hedgehogs
About the event
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary to offer this introduction to hedgehogs event.
Learn basic hedgehog facts - where they live, what they eat, the problems facing hedgehogs and why they're in decline. Receive practical advice about how to help hedgehogs in your garden. Find out about basic hedgehog care and handling.
Meet a rescue hog (if one is available and happy to be handled) and see where they are being nursed back to health before being released.
£8 for adults (over 16).
£6 for children (aged 6+).
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Please note these are special organised events/visits and Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary is not open to the general public.more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Tue 14th April 2020 - Fri 17th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Make and decorate an Easter craft at the visitor centre. £2 per child.more...
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Family Discovery Morning - Spring!
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Thu 16th April 2020
Times: 10am - 12.30pm
See animals and nature come to life on this free Family Discovery Morning!
There's no better time to explore the Cathedral than during spring, and this wonderful trail brings animals and nature to life! See what you can find before getting creative with Easter activities.
Free admission, donations welcome.
Suitable for children aged 3-11, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Image: (c) Emma Collins Photographymore...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Tue 14th April 2020 - Fri 17th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Make and decorate an Easter craft at the visitor centre. £2 per child.more...
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Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT
Tue 14th April 2020 - Fri 17th April 2020
Times: 10am - 4pm
Make and decorate an Easter craft at the visitor centre. £2 per child.more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 18th April 2020
Times: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Sun 26th April 2020
Times: 10am - 5pm
Unlimited steam train rides all day for everyone (and their teddies!) PLUS: Teddy's Train Ride - when the teddies get their own train ride!
Children with a teddy gain free entry and their teddies get their own train ticket to go for a steam train ride - on their own! The children will have the chance to board a carriage on the 'Teddy Train', place their teddy on the seat, and then get off the train and let the teddies have a ride up the track on their own! When the train is back in the station, with its precious cargo, the children can board the train again to collect their teddies and go for ride all together!
We're Going on a Bear Hunt! Look around the site for 8 numbered pictures of famous bears (like Paddington, Pooh and Pudsey)! You can do this on your own, or meet our. Teddy Captain Peter who can help you get started! Look out for the information you are given on arrival with locations and timings. Also, take part in the Teddy Count (guess the number of teddies in the train compartment)!
Also, our miniature steam railway will be offering rides (£1 per person 3yrs+). The visitor centre will be open as well as the museum, cafe and shop. Come and spend the day out with us, and bring Teddy along for the ride! We have lots of picnic tables, so why not have a Teddy Bear's Picnic at the same time?! Or, enjoy something from our cafe. Teddy can still join in! Tickets can be booked in advance, but you can also turn up and buy tickets on the day!more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Sun 26th April 2020
Times: 10am - 5pm
Unlimited steam train rides all day for everyone (and their teddies!) PLUS: Teddy's Train Ride - when the teddies get their own train ride!
Children with a teddy gain free entry and their teddies get their own train ticket to go for a steam train ride - on their own! The children will have the chance to board a carriage on the 'Teddy Train', place their teddy on the seat, and then get off the train and let the teddies have a ride up the track on their own! When the train is back in the station, with its precious cargo, the children can board the train again to collect their teddies and go for ride all together!
We're Going on a Bear Hunt! Look around the site for 8 numbered pictures of famous bears (like Paddington, Pooh and Pudsey)! You can do this on your own, or meet our. Teddy Captain Peter who can help you get started! Look out for the information you are given on arrival with locations and timings. Also, take part in the Teddy Count (guess the number of teddies in the train compartment)!
Also, our miniature steam railway will be offering rides (£1 per person 3yrs+). The visitor centre will be open as well as the museum, cafe and shop. Come and spend the day out with us, and bring Teddy along for the ride! We have lots of picnic tables, so why not have a Teddy Bear's Picnic at the same time?! Or, enjoy something from our cafe. Teddy can still join in! Tickets can be booked in advance, but you can also turn up and buy tickets on the day!more...
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Sat 2nd May 2020
Times: 11am - 12:30pm
Spend your Saturday morning getting creative with your little ones! A range of activities focused around making, play, techniques, using your hands and your imagination. Runs Saturdays throughout the year. Learn a variety of hand sewing skills, whilst creating a personalised room decoration.more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Sat 27th June 2020 - Sun 28th June 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Sat 27th June 2020 - Sun 28th June 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Sat 5th September 2020 - Sun 6th September 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY
Sat 5th September 2020 - Sun 6th September 2020
Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch), and all the other activities run all day too (face painting, kids shows, see the Fat Controller, miniature train rides, badge making etc), so come whenever you like, and stay for as long as you like! And it's all included in the ticket price!
If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!more...
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