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Mum's guide to the perfect Mother's Day gift
zing people. Friends that gave me gifts that I will always treasure and will try to replicate for my friends when the appropriate time arises. These gifts were not bought, but given with love and time - the kind of presents that your children and oth... Read more
Enjoy the great outdoors this summer... without breaking the bank
zing water!). When exhausted you can head to the Inn on the Park for delicious ice-creams and once recuperated carry on to the a recently-refurbished play area, trampolines and adventure golf.
So far you've only spent money on the ice-creams.
If a ... Read more
History on our doorstep at Verulamium Museum
zing artefacts uncovered during the excavation of the area and tells the story of what life would have been like at that time.
The museum isn't huge, but it is very well laid out in sections covering all aspects of Roman life with informative displa... Read more
Fantastic water fun at Box End Aqua Park
zing! Actually quite tricky, but when you realise that the worst that is going to happen is that you fall in the water you quickly start taking a lot more risks. My 8 year old started off crawling around the course, trying desperately not... Read more
Visiting Flamstead Scarecrow Festival
zing.
We had a gorgeous afternoon strolling around this pretty village, feeling perfectly at ease staring into people’s gardens! Choosing our winner’s was tricky though. We took time out in the Scarecrow Cafe in the village hall to... Read more
Delicious dining in sumptuous surroundings at The Old Cock Inn
zing a contemporary style. Head in through the pub and see the interior designer’s sumptuous ideas of colour, comfort and craftiness! I love to see chefs at work through an open kitchen, no longer workers hidden away but people allowed to show ... Read more
Tour the world from your sofa
zing places around the world at the click of a button!
Staying close to home we head straight to the artefacts of the British Museum
Maybe your child is a budding cricketer but has never been bowled over by Lord's Cricket Ground. Let them w... Read more
Congratulations to the 2021 Awards Lockdown Lifesavers
zing resource for sharing foods, unwanted items, social distanced street events and our 12 days of Christmas and Easter Egg trail events."
Thornbury ResidentsFor helping with food deliveries, collecting prescriptions, sharing information, running qu... Read more
Where the magic happens: Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter
zing! An experience that allows you to dive straight into the world of Harry Potter. I loved it!”... Read more
Events
Draw with Rob Exhibition
St Albans Museum & Gallery
Fri 27th March 2026 - Sun 20th September 2026
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Find out more:
www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Zoonormous Egg Hunt
Whipsnade Zoo
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026
Discover all kinds of amazing animals this Easter holiday at Whipsnade Zoo with the Zoonormous Egg Hunt! A great activity for the whole family, included with Zoo entry.
Seek out special eggs around Whipsnade Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the secret code. Successful egg-splorers can reveal the code at our end location and be rewarded with a tasty treat*!
Along with an Easter craft activity, photo opportunities and over 11,000 amazing animals at the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out.
Included with admission.
(Code) Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Mon 30th March 2026 - Sat 11th April 2026
11am - 3.30pm (last admission 3pm)
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - try our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour.
Pick up a free trail to find all the Bletchley Park Easter Bunnies hidden around the site.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (30 March, and 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 11 April):
Calling all puzzlers, problem solvers, planners and transport tamers. Bletchley Park's team of crack Codebreakers number in their thousands, but they all have one problem and need your help to solve it - how do you make sure everyone gets to work on time? Which route does the train take? How often will the buses run, or would it just be quicker to cycle? Families are invited to try their hand at coding a robot train, to use... Read more
Find out more:
www.bletchleypark.org.uk
The Sooty Show
BEAM Hertford
Mon 6th April 2026
11am & 2.30pm
Izzy Wizzy Let's get busy - The Sooty Show heads into town in a magical new show to delight the whole family!
Joining the nations favourite bear will be the legendary Sweep and So, as well as fan favourites Butch, Ramsbottom and Scampi. Completing the crew will be amazing magician Russ Brown and Circus star Michael Jordan. Expect wonderful wizardry, Thrills and spills and of course lots and lots laughs! Watch out for Sooty's supercharged water pistol!
A spectacular mix of magic , music and mess- guaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new! Don't miss it! There's also a chance to meet Sooty after the show!
Find out more or book:
beamhertford.co.uk
School in Action at Abbot's Hill
Abbot's Hill School
Tue 28th April 2026
10.00-12.000
See our school as it really is - on a normal school day
The best way to get a true feel for our school is to visit when it's buzzing with everyday life. Our School in Action Morning offers prospective families the chance to experience our 4-16 school in full flow - from lively lessons and creative spaces to the warm, purposeful atmosphere that makes our community so special.
During the morning, you'll enjoy a relaxed, guided tour of the school while lessons are taking place, with opportunities to:
Drop in on classes across the age range (4-16) and see teaching and learning in action
Chat with pupils and staff to hear first-hand what life here is really like
Explore our facilities and grounds... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk
Festival on the Field 2026
Sir John Lawes School
Sat 4th July 2026
12noon - 10.45pm
After an amazing 2024 event, we're thrilled to bring Harpenden's favourite family festival back to the playing fields of Sir John Lawes School on Saturday 4th July 2026.
Expect a full day of live music, great food, family activities and festival fun for all ages.
We're excited to welcome Massaoke back to headline - plus an incredible Oasis tribute experience from Definitely Could Be Oasis!
Tickets on sale from 10.30am on Friday 14th November 2025!
Festival on the Field has gained a reputation as a high-quality family festival where children and families can be entertained in a relaxing, fun and safe environment, attracting up to 3,000 mostly local, people. The Festival is held on the playing fields of... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.festivalonthefield.co.uk
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Children's activity clubs & classes
Mini Mozart offer fun, interactive music classes for babies & toddlers featuring professional musicians (all music graduates!) playing orchestral instruments and telling a different story or fable each week.
The main difference between Mini Mozart and other music classes is that we only use Live Music and at least 2 superb musicians perform and interact with the children at every class. Parachutes, bubbles, instruments and puppets just add to the musical fun!
The teacher will showcase their musical instrument(s), so once your little one has heard and seen the clarinet, saxophone, or double bass or any other orchestral instrument, they'll get to touch it too whilst being accompanied by the piano.
But that's not all! We use classical music to bring... Read more
Contact details:
www.minimozart.com
020 7193 1983
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6Week Social PLUS
Age: 0 - 1
It's here!! 6WeekSocial PLUS
A new exciting course designed for mums with babies 5 months - 12months!
We aim to help guide you through the next chapter, through friendship, building a community and learning skills to support you grow in confidence as a mummy. The focus will be specific to the challenges life with a 5-month old (plus) can bring.
We have... Read more
Contact details:
www.6weeksocial.co.uk
07435456466
Location:
Little Gym Harpenden, Rothamsted Experimental Station West Common, Rotha, Harpenden, AL5 2JQSession Times:
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795 (Harpenden) RAF Air Cadets
Age: 12 - 17
First and foremost, Harpenden Air Cadets is where young people meet regularly. In that regard it is not unlike the Girl Guides, the local football club or indeed hanging around in groups outside the local newsagents or chip shop. But there we leave the similarities behind; we are a disciplined and structured youth organisation, with goals and serious values.
The RAF gives a lot of financial... Read more
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JCC, Waldegrave Park, Harpenden, AL5 5SFSession Times:
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Football Fun Factory
Age: 5 - 12
The Football Fun Factory is finally coming to Harpenden & St Albans! most amazing first experience of football.
Football fun and development for children aged 5-12 years.
5-6pm every Wednesday.
Contact details:
www.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk
email via their website
07305370223
Location:
Harpenden Rugby Club, Redbourn Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2BASession Times:
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Football Fun Factory Tots
Age: 1 - 5
The Football Fun Factory is finally coming to Harpenden & St Albans! Football fun with your little one!
At the Football Fun Factory, we're offering a 3-week free trial of our Tots Football Fun program, so that your child can have the most amazing first experience of football.
We offer an incredible introduction to football, through fun... Read more
Contact details:
www.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk
07305370223
Location:
Roundwood School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, AL5 3AESession Times:
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Mini Professors Classes are amazing science classes for Preschoolers! Our program is specifically designed for 2-5 year olds and offers over 80 different topics for your little one to explore in an interactive, warm, and safe environment. This course makes science so much fun, the children (and grown-ups too) will just love it!
Running sessions for 2-3.5 year olds from 9.30-10.15am and for 3.5-5 year olds from 10.45-11.45am, on Mondays and Fridays.
Also now running classes on Thursday afternoons at 1-2pm, for 3yr to 5yr olds.
(3 class trial option for £27.50 or 1 off trial for £10.).
Contact details:
www.miniprofessors.com
07921172382
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St John Ambulance Cadets
Age: 10 - 18
An amazing oportunity for young people aged 10-18.First aid is a lifelong skill and can mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved. Qualified youth leaders guide you towards the Grand Prior Award in a safe, welcoming environment. Leadership and presentation skills learned and practised. Adventure activities are also available. Term time only meetings
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Harpenden Fire Station, 30 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JBBrilliant Theatre Arts
Age: 7 - 21
Brilliant Theatre Arts is an award-winning youth theatre company based in Herts. We provide high quality training through production and performance opportunity for young performers aged 7 - 21 who have an ambition to work in the arts industry. We offer weekly classes in both King's Langley and St Albans, with all classes acting as rehearsals toward an amazing final product!
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Kings Langley Secondary School, Kings Langley, WD4 9HNThe Sandpit Theatre, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
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Jet Black Squares
Age: 13 - Adult
If you own a smartphone, then you own a camera, and if you own a camera, you have the ability to take amazing photos. Come and learn how to take amazing photos 'out and about' on one of Jet Black Squares' Smartphone Safaris. A fabulous family activity suitable for ages 8+. 1:1 Duke of Edinburgh Award skills sessions for either 3 or 6 months are also available with a complimentary adult place on all sessions. (This can also fit nicely into GCSE photography too). Available throughout London and the Home Counties and further afield if requested.
Contact details:
www.jetblacksquares.com
079000 84147
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Based in St AlbansWe are a centre for all things musical in St Albans. All abilities can learn with us, from beginners to proficient players! We offer individual lessons and run many ensembles to suite all forms of music!
If your child is new to music then we have the following groups;-
Dalcroze - for ages 3-5, a gentle introduction into rhythm and pitch
Ukulele Banditos... Read more
Contact details:
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk
01438 845299
Location:
St Albans Music School, C/o Townsend School, High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DRSession Times:
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