You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark's Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant's toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!

Awarded 'Best Kid's Show at Edinburgh Fringe' by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way!

About Mark Thompson: Mark Thompson is a renowned astronomer, presenter, and science communicator. With a background in astrophysics, he has captivated audiences through various television appearances, including shows such as "Stargazing Live" and "The One Show." Thompson's... Read more

Experience Elizabethan May Day merriment with dancing, swordplay, gunpowder and more!

During Tudor times, May Day continued to be celebrated as an important festival, rooted in ancient beliefs and traditions. The arrival of May marked the end of winter and the beginning of spring, symbolizing the renewal of life and the return of warmth and sunlight. This transition from the harsh, cold months to a season of growth and fertility was eagerly anticipated and celebrated.

May Day was a time to rejoice and make merry, as people welcomed the arrival of spring and the promise of a bountiful year ahead. It was a time to gather and feast, with communities coming together for large meals and communal celebrations. Food and drink were abundant,... Read more

The Hertfordshire County Show is one of our county's flagship events - a celebration of everything county, country living, food and farming offering something special for each and every one of our 35,000+ visitors!

Witness spectacular entertainment in the Main Ring as we welcome back the amazing Bold Dog lings as our main attraction for 2024. Enjoy and discover the very best of local shopping with deliciously curated produce in our Food Court and iconic Made in Herts zones with local foods and local crafts that showcase the best of Hertfordshire to the World.

Immerse yourself in agriculture with a packed timetable of livestock and equine classes and head to our Farm-Yard and Countryside zones and discover awe-inspiring plant and machinery... Read more

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with Jet Black Squares to offer this wonderful introduction to getting the best from your smartphone's camera.

Learn to use your smartphone to take stunning wildlife photographs with professional photographer Jeanette. If you own a smartphone, then you own a camera, and if you own a camera, you have the ability to take amazing photos. The rules of photography are the same whether you have a smartphone or a £20k camera - composition, exposure and passion.

You'll start off in the Wildlife Trust's garden and then take a stroll through Verulamium Park, learning how to take photographs of the plants, flowers, trees and landscape along the way.... Read more

The Flamstead Scarecrow Festival has been running in the village of Flamstead since 2002. Originally the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival's founder Peter Milson, from Lincolnshire, introduced the idea to the village in 2002 as a fundraiser for two charities. It has had the backing of the village and its residents ever since, with amazing Scarecrows being created each year for the public to view.

Each year, residents from the village of Flamstead create fabulous scarecrows and display them in their front gardens or around the village. There is a competition to see who can make the best scarecrow. Those attending the festival purchase voting forms and vote for their favourite scarecrows.

The festival is run for Charity, as a fundraiser... Read more

Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.

With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.

The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.

Tickets are £8.50 each or a Family Ticket for 4 is £30.

Tickets are not required for children under 2 years old and they will not be allocated a seat, so may have to sit on a parent's knee.