what's on

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

New for 2021, Summer Evenings at Paradise Wildlife Park will be a zoo experience like no other. Come to Paradise Wildlife Park, after hours, and see the zoo in a new light. We hope to give you a slice of Paradise in the warm summer evenings to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. Our Animal Park and World of Dinosaurs will remain open so that you can enjoy our wonderful animals and dinosaurs during the famous summer golden hour.



Kick back and relax in our beanie bag galore chill out zones, with the incredible sound of Moto, the white lion, roaring in the distance. Indulge in a deliciously fruity Pimms or a crisp G&T at our roaming carts. There will also be incredible preforming artists who will flip, twirl and entertain you as the sun goes down.... Read more

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Join us for a summer of Prehistory at Celtic Harmony Camp open Thursdays to Mondays, in Brickendon, near Hertford. Enjoy a day of fun activities, good food and shows from Friction Fire lighting to Stone Age Talks, Hunter Gatherer Quest, Cave Drawing and visit the Palaeolithic Cave.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a 'Covid Safe Venue' with Good to Go pledge. We have measures in place to keep your stay safe such as social distancing, limited visitor numbers (pre-bookings only), staggered entry slots, one-way quest trail hand sanitisers and regular cleaning.

There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Freshly made food, such as hog roast and wood fired pizza, is available from the café and can be enjoyed... Read more

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Boogie on down to Hertford Castle ready for Rock at the Castle 2021, the annual free music festival set within the spectacular grounds of Hertford Castle.

Performances by local musicians will span across three stages featuring acoustic, folk, indie, rock, and pop music influences.

And, of course, there will be food and drinks stalls on the castle lawn to fuel and refresh you as you dance the afternoon away.

The island will host a family stage with bouncy castles, face painting, and many more fun activities making sure there is something for everyone.

Each year a charity is selected to be the beneficiary of this event, offering the opportunity to fundraise throughout the afternoon for a worthy cause.

The event is FREE... Read more

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Join us for a summer of Prehistory at Celtic Harmony Camp open Thursdays to Mondays, in Brickendon, near Hertford. Enjoy a day of fun activities, good food and shows from Friction Fire lighting to Stone Age Talks, Hunter Gatherer Quest, Cave Drawing and visit the Palaeolithic Cave.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a 'Covid Safe Venue' with Good to Go pledge. We have measures in place to keep your stay safe such as social distancing, limited visitor numbers (pre-bookings only), staggered entry slots, one-way quest trail hand sanitisers and regular cleaning.

There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Freshly made food, such as hog roast and wood fired pizza, is available from the café and can be enjoyed... Read more

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Join us for a summer of Prehistory at Celtic Harmony Camp open Thursdays to Mondays, in Brickendon, near Hertford. Enjoy a day of fun activities, good food and shows from Friction Fire lighting to Stone Age Talks, Hunter Gatherer Quest, Cave Drawing and visit the Palaeolithic Cave.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a 'Covid Safe Venue' with Good to Go pledge. We have measures in place to keep your stay safe such as social distancing, limited visitor numbers (pre-bookings only), staggered entry slots, one-way quest trail hand sanitisers and regular cleaning.

There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Freshly made food, such as hog roast and wood fired pizza, is available from the café and can be enjoyed... Read more

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Week 2: Toddler Tuesday: Butterflies and Bugs

Tuesday 3rd August 2021, 10:30-12:00

Join us for crafts, singing, stories and fun for the Under 4s!

£6.50 per table: 1 Adult and up to 2 children. This includes refreshments for children and their accompanying adult.

Spaces limited for social distancing - Booking Essential.

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

Explore Acting for the Big Screen in our 3 day Filmmaking & Screen Acting Camp this
Summer! Not only will you train as Screen Actors and learn about the Production roles
involved in Filmmaking... Stage Makers Academy Summer Acting School is giving you the
opportunity to work alongside a Production Company who will be producing your final films.
Move over Tarantino... Stage Makers are taking over this Summer!

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

Hertford Town Centre will be filled with child friendly activities, games, promotions and events throughout the day, most of which are free of charge to enjoy.

Hertford Town Centre will be filled with child friendly activities, games, promotions and events throughout the day, most of which are free of charge to enjoy.

Explore Acting for the Big Screen in our 3 day Filmmaking & Screen Acting Camp this
Summer! Not only will you train as Screen Actors and learn about the Production roles
involved in Filmmaking... Stage Makers Academy Summer Acting School is giving you the
opportunity to work alongside a Production Company who will be producing your final films.
Move over Tarantino... Stage Makers are taking over this Summer!

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Week 2: Build a Bug Hotel

Thursday 5th August 2021, 10:30-11:30 & 14:00-15:00

Join a bug hunt through the museum garden before designing and building your own bug hotel to take home. What bugs will you find?

£6 per child (child will need to be dropped off)

Spaces limited for social distancing - Booking Essential.

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

Join us for a summer of Prehistory at Celtic Harmony Camp open Thursdays to Mondays, in Brickendon, near Hertford. Enjoy a day of fun activities, good food, Bronze Age Talks, Stonehenge Quest and crafts such as Beaker pottery.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a 'Covid Safe Venue' with Good to Go pledge. We have measures in place to keep your stay safe such as social distancing, limited visitor numbers (pre-bookings only), staggered entry slots, one-way quest trail hand sanitisers and regular cleaning.

There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Freshly made food, such as hog roast and wood fired pizza, is available from the café and can be enjoyed in one of the outdoor eating areas.
Pre-bookings... Read more

Fun Yoga and Mindfulness sessions for children.
Age 4-7 9:30-10:10
Age 8-11 10:30 -11:10

Explore Acting for the Big Screen in our 3 day Filmmaking & Screen Acting Camp this
Summer! Not only will you train as Screen Actors and learn about the Production roles
involved in Filmmaking... Stage Makers Academy Summer Acting School is giving you the
opportunity to work alongside a Production Company who will be producing your final films.
Move over Tarantino... Stage Makers are taking over this Summer!

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

New for 2021, Summer Evenings at Paradise Wildlife Park will be a zoo experience like no other. Come to Paradise Wildlife Park, after hours, and see the zoo in a new light. We hope to give you a slice of Paradise in the warm summer evenings to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. Our Animal Park and World of Dinosaurs will remain open so that you can enjoy our wonderful animals and dinosaurs during the famous summer golden hour.



Kick back and relax in our beanie bag galore chill out zones, with the incredible sound of Moto, the white lion, roaring in the distance. Indulge in a deliciously fruity Pimms or a crisp G&T at our roaming carts. There will also be incredible preforming artists who will flip, twirl and entertain you as the sun goes down.... Read more

Join us for a summer of Prehistory at Celtic Harmony Camp open Thursdays to Mondays, in Brickendon, near Hertford. Enjoy a day of fun activities, good food, Bronze Age Talks, Stonehenge Quest and crafts such as Beaker pottery.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a 'Covid Safe Venue' with Good to Go pledge. We have measures in place to keep your stay safe such as social distancing, limited visitor numbers (pre-bookings only), staggered entry slots, one-way quest trail hand sanitisers and regular cleaning.

There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Freshly made food, such as hog roast and wood fired pizza, is available from the café and can be enjoyed in one of the outdoor eating areas.
Pre-bookings... Read more

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!

Children and families can participate in a Town Centre trail during summer holidays. The trail is aimed at children to enjoy with their families and friends, and runs from Saturday 31st July until Saturday 14th August.

To take part in the trail, families should visit Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre, in The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, to pick up a trail map or download one from gohertford/events.



Children will need to match the shop with the creature hiding in the window which has been created by members of the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters in a minimum of 15 of the 20 businesses taking part around the town.



Once they have completed the trail, they will need to return the form to the Town and... Read more

New for 2021, Summer Evenings at Paradise Wildlife Park will be a zoo experience like no other. Come to Paradise Wildlife Park, after hours, and see the zoo in a new light. We hope to give you a slice of Paradise in the warm summer evenings to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. Our Animal Park and World of Dinosaurs will remain open so that you can enjoy our wonderful animals and dinosaurs during the famous summer golden hour.



Kick back and relax in our beanie bag galore chill out zones, with the incredible sound of Moto, the white lion, roaring in the distance. Indulge in a deliciously fruity Pimms or a crisp G&T at our roaming carts. There will also be incredible preforming artists who will flip, twirl and entertain you as the sun goes down.... Read more

Join us for a summer of Prehistory at Celtic Harmony Camp open Thursdays to Mondays, in Brickendon, near Hertford. Enjoy a day of fun activities, good food, Bronze Age Talks, Stonehenge Quest and crafts such as Beaker pottery.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a 'Covid Safe Venue' with Good to Go pledge. We have measures in place to keep your stay safe such as social distancing, limited visitor numbers (pre-bookings only), staggered entry slots, one-way quest trail hand sanitisers and regular cleaning.

There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Freshly made food, such as hog roast and wood fired pizza, is available from the café and can be enjoyed in one of the outdoor eating areas.
Pre-bookings... Read more

Delighted to announce that, subject to restrictions being lifted on 19th July, we will be opening the Grotto for the first time in 18 months on Saturday 24th July. Although we are usually open Saturdays only for this year we have teamed up with the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters (or yarnbombers to some) to be open everyday for two weeks. We are delighted they will be taking a not-so-secret approach to creating an enchanted garden at Scotts Grotto and we look forward to welcoming visitors and families between Monday 26th July - Sunday 8th August!

Children's Summer Festival
KidsFest
This Summer Holidays come visit our Kids Fest event and enjoy a the ultimate day out with the kids.

It's like Glastonbury for Kids!
Enjoy a boogie at our Main Stage with music and entertainment. Get your festival sparkle on at our DIY Glitter Station, discover prehistoric Dinosaurs, fun walkabout Entertainment and Bouncy Castles! WOW.

Grovelands Park in North London is home to its own enchanting prehistoric playgrounds - featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes where you can let your imagination go wild and pretend you really are lost in the dawn of time.

Watch out as you walk past an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey, creep past scenes of Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus, and Pterosaurs that screech as they soar high through the tree-tops above your head.

Don't forget to also be on your guard as you tip-toe past a 15mtall Brachiosaurus, protecting her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, as she cries out in warning to passers-by.

For a limited time only, Jurassic Encounter - Where Dinosaurs Come To Life UK Tour 2021 will... Read more

🦖 🦕 Dinosaurs are coming... 🦕🦖

4 Jul - 5 Sep 2021
This summer, take your family on an adventure back in time to experience life-like, animatronic dinosaurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.


A dinosaur-packed day out with the kids this summer holiday.


Can you feel that? Did the ground just shake? Why have the birds all gone silent? That's right, be prepared, the dinosaurs are back!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting Zoorassic Park: an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved... Read more

Get ready to enjoy our giant live Maize Maze purchase the map (we tried without, its too big to do without it) and find the 10 hidden themed signs. The themes are amazing and so much fun. But it's not just about a maize!..thee's the funyard and that has go karts, a giant air trampoline (looks like a half buried ball and its so much fun), a huge slide, sheep racing (so cute), a woodland trail ( perfect too cool off under nd not forgeting the tractor ride where you can shoot character pigeons with water pistols!
There's a outdoor cafe, lots of seating and lots of fun..
The maize is buggy and wheelchair friendly, although a little bumpy in places.

Enjoy a magical family adventure sleeping overnight in your own roundhouse in a safe and stimulating outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Sleep in the comfort of your own roundhouse with a king size bed and single beds (up to 2 adults and 3 children) all linen and towels included.
Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegan and vegetarian options and explore the woods at night on a Bat Walk before storytelling and marshmallows around the fire. Wake up to freshly baked croissants for your continental breakfast.

We are open for overnight stays Thursday to Sunday from 22 July. The Overnight experience runs from 5pm to 10am the next day and is £250... Read more

Our 5 week infant massage course has been designed to support you and your baby. Learn to massage your baby. and find out how it can help with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other parents in your local area and build lifelong friendships.

A community zoo based in the historic Cedars park in Waltham cross Hertfordshire. The zoo gives visitors the opportunity to get up close to Meerkats, Owls, skunks, small bird species, rabbits, Armadillos and various reptiles and minibeasts.

Entry is for anytime between 10-5 with the freedom to combine your visit with the historic cedars parkland, feel free to pop in and out throughout the day to enjoy the various animal talks and meet and greets on offer.

Get ready! This July, The Big Trunk Trail arrives in Luton - the biggest, most unique outdoor public art event Luton's ever seen. Over 30 vibrant, beautifully decorated elephants will trumpet along a free, fun, family-friendly art trail around the town's key landmarks.

This fantastic event is being brought to Luton by Keech Hospice Care to celebrate its 30th anniversary and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the charity's work over the years.

Each large sculpture is sponsored by a business and individually designed by an artist. On Saturday 10 July 2021, the elephants will parade into Luton - before leaving on Friday 8 October 2021. You'll be able to #SpotTheElephant and see your favourite sculptures one last time at one of our final farewell events... Read more

HARE ALL ABOUT IT!
Hares About Town is a spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art that will weave its way across Southend on Sea, the seafront, High Street through to Priory Park - The town will be filled with giant Hare sculptures!

July 1st until 12th September 2021 - 10 whole weeks!

These beautiful Hare sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for local people to explore and enjoy!

In addition to the big hare sculptures we have over 50 Leverets (baby hares) that have been designed and created by over 40 schools and community groups across the Borough. These Leverets will form their own trail in Southends' cultural hotspots... Read more

The amazing Giant LEGO® brick animals are back at London Wetland Centre this summer!

We're super-excited to welcome our brick animals, come along to find all the 14 characters. This is the UK's only collection of wetland animals made from the world's most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO® bricks were used to make them. Even better, the trail is included in the price of admission, or free for members.

Holmes, our mill detective has 10 photos, but cannot work out where they were taken! Can you help him by using your best detective skills? As you wander around, keep your eyes peeled to spot where the photos were taken and mark them on the map.

Hand your sheet back in to win a prize!



Purchase your trail sheet from the Mill Shop at £2.50 per sheet



Please take note of the on site Covid-19 signage and follow current Government Guidance.

Download our Rewild the Child leaflet for 10 simple activities to help children connect with nature. These activities are suitable for all ages, don't require any special equipment and can be done in a garden, on a walk or when you visit Stanwick Lakes.

Gorgeous Illustrations too!