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Paradise Wildlife Park - World of Dinosaurs
Park 12 years ago, we both left to pursue other careers 7 years ago but have stayed good friends with Paradise and always follow their developments with interest especially we now have two young boys. With this in mind and with my Dinosaur- mad litt... Read more

Stickman Trail
park. We are a big fan of the Julia Donaldson books in our family and have previously visited the Gruffalo trail and the Stickman trail and loved them both. The Stick Man play trail is designed by leading natural play specialists and brings to life... Read more

Zog Activity Trail - You've earned a Golden Star from us!
parking, the fee was £1 for all day (this goes up to £2 in the summer but is still amazing value!) so instead of having to second guess how long you might be and clock watch you could set off on your adventure without worrying about parki... Read more

Easter Bunny Adventures at Audley End Railway
parking was free. I need not have worried it was absolutely magical. We pre booked our tickets (which I would highly recommend) which meant we received priority boarding and were guaranteed a slot on the train time we booked. The staff are all ver... Read more

Mum's Guide to Butlins Bognor Regis
park was our first stop and it was small but very cute . We had packed a separate bag for swimming so next on our hit list was the brand new 40 million pound swimming pool and splash park. There was a short delay here as lots of other people had th... Read more

Absolute (Pointe) Perfection from the Three Counties Youth Ballet
Park" which again was a beautiful example of storytelling through dance and as an introduction to the Arts for my son was a great opportunity for him to interpret what was happening on the stage. Particular praise here for the Ribbon Waltz which was ... Read more

Tring Natural History Museum- Small but Perfectly Formed
park directly outside, but its often full and so we parked in the public carpark which was just slightly further down the high street (its clearly sign posted) and we paid £1.50 to park for 4 hours. Its around a 5 minute walk to the museum fro... Read more

Travel back in time with Mountfitchet Castle and Toy Museum
park just outside (with parking attendant to guide you) it cost us around £2 to park for 4 hours. There is also a co-op right outside so if you have forgotten anything for the picnic you can grab it from there. It costs £12 for adults an... Read more

Dine out with your little ones in style at the newly refurbished Red Lion in Welwyn
parking available outside the pub and upon arrival we were greeted at the door by several happy and friendly staff including general manager Jennifer who gave us a tour. The pub does now look very plush! The team involved have done an incredible job... Read more

Aladdin- A traditional Panto which really has the X factor
Parkin and Robert White (former BGT finalist) we were very excited. Sadly my eldest missed out on this occasion as he was at school, but myself, the husband and our nearly 2 year old took our seats amongst crowds of excitable school children. Th... Read more

Charm Personified at Aldenham Country Park
Park to experience their Festive Farm experience and Santas Grotto. Sadly my husband was working so we enlisted Auntie Amber to come along with us and set off on our journey to Elstree. Aldenham is around 35 minutes by car from Hertford. They have ... Read more

Winnie the Pooh and Piglet too- 100 Aker Woods at Aldenham Country Park
Park for their Magical farm and Santas grotto (you can read our review here) We had an amazing time whilst there and fell in love with the place, however we ran out of time to do the 100 Aker Wood Trail and so returned 6 days later to complete... Read more

Making a splash at Southend Sealife Adventure
parking space right outside the aquarium on the seafront (this may obviously be more difficult in the warmer months). Entry to the sealife centre isn't cheap, and we would recommend booking in advance to make the biggest savings ( a walk up adult pr... Read more

Shiney and Sparkling - The Snow Queen Dazzles this Christmas
parkling The Snow Queen Dazzles this Christmas You can Count on Hertford Theatre like 1,2,3 to bring us the greatest show this Christmas. Photography by [email protected] Mum’s guide to Hertford was kind... Read more

ASL Bridget's Tea Room was simply Brilliant!
park? Thanks for reading Kayleigh & The Boys Xxxx ... Read more

Fishing for some fun at Maidenhead aquatics.
parking is free for 3 hours. Upon entering the children's faces lit up, to a child this place literally is like an Aladdins cave. I ushered them to the back of the centre to the café and found a table, deshoed the chil... Read more

Herts Big Weekend
Park Farm, Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertford Theatre, Hertfordshire County Show, Knebworth House, Mill Green Mill & Museum, Natural History Museum at Tring, Paradise Wildlife Park, Rye House Kart Raceway, Laser Combat & Crazy Golf, ... Read more

National Careers Week- How to help your child find work experience.
park for many many years and then embarked on a new career at an animal science college organising hundreds of work placement for children aged 16-19 for over 7 years. I am a qualified careers advisor and a health and safety in the workplace assessor... Read more

Open Spaces- Where can we go during periods of social distancing?
parks do have children's play areas which you may want to avoid but lots of open spaces for fun with a ball or on scooters and bikes. If guidance does change and we are asked to no longer go outside I will amend the article as soon as I am abl... Read more

Our new favourite place to walk- Broxbourne Sculpture Trail
Park for a number of years and lived in Broxbourne for 5 years. However owing to the fact we now live in Hertford and are surrounded by lots of beautiful places here, we had (until recently) only visited the sculpture trail once in about 5 years. Th... Read more

Knebworth Dinosaur Trail and Gardens have new Covid measures refined to a Tee!
parked outside the main toilet block of Knebworth near entry to the grounds. Please note that at present the house and the play areas (Fort Knebworth ) are closed, tickets are for the dinosaur trail and grounds only. First stop was th... Read more

Pigtastic fun at Church Farm Ardeley
parking space and then had to walk back towards the shop and reception to get our car parking permit, wrist bands and activity sheet for the children. You could also pre order animal food when booking to collect from the shop. There's a one way syste... Read more

An emotional return to Willows Activity Farm .
parks Willows was forced to close its doors at the end of March and like many other leisure facilities the future remained uncertain as a result. However thanks to the easing in lockdown restrictions Willows was able to reopen its doors to members th... Read more

A welcome dose of normality on a day out at Audley End Miniature Railway (with added sparkles )
park which is just a few moments walk from the first one. Here we were greeted by a super friendly car parking attendant who reminded us about social distancing and asked us to follow the gravel path to the railway and asked us to follow the grass pa... Read more

Halloween at home
Halloween at Home The Pumpkin Pumpkin picking/ decorating One of the most exciting parts of Halloween for the little ones is of course the Pumpkin!! Whether you chose a large one to decorate as a family or several smaller ones to avoid argumen... Read more

"It's a Kind of Magic" Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway
park in the overflow car park. On arrival to the overflow car park the attendant will ask you what time you are booked for and will then advise what time to start making your way to site. If you arrive earlier than 30 minutes before the time you have... Read more

The Show must go on- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show
parkle in these uncertain times a glimmer of hope for the future with normality (we hope) not very far away. If you are in need of some festive cheer you will find it at Hertford Theatre in bucketfulls. There are still tickets avaliable to see The V... Read more

National Penguin Awareness Day!
Park Phillip Islands Little Penguins Or Monteray Bay Aquarium Theres also some great Penguin Themed Learning Activities here. For those of you with Disney Plus the Disney Nature series is great for little ones and has an accompanying educat... Read more

Good Honest Fun in Hertford with Treasure Trails UK
park (for FREE) and walks you through your adventure step by step with easy to follow instructions. We started on the carpark at marshgate drive (just passed The Mill House) and then turned left at the scout hut to follow the path up the river. We... Read more

Good Honest Fun in Hertford with Treasure Trails UK
park (for FREE) and walks you through your adventure step by step with easy to follow instructions. We started on the carpark at Marshgate Drive (just passed The Mill House) and then turned left at the scout hut to follow the path up the river. We... Read more

A true delight for the senses at Hatfield House Park, Garden and Woodland trails.
parking at Hatfield. Due to covid restrictions the house itself is closed but the formal gardens, woodland trails and parklands are open. I am a huge lover of tudor history and I even had my hen do at Hatfield House, however I realised, much to my s... Read more

Fun At Forty Hall grounds and Farm
park however, like many popular parks, it does get busy, there is also street parking (check for restrictions before parking). The 273 acre Grade II listed estate is a rare example of an intact 18th Century Landscape, with an Ornamental lake, medi... Read more

National Picnic Month 2021
Park One of our absolute favourites in neighbouring Waltham Cross. No doubt about it Cedars has space to picnic in abundance and acres to roam and explore. The toilets are open (hooray!) as is the cafe serving a selection of food , ice cream a... Read more

All that glitters- Kidfest the kids festival that is an explosion of joy !
Park (formally lee valley park farms) recently reopened after being closed since March 2020 under new management having been taking over by the amazing team behind Marsh Farm. As a result there has been some changes to the farm , the old soft play ha... Read more

The Polar Express Experience Review
park. We did not have premium carparking and so were given some alternative carparks to park in, we actually found some closer on street parking nearby but the carparks given were free to park in. Opposite the station is a Morrisons, this was the id... Read more

An interview with Peter from Under The Frozen Moon
parkling, magical world of ice and adventure. Clearly a lot of thought has gone in to the design of the displays including 1000 mini bobble hats which are hung from the ceiling in the hallways. You are invited to be a day visitor to Lunavik; where ev... Read more

Under the Frozen moon - a show so magical its sure to melt even the coldest of hearts
parkling, magical world of ice and adventure. You are invited to be a day visitor to Lunavik; where even the moon is frozen! Hertford Theatre is always a theatre with a (excuse the pun) lot of Heart, and although they are away from their usual venue ... Read more

Mum's Guide to Hertford Awards 2022 Results
Park Congratulations to all of the winners and runners-up and also to all the businesseswho made it as finalists.There was some very close voting so it was a tough competition.... Read more

A rainy day visit to Verulamium Museum
parking, with pay and display metres and public toilets there too. Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterran... Read more

Top Tips for Parents of football fans- way to save those pennies and utilise local resources.
Park and enjoyed that experience too. Tickets are also under a tenner here and therefore much cheaper than big matches. Stevenage FC is also not very far away and offers cost effective football match viewing opportunities. It is at Stevenage FC that... Read more

A fabulously interactive explosion of fun at The Royal Gunpowder Mills!
parking and attendents to help you find a space. What struck me upon arrival most was the staff, many of which are volunteers, and their obvious delight to be reopened. Everyone was so incredibly friendly and helpful , keen to ensure we had a fabulo... Read more

Is your little one starting school in September? Read our top tips to help you prepare .
parking on site (park at hartham or sainsburys and walk there). Label Everything Kids tend to lose stuff, a lot! One year my son lost three schools jumpers in 3 weeks. Save yourself the hassle of ironing on names and either buy a stamp or the stick... Read more

National Walking Month
Park - steeped in history, the park was once the site of Theobalds Palace, a favoured residence of James I. Queen Elizabeth I also visited Theobalds many times during her reign. The park has woodland walks, formal gardens, play maze, ponds, play trai... Read more

5 top tips for saving money during your family holiday this year
parking literally everything and before you know your holiday could well end up costing you a lot more than you had budgeted for. We've a few simple tips that we hope will help to at least reduce some of those costs for you. First things first Pac... Read more

Our Top 5 tips for getting involved in the Hertfordshire Libraries Reading Challenge this year
park on the way home, or pop into another local free attraction like Hertford Museum enroute. Tip Number Three Get creative with reading locations. Library books dont need to just be read at home, challenge your kids to read in the most int... Read more

Summer Evenings in Paradise 2022
Park Last weekend as a thank you for the support we have given Paradise Wildlife Park over the past year with promoting their events and news stories we were gifted some tickets to their amazing summer evenings in paradise event. I actually worked ... Read more

Hertfordshire County Council challenged us to have some thrifty adventures
park or castle park for lunch but decided upon Hertford Castle for lunch and headed there with our packed lunches and set up just in front of the castle. Hertford Castle really is a lovely picnic spot isnt it!? We ate and rested here for a while and ... Read more

Santas Grottos in Hertfordshire
Park Farm - tickets available and on sale now. Paradise Wildlife Park- Prebooked tickets for the zoo needed but separate tickets for santa not normally required. Santa Express - North Weald on sale now. Father Christmas at Wardown - on sale now.&n... Read more

How to mark the Queens Funeral with children
Park and many more. If you are looking to mark the occasion without going into London i would highly recommend visiting a designated local attraction to do so. I have such vivid memories of leaving flowers for Princess Diana at our local church when ... Read more

Pumpkin Picking in and around Hertfordshire
park are optional add ons to your day (which must be booked and paid for in additon to entry) and some are just PYO Pumpkin attractions. We will add on local PYO venues as they are added but many of the below are booking fast so without furthe... Read more

Christmas on a budget
park, we are gifting each other a long over due meet up with no obligations to buy presents, we are simply going to enjoy each others company. If covid has taught us anything its that its the people we missed not the presents. Perhaps you could take ... Read more

A magical adventure to Lapland Uk
park full of festive cheer and wonder . We arrived at Lapland Uk at 3pm ahead of our 3:30 tour and left around 7:15pm. So down to the nitty gritty ... would I say this is the best immersive christms experience in the UK (that i have personally... Read more

The Snowsmith - a captivating explosion of joy this Christmas
park for the Drill Hall but there are numerous in and around town and a short walk away, the train station is also literally just around the corner, we parked in the carpark behind sainsburys (pay and display) and walked down. The Gala show was at 4:... Read more

Come what may- Beauty and the Beast at The Spotlight is a beast of a Panto this Christmas.
parking, friendly atmosphere and spacious auditorium. The bar area has recently had a refurb and so we had a little seat and a mulled wine (for the adults!) before the show started. We were sat in the terrace row N (which we would recommend as we had... Read more

Whats on for Easter Holidays 2023 in and around Hertford
park Farms also have a fantastic Easter Event on,You'll get to go on an Easter Egg Hunt, meet fun characters and our adorable bunnies and every child receives a treat.details here Lambing Live at Foxholes Farm an opportunity to watch lambing live an... Read more

National Penguin Day!
Park ! Live Streams You can view LIVE Penguins vid Edinburghs Zoo's Webcam. The California Academy of Science Cotswold Wildlife Park Phillip Islands Little Penguins Or Monteray Bay Aquarium Theres also some great Penguin Themed Learning ... Read more

The best places to use clubcard vouchers in and around Hertford.
Park Dont forget if you are going away in the UK this year- check if there are any local attractions that accept clubcard vouchers near there too!... Read more

Pumpkin Fantastic at Cammas Hall Farm!
parking. Entry to the Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch must be prebooked and you will need a ticket for every member of your party, aged 2 and over and prices range from £4-£6 depending on date , this does not include a pumpkin, but pumpk... Read more

"Is Santa real Mum?" Having the Santa chat with your children .
park, Christmas was the furthest thing in my mind. So imagine my surprise when my 10 year old, seizing the opportunity of it being just the two of us asking "Mum i'm 10 now, I've been thinking about this for a long time, Is Santa really real? You can... Read more

Cinderella at South Mill Arts is the perfect fit for festive fun for your family
parking outside the venue, if this is full there is more parking in town. The theatre is beautiful and has a museum (currently closed for santas grotto- see our separate review on this), a lovely cafe and really nice staff. This is a theatre with a ... Read more

Twixmas Days out and Activities on a budget in and around Hertford
parking they can all add up but here are our 5 top tips to spend less on family activities. Get the kids on board! Challenge them to get involved in the planning. Set expectations- explain to your children (if they are able to understand) t... Read more

What's on For February Half Term in Hertford ,Hertfordshire and beyond 2024
Park- back open and with lots of new things to explore. Beckonscot Miniature Railway A little further afield but well worth a visit ! Bekonscot Model Village & Railway is the world's oldest original model village, opening for the first ... Read more

What's on for Mothers day 2024
Park Lamb Bottle Feeding at Church Farm - Church Farm Mothers Day Weekend - Audley End Miniature Railway - Audley End Miniature Railway Mum's go FREE at Cedars Nature Centre - Cedars Nature Centre Adults go Free at Gullivers Personally I always ... Read more

Whats on for Easter Holidays 2024 in and around Hertford
Park have a fabulous event on for easter (Details here) Another attraction who always nails Easter is Audley End Miniature Railway I am a little bit in love with Audley End Miniature Railway if im honest,Hop on the miniature train this E... Read more

Events

Lamb Bottle Feeding

Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024

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For Everyone

Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.

The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance

Costs from £9.95 per person.

Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BA

Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk

Hartham Fun Fair

Hartham Park
Thu 18th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024
1pm - 9pm weekends 5pm - 9pm weekdays

Drop-in

For Everyone

Cogger's family funfairs are proud to announce that we are back... Hertford !🎪

📍Open Thursday 11th - Sunday 21st April

📍Opening hours: 1pm - 9pm weekends
5pm - 9pm weekdays

This is a token operated funfair
£1.20- 1 token 🔵🔴
£10-10 tokens

Fun for all ages!! Bigger and better then
before 🎠🎪🎡🎟️

Hartham Park, Hertford, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7AH

Knebworth House, Garden and Dinosaur Trail

Knebworth House & Gardens
Sat 20th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024

Drop-in

Book ahead

For Everyone

We are open for public day visits on selected dates from March to September.

29th March - 14th April | Open Daily
20th April - 19th May | Open Weekends & Bank Holidays
25th May - 2nd June | Open Daily
8th - 23rd June | Open Weekends
29th June - 1st September | Open Daily
7th - 29th September | Open Weekends

Opening Times
Knebworth House (Guided Tours)
11.30am - 5pm (Last admission 4pm)

Gardens & Dinosaur Trail
10.30am - 5pm

Park & Adventure Playground
10.30am - 5pm

Watchman's Tower & Exhibitions
11.30am - 4pm

Tea Room & Kiosk
10.30am - 5pm

Last Admission
4.15pm

Knebworth House & Gardens, Old Knebworth Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AX

Find out more or book: knebworthhouse.com

St Georges Day Funday

Grundy Park
Sat 20th April 2024
12-5

Free entry

Drop-in

For Everyone

Join us for a fantastic day at St. George's Fun Day on April 20 at Grundy Park 🐉

Family fun for everyone!

🗓️ Saturday 20 April
⏰ 12pm to 5pm
📍 Grundy Park

Grundy Park, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9RJ

Circus Vegas

Fairlands Valley Park
Wed 8th May 2024 - Sun 12th May 2024
see below

For Parents/Adults

For a discount call the box office on 07494774008 or online with Ticketmaster and quote 'ACROBAT' Must be booked at least 24 hours before showtime
THIS YEAR a new death-defying circus is touring in the United Kingdom, celebrating 256 years of circus performances with the ultimate show to remember.
A one-of-a-kind performance, featuring the most talented dare devil performers from across the Globe showcasing this Las Vegas production.
Because of its diverse and cultural background the United Kingdom was specifically chosen as the location for Circus Vegas. Where better than to celebrate the vibrant, artistic and awe-inspiring nature of the circus.
Merging Las Vegas Traditions and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic clown escapades, audiences will... Read more

Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN

Find out more: www.circusveagsuk.com

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

Stockwood Park
Fri 24th May 2024 - Sun 26th May 2024

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For Teens

For Parents/Adults

Stockwood Park in Luton will play host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024 with over 100,000 music fans expected to attend the live music spectacular from 24 May - 26 May 2024.

This year, Radio 1's Big Weekend will be supersized with four stages running across three days: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1's Future Sounds, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing. Radio 1's flagship festival will showcase around 100 acts, from the biggest stars in the world to new and emerging artists, with the full line-up and ticketing details to be announced on Radio 1 in the coming months.

Stockwood Park, Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5NR

Find out more or book: www.bbc.com

Dragonfly Walk at Panshanger Park

Panshanger Park
Sat 25th May 2024
11am and 1:30pm

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For School-age

For Teens

For Parents/Adults

Join dragonfly expert Steve Brooks for a walk along the Panshanger Park dragonfly trail. Learn about the lifecycles of dragonflies, their different approaches to hunting and resting as well as identifying some of the species that will be out and about.

Walk will be approximately 2 miles over uneven ground/ made tracks. May be cancelled if strong winds or rain

Suitable for adults, families and children ages 8 plus.

Panshanger Park, B1000, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2NA

Find out more or book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

Dragonfly Walk at Panshanger Park

Panshanger Park
Sat 20th July 2024
11am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3pm

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For School-age

For Teens

For Parents/Adults

Join us for a walk to discover Panshanger Park's dragonflies...

Join us for a walk to discover Panshanger Park's dragonflies...
Event details
Date
Saturday 20 July 2024
Time
11:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:00
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About the event

Join dragonfly expert Steve Brooks for a walk along the Panshanger Park dragonfly trail. Learn about the lifecycles of dragonflies, their different approaches to hunting and resting as well as identifying some of the species that will be out and about.

Walk will be approximately 2 miles over uneven ground/... Read more

Panshanger Park, B1000, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2NA

Find out more or book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

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Children's activities, clubs & classes

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Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense East Herts

Age: 0 - 5

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Baby Sensory (from birth to 13 months)

Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, and music in simple practical ways that can be easily repeated at home. We also use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early speech and language skills, and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth-13 months.

Mondays campus west WGC 10-10.45 and 11.15- 12 (45 min session only class)

Tuesdays wormley scout hut 10-11

Weds ware 945-1045. 11.15-12.15 and 1245-13.45

Weds Ryeassic Park 10am PAYG

Thurs ware 10-11 ,1130-1230

Fri ware 945-1045 and 11.15-12.15

www.babysensory.com/hertford... Read more

Contact details:

www.babysensory.com

07525775163

Location:

The Sensory Space, Ware, SG12 0UQ

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Imagination Dance CIC

Age: 3 - Adult

Magic Movers - Creative dance class working on confidence and social skills for those aged 7+ with additional needs

Imagine & Move - Sensory movement class working on social skills and self and spacial awareness for those aged 3+ with additional needs

Movement for Memory - Gentle, dance based classes for those living with cognitive impairment or memory loss. Perfect for... Read more