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Welcome! From bumps to teens we have it covered.
This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Hitchin with children.

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Get your shopping bags at the ready, as it's not long until our next amazing NCT Nearly New Sale in Hitchin!

Doors open at 1pm on Saturday 27th April, at the Priory School on Bedford Road, where a fabulous team of volunteers will have transformed the school into a shopping wonderland.

The halls are literally bursting at the seams with high quality preloved clothes, toys, and equipment, at fantastically low prices. Everything is sorted into size/item and is priced so all you need to do is bring your shopping list!

Running twice a year in North Herts, as well across the country (see here for other locations), our large scale Nearly New Sales offer multiple advantages to buyers:

  • A huge range of preloved clothes (0 -12 years), shoes, coats, uniform, plus toys and equipment at amazingly low prices.
  • An opportunity to help support the NCT, the UK’s largest charity supporting new parents and families in the UK.
  • It's excellent for the environment, preventing hundreds of tons of unwanted goods going to landfill!
  • Everyone is welcome to come along and shop at our Nearly New Sale, you do not have to be an NCT member, but if you are, you can join our priority queue to get in first for 15 minutes! (just bring your membership number)

Entry to the sale is £1.00 per adult, (please bring cash/change for this if you can) but you can pay by cash or card at the till!

Saturday 27th April 1.00 – 2.30pm (15 mins priority access for NCT members at 1pm)

Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR

For more information, head to the website!

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Is your little one starting Reception this September?

If your child is starting Reception this September, and your head is spinning with what you need to know and do, then make sure you read my article for all my hints and tips.

My eldest started school in 2021, and my youngest starts this September, so I’ve collated all my advice, along with that of the other mums at our school (all hail the School Parents WhatsApp group - you'll be needing this!)

Read the full article here.

Please share with any friends who have children starting Reception this September.

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We’re so lucky to have lots of lovely woods in and around Hitchin, and right now is the perfect time to go exploring as the bluebells come out!

Check out my article with the top local spots here.

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Have you heard of The Triangle Community Garden?

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Tried & Tested

Knebworth Dinosaur Trail, Adventure Playground and Gardens

Marvellous Minibeasts Craft Sessions at The British Schools Museum

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Oughtonhead's hidden gem

A wild safari at Woburn

By the Light of the Moon Christmas Show

Are you ready for a Jolly Good Funfest?

Frosts Pumpkin Patch

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10th February 2024-02-10 2024-04-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChurch Farm, Stevenage


17th February 2024-02-17 2024-05-06 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 6th May
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAldenham Country Park, Elstree


8th April 2024-04-08 2024-04-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHampton Court Palace, East Molesey


24th April 2024-04-24 2024-04-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 26th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Hertfordshire College, Hitchin


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMama Baby Play, Hitchin


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street


27th April 2024-04-27 2024-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, Hitchin


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Katharine's Church, Ickleford


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePark Theatre, Finsbury Park


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKnebworth House & Gardens, Stevenage


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTriangle Community Garden, Hitchin


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRoyston Museum, Royston


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLower High Street, Harpenden


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLower High Street, Harpenden


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https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePerfect Playland, Shefford

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The best places to meet other parents and carers in Hitchin...as recommended by you!

Last year I had a message from a lady whose daughter had moved to Hitchin with her 1 year old, asking for suggestions of where she could go to meet other parents.

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