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Mum's guide to Hitchin - Easter Weekend What's On
Mum's guide to Hitchin - Easter Lambing

FEATURE

Advertising Feature by Todd in the Hole Festival

Todd in the Hole: a family-friendly festival near Hitchin

Family friendly, Todd in the Hole Festival is back this year and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

Taking place on the 12th – 14th July in Todd’s Green (in-between Hitchin & Stevenage), this year the festival is back with even more new additions including a ‘Dance Den in The Woods’ and ‘Cocktails & Cabaret’

This year Headliners include The Killerz, Rule The World – a Take That Tribute and back by popular demand RPJ featuring Rick Parfitt Jnr.

Camping and glamping with hot showers make this the perfect family weekend and if that’s not enough they’re even showing the Euro 2024 final on a large screen to keep the footie fans happy!

In the Kids Arena, returning by popular demand, panto favourite, Aidan O’Neill will once again be keeping the whole family entertained. He’ll be joined by Showtime Circus, Hartbeeps, Kids theatre, Family yoga, Stevenage FC Foundation, arts & crafts, performances from local theatre schools, wandering entertainers, music workshops, a children’s talent show, vintage fairground rides plus loads more!

And that's not all on offer! With over 80 live acts, 7 Stages, camping and glamping options, a VIP experience and after parties hosted by Dave Pearce and The Carwash Club, Todd in the Hole is the ultimate family festival experience.

Don't miss out on this incredible weekend of music, fun and memory making.

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.toddinthehole.co.uk

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Mum's guide to Hitchin - Easter free
Mum's guide to Hitchin - Easter Lambing
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FEATURE

Advertising Feature by Park Theatre

Park Theatre Presents Top Stand-Up Comedy For All The Family


Comedy Club 4 Kids
 brings together the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

 

The show is family-friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of the entire audience claiming to be called Bob.

 

A hilarious line-up will be performing at Park Theatre on 27 Apr including Thom Tuck, ventriloquist comic Lachlan Werner and sketch duo Shelf!

 

It’s easy to get to from Hitchin by train and is just a 5 minute walk from Finsbury Park station, so it’s the perfect outing for both you and your child to enjoy.

 

All tickets £15, access tickets 50% off up to two tickets.

 

Get your tickets now here

Easter

I swear I blinked after Half Term and the Easter holidays are nearly upon us!

The Mum's guide to Hitchin Big Easter Holidays Guide
The good news is there is so much going on locally that my latest guide is so packed you’ll have no chance to be bored with all the events lined up!

But there's more...

Holiday Clubs and Classes
Don't forget we are lucky to have an amazing array of local Holiday Clubs, Camps and Playschemes, so do check out the Holiday Clubs section here.

Free and Low Cost Things to Do
I've also got a guide focussed purely on free and low costs activities during the Easter Holidays here.

Lambing Events
All the places you can see, and maybe even bottle feed, lambs is right here.

Family Theatre Shows
Want to catch a show or go along to an interactive musical event? Check out the guide here.

ArtiKids' Easter Craft Ideas
Embrace your creative side and try out some of Chantal from ArtiKids' great Easter craft ideas here.

Easter Bin Collection Changes 
it wouldn't be the holidays without wondering when on earth the bins are being collected. Well, I've got you covered for that too! Find all the info here.

Read the full guide here

Monthly Picks

Herts Big Weekend is back!

Enter the ticket ballot and you and your family could be enjoying free entry to some great local attractions on the weekend of 20th & 21st April.

There's some great family tickets up for grabs from the likes of Campus West, Cedar Natures Centre, Celtic Harmony Camp, de Havilland Aircraft Museum, Foodies Festival, Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire Zoo, Knebworth House & Gardens, Laser Quest Hemel Hempstead, Mill Green Museum, Standalone Farm, The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead, Treasure Map Trails, Verulamium Museum, Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Welwyn Roman Baths, Willow's Activity Farm and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. 

Or if you want to leave the kids behind, there's also some nice grown-up treats including afternoon tea or overnight stays at some of Hertfordshire's best hotels and beer or wine tasting at local distilleries and breweries.

Entry is now open on the Herts Big Weekend website and you can enter as many individual ballots as you like. Entries close on 31st March.

Easter

Places kids eat for free or £1 this Easter Holidays

Thanks to Money Saving Central, we've got a run-down of the best nationwide places where you can save on eating out this Easter Holidays.

Right here in Hitchin, The Radcliffe Arms is offering kids meals for £1 when an adult orders a full price main.

I'll add more local places that I become aware of.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


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


11th March 2024-03-11 2024-04-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Town, Hitchin


22nd March 2024-03-22 2024-04-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRise gym, Unit B Fretherne Rd


22nd March 2024-03-22 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLetchworth Town Centre, Letchworth


23rd March 2024-03-23 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWimpole Estate, Royston


23rd March 2024-03-23 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWimpole Estate National Trust, Royston


23rd March 2024-03-23 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWrest Park, Silsoe


23rd March 2024-03-23 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillows Activity Farm, St Albans


26th March 2024-03-26 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, Hitchin


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBaldock, High Street


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Common, Harpenden


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-03-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Town, Hitchin


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-03-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMamaBabyPlay, 10 Sun Street


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-03-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, Hitchin


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Common, Harpenden


28th March 2024-03-28 2024-04-10 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 10th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Spotlight, Hoddesdon


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeJordans Mill, Broom


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFoxholes Farm, Hertford


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChurch Farm, Stevenage


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAldenham Country Park, Elstree


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarlow Playhouse, Harlow


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRoyston Museum, Royston


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOdds Farm Park, High Wycombe


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRAF Museum London, London


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBletchley Park, Bletchley


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNatural History Museum at Tring, Tring


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMead Open Farm, Billington


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCedars Nature Centre, Waltham Cross


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRyeassic Adventure Park, Rye Road


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Mark's Church, Hitchin


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-06 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 6th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBroadway Gardens, Letchworth


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHobbycraft, Biggleswade


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHobbycraft, Stevenage


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHobbycraft, Luton


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShepreth Wildlife Park, Shepreth, Royston


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCity Centre, St Albans


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeIWM Duxford, Duxford


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe George & Dragon Graveley Hitchin, Graveley


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOld MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Youth Trust, Hitchin


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKnebworth House & Gardens, Knebworth


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoodside Animal Farm, Slip End


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Peter's Church, Hitchin


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Mary's Church, Hitchin


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWhipsnade Zoo, Dunstable


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStandalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Green, Hitchin


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoburn Safari Park, Woburn


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-03-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWymondley Woods, Willian Rd, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHamerton Zoo, Steeple Gidding


29th March 2024-03-29 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShaw's Corner, Nr Welwyn


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-04-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHatfield Park, Hatfield


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Crown, Shillington


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOffley Hoo Farm, Offley


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatford Palace Theatre, Watford


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRoyal Oak, Stevenage


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShuttleworth, Biggleswade


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePear Tree Pub, Shephall


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Alban Arena, St Albans


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCafé at The British Schools Museum, Hitchin


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCafé at The British Schools Museum, Hitchin


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Spiritualist Church, Hitchin


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerts County Showground, Redbourn


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Cricketers, Weston


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHampson Park Community Centre, Webb Rise, Stevenage


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoburn Safari Park, Woburn


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMatshidiso Care Service, Letchworth


30th March 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTewinbury Farm, Meadow barn


31st March 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


31st March 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


31st March 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Grange Community Centre, Letchworth


31st March 2024-03-31 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSummerfields Miniature Railway, Bedford


31st March 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoburn Safari Park, Woburn


31st March 2024-03-31 2024-03-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCampus west, The Campus


1st April 2024-04-01 2024-04-04 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 4th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRSPB Rye Meads, Hoddesdon


1st April 2024-04-01 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePerfect Playland, Shefford


1st April 2024-04-01 2024-04-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoburn Safari Park, Woburn


1st April 2024-04-01 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoodland Ranch, Tewin Hill


1st April 2024-04-01 2024-04-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 5th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStandalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillows Activity Farm, London Colney


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-04 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 4th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNatural History Museum at Tring, Tring


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-04 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 4th April
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBritish Schools Museum, Hitchin


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Ippolyts Village Hall, HITCHIN


2nd April 2024-04-02 2024-04-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLeys Square, Letchworth


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTriangle Community Garden, Hitchin


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHerrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Walled Garden, Luton


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Alban Arena, St Albans


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGrove Theatre, Dunstable


3rd April 2024-04-03 2024-04-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSigning Rooms, Hitchin

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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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