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.
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.
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.
Lamb Bottle Feeding at Church Farm
10th February
- 30th April
Church Farm, Stevenage
Lamb Bottle Feeding
17th February
- 6th May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival
8th April
- 29th April
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
(FREE)
14th April
- 28th April
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Triangle Tribe - bushcraft for wellbeing for teens
19th April
Triangle Community Garden, Hitchin
Beer, Music and Cider Festival
(FREE)
19th April
- 21st April
The Half Moon Pub, Hitchin
Cyber and Fraud Drop-In Event
(FREE)
19th April
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Harpenden Local History Day
(FREE)
20th April
Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Herts loves preloved children's pop-up
(FREE)
20th April
Unit 23a, The Howard Centre
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show
20th April
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
St George's Festival
20th April
- 21st April
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Million Mile Clean
(FREE)
20th April
Hitchin Market Place, Town Centre
Knebworth House, Garden and Dinosaur Trail
20th April
- 21st April
Knebworth House & Gardens, Stevenage
St George and the Dragon
20th April
- 21st April
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Langford Spring Craft Fair
(FREE)
20th April
Langford Village hall, Stevenage
Author Event - Laura Hambleton
(FREE)
20th April
Harpenden Books, Harpenden
Seasonal Foraging Walk
21st April
Meet at Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin
Summerfields Miniature Railway - Running Day
21st April
Summerfields Miniature Railway, Bedford
Mum2mum Market Hitchin
21st April
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Rd, Hitchin
Spring Yoga Retreat Day
21st April
Walsworth Community Centre, Hitchin
Fabric Collage Flower Art Workshop
21st April
Ransom's Pavilion, Hitchin
North Herts College Open Evening
(FREE)
24th April
North Hertfordshire College, Hitchin
Free Play Session
24th April
Mama Baby Play, Hitchin