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Advertising Feature by Club Excel Multi Activity Camps

Save 20% on Club Excel Summer Camp 2025!

Club Excel is a leading provider of children’s multi-activity holiday camps in Hertfordshire and beyond. We are Ofsted registered with over 25 years of experience, offering a diverse range of activities to cater to children aged 4-13 years old. 

Don't miss out and join us this year! Venue: The Priory School, Hitchin, SG5 2UR.

Activities and Age Groups:

Choose from a range of exciting activities:

  • Junior Multi-Activity (Reception - Year 1)
  • Senior Multi-Activity (Year 2 - Year 4 )
  • Performing Arts & Crafts (Reception - Year 2)
  • Theatre Workshops (Year 2 - Year7)
  • Football (Year 1 - 7)
  • Xtreme (Year 4 - Year 8)

(Please check the website for specific activities available at each venue)

Dates and Timings

Our 2025 camp dates are:

  • Summer - 28th July - 22nd August
  • October - 27th - 31st October

Our daily options are:

  • Camp Day - 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
  • Early Club - 8:30 am – 9:30 am
  • Late Club – 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Secure your child’s spot by visiting www.clubexcel.co.uk for full camp details, pricing, and bookings. You can also contact us on 01923 469475 or e-mail [email protected] for assistance.

Take advantage of our special offer with 20% discount on all bookings made by August 31st 2025 using the code MGH20 at checkout. Please note this code and discount only applies to the camp at The Priory School, Hitchin.

Join us for a fun-filled experience with plenty of activities to keep your children entertained and engaged during the school holidays. Don’t miss out - Book now to secure your spot!

Give us a follow us on social media for regular announcements and updates!
Facebook: Club Excel Multi Activity Camps
Instagram: @campexcel

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Summer

Join The Summer Reading Challenge

Starting Saturday 5th July, children of all ages can sign up at any Hertfordshire Library, read six books, and collect special stickers and rewards.

Complete the challenge to enter a prize draw for tickets to an interactive workshop with celebrated author, Sean Taylor.

The Summer Reading Challenge is free; you just need to be a member of Hertfordshire Libraries to participate. 

Starting 5th July, FREE for any library member!

Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge here.

Community

HITCHIN FESTIVAL RUNS THROUGHOUT JULY

Hitchin Festival is back this July with Walks, Talks, Concerts, Theatre, Comedy, Exhibitions, Art Trail and more across Hitchin.

As always, you can book for some of these events directly from the Hitchin Festival website. You can also flick through the full programme and find links to book other events.

Browse the programme online or pick one up from the Hitchin Information office in Churchyard or from a number of other shops around town. There is also a box office open in the Hitchin Information office every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am - 2pm until the end of July.

Summer

Kids Week is back!

The longest running initiative of its kind, Kids Week has introduced over 2.5 million young people and their families to the magic of live theatre for over 25 years.

How it works:

  • During Kids Week, a child 17 and under goes free when accompanied by an adult paying full price.
  • Plus an additional two children can attend for half price, all with no booking fees.

In addition to free tickets,some shows will run activity sessions or interactive curtain calls, so you can get even more from your theatre trip. 

The Kids Week offer includes selected performances between 21 July – 31 August. 

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 10th June so check out participating shows and get ready to book, as tickets go fast!

The Kids Week offer is available exclusively at OfficialLondonTheatre.com

Booking will be very busy on the first day particularly for very popular shows and those where less tickets are made available so you may have to be patient and keep trying.  We'd recommend planning ahead and having a few shows in mind and several several dates/times.  If you're not successful in getting what you want, do keep checking the website, as often new tickets are released. 

Check out full details here and get ready to grab a bargain! tickets will go fast!

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


23rd May 2025-05-23 2025-12-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield, Hatfield


7th June 2025-06-07 2025-09-21 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 21st September
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin


21st June 2025-06-21 2025-09-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 22nd September
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWhipsnade Zoo, Dunstable


27th June 2025-06-27 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Roman Theatre, Bluehouse Hill, St Albans


28th June 2025-06-28 2025-07-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeVarious Venues, Hitchin


5th July 2025-07-05 2025-07-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 27th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWare High Street, Ware


6th July 2025-07-06 2025-07-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 27th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Market Theatre, 6A Sun Street


10th July 2025-07-10 2025-07-10 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeIris Court Care Home, Hitchin


10th July 2025-07-10 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShaw's Corner, Nr Welwyn


10th July 2025-07-10 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


11th July 2025-07-11 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBury Wood, Stevenage


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Howard centre, Howardsgate


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWhite lion square, Hatfield


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePirton Recreation Ground, Pirton


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGarden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth Garden City


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Boys School, Hitchin


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Cricketers, Hitchin


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePirton Sports & Social Club, Walnut Tree Road, Pirton


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNatural History Museum at Tring, Tring


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Market Square, Hitchin


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoburn Safari Park, Woburn


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOffley Hoo Farm, Hoo Lane


12th July 2025-07-12 2025-07-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St GIles


13th July 2025-07-13 2025-07-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 14th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Thomas More School, Letchworth


13th July 2025-07-13 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles


13th July 2025-07-13 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBuzzworks Discovery Centre, Hitchin


13th July 2025-07-13 2025-07-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRoman Theatre of Verulamium, St ALbans


15th July 2025-07-15 2025-07-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Library, Hitchin


16th July 2025-07-16 2025-07-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Walled Garden, at Luton Hoo Estate


16th July 2025-07-16 2025-07-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Walled Garden, at Luton Hoo Estate


16th July 2025-07-16 2025-07-19 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 19th July
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAbbey Theatre, St Albans


16th July 2025-07-16 2025-07-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBEAM Hertford, Hertford

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