What's On This Bank Holiday Weekend In Hitchin And The Surrounding Area

Published: 2nd May 2024

It's time for your weekly round-up of what's going on in Hitchin and the surrounding area.

You can find the full list of events in the calendar on the What's On section of the website, but here are a few of my top picks this weekend...

Happening right here in Hitchin

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'May the Fourth' Lego Club at Hitchin Library
Sat 4th May 2024
LOW COST
Did you know Hitchin Library has Stars Wars Day celebrations as part of May the Fourth next weekend..? The morning lego session is full, but there are still places for the Star Wars craft at 2pm and 3D printer sessions from 3-4:30pm.
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Next Page Books Storytime & Crafts
Sat 4th May 2024 2:30pm
FREE
Come and join the Ice Queen for a FREE story time reading and craft session at next Page bookshop in Hitchin this Saturday! We will be reading a fabulous story and then leading a short craft session. We are excited to meet everyone there and we will be available to take for any photos you may like too!
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Gumbles Children's Fun Fair on Walsworth Common
Sat 4th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024 12 - 6:15pm
Children's fun Fair on Walsworth Common. 2 daily sessions: 12pm - 3pm and 3:15pm - 6:15pm.
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Hitchin Councillors' Community Surgery at Hitchin Market Square
Sat 4th May 2024 10:30am - 12pm
Join us Saturday 4 May for the #Hitchin Community Surgery. It's a fantastic opportunity to discuss any matters of interest or concern with your Councillors.
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Vic's Fest at The Vic
Sat 4th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
VIC'S FEST is SAT 4 / SUN 5 / MON 6 MAY. It's a can't-miss 3-day festival of Live Music, Beer, Cider, and Food. Plus, we'll be raising funds for Vic's two chosen charities @egfrpositive and @yestolifecharity and towards her memorial.
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Hitchin Markets
Friday - Antiques and General Market until 3pm
Saturday - General Market until 4:30pm
Sunday - Flea Market (Open to all - £10 per pitch, no need to book) 6am - 1:00pm
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"Hitchin Treasure Trail" Map
Have you seen Hitchin has its on Treasure Trail map? Kids can follow this beautifully illustrated, fantasy-themed treasure map to explore Hitchin town in a totally new and exciting way. Discover hidden treasures, learn a little local history a long the way, and gain new adventuring skills. Fun for all the family, a great way to get out and about to enjoy your town, can be used time and time again. Purchase your copy from Hitchin Information shop at 1a Churchyard, only £6.99.
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Nearby (within 30 minutes' drive)

Urban Arts Festival at Event Island, Stevenage
Sat 4th May 2024 11am - 8pm
From 11am to 8pm, Event Island will be buzzing with music, dance, and songs that will get you on your feet. Find delicious food and drinks, all while enjoying a lineup of amazing entertainment - all for free! Bring the whole family for a day packed with creativity, thanks to the help of Junction 7 Creatives and North Hertfordshire College.
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Kids Club at The Broadway Cinema, Letchworth
Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am
LOW COST- £1.75 per person
Catch a kids' film this Saturday and Sunday from just £1.75 per ticket.
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Kimpton May Festival
Fri 3rd May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
This year's theme is The Magic of the Musicals so warm up those larynxes, dust off those dancing shoes and get ready to join in the fun. Art show, procession, fete, food, bars, cream teas, maypole, crafts, sport, dog shows, live music, children's activities, arena acts and more spread across four packed days.
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Stondon Garden Festival at All Saints Church, Stondon
Sat 4th May 2024 12-4pm
Garden design and maintenance ~ come and meet the panel of experts to ask your gardening question and bring your family for some fun, refreshments and a Garden Art Competition!!!
* Garden design ideas for new build gardens
* Garden construction
* Garden maintenance
* Grow your own
* Gardeners Question Time (GQT)
* Allotment gardening
* Advice and support
* Lawn care
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Summerfields Miniature Railway - Running Day, Haynes
Sun 5th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024 10:30am - 4pm (last train approx 3:45)
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station. At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill. The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation. At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside.
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Knebworth House, Garden and Dinosaur Trail
Sat 4th May 2024 - Sun 5th May 2024
Enjoy Knebworth House, Gardens and Dinosaur Trail on select weekends.
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Hertfordshire Garden Show at Knebworth House
Sat 4th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Whilst enjoying a visit to Knebworth House, Gardens and Park from 4th to 6th May you can attend the Hertfordshire Garden Show at no additional charge. This year the Hertfordshire Garden Show are celebrating their 30th year at Knebworth Park. Be sure to join us for the celebrations.
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Lego Club for Children- Build Challenge at Stevenage Central Library
Sat 4th May 2024 2:30-4pm
LOW COST - £4 PER CHILD
Following the success of our first Lego Club Challenge Session, the next Lego Challenge will be 'Build Swap', where the children will have 10 minutes to build something before passing it to someone else to continue. We will see what happens when everyone works together! This session starts at the slightly earlier time of 2.30 until 4pm. Places are limited, please book ahead in the library, or by sending us a PM. Tickets are £4 per child.
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Woolsey's Miniature Railway at Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton le Clay
Sat 4th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024 10am-4pm
Come and join in the Bank Holiday fun at the Watermill with a ride on the Miniature Railway (and it's not just for the children). Learn about the Owls (Owls only Sunday and Monday) and have a picture taken with them ! All the Owls are from the Boo Hoo Owl Sanctuary.
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Balloon Modelling at Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton le Clay
Sat 4th May 2024 10am-4pm
As well as the Miniature Steam Railway ( 4th , 5th and 6th May) and the Owls ( 5th and 6th May), The Balloon Modellers are back again! Come and join in the fun! £1-3.
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Toddler Time on the Farm at Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 3rd May 2024 9:30, 11 and 12
It's a great time to be on the farm especially for children, a time to meet some of our babies and get out into the fresh air.
At the allotted times of 9.30, 11.00 or 12.00 one of our keepers will meet you and you will spend approximately 20-25 minutes meeting some of our babies including our lambs, goat kids and calves. Once the meet and greet session is over you are then welcome to spend some time on the farm where you can view our other animals, play on the ride on toys and playgrounds & visit the birds.
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Bank Holiday Weekend at Herrings Green Activity Farm
Sat 4th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024 10am - 4pm
Herrings Green Activity Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and farm animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals; donkeys, sheep, goats, alpacas, ponies and many more.
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Lambing at Home Farm, Wimpole Estate
Sat 20th April 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024 10:30am - 4pm
Get ready for a shear delight at Wimpole Estate! Our popular lambing event is baaaa-ck, and our pens are soon to be filled with skipping, bleating new life once more. Join us from 20 April to 6 May to see the newborns exploring the new world around them and learn about the teams' work at Home Farm.
Ewe wolly won't want to miss this one!
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Further Afield

Meet JJ from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park
Sat 4th May 2024
Come along on the Saturday 4th May when it'll be time to welcome popular character JJ from CoComelon to Woburn Safari Park... as the charming character returns to meet his littlest fans in person! JJ will be appearing at the Safari Hangout throughout the day at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras!
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Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park on the 5th May
Sun 5th May 2024
The leader of the Squirrels, Hey Duggee, will be stopping off to meet fans at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Sunday 5th May! The popular pup will be meeting his fans at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras!
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Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park
Mon 6th May 2024
Every child's favourite little piggy, Peppa Pig, is visiting Woburn Safari Park on Monday 6th May! The lovable character will be appearing to meet her fans at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras for a great photo opportunity with Peppa herself!
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Bat Walk at Heartwood Forest, Sandridge
Sat 4th May 2024 8pm - 10.30pm
FREE (but booking is essential)
Do you want to learn more about bats and other nocturnal wildlife? Head into Heartwood Forest on this family-friendly guided walk led by a bat expert, using bat detectors to pick up their calls. A variety of bat species call Heartwood Forest home. We'll have plenty of stops along the way to search for bats and other nocturnal wildlife - come and see what you can find! This is a free event but booking in advance is essential.
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There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly at Sandpit Theatre, St Albans
Sat 4th May 2024 2.30pm
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly... But The People's Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring the world's best loved nursery rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams' best selling book! With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.
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Meet Sarah the Triceratops at Cedars Nature Centre
Mon 6th May 2024 10-5
LOW COST - £2.40 PER PERSON
Join us this weekend for affordable family fun at Cedars Nature Centre. Entry is just £2.40 pp pp with under 2's FREE. Animal Talks every 45 minutes including a chance for you to feed our meerkats (through the viewing window) and the fish, meet a skunk and so much more. - Selected times see daily schedule.On Bank Holiday Monday you can meet Sarah the Triceratops at 12:15 and 2:30 and have a look at some fossils with Ranger Stu.
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Princess and Pirate Weekend at Gullivers Land, Milton Keynes
Sat 4th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Join us for a swashbuckling Princess and Pirate special event at Gulliver's this Bank Holiday Weekend! Get ready for a princess and pirate takeover across our theme parks. There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more.
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May Day Merriment at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Sun 5th May 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024 10am to 5pm
Experience Elizabethan May Day merriment with dancing, swordplay, gunpowder and more!
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Day out with Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Sun 5th May 2024 10.30am - 5pm
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomas™ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience. Enjoy a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy then meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers and Trevor the Traction Engine!
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Lamb Bottle Feeding at Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
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.
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Beer Festival at Cammas Hall, Hatfield Broad Oak
Sat 4th May 2024 11am-6pm
Come and join us over the bank holiday weekend for our Cammas Hall Beer Festival. This is a great event for beer enthusiasts with an amazing selection of tasty craft ales and fantastic live music. We also have cocktails, local cider, wine and Pimm's, if beer isn't your thing!
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Spring Gala at East Herts Miniature Railway
Sat 4th May 2024 - Sun 5th May 2024 11-16:30
We have lots of visiting locomotives attending and a model railway layout. Some of them are pictured below. We will also be offering opportunities for people to learn about our steam engines and sit in one of our engines.
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