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

Published: 19th April 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.

Please do check ticket availability and that events are definitely going ahead before travelling.

Friday April 19th

Triangle Tribe - Bushcraft for wellbeing for teens at the Triangle Community Garden
Fri 19th April 2024 6.30-8.30pm
Outdoor bushcraft and survival skills for families with teens. Get outside, learn new skills, meet new people/bring a friend, spend some family/intergenerational time in a different setting. Triangle Tribe is a monthly evening of Bushcraft for Wellbeing, outdoors at the community garden, for families with teens aged 12 to 16, led by forest school specialists CultureWood CiC. Grandparents welcome. Neurodiversity welcome. Activities will vary with the seasons and are likely to include outdoor survival skills, open fire cooking, ancient fire skills, whittling, foraging, nature observation and making useful and decorative things from natural materials.
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Saturday April 20th

Million Mile Clean at Hitchin Market Place
Sat 20th April 2024 10am-12pm
Come and be part of a movement to clean a million miles of Britain with @plasticfreehitchon. As part of #millionmileclean we're doing a litterpick in the centre of our town 10.00 - 12.00. Equipment provided - ALL WELCOME! Meet opposite Waterstones.
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Langford Spring Craft Fair at Langford Village Hall
Sat 20th April 2024 11am to 4pm
This is a FREE entry event
There will be over 30 stalls featuring local small businesses showcasing their makes from
- Handmade bags
- Crystal ornaments
- Cakes & Bakes
- Handmade Soaps & bath bombs
- Quilling items
- 3D printed items
- Tombola - for Charity
- sweets
and much more
Will also have some outdoor stalls & Food trucks including Ice cream van, Tea/Coffee/Hot chocolate van.
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Sunday April 21st

Mum2mum Market Hitchin at Woodside Hall, Hitchin
Sun 21st April 2024 2-4pm
Come and shop pre loved, good condition all things baby, kids and maternity with 20 stalls to browse!
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Summerfields Miniature Railway - Running Day, Haynes
Sun 21st April 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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Over the weekend

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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Beer, Music and Cider Festival at The Half Moon Pub
Fri 19th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024
The days are getting longer which can only mean one thing... more time for drinking and seeing friends. April Beer, Music and Cider Festival will be held on April 19th, 20th and 21st. 25+ beers on over the weekend with 10+ real ciders to choose from. Live music too.
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Knebworth House, Garden and Dinosaur Trail at Knebworth House & Gardens
Sat 20th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024
We are open for public day visits on selected dates from March to September.
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St George's Festival at Wrest Park, nr Silsoe
Sat 20th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024 10am - 5pm
Celebrate our green and pleasant land and immerse yourself in the story of England at the biggest, most action-packed St George's Day celebration in the country. Enjoy a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and activities culminating in England's most legendary battle. Cheer on gallant St George as he mounts his mighty steed and takes on his fiery green nemesis in the ultimate, dramatic show down. So join us as we demonstrate everything quintessentially English and celebrate England's legendary patron saint.
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St George and the Dragon at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Sat 20th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024 10am to 5pm
Come and celebrate St George's Day with a weekend of knight and dragon inspired fun. Visit Chiltern Open Air Museum on the 20th and 21st April to celebrate the legend of St George and the Dragon! There will be skill-at-arms, arming of the knight, knight training and battles throughout the day.
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Lamb Bottle Feeding at Church Farm, Ardeley
Sat 10th February 2024 - Tue 30th April 2024 - Various times- see listing details
It's time to book lamb bottle feeding. Join us for lamb bottle feeding this Feb half-term - spaces fill fast so book now!
We're expecting a lot of triplets this year, which will mean we have a few extra mouths to feed and we need your help. Why not join in and help with this busy time in the farming calendar, as you assist the Farmer in feeding the lambs. Book online to reserve your place.
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Lamb Bottle Feeding at Aldenham Country Park
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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