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Advertising Feature by Club Excel Multi Activity Camps
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:
(Please check the website for specific activities available at each venue)
Dates and Timings
Our 2025 camp dates are:
Our daily options are:
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!
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The Summer Holidays can be long and expensive but thanks to Money Saving Central, we've got a run-down of the best nationwide places where you can save on eating out this Summer Holidays.
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.
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:
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!
Mini Millers
23rd May
- 12th December
Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield, Hatfield
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings
7th June
- 21st September
North Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Trolls: A Field Study
21st June
- 22nd September
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Shaggy's Summer Spectacular
19th July
- 31st August
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Children's Summer Trail
(FREE)
19th July
- 31st August
Hertford Town tourist and information centre, Hertford
Summer Festival at Audley End Miniature Railway
19th July
- 31st August
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffrom Warden
Half Price Tickets
19th July
- 1st September
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
World Games Trail
19th July
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Broom, Biggleswade
Summer Spectacular
19th July
- 2nd September
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Come Play ft. TV's Taskmaster
19th July
- 31st August
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Summer of Play
(FREE)
21st July
- 31st August
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
6 Weeks of Summer
23rd July
- 2nd September
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Summer of Fun 'n' Flight
23rd July
- 31st August
RAF Museum London, London
KidsFest
23rd July
- 31st August
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Summer on the Farm at Herrings Green Activity Farm
23rd July
- 2nd September
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Summer Beach
24th July
- 31st August
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Super Senses Summer Trail
24th July
- 2nd September
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Rewild your Summer Experience
24th July
- 25th August
Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood, Brickendon Ln, Brickendon
Children's Beach Festival and fun Park
29th July
- 25th August
Bancroft Park, Hitchin
Hitchin Beach
(FREE)
29th July
- 31st August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Pets At Home Summer Workshops - Luton
(FREE)
31st July
- 31st August
Pets At Home, Luton
The Beach
8th August
- 31st August
Centre:MK, Milton Keynes
Jordans Mill - Superhero Bugs & Birds Trail
9th August
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
African Drumming & Story Telling
18th August
- 19th August
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery, Luton
African Drumming & Story Telling
18th August
- 19th August
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery, Luton
Dog and Duck Show
18th August
- 22nd August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
African Drumming & Story Telling
18th August
- 19th August
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery, Luton
Summer Family Activities: Toys at the Museum
19th August
- 21st August
Hertford Museum, Hertford
Craftea at Hitchin Library
(FREE)
19th August
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Lego Club at Hitchin Library
(FREE)
19th August
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Family Illustration Workshop with Martin Brown
19th August
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Summer Crafts at the British Schools Museum
19th August
- 21st August
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Archaeology for Families
19th August
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
One Zoo Three Meet & Greet at Hertfordshire Zoo
20th August
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Grapes & Babes: Female Winemaker Special
20th August
Kite at The Red Hart, HITCHIN
Play! Discover! Share!
(FREE)
20th August
- 23rd August
Broadway Gallery, Letchworth Garden City
Healing from your birth experience
(FREE)
20th August
Virtual Event
Royal Gunpowder Mills Kids Summer Open Day
20th August
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
Summer Storyboats
20th August
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Still Life for Families
20th August
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
A Day in the Life of a Monk
20th August
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Summer of fun - Free Facepainting
(FREE)
21st August
Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
21st August
- 24th August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Photo Prints - Cyanotype - Kids Holiday Workshop
21st August
North Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Garden Trail: Shaw's Scrumptious Veg
21st August
- 24th August
Shaw's Corner, Nr Welwyn
Summer Funfair
21st August
- 25th August
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Bernardus Julius Frontinus at Verulamium
21st August
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Family Discovery Morning - Summer
(FREE)
21st August
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Storytime at Hitchin Beach
(FREE)
22nd August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Goatfest Live Music Festival
22nd August
- 24th August
Bury Lane, Codicote
Kid Zone
(FREE)
22nd August
Event Island, Stevenage
St Ippolyts Church Flower Festival
23rd August
- 25th August
St Ippolyts Church, HITCHIN
Icklefest 2025
(FREE)
23rd August
- 24th August
Ickleford Village Green, Ickleford
Reptile Weekend at Hertfordshire Zoo
23rd August
- 24th August
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Lego Club at Hitchin Library
(FREE)
23rd August
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Royston Cave
23rd August
- 25th August
Royston Cave, Royston
Bikeability course
23rd August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Classic Motor Show
24th August
- 25th August
Knebworth House & Gardens, Knebworth
Breadcrumbs
24th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Summerfields Miniature Railway - Running Day
24th August
- 25th August
Summerfields Miniature Railway, Bedford
Classic Motorshow at Knebworth House
24th August
- 25th August
Knebworth House, Stevenage
Outdoor Theatre: Robin Hood
24th August
Shaw's Corner, near Welwyn
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
24th August
Lower High Street, Harpenden
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