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Things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
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Draw With Rob
27th March-20th September 2026
Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery
Enter the wonderful world of Rob Biddulph! In the exhibition you can view a wide selection of Rob’s amazing drawings, plus the original illustrations from his Guinness World Record breaking #DrawWithRob...
'Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures' Exhibition
28th March-28th June 2026
Venue: North Hertfordshire Museum
This exhibition looks at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs. Visitors can also learn about the animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs and are still here today, and discover the passion...
Festival of Flight Air Show
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: Shuttleworth
Festival of Flight returns with another spectacular weekend-long celebration. From simulators to funfair rides, stunt shows, parades, interactive Discovery Zones plus Shuttleworth House and Swiss Garden...
King John vs King Richard: Who Was the Best? You Decide!
27th June 2026
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Address: Newland Park Dr, Chalfont Saint Giles
History was kind to one brother, but were they both equally good or bad? Well, you decide. Meet Richard and John and speak to some of Britannia's historical interpreters, representing kings, knights, barons...
Peppa Pig's BIg Family Show
8th-9th July 2026
Venue: The Radlett Centre
Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire
With a new arrival on the way, the whole family are busy getting ready. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Based on the much-loved animated preschool TV series, Peppa Pig’s...
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