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Things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
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'Story Garden' at Hertfordshire Libraries
5th July-6th September 2025
Venue: Hertfordshire
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, 'Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors', will encourage children to explore the magical connection between storytelling and nature. In collaboration...
Summer at Knebworth House, Gardens & Park
5th July-7th September 2025
Venue: Knebworth House, Gardens & Park
Looking for the perfect family day out this summer? Knebworth House, Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground, and Dinosaur Trail are open every day throughout the school holidays! Wander through beautifully...
Summer Spectacular
19th July-2nd September 2025
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Address: St Albans
Get lost in the Maize Maze and have fun in the Puddle Play Park where you’re guaranteed a splashing good time. The Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, adventure play, JCB ride-ons, air-conditioned...
Summer Activities at London Transport Museum
23rd July-31st August 2025
Venue: London Transport Museum
Address: Covent Garden
This summer, head to London Transport Musuem in Covent Garden for a packed programme of rail-themed family fun celebrating 200 years of London’s railways. Across the holidays families can take part in...
Magical Matilda Summer Activities
24th July-31st August 2025
Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Address: Buckinghamshire
Join in with a live storytelling from the Museum’s expert storytellers. You’ll hear extracts from one of Roald Dahl’s best loved books, Matilda. There are plenty of opportunities to join in with...
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Westminster Abbey Choir School
Do you know a boy aged 6–8 who loves singing? Abbey staff welcomes young voices to join their choir.