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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...
The Big Butterfly Count 2025
18th July-10th August 2025
Venue: Nationwide
The Big Butterfly Count invites everyone in the UK, from countryside dwellers to city residents, to participate in counting butterflies. It's a quick and easy way for people to take action for their survival....
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...
Flexible activities for families
Family fun for £2 at your local Everyone Active leisure centres this summer.
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Enjoy the great British countryside
Primary Times shares 10 fun activities for a family camping trip this summer... unplug and explore together!
Join the Big Butterfly Count
Learn about the wildlife on your doorstep and inspire a love of nature in curious young minds.