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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...
Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians
11th July 2025
Venue: South Mill Arts
It’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage. Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Don’t miss this horrible history of Britain with the...
Museum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery
11th July 2025
Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery
A fun session for the youngest museum visitors and their grown-ups to enjoy a story and craft activity as well as a museum treasure hunt linked to the story. Suitable for children aged 2-4 accompanied...
The Koala Who Could
15th-16th July 2025
Venue: The Radlett Centre
Address: Hertfordshire
Join Kevin, king of the staying-still-kings, and his friends Kangaroo and Wombat in an Australian Outback adventure, as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new!" Based on the bestselling...
Flexible activities for families
Family fun for £2 at your local Everyone Active leisure centres this summer.
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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.