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Advertising Feature by Todd in the Hole Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Todd returns bigger and better than ever from 11-13th July in Todd’s Green, nestled between Hitchin & Stevenage.
Getting to the festival is easier than ever with a FREE shuttle service running to and from Hitchin and Stevenage throughout the festival weekend. Hop on, and enjoy a stress-free ride straight to the heart of the action.
This year’s lineup is packed with show-stopping artists, including headliners:
Massaoke - A mass karaoke experience like no other
Definitely Could Be Oasis - The ultimate Oasis tribute
Furnace and the Fundamentals - Back by popular demand all the way from Australia
This is the ultimate family-friendly festival, offering a safe, welcoming, and fun-filled environment for everyone, from toddlers to teens. Whether it’s their first festival adventure or a summer tradition, kids of all ages will love exploring all it has to offer.
Gordon Craig panto favourite Aidan O’Neill returns to host the kids stage, with circus performances, arts, crafts, theatre workshops, music workshops, talent shows, wandering entertainers, & more!
And for the grown ups….soak up the ultimate festival atmosphere with VIP experiences, epic after-parties with Alex P and Club de Fromage, and non-stop entertainment, with 80+ acts across 6 stages.
Todd in the Hole is a magical festival experience that’ll leave the whole family with unforgettable memories.
Don't miss out! Get your tickets now at www.toddinthehole.co.uk
Advertising Feature by Sambo Scribbles
Win a pamper package from Sambo Scribbles and Hair And Beauty Bar.
We are SO excited to announce a fabulous new collaboration between Sambo Scribbles and Hair and Beauty Bar in Hitchin’s charming Arcade. To celebrate Sam officially joining Hair Bar and Beauty Bar family, we’re hosting a very special Instagram competition — and trust us, you’ll want in on this one!
One lucky winner will bag a gorgeous facial from Salon Owner Zoey and a set of stunning builder gel nails complete with Sam’s signature nail art. This is your chance to glow up from head to fingertips!
Enter now over on our Instagram.
But that’s not all… We’re also throwing a launch day party on April 27th — and you’re invited! Come and check out the salon, meet the glam squad, and see Sam’s incredible nail artistry in person. There’ll be bubbly, beauty goodies and all the good vibes you need for the perfect self-care Saturday.
Whether you're a regular of Sam’s or a first-timer, this is the perfect chance to discover your new go-to beauty destination. We can’t wait to welcome you in.
Let’s get glam, Hitchin!
Lamb Bottle Feeding
15th February
- 5th May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Lamb Bottle Feeding
15th February
- 30th April
Church Farm, Stevenage
Shaun The Sheep at Anglesey Abbey
1st March
- 27th April
Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge
Hitchin Book Trail
(FREE)
6th March
- 27th April
Hitchin Town, Hitchin
Easter Egg Hunt Wimpole
1st April
- 25th April
Wimpole Home Farm, Old Wimpole Road
Letchworth Easter Trail
(FREE)
4th April
- 21st April
Town Centre, Letchworth
Easter Eggtravaganza
5th April
- 21st April
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
5th April
- 21st April
Church Farm, Stevenage
Eggsplore Eggs Trail
5th April
- 21st April
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Easter Trail
5th April
- 20th April
Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak
Easter Special – Springtime at the Railway
5th April
- 21st April
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Eggsplore Eggs Trail
5th April
- 20th April
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Easter Circus
5th April
- 21st April
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Spring into Easter
5th April
- 21st April
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Easter on the Farm
5th April
- 23rd April
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Easter at The Woodland Ranch
5th April
- 21st April
Woodland Ranch, Tewin, Welwyn
Spring Spectacular at Gulliver's
5th April
- 21st April
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Pick your own tulips at Bury Lane Farm
5th April
- 27th April
Bury Lane Farm, Royston
Jordans Mill - Easter Adventure Trail
5th April
- 21st April
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Zoonormous Egg Hunt
5th April
- 21st April
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Easter Egg Hunt
5th April
- 21st April
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Sensory Easter Egg Hunt
5th April
- 21st April
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Easter Adventure Quest
5th April
- 27th April
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Easter Eggstravaganza
5th April
- 21st April
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Easter Explorers
5th April
- 21st April
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Cracking Easter Family Activities
7th April
- 21st April
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Easter Holiday Crafts at the British Schools Museum
8th April
- 17th April
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Easter Dragon Quest
10th April
- 18th April
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertford
Easter Afternoon Tea
10th April
- 19th April
Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE
The Easter of Oz
12th April
- 21st April
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Pets At Home EasterWorkshops - Luton
(FREE)
12th April
- 19th April
Pets At Home, Luton
Amey Zoo Easter Animal Encounters
14th April
- 18th April
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Easter Chocolate-Making Workshops
14th April
- 18th April
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Easter Eggstravaganza At Frosts
14th April
- 18th April
Frosts Garden Centre Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Bancroft Bunny Hunt
(FREE)
14th April
- 25th April
Bancroft, Hitchin
Bird Feeders with the RSPB
(FREE)
15th April
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Fantastic Feathers
(FREE)
15th April
- 17th April
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Terrific Tuesday Easter Family Fun
15th April
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Craftea at Hitchin Library
(FREE)
15th April
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Royal Eggstravaganza Princess Party
(FREE)
15th April
Pix Brook Academy, Stotfold
Creative Crowns Workshop
(FREE)
15th April
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
16th April
Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage
Mosaic Making Workshop Easter Holidays
16th April
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Hitchin Ghost Walks
16th April
Hitchin Town, Hitchin
Hitchin Historic Walking Tour
16th April
Hitchin Town, Hitchin
Spring Open Day at The Walled Garden
16th April
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
16th April
- 21st April
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Lamb Feeding Experience
16th April
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
The Wizard of Oz
16th April
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
The Brick People
16th April
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Easter egg hunt at Shaw's Corner: Bugs Life
17th April
- 21st April
Shaw's Corner, Nr Welwyn
Free Face Painting
(FREE)
17th April
Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Easter Clay Decoration- kids crafts at North Herts Museum
17th April
North Hertfordshire Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Gumbles Childrens Fun Fair Stotfold
17th April
- 21st April
The Green, Stotfold
Have I got Poos for you!
17th April
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
The Wonderful World of Bats
17th April
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
Lego-tastic Easter Holidays at Royston Museum
(FREE)
17th April
- 20th April
Royston Museum, Royston
Easter Family Forest School at the Triangle Garden
17th April
Triangle Community Garden, Hitchin
Andy And The Odd Socks
17th April
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Family Film Club: Migration (U)
17th April
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Robin Hood
18th April
- 21st April
Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage
Biggleswade & District Young Farmer's Club Charity Tractor Run
18th April
G&M Growers, Biggleswade
Easter Quest at Knebworth
18th April
- 21st April
Knebworth House & Gardens, Knebworth
Easter Wonderland Tea & Disco
18th April
Belisily Kids Cafe, 58 Leys Avenue
Come and say hello to Peppa Pig
(FREE)
18th April
Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
Biggleswade & District Young Farmer's Club Charity Tractor Run
18th April
G&M Growers, Biggleswade
The Elmer Adventure
18th April
- 20th April
BEAM Hertford, Hertford
Easter at Stockwood
18th April
- 21st April
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Crack the Easter Egg Joke Hunt
(FREE)
18th April
- 21st April
City Centre, St Albans
Ryeassic Easter Party
18th April
- 20th April
Ryeassic Adventure Park, Hoddesdon
Lamb Feeding Experience
18th April
- 21st April
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert!
18th April
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Day Out With Thomas
18th April
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Easter Funfair
18th April
- 21st April
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Medieval Festival
19th April
- 21st April
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by St Katharine's Church, Ickleford
(FREE)
19th April
Ickleford Sports and Recreation Club, Ickleford
The Angels' Easter Party
19th April
The Angels pub, Hitchin
Animal Crackers
(FREE)
19th April
Event Island, Stevenage
Easter Egg Hunt and meet the Easter Bunny
20th April
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Easter Bunny Flies In & Egg Hunt 2025
20th April
- 21st April
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade
Meet Peter Rabbit™ at Woburn Safari Park
(FREE)
21st April
Woburn Safari Park, Woburn
Magical Storytelling at Kite
21st April
Kite at The Red Hart, HITCHIN
Easter Egg Hunt at Kite at The Red Hart
21st April
Kite at The Red Hart, HITCHIN
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