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Welcome! From bumps to teens we have it covered.
This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Hitchin with children.

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Christmas Lights Switch Ons

FEATURE

After a sell-out run of shows last Christmas, Hitchin's very own The Doorstep Elves are back again with a brand new show this December.

This time, filling that Twixmas gap between Christmas and New Year with the annual Jingle Bell Ball - The North Pole’s biggest party ever! And you're invited!

Santa has left 2 trusty elves in charge but with so much to do, will everything be ready in time?

With even more singing, dancing, audience interaction plus a mini disco at the end, this is one party you want to be on the guest list for!

Show dates: 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st December 2024
Show times: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm 
Show running time: 30mins, plus Disco - 15 mins.

Location: The British Schools Museum, Hitchin, SG4 9TS

Get your tickets now here.

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MGT Awards

Nominations are OPEN for the first Mum's guide to Hitchin Awards 2024!

We are excited to bring you the brand new Mum’s guide to Hitchin Awards aimed at recognising the local people, businesses and organisations that help make Hitchin and the surrounding area such a great place for families.

You can nominate businesses & organisations by completing our nomination form.

So what are you waiting for? Send us your nominations!

Closing date for nominations is 13th December 2024.

T&Cs apply.

This year's categories are:

🌟 Best Activity Class or Group for Under 5s
🌟 Best Activity Class or Group for School-age Children
🌟 Best Holiday Club or Class
🌟 Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service
🌟 Best Lifestyle Service for Parents
🌟 Best Party and Celebrations Provider
🌟 Most Family-friendly Café/Restaurant/Pub
🌟 Best Local Shop
🌟 Best Local Event
🌟 Local Volunteer of the Year
🌟 Best Local Independent Business
🌟 Best Family Day Out

Show our amazing local businesses some love and nominate your favourites here.

Christmas

Christmas treecycling for Garden House Hospice Care

Planning to buy a real Christmas tree but don’t want the hassle of disposing of it in January? Fear not – our dedicated volunteers will remove the stress and collect it for you in exchange for a donation. Simply book online, put your feet up and feel good knowing that not only are you helping fund our care, shreds from your tree will also be used in local community projects.

If we cover your postcode – SG1-9, SG15-18 and AL6 – this is your sign to book your tree collection now! 

All you need to do is book via our website, and for a small donation, have the task of getting rid of your tree taken off your hands. Simple! Bookings close at midnight on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Book now

Community

Christmas Hamper Appeal

This holiday season, let's come together to bring joy and support to families in need! Each year, Ickleford Community Larder provides Christmas hampers to families and individuals in need, to relieve financial stress and help everyone celebrate the season.

How You Can Help:

  • Food Donations: Suggested items include:
  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate
  • Custard, Christmas snacks, stuffing/gravy
  • Box of biscuits, cheese biscuits, chocolate/sweets
  • Christmas cake/pudding/log, festive items
  • Toiletries, long-life juice, fizzy drinks

Please ensure your donations are in date. Cash Donations gladly accepted! Your contributions help us purchase essential items for each hamper.

Food Drop-Off Points:

  • St Katharine’s Church, Ickleford (Sundays, 1–3 pm
  • Drop off box at 36 Greenfield Avenue, Ickleford
  • NatWest Bank, Hitchin
  • Plume of Feathers pub, Ickleford

Local Businesses: Interested in getting involved, setting up a collection point or becoming a sponsor? Reach out at [email protected]!

Let’s make a difference together! Share this appeal and help us spread the word!

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FEATURE

The Royal Mail is once again helping Santa out by delivering the children's letters to him. 

To ensure Santa can reply in time, letters need to reach him by Monday 9th December at:

Santa/Father Christmas,
Santa's Grotto,
Reindeerland,
XM4 5HQ

Please make sure you:

  • Write Santa’s address carefully on the envelope
  • Put a stamp on the envelope so it gets to Santa
  • Include your full name and address on the back of the envelope

Braille replies can be arranged by customers emailing [email protected] or by writing to the usual address.

If you would like a personalised letter for your child there are lots of options if you search the Internet, plus some local makers, but here’s one from the NSPCC, which of course will be supporting a good cause at the same time… https://letterfromsanta.nspcc.org.uk/letter-creation/1.

Christmas

The Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour is back on 21st December 2024 for another year in aid of Garden House Hospice Care and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Bringing wonderful festive cheer ‘tractor-style’ a few days before Christmas. 

Check out the latest details on the Event Webpage.

This year, for the first time, get ready for the excitement with the new picture book featuring a tractor taking part in the parade: Tractor – Where Are You Going Today?  By Rachel Loader. The book has been produced to raise funds for Garden House Hospice Care. Order your copy here.

We hope you enjoy the book and look forward to seeing you on the 21st December!

Easter

Places kids eat for free or £1 this Easter Holidays

Thanks to Money Saving Central, we've got a run-down of the best nationwide places where you can save on eating out this Easter Holidays.

Right here in Hitchin, The Radcliffe Arms is offering kids meals for £1 when an adult orders a full price main.

I'll add more local places that I become aware of.

NEWS, ARTICLES & BLOGS

Christmas Films, Pantos and Shows

Winter Reads at Hertfordshire Libraries

Christmas Fairs and Markets in Hitchin and beyond

Christmas Lights Switch-Ons in Hitchin and nearby

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


5th October 2024-10-05 2025-01-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin


28th October 2024-10-28 2024-12-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Garden Centre, Hitchin


8th November 2024-11-08 2025-01-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCenter Parcs Woburn, Bedford


9th November 2024-11-09 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWestgate shopping Centre, Stevenage


12th November 2024-11-12 2024-12-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Hertfordshire Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin


15th November 2024-11-15 2024-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade


15th November 2024-11-15 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCentre MK, Milton Keynes


20th November 2024-11-20 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeVan Hage Garden Centre, Ware


21st November 2024-11-21 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


21st November 2024-11-21 2025-01-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 5th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHyde Park, London


22nd November 2024-11-22 2025-01-19 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 19th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage


22nd November 2024-11-22 2025-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWimpole Estate, Royston


23rd November 2024-11-23 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Willington, Willington


23rd November 2024-11-23 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes


23rd November 2024-11-23 2025-01-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLetchworth Outdoor Pool, Letchworth


23rd November 2024-11-23 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWhipsnade Zoo, Dunstable


23rd November 2024-11-23 2024-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWrest Park, Silsoe


24th November 2024-11-24 2024-12-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, waltham abbey


25th November 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTime Bridge Community centre, Stevenage


25th November 2024-11-25 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillow's Activity Farm, St Albans


25th November 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes


25th November 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShel's Shabby Chic, Stotfold


26th November 2024-11-26 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond


26th November 2024-11-26 2024-11-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes


26th November 2024-11-26 2024-11-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOur Lady Primary School, Hitchin


27th November 2024-11-27 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWaddesdon Manor, Aylesbury


27th November 2024-11-27 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBlenheim Palace, Oxfordshire


27th November 2024-11-27 2024-11-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes


28th November 2024-11-28 2025-01-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 5th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTheatre Royal, London


28th November 2024-11-28 2025-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage


28th November 2024-11-28 2025-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAshridge House, Berkhamsted


28th November 2024-11-28 2025-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTewinbury farm, Hertford road


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeUpper Green, Hitchin


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMarket Square, Biggleswade


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeJohn Lewis, Bridge road


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWrest Park, Silsoe


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLetchworth Settlement, Letchworth


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeJordans Mill, Broom


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOdds Farm Park, High Wycombe


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFoxholes Care Home, Hitchin


29th November 2024-11-29 2024-12-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Little Theatre, Hertford


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStopsley Baptist Church, Luton


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLetchworth Town Centre, Letchworth


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeArlesey Village Hall & WI Hall, Arlesey


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Residency, Letchworth


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatford Palace Theatre, Watford


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBritish Schools Museum, Hitchin


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne


30th November 2024-11-30 2025-01-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 5th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBedford Park, Bedford


30th November 2024-11-30 2025-01-04 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 4th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLegoland, Windsor


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Market Place, Hitchin


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOffey Hoo Farm, Hoo Lane, Offley


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOffey Hoo Farm, Hoo Lane, Offley


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Mary's Church, Pirton, Pirton


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStandalone Farm, Letchworth


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNene Valley Railway, Peterborough


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSummerfields Miniature Railway, Bedford


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChurch Farm, Stevenage


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRobert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Mary's Church House, Hitchin


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Town Hall, Hotchin


30th November 2024-11-30 2024-11-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Only Way Is Spirits, Sawbridgeworth


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoodside Hall, Hitchin


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCumberland Gardens, Redbourn High Street and the V, Redbourn


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 22nd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTouring to St Pauls Walden, Biggleswade, Letchwort, Hitchin


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWeston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre - Willington, Willington


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Garden Centre, Hitchin


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLittle Lattes Coffee and Play, Letchworth


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeJordans Mill, Broom


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBrampton Village Green, Brampton


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOdds Farm Park, High Wycombe


1st December 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRoecroft Centre, Stotfold

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Last year I had a message from a lady whose daughter had moved to Hitchin with her 1 year old, asking for suggestions of where she could go to meet other parents.

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