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Local education provision
2024, from the term after a child turns 9 months, eligible working parents will be entitled to 15 hours per week free childcare or early years education. Parents claiming certain benefits can get 15 hours per week of free childcare from the term afte... Read more
Open Days
2024/25 admissions, each school is running its own process with varying start and end dates. I have included these below where I have them, but this is for guidance only. Please double-check with the school website to ensure you return your for... Read more
Articles
Checking out the new dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park
2024, but means lots of positive change for the zoo is coming!
We had a great time at Paradise Wildlife Park and it’s still one of our favourite local attractions, with so much to see and do! See their listing here for links to their website a... Read more
Starting School Hints and Tips
2024, I wanted to share some things to help plan what you might need, and make things a little easier.
Find your tribe
My absolute top tip is to find other parents/carers who have children starting in your child’s class. I could not have got ... Read more
Pumpkin Picking at The Patch MK
I’ve wanted to visit The Patch MK, near Milton Keynes for a while now, so when we were visiting family in Milton Keynes for my mum’s birthday this week, I asked if they’d like us to come and do a Tried and Tested review- lucky Grand... Read more
Childcare Choices: Get the help that fits your family
2024, eligible working parents in England with children aged 2 will have access to 15 hours childcare.
From September 2024, the 15 hours childcare offer will be expanded to eligible working parents in England with children between 9 and 23 months ol... Read more
Have you heard of The Triangle Community Garden?
The Triangle Garden is a community nature garden, created and cultivated by people of all ages and abilities at Ransoms' Recreation Ground, Hitchin (near the station). Our aim is to support everyone in our community to 'connect, grow, enjoy!' through... Read more
Comedy Club 4 Kids at Park Theatre
2024 – Sun June 2nd 2024. Find more details here.
Our tickets were kindly gifted by Park Theatre for us to review this show.
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If you would... Read more
Shuttleworth announces 2025 season of airshows
2024 season, which has welcomed 27,000 visitors to date, Shuttleworth is excited to announce their 2025 season of air shows. With themes celebrating military history, the best of British engineering, their hugely popular Flying Proms and Festival of ... Read more
Todd in the Hole 2024: a family-friendly festival near Hitchin
2024 this summer and yet again we had an absolute blast!
If you love the idea of a family festival, but hate the idea of travelling to one with the kids, then you’re in luck- Todd in the Hole is the ideal family event and it’s right o... Read more
Free Reformer fitness classes at Hitchin's new £100k studio
2024, the studio has quickly become a popular addition, helping more residents embrace this unique and effective form of exercise.
Booking for the free sessions is now open via the Everyone Active app, online platform, or in person at the centre. Sp... Read more
Feb Half Term fun in and around Hitchin
2024.More details
Feb half term family frolic at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham AbbeySat 15th February 2025 - Fri 21st February 2025Looking for an affordable and exciting family day out this half term? Look no further than Lee Valley Anim... Read more
Where to see Snowdrops near Hitchin
2024 1-4:30pmMassed snowdrops and other spring bulbs. Many different areas within a well designed garden: silver birch grove, a 'dribble of stones', rill, contemporary knot garden, gravel area with alliums. Later in the year an abundance of roses cli... Read more
Events
Spring Celebrations
Celtic Harmony Camp
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025
10:00 to 16:00
Are you looking for a fun family event this February half term?
Enjoy a Magical Day Out to celebrate the start of Spring, or Celtic Imbolc!
Explore the woodlands, cook over an open fire, join in with Celtic crafts, take part in drumming workshops and gather around the fire for storytelling. Treat yourself to a tasty lunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients at The Woodland Bistro. The day will conclude with a fire procession through the woods with music, to bring in the new season!
"The best part of the day was being outside with others who are there for the same reason. We learnt a lot and really enjoyed the vibe of the centre and the event." Neil & Kelly, October 2024.
Find out more or book:
celticharmony.org
Shuttleworth Family Concert 2025
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sun 17th August 2025
Gates open from Midday to 5pm
Family Concert 2025
Following on from our pilot event in 2024, we're excited to present Shuttleworth's first Family Concert.
Join us and celebrate all of your favourite family musicals in this relaxed summer event, perfect for the smallest to the biggest of kids (and those that are still kids at heart!).
A symphony orchestra offers your family the chance to experience these heart-pumping, toe-tapping songs live, with accompanying performers direct from the West End.
Full musical line up and special guest host to be announced!
Secure your tickets now for this charming family event and be sure to sing and dance along.
Please note: this event does not include an air show element.
Find out more or book:
www.shuttleworth.org
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Children's activity clubs & classes
Hitchin School of Dance
Age: 3 - Adult
The Hitchin School of Dance (formerly The Granville School of Dance) was founded by the original Principal, Mollie Gilbert, In 2024, we shall be celebrating 70 years of providing dance classes in Hitchin. We are very proud to be Hitchin's longest established dance school. It is now run by a former pupil of Mollie, Gabrielle Hammond AISTD.
We hold classes... Read more
Contact details:
hitchinschoolofdance.co.uk
07801261249
Location:
Lucas Lane Sports Club, Lucas Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JATilehouse Street Baptist Church, Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5 2EE
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¡Hola! Welcome to Kidslingo - fun Spanish classes for children 0 to 11 years old!
Kidslingo is all about learning Spanish in a fun way! My name is Marta - I'm a native speaker from Spain and mum of two bilingual children. I've lived in the UK for over 15 years and since 2024, I'm the proud owner of Kidslingo Spanish Letchworth, Hitchin & Biggleswade. I'm really excited to bring fun Spanish lesson to the families in our area.
We use songs, games, stories, music, dancing and more to make the lessons very interactive and lots of fun for the children while the lessons are fully developed around the EYFS and school curriculum for modern languages.
We have classes in nurseries, schools, local venues and online. We have... Read more
Contact details:
www.kidslingo.co.uk
07929277666
Location:
Millenium First Steps Nursery, Unit 1a, Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9UWMrs Howards Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1NX
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Page One Reading Group at Hitchin Library
Age: 7 - 11
"Page One" is returning to Hitchin Library!
"Page One" is our after school reading activity group for 7-11 year olds.
We will be running our next block of "Page One" session starting Friday 3rd May 2024 at 4pm, and for the following three weeks after that. The dates are as follows:
• Friday 3rd May 2024... Read more
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Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EWSession Times:
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St Ippolyts Tiny Tots
Age: 0 - Adult
Enjoy playtime, refreshments, craft activities, seasonal themes,
All year round.
£2.50 per child, £1.50 extra child
Tuesdays 10-11:45am (new time from April 16th 2024)
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St Ippolyts Parish Hall, Waterdell Lane, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7RBSession Times:
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Tappy Toes, Award winning toddler and baby dance classes have many benefits for your child. Our children's dance classes will support your child's early years development. Improve your child's; coordination, motor skills and social skills. Tappy Toes will challenge their imagination, creativity, musicality and rhythm. Now available LIVE online and in studio!!
Our classes are suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers from age 6 months and up.
BRAND NEW HITCHIN CLASSES LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2024
Contact details:
www.tappytoes.com
07842580868
Location:
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SPGreat Ashby Community Centre, Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, SG1 6NH
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Young Thespians
Age: 8 - 18
Come and join us for our next production!
Shrek Jr!
Come and join us for our next production!
Please complete the short form to register your interest:
https://forms.office.com/e/BLSCCaRVpDFree
Taster workshops: Sunday 17 & 24 September 2023, 10am - 12pm
Join us for a parent meeting at 12 to get all the information, schedule and a... Read more
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Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SPSession Times:
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Generation Circus
Age: 6 - 16
Generation Circus is a non-profit community circus with a long background in contemporary circus and a passion for participatory and social circus.
We believe that circus can enrich and change lives and we play an active part in the development of Social Circus and Youth Circus in the UK.
Applications to join Generation Youth Circus are now open!
Does your child love... Read more
Contact details:
www.generationcircus.co.uk
07460514214
Location:
Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware, 07460514214, Hertford And Ware, SG12 9HPSession Times:
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New for 2024 - FREE ENTRY AFTERSCHOOL WELLBEING CLUBS
Imajica Theatre are running two After School Wellbeing Clubs for young people ages 5 to 14 that focuses on supporting those with additional SEN & Neurospicy needs. We aim to help young people to develop a toolbox of skills that they can use in their daily lives to support their wellbeing. We welcome... Read more
Contact details:
www.imajicatheatre.co.uk
07519174229
Location:
Scouts DHQ, 141 Icknield Way, Letchworth, SG6 4GYSession Times:
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Education & childcare
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First Class Learning - Hitchin/Ickleford
A NEW Group Tuition Community covering Hitchin & Ickleford, which officially opened in November 2024.
We are one of over 325 centres in the country and we are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential by providing personalised, high-quality tuition that complements their school learning. Our approach is built around tailored programmes in English, Maths & Science, designed to boost understanding, confidence, and academic performance.
These sessions are eligible for students between ages 5-16 years old.
We follow the National Curriculum to ensure that the content your child is learning with us directly supports and enhances what they're being taught at school.
Our experienced tutors... Read more
Contact details:
www.firstclasslearning.co.uk
07742 708763 / 07970 956005
Location:
Ickleford Village Hall, 82 Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3TG(Click address to view map)
The Early Bird Pre-School CIC
Offering high quality term time care and education in Hertfordshire.
We are open from 8 - 3.30, term time only.
All pre-schools are purpose built for children and have direct access to outdoors.
From September 2024 all our sites will be able to accommodate children aged from 1 year in our 'Nest'... Read more
Contact details:
earlybirdpreschool.co.uk
01462352643
