Welcome! From bumps to teens we have it covered.
This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Welwyn with children.
At Harwood Hill, we believe Early Years provides the foundation of all that children will learn throughout their school careers. We provide a supportive, caring environment which allows children to feel safe and secure within the school. We develop and encourage independent learners who thrive and reach their full potential. Children who enter our EYFS begin their lifelong learning journey by developing physically, verbally, cognitively and emotionally while also embedding a positive attitude to school and a love of learning.
Visit our website to find out more.
Looking for a school place can be so daunting! Having been there just last year, I know how confusing it can be to try to gather all the information you need to help make a confident decision on school options! If I can share one top tip it would be visit the school, and visit again if you feel you need to!
I hope this page offers you a Calender of Open mornings to make your quest to Admissions 2025 that little bit easier!
Remember
Apply online from: 1st November 2024
Application deadline: 15th January 2025
Offer Date: 16th April 2025
Accept place online by: 1st May 2025
A rolling guide to the local pumpkin patches around Welwyn . Some ππΆ dog friend options too!
It's BACKKK! Click here to grab one now while they last!
π³ Free National Trust family pass
Excludes National Trust Scotland and English Heritage sites
Normally £25 to £35
If you go online to the National Trust, you can get a free one-time family pass, which can be used on any day until Friday 18 October. On average, the pass would normally cost £25 to £35 depending on which site you're visiting.
What does the pass cover?
The family pass allows two adults and up to three children, or one adult and up to four children (or couples or individuals) to visit one National Trust site for free in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scotland locations and English Heritage sites aren't included). Kids must be 17 or under, though under-fives go free anyway.
There's nothing to pay for entry, but some car parks charge fees, and this pass doesn't get them for free. One pass per household is permitted.
Some National Trust properties require booking in advance (check beforehand)
You can do this by selecting 'Book a visit' on your chosen property, choosing a member's ticket and entering the code AUTUMN24 when asked for your membership number. By selecting the free member's ticket, you won't need to input any bank details.
You'll need to show your email and pass when you arrive at your National Trust site – if you booked, you'll need to show your booking confirmation, email, and the pass. Mobile coverage may be limited at some National Trust sites, so it's a good idea to download it to your device, or print the email.
There are a few excluded National Trust locations – see 'More info' below for a full site exclusions list.
If you have any queries, you can contact [email protected] for assistance.
SAVE THE DATEπ
ParkPlay is launching at Woodhall King George V Playing Fields on Saturday 3rd August 2024π₯³
Woodhall ParkPlay is a FREE two-hour play session of fun and games for everyone starting at 10am every Saturday morning from Saturday 3rd August 2024. Perfect for the whole family!
Meet local people and bring back the community spirit in WGC!
Register your interest now
The Snowman TM Exhibition at North Herts Museum
(FREE)
5th October
- 12th January
North Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Santas Grotto at Van Hage
20th November
- 24th December
Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Santas Grotto at Van Hage
20th November
- 24th December
Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Santas Grotto at Van Hage
20th November
- 24th December
Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Pottery painting with Glaze Time at DJ's
22nd November
DJ's Play Jungle, Sandridge
Pottery painting with Glaze Time at DJ's
22nd November
DJ's Play Jungle, Sandridge
Hertford Christmas Gala
(FREE)
22nd November
Hertford Town Centre, Hertford
Baby and toddler playgroup
(FREE)
23rd November
Welwyn garden city central library, Campus west
Storytime with Santa
23rd November
Hertford Castle, Hertford
Jingle Jabs
(FREE)
23rd November
Lea Wharf Medical, 17 Bircherley Green
Essendon Country Club's Christmas Market
(FREE)
24th November
Essendon Country Club, Essendon, Hatfield
Detective agency- a Christmas mystery
25th November
- 18th December
Hatfield library, White lion square
Santa Spectacular
25th November
- 31st December
Willow's Activity Farm, St Albans
Pirates of the curry bean pantomime
26th November
- 30th November
St Mary's church house, Welwyn
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Pirates of the curry bean pantomime
26th November
- 30th November
St Mary's church house, Welwyn