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<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />
WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />
WOW!<br />
Priory Gardens SG8 7BZ<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
2:15-2:45pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun<br />
and energetic multi-sport activity session<br />
for <strong>to</strong>ddlers aged 2-5 and parents including<br />
ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute<br />
games and much, much more! The<br />
classes are structured <strong>to</strong> help develop your<br />
child’s agility, balance and co-ordination.<br />
Runs on Fridays. Price for five classes £15<br />
(paid upfront).<br />
The event also helps raise money for local<br />
charities through donations.<br />
Leaside Church and Community Centre<br />
Heritage Day<br />
Leaside Church SG12 9BZ<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
10am-3pm During the last year the Church<br />
building and Halls - built in 1934 - have<br />
been linked <strong>to</strong> create an accessible building<br />
for the use of all the Community.<br />
what’s on where<br />
5 Sep – 16 Sep<br />
Butterfly Corner<br />
Aylett Nurseries Ltd AL2 1DH<br />
www.aylettnurseries.co.uk<br />
Have you ever wanted <strong>to</strong> wander freely<br />
amongst free flying tropical butterflies and<br />
exotic plants? Well now you can! Free.<br />
Sensational Butterflies<br />
The Natural His<strong>to</strong>ry Museum HP23 6AP<br />
www.nhm.ac.uk<br />
Enjoy a fun family day out among hundreds<br />
of live butterflies and moths in our tropical<br />
butterfly house.<br />
5 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong> Shindig<br />
Willows Activity Farm AL4 0PF<br />
www.willowsactivityfarm.com<br />
Harvest your free bag of pota<strong>to</strong>es at Willows<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong> Patch. Plus tattie-tastic pota<strong>to</strong><br />
arts and crafts! Check online for details.<br />
5 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Toddler Time –<br />
Activities for Toddlers<br />
Gambado Watfor WD25 7JZ<br />
www.gambado.com<br />
10:30-11am and 11:30am-12pm Every<br />
weekday during term time we’ll be running<br />
activities especially designed for your<br />
little tigers. All activities are included in<br />
our standard admission prices. Book your<br />
tickets online in advance <strong>to</strong> guarantee<br />
admission <strong>to</strong> the Toddler time activity of<br />
your choice.<br />
Jump In After <strong>School</strong><br />
Meteor House WD6 1QQ<br />
www.gojumpin.com/locations/elstree<br />
3:30-5pm Bounce and dine at our trampoline<br />
parks with the Jump In After <strong>School</strong><br />
jump and meal offer! Two hour Jump, grab<br />
a slice of pizza and water or squash. Price<br />
£8.95. Book online.<br />
Toddler Tales<br />
Hatfield Library AL10 0LT<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
2:15-2:45pm Toddler Tales is the perfect<br />
next step from Baby Rhyme Time, with a<br />
mix of lively s<strong>to</strong>ries and rhymes for you and<br />
your child <strong>to</strong> join in with. The s<strong>to</strong>ries chosen<br />
are aimed at <strong>to</strong>ddlers and pre-school children<br />
but babies are welcome <strong>to</strong>o. Runs on<br />
Wednesdays. Free. Donations welcome.<br />
Mini Paintballing<br />
Laser Mayhem RM4 1AA<br />
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk<br />
Battle Field Mayhem Our new Low impact<br />
Paintball experience for ages 8-13, perfect<br />
for birthdays and days out! Book online.<br />
Price: £27 per person.<br />
Life in the Dark<br />
The Natural His<strong>to</strong>ry Museum HP23 6AP<br />
www.nhm.ac.uk<br />
Leave daylight behind and put your senses<br />
<strong>to</strong> the test in this illuminating exhibition.<br />
Meet the creatures that thrive at night, in<br />
pitch-black caves and deep in the sea.<br />
Unlimited Play, Every Day<br />
Soft Play City WGC AL8 6BX<br />
www.softplaycity.co.uk<br />
9:30am All children must be accompanied<br />
by an adult at all times when in Soft Play<br />
City. Access <strong>to</strong> Soft Play City is step free.<br />
Suitable for ages 8 and under, and under<br />
1.50m. Babies under 12 months are allowed<br />
in<strong>to</strong> Soft Play City sessions but must have a<br />
ticket for admission.<br />
Farmyard Activities<br />
Standalone Farm SG6 4JN<br />
www.standalonefarm.com<br />
Come and find all your farmyard favourites<br />
here – from sheep <strong>to</strong> cows, goats <strong>to</strong> pigs,<br />
ducks <strong>to</strong> chicken; plus regular feeding<br />
sessions, cow milking demonstrations and<br />
trac<strong>to</strong>r trailer rides.<br />
6 Sep<br />
Hertford Heritage Trail - Blue<br />
Plaques<br />
Hertford Town Council SG14 1HR<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
Hertford Town Council, in partnership with<br />
Hertford Civic Society have launched the<br />
Hertford Heritage Trail. Blue plaques have<br />
been erected on buildings with his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
importance around the County Town.<br />
6 Sep – 4 Oct<br />
Active Tots<br />
Broadway Gardens SG6 3PF<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
2-2:30pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun and<br />
energetic multi-sport activity session for<br />
<strong>to</strong>ddlers aged 2-5 and parents including<br />
ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute<br />
games and much, much more! The<br />
classes are structured <strong>to</strong> help develop your<br />
child’s agility, balance and co-ordination.<br />
Runs on Thursdays. Price for five classes<br />
£15 (paid upfront).<br />
Active Tots<br />
Bancroft Rec SG5 1NJ<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
1-1:30pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun and<br />
energetic multi-sport activity session for<br />
<strong>to</strong>ddlers aged 2-5 and parents including<br />
ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute<br />
games and much, much more! The<br />
classes are structured <strong>to</strong> help develop your<br />
child’s agility, balance and co-ordination.<br />
Runs on Thursdays. Price for five classes<br />
£15 (paid upfront).<br />
7 Sep<br />
Colorado: The Chicken Run’<br />
The Settlement SG6 4UB<br />
www.rspb.org.uk<br />
7:30pm Stuart Elsom takes us across the<br />
state of Colorado from knee-deep snow <strong>to</strong><br />
barren dust-bowls, on his quest <strong>to</strong> see all<br />
the species of grouse or prairie chicken at<br />
their rather entertaining communal courtship<br />
‘leks’. Price £3.<br />
7 Sep – 5 Oct<br />
Active Tots<br />
Active Kids<br />
Priory Gardens SG8 7BZ<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
3:45-4:15pm Active Kids is a fun filled<br />
multisport session for children aged 5-11!<br />
There’s no need for childcare with a session<br />
like this, come along as a family and get<br />
active by having fun! Richard has loads<br />
of equipment and activities for everyone<br />
<strong>to</strong> get involved with and get you moving<br />
including parachute games, movement<br />
games, mini obstacle courses and lots<br />
more. Runs on Fridays. Price for five classes<br />
£15 (paid upfront).<br />
7 Sep – Ongoing<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ries with s<strong>to</strong>ry sacks<br />
Bovingdon Library HP3 0HJ<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
9:15-10am Explore a different s<strong>to</strong>ry each<br />
week using props and puppets, then borrow<br />
a picture book from the library and enjoy<br />
creating your own s<strong>to</strong>ry sack <strong>to</strong> share at<br />
home. The activity is perfect for pre-school<br />
children with their parent or carer. Free.<br />
Runs on Fridays. Voluntary contribution of<br />
£1 welcome.<br />
Dance, Act, Sing, Fun!<br />
Stage Right Studios SG8 7AF<br />
www.theatretrain.co.uk<br />
Dance, drama and singing lessons every<br />
week in groups split by age/ability. Annual<br />
large scale performances and long with<br />
small local performances throughout the<br />
year. Free trial for every new student. See<br />
online for details.<br />
8 Sep<br />
Children’s Book Festival<br />
British <strong>School</strong>s Museum SG4 9TS<br />
www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk<br />
10am-2pm Come and see three popular<br />
authors and illustra<strong>to</strong>rs in the his<strong>to</strong>rical surroundings<br />
of the British <strong>School</strong>s Museum,<br />
Hitchin! The three authors will be James<br />
Mayhew, Harriet Muncaster and Martin<br />
Impey - listen <strong>to</strong> their s<strong>to</strong>ries, and get your<br />
books signed! Price £5.<br />
Art Club<br />
Stevenage Museum SG1 1XX<br />
www.stevenage.gov.uk<br />
11am-12pm For ages 8-13. Art classes on<br />
the first Saturday of each month. Price: £2<br />
per child, free for concessions.<br />
Hemel Food Garden Festival<br />
Hemel Food Garden HP3 9BY<br />
www.sunnysideruraltrust.org.uk<br />
11am-3pm Come along <strong>to</strong> the annual Music<br />
and Food Festival. Free entry and parking.<br />
Local food stalls, BBQ, delicious cake and<br />
tea and coffee, Sunnyside Produce and<br />
apple pressing. BURPS – Berkamstead<br />
Ukuele Random Players – a humorous<br />
group of ukulele players and singers from<br />
West <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>.<br />
Croxfest <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Green WD3 3HN<br />
www.croxfest.co.uk<br />
12-8pm Croxfest is a yearly music festival in<br />
Croxley Green held on The Green. It is free<br />
for all <strong>to</strong> attend – enjoy a varied line-up of<br />
acts in a family-friendly atmosphere. The<br />
event includes local music and is a great<br />
day out <strong>to</strong> attend and support local talent.<br />
Hertford Quaker Meeting House Open<br />
Day<br />
45 Railway Street SG14 1BA<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
10am-4pm An opportunity <strong>to</strong> visit the oldest<br />
purpose-built Quaker Meeting House in the<br />
world, built in 1670 and in continuous use<br />
ever since.<br />
Hertford Heritage Weekend<br />
Hertford SG14 1HR<br />
www.hertford.gov.uk<br />
In conjunction with the National Heritage<br />
Weekend, Hertford will be putting on two<br />
days’ worth of entertainment and activities<br />
<strong>to</strong> take visi<strong>to</strong>rs back <strong>to</strong> times gone by.<br />
8 Sep – 9 Sep<br />
Rothamsted Manor Heritage<br />
Weekend<br />
Rothamsted Manor AL5 2BG<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
11am-5pm Visi<strong>to</strong>rs can take free guided<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs of <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>’s stunning Rothamsted<br />
Manor, first recorded in 1212. Explore<br />
the rich his<strong>to</strong>ry and beautiful rooms of The<br />
Manor House and enjoy the rarely seen 16th<br />
Century murals and paintings on display.<br />
8 Sep – 16 Sep<br />
Hertford Heritage Pho<strong>to</strong> Trail<br />
12 The Wash SG14 1PX<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
9am-5pm Learn about the his<strong>to</strong>ry of<br />
Hertford’s well known buildings at selected<br />
venues. Follow the Heritage Weekend<br />
pho<strong>to</strong> trail around Hertford <strong>to</strong>wn centre at a<br />
leisurely pace <strong>to</strong> see pictures of a selection<br />
of buildings from bygone days displayed<br />
outside each associated premises.<br />
Autumn Festival<br />
Aylett Nurseries Ltd AL2 1DH<br />
www.aylettnurseries.co.uk<br />
An autumnal celebration with spectacular<br />
displays of our famous home grown Dahlias.<br />
Our marquee features as the centrepiece<br />
of our festival showcasing cut Blooms<br />
of over 40 Dahlia varieties whilst our Dahlia<br />
Field and Celebration Garden is ablaze with<br />
colour and a sight not <strong>to</strong> be missed!<br />
8 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
Herts Open Studios <strong>2018</strong><br />
Herts Visual Arts Harpenden Hall AL5<br />
1TE<br />
www.hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios<br />
Herts Open Studios is Herts Visual Arts<br />
annual flagship event, when artists open<br />
their doors <strong>to</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs. Details of participating<br />
venues and artists will be available<br />
online and in print from summer <strong>2018</strong>, with<br />
brochure launch at the Big Art Fair.<br />
8 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Denham Giant Car Boot Sale<br />
Main A40 Denham Roundabout UB9<br />
5PG<br />
www.giantcarboot.co.uk<br />
This professionally organised and Established<br />
Car Boot attracts Buyers and Sellers<br />
from All over the Country. The venue is<br />
easily accessible from all areas. Please park<br />
in the car park provided. Every Saturday.<br />
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