Primary Times <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> WHAT’S ON WHERE 30 July– 29 August Ashbridge Adventures Ashbridge Visitor Centre HP4 1LX www.nationaltrust.org.uk Enjoy a morning or afternoon session of led activities and crafts and learn more about Ashridge's animals and plants. The theme changes each week so please visit website for more information. T: 01442 851227. Recommended for ages 4-10. Don’t forget 1 August to say you saw it in Life at the Lake Primary Stocker's Lake WD3 1NB Times! www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 11am-3pm. Drop in for this series of fun educational activities in the summer holidays, with a different watery theme to explore each week. Expect topics including predators and prey, plants and pollution. There will be creatures to study and other activities to help you dive into different and exciting aspects of lake life. T: 01727 858901. 2 August Prehistoric Pictures Natural History Museum, Tring HP23 6AP www.nhm.ac.uk 11-11.45am and 2.30-3.15pm. Explore the Museum's woodland area and collect materials to create a large, natural art-attack of a prehistoric scene. Get inspired by also handling some specimens. Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets are £3 and can be purchased from the Museum shop. T: 020 7942 6163. 3 August Farmers' and Craft Market Hatfield Town Centre AL10 0JY www.welhat.gov.uk 8.30am-1pm. There are a variety of different stalls which sell seasonal fruit and veg, meats, fish, cheese, pies, pickles, cakes, plants and crafts all directly from local growers and producers. Cassiobury Farm Open Day Cassiobury Farm and Fishery WD3 3GG, www.cassioburyfarm.co.uk 10am-5pm. Come and visit the rare breeds at Cassiobury Farm, also visit the kitchen garden and buy local artisan produce at the farm shop. Lots of fun for the kids . . . bouncy castle, face painting, fishing, crazy golf, mini-tractor rides, pedalos and animal encounters. Come and enjoy lunch on the meadow from our BBQ station or snack shop. T: 0<strong>19</strong>23 802657. Charity <strong>Summer</strong> Fair Busy Bees at Letchworth SG6 4GY www.daynurseries.co.uk 11am-2pm. There will be lots of activities for the children to take part in as well as refreshments and stall holders from the community. Money raised for Child Bereavement UK. 3 August – 4 August Primate and Rainforest Weekend Paradise Wildlife Farm EN10 7QA www.pwpark.com 9.30am-6pm. Over the course of Primate and Rainforest weekend there will be promotions, games, gifts and a few scrummy treats. Come along for what is going to be a monkey mayhem weekend raising funds and awareness for GERP: Groupe d’étude et de recherche sur les primates de Madagascar. T: 0<strong>19</strong>92 470 490. Learn about Wellington’s Army Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk 10am-5pm. Be transported back in time to the Napoleonic era. Meet Napoleonic soldiers and find out about the life of a Rifleman in Wellington’s army during the Peninsular War. Visit the living history encampment and learn how the soldiers’ families lived. Watch a thrilling display of military skill as the soldiers skirmish (please note that this will include gunfire). Standard admission prices apply. Free entry for Annual Pass holders. T: 01494 871117. 4 August Rock at the Castle Hertford Castle SG14 1HR www.hertford.gov.uk 12.30-7pm. A free music festival within the spectacular grounds of Hertford Castle. Live music will be performed across three music stages featuring acoustic, folk, indie, rock and pop music. There will also be a bouncy castle, street food stands and bars at the event. T: 0<strong>19</strong>92 552 885. Tiger Day Shepreth Wildlife Park SGZ 6PZ www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk 11am-4pm. Tiger Day has been running for many years helping to raise over £60,000 for tiger conservation projects across the globe. The event is packed with fun games, presentations, entertainers and special guests. 5 August Rye Meadlings Rye Meads SG12 8JS www.rspb.org.uk 10.30am-12noon. Rye Meadlings is a group for parents and toddlers held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. Sessions are hands-on and sensory to encourage child led exploration and natural play. Activities may include water play, mud kitchen time, bug hunting, bird spotting, pond dipping, games, crafts, storytelling and more. Aimed at children from 18 months to under 5, with younger siblings not participating in activities welcome for free. Parents get a free hot drink for each paying child they bring Free Funday Mondays - Dora The Explorer Intu Watford WD17 2UB www.intu.co.uk 9.30am-1pm. Dora The Explorer - Tots can make their own Dora The Explorer binoculars using glitter and stickers, plus interactive storytelling, mini games and soft play. These play sessions are held on the first Monday of every month. 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