😎 I Grew Up 80's Exhibition - North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
Saturday 14 February 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
😎 Since opening, we've already had thousands of visitors come to see our nostalgic exhibition 'I Grew Up 80s' and they have left us some wonderful comments about their visit. FREE ADMISSION.
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Mondays and Bank Holidays: closed
▪️Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
▪️Sundays: 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
🎮 ABOUT
Pop in and judge for yourself. From toys and film posters to beta max and game consoles, there’s something in here for everyone of a certain age (or even those that were a twinkle in their mother’s eye but still think it’s cool stuff).
We even have an actual arcade machine which you can try out. Yes, you heard us right, bring your 50 pences and play a 1980s game with a joystick. No touchscreens here.
So come down to the museum and be transported back to the 1980s, it’s free!
The exhibition runs until 15 March 2026.
🐶 DOGS
We are dog-friendly! You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
☕️ THE CAFE
If you need refreshment, our café serves a variety of drinks, savoury and sweet snacks, and light meals.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://northhertsmuseum.org/accessibility/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 474554
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Mondays and Bank Holidays: closed
▪️Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
▪️Sundays: 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
🎮 ABOUT
Pop in and judge for yourself. From toys and film posters to beta max and game consoles, there’s something in here for everyone of a certain age (or even those that were a twinkle in their mother’s eye but still think it’s cool stuff).
We even have an actual arcade machine which you can try out. Yes, you heard us right, bring your 50 pences and play a 1980s game with a joystick. No touchscreens here.
So come down to the museum and be transported back to the 1980s, it’s free!
The exhibition runs until 15 March 2026.
🐶 DOGS
We are dog-friendly! You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
☕️ THE CAFE
If you need refreshment, our café serves a variety of drinks, savoury and sweet snacks, and light meals.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://northhertsmuseum.org/accessibility/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 474554
2 other events on this day
✨️ The Land of Lights 2025 - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes
Saturday 14 February 2026
✨️ Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️7 - 9 November
▪️14 - 16 November
▪️21 - 23 November
▪️28 - 30 November
▪️4 - 7 December
▪️10 - 24 December
▪️28 - 31 December
▪️1 - 4 January 2026
▪️From 10th January, Saturday & Sunday's only for the rest of January 2026
▪️February 2026: Saturday's only
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver’s Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DAYS
You and your furry friends can explore the magic of Land of Lights together at all three locations! Bring your pup on a short lead and enjoy an unforgettable night as you explore the magnificent lanterns.
*All Wednesdays and Sundays (wherever operational) are dog-friendly.
❓️ACCESSIBILITY & FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST
Ticket costs may vary on different days & times chosen. Click the event link.
💃 Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes - Milton Keynes Theatre
Saturday 14 February 2026
Time: 14:30
💃 Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER. A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
▪️AGE GUIDANCE: Ages 7+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
▪️AGE GUIDANCE: Ages 7+
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
ℹ️ THE PRODUCTION
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets from £15.00 plus booking fee.
You can book via the event link. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
