🐻‍❄ From floor to ceiling, each one of our galleries is full of surprises, whether it’s a polar bear with a literary past or a flea in a tiny outfit. Come and discover their fascinating stories and pick your own favourite specimen from our displays. Start planning your trip.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday–Sunday
▪️Bank holidays
▪️10:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00)

👣 TRAIL: £1.50 PAY ON ENTRY
To make the most of your visit our popular gallery trails which can be bought from the museum shop for £1.50. We currently have the ABC trail (under 6), and Walter and his animals (6+) to explore the museum with. You're also welcome to draw in the galleries, with your own pencils, or use ours located past admissions. Come and show us how you get on!

♿️ FACILITIES & ACCESS

🎟 MUSEUM FREE TICKETS
It is advised to book your free tickets in advance for the museum to guarantee you entry. It can get very busy at weekends and half term. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 020 7942 6171

🐻‍❄ From floor to ceiling, each one of our galleries is full of surprises, whether it’s a polar bear with a literary past or a flea in a tiny outfit. Come and discover their fascinating stories and pick your own favourite specimen from our displays. Start planning your trip.

🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Tuesday–Sunday
▪️Bank holidays
▪️10:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00)

👣 TRAIL: £1.50 PAY ON ENTRY
To make the most of your visit our popular gallery trails which can be bought from the museum shop for £1.50. We currently have the ABC trail (under 6), and Walter and his animals (6+) to explore the museum with. You're also welcome to draw in the galleries, with your own pencils, or use ours located past admissions. Come and show us how you get on!

♿️ FACILITIES & ACCESS

🎟 MUSEUM FREE TICKETS
It is advised to book your free tickets in advance for the museum to guarantee you entry. It can get very busy at weekends and half term. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 020 7942 6171

🏍 Calling all bikers! You’re invited to our free Spring Start Up event on Sunday 19th April 2026, the perfect way to kick off the riding season.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet fellow bikers, catch live safety demos, and explore stands from our partners and vendors.

We’ve already got some great attendees joining us, including Fire Bikes, Oakley Motorcycle Club, Mental Health Motorbike, and more!

📅 Sunday 19 April 
⏰ 10am – 2pm 
📍 Bedford Fire Station
🏍️ 2 hours free parking at what3words ‘descended.surely.tooth’ 

See you there!

🌱 Discover the Power of Wild Ingredients...

▪️AGES: 18+

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us and delve into foraging and herbal wisdom, empowering your health through nature’s best offerings and shared experiences at Polehanger Barn in Meppershall on Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Together we’ll gather nature’s treasures and enjoy a delicious meal crafted from what we’ve found.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Connect deeply with nature’s healing plants
▪️Learn practical herbal remedies for family wellness
▪️Experience a communal meal celebrating wild flavours
▪️Cultivate knowledge that nurtures body and soul

🫶 Inspiring Journeys and Embracing Wild Ingredients:
The gathering on April 23rd is open to anyone who is drawn to the idea of sharing a wholesome, nourishing experience with others. It’s not just about enjoying delicious food in an inviting, atmospheric setting—it’s about creating a sense of connection in a world where genuine community can feel harder and harder to find.

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel increasingly isolated due to the demands of work, family responsibilities, social media distractions, and even the rising cost of socialising. This event offers a welcoming space for people who value meaningful conversations, shared laughter, and the exchange of ideas about health and wellbeing.
Read more here.

🎟 TICKET COST: £65 PP
You will receive a booking form along with the ticket for information on Dietary requirements and Menu choices. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: jody.nason@googlemail.com
☎️ Phone: 07967 202 130

💃Step into the Radiant Energy of Earth Tribe Rhythms “The New Dawn” at Woodside Hall, Hitchin. This is a SOBER experience - no Alcohol or Substances.

▪️AGE: 18+

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join us on Friday 15th May 2026 for an Unforgettable Evening of Transformation and Community Connection.

✨START OFF...
Start your night with a Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony, to Open your Heart to Profound Connection and Revitalization.

💃MUSIC
Immerse yourself in an Ecstatic Dance Journey guided by DJ Fast Freddy's Electrifying Mix of Tech House, Melodic Techno, Hard Techno, Psy-trance, and D&B. As we come together to create a Pure Conscious Rave Utopia that Lifts your soul

Ground yourself and be held within the Healing Vibrations of a Blissful Sound Bath

💕 CONCLUDE THE NIGHT
Conclude the night with Soulful Conversation and Nourishing Herbal Tea, Weaving the Threads of Community and Elevating your Spirit.

✨️ Don’t miss this Conscious Gathering—Celebrate, Connect, and Let your Spirit Soar!

📌 LOCATION
Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9SP

🎟 TICKET COST:
£26.30 including booking fee. Tickets available through skiddle via the event link.