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😎 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
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📖 Ashwell Village Museum - Hertfordshire
Sunday 15 February 2026
Time: 14:30 - 17:00
📖 Come in person to our iconic timber framed building filled with a wealth of objects tracing the history of Ashwell in Hertfordshire from the Stone Age to the Present Day.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are open from 2.30pm to 5.00pm on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays and at other times by appointment.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
At present entrance is free but we rely upon donations from visitors to keep the museum open and suggest at least £2.50 per adult.
🗓 OPENING TIMES
We are open from 2.30pm to 5.00pm on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays and at other times by appointment.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
At present entrance is free but we rely upon donations from visitors to keep the museum open and suggest at least £2.50 per adult.
👨👩👧👦 GROUP VISITS
Parties and special visits can be arranged at any mutually convenient time. Groups of any size or age can be accommodated at a time to suit you by prior arrangement. Group visits can include a guided walk around the village. The cost for a combined walk and museum visit is £6.00 per person.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
For further information ring 01462 742 956.
e-mail : enquiries@ashwellmuseum.org.uk
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😎 I Grew Up 80's Exhibition - North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
Sunday 15 February 2026
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
😎 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
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🥞 Olney Pancake Race 2026
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Time: 10:00
🥞 The world-famous Olney Pancake Race returns on Tuesday 17th February 2026! Join us for a historic day of fun, food, and racing in the heart of Olney. The ladies of the town are ready to run in a tradition dating back to 1445!
🕚 SCHEDULE
▪️10am: Children’s Races on the north side of the Market Place
▪️11.00am – 11.45am: Olney Pancake Race supported by Bonne Maman starts near the pedestrian crossing – check out the route
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
▪️ Fairground Organ: Outside the Church Hall, hear ‘Susan’ from James Reid of Doncaster playing music from past and present.
▪️ Live Music: Catch the wonderful Wintringham Pipers in the Market Place and outside St Peter & St Paul’s Church as they pipe in the Race winners.
▪️ Street Performers: Have some fun with The Great Gappo, with his balloon modelling and unicycle—he’s been joining us for many years!
▪️ Meet & Greet: You can also meet Fred, Homepride’s bowler-hat-wearing Chief Flour Grader, and chat with the team from our local Fire Station.
🛍 MARKET PLACE SHOPPING
For those of you who want to shop, come along to the Market Place where you’ll find a fantastic variety of stalls:
• Lavender House – all things lavender
• Potato Headz – fun potato items
• Bozeat Village Honey – local honey direct from the Beekeeper
• Bell’s Designs – gifts for everyone
• Carol Hilbourne – local artist
• Walk on the Wired Side – great gifts
• Creyative – clothing, accessories and gifts
• Olney Pancake Race goodies
• Cowper & Newton Museum souvenirs
• Fantastic Race Tombola
🥞 FOOD & DRINK
It wouldn't be race day without treats!
• Freshly made pancakes (Market Place & Church Hall)
• Olney Pancake Parlour Coffee Truck
🎪 HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN
Why not join us in the Marquee after the start of the race at 12.00pm for some half-term fun?
You can ‘Splat the Rat’, decorate a pancake, and do some colouring and puzzles. Plus, visit the Knitty Stitchers in the Church Hall.
🕚 SCHEDULE
▪️10am: Children’s Races on the north side of the Market Place
▪️11.00am – 11.45am: Olney Pancake Race supported by Bonne Maman starts near the pedestrian crossing – check out the route
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
▪️ Fairground Organ: Outside the Church Hall, hear ‘Susan’ from James Reid of Doncaster playing music from past and present.
▪️ Live Music: Catch the wonderful Wintringham Pipers in the Market Place and outside St Peter & St Paul’s Church as they pipe in the Race winners.
▪️ Street Performers: Have some fun with The Great Gappo, with his balloon modelling and unicycle—he’s been joining us for many years!
▪️ Meet & Greet: You can also meet Fred, Homepride’s bowler-hat-wearing Chief Flour Grader, and chat with the team from our local Fire Station.
🛍 MARKET PLACE SHOPPING
For those of you who want to shop, come along to the Market Place where you’ll find a fantastic variety of stalls:
• Lavender House – all things lavender
• Potato Headz – fun potato items
• Bozeat Village Honey – local honey direct from the Beekeeper
• Bell’s Designs – gifts for everyone
• Carol Hilbourne – local artist
• Walk on the Wired Side – great gifts
• Creyative – clothing, accessories and gifts
• Olney Pancake Race goodies
• Cowper & Newton Museum souvenirs
• Fantastic Race Tombola
🥞 FOOD & DRINK
It wouldn't be race day without treats!
• Freshly made pancakes (Market Place & Church Hall)
• Olney Pancake Parlour Coffee Truck
🎪 HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN
Why not join us in the Marquee after the start of the race at 12.00pm for some half-term fun?
You can ‘Splat the Rat’, decorate a pancake, and do some colouring and puzzles. Plus, visit the Knitty Stitchers in the Church Hall.
🪨 February Half Term 2026 Children Special in Royston Cave
Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
👨👩👧👦 Join us for a family focused visit of the cave, learn about the cave's discovery and carvings, aimed at the Under 10's.
🗓 FEBRUARY 2026 DATES & TIME
Thursday 19th Feb: 10am & 11am
🗓 FEBRUARY 2026 DATES & TIME
Thursday 19th Feb: 10am & 11am
ℹ️ Tour Information
▪️Tours last approx. 40 minutes.
▪️Tickets are only available to book online.
▪️Please arrive on time. Late arrivals cannot be gauranteed entry.
▪️Children must be accompanied by an adult.
▪️Students require valid I.D.
▪️The cave may be closed without warning.
▪️We reserve the right to refuse admission.
▪️Filming, recording and commercial photography is strictly prohibited.
🪨 About Royston Cave
Discovered by accident in 1742, Royston Cave is man-made, bell-shaped and cut 8 metres into the chalk that lies beneath Royston’s ancient crossroad, Ermine Street and Icknield Way.
The cave is decorated with low-relief wall carvings. The carvings are mostly Christian is depiction and medieval in style. They include representations of the Crucifixion and notable saints such as St Catherine and St Christopher. Elsewhere are figures of a horse and an Earth Goddess, believed to be Pagan fertility symbols. In addition to the carvings, the contents of the cave included a human skull, an unmarked piece of brass and fragments of a drinking vessel.
Royston Cave remains an enigma. No records of its age or purpose exist. Some theories suggest it was used by the Knights Templar, others by King James I, while some believe it was a private chapel or hermitage. The cave also attracts Pagan and Earth energy visitors who claim it to be the site where two ancient Ley lines meet. They believe that Royston Cave has been a sacred site for thousands of years.
ℹ️ Access
The cave can be slippery and uneven underfoot. Access includes 21 steps and an incline to be ascended and descended. Visitors are advised to take care, use the handrail provided and wear appropriate, sturdy footwear.
There is no wheelchair or pushchair access.
No pets allowed except for registered assistance dogs.
For full access information and resources, visit roystoncave.co.uk/visit.
🅿️ PARKING
There is no on-site parking.
Royston Cave is a 4 minute walk from Civic Centre Car Park, SG8 7XB which has electric charge points.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (16+): £10
▪️Over 65: £8
▪️Student: £8
▪️Child (3-15): £4
▪️Under 3: Free
🫖 Afternoon Tea - Bromham Mill Coffee Shop
Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 13:30 - 16:00 Price: £28.00
🫖 Join us from 1:30-4:00pm for a cosy festive Afternoon Tea at The Mill Coffee Shop, Bromham.
🧁 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
A delicious treat featuring a selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea or coffee. (2 drinks per person included / non alcoholic )
🧁 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
A delicious treat featuring a selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea or coffee. (2 drinks per person included / non alcoholic )
🎟 BOOKING INFORMATION - £28PP
Book via the event link. Please purchase the number of tickets/people joining you under one booking name if you wish to sit together so we can plan our table allocation accordingly before the day.
Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you’ll receive a digital download (printable ticket). Please print it and bring it with you on the.
🐶 DOGS
We absolutely love our four-legged friends, but due to the size of the room and limited space for this event, dogs won’t be able to join us for Afternoon Tea. Thank you so much for your understanding!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 07745 522 610
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🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)
Friday 06 March 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March
🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.
☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office: 01234 718044
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Friday 13 March 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Friday 10 April 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2026 (No booking required)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🙂 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🗓 WHEN?
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
▪️The second Friday of the month at 10:30am
▪️Last Sunday of the month at 14:00pm
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
📍 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.