Primary Times Hertfordshire Back to School 2018

Primary Times Hertfordshire
WHAT’S ON WHERE
Family Practical Work Day
Stanmore Common Local Nature Reserve
HA7 4LB
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk
10:30am-2pm Help keep the Common
a great place for wildlife by undertaking
some practical volunteer work as a family.
We will be trying to help the special grassland
here by trimming some tree saplings.
We see lots of wildlife as we work such as
common toad, common frog, Staphylinus
caesarius, cinnamon bug, fly agaric,
white lipped snail, hairy shield bug, birch
bug, nursery web spider. Free. Donations
welcome.
Apple Day
Highfield Park Trust AL4 0RA
www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk
There really is something for everyone at
this popular Sunday afternoon event. An
informative apple juicing demonstration will
show young and old alike how our apple
juice is made and our apple based games
will keep the children amused all afternoon.
Craft stalls can be explored by the whole
family whilst a local bee keeper will also be
present. Free. Donations welcome.
Grandparents’ Day
Lee Valley Park Farms EN9 2EF
www.lvfarms.co.uk
Grab your nan and grandad for a trip to the
farm this Grandparents’ Day. All Grandparents’
get to visit the farm for free! This is
the Autumn outing you don’t want to miss.
Learn all about the farm animals, explore
outdoor activities and take a break in The
Bumblebee Café with a bite to eat.
Grandparents Day
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA
www.pwpark.com
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Paradise
Wildlife Park. Grandparents receive free
entry with one full paying child.
Family Fun Open Day 2018
Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
12-4pm We are throwing open our doors
and inviting you to explore behind the
scenes of your local entertainment venue.
With backstage tours; sound, lighting and
pyrotechnic displays; children’s arts and
crafts activities, live music and a whole host
of other activities taking place throughout
the afternoon, there’s guaranteed to be
something for everyone!
Willow 10K
Hatfield House AL9 5NQ
www.willowfoundation.org.uk
Join us for the Willow 10K in 2018 to help
mark the 10th anniversary of this fun-filled
family event. This annual race is great for
beginners and experienced runners alike
and includes 5K and Junior 1K routes, plus a
Tiny Tots Scamper for the little ones.
11 Oct
Farming with Wildlife
All Saints Church Hall AL5 4UU
www.rspb.org.uk
8pm An illustrated talk by local farmer Ian
Pigott. Price £3.
Reptile Weekend
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA
www.pwpark.com
Come and join us and take part in some
Reptile handling sessions, where you can
face your fears and hold one of these
fascinating animals.
13 Oct – 31 Oct
Monster Magic
Gulliver’s Land MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Experience Monster Magic at Gulliver’s
Theme Parks! You will also have the chance
to enjoy the Swizzels Trick and Treat Trail.
Look out for different themes as you face
some frightfully fun activities. Discover lots
of awesome activities and attractions to
make this trail a real treat. Don’t miss out on
a trip to Leonard’s Scare School or prepare
for a Wicked Costume Party on park.
18 Oct – 21 Oct
International Street Food and Gift
Market
Waltham Cross Town Centre EN8 7BX
www.broxbourne.gov.uk
9am-5pm Browse the array of stalls selling
gifts and produce from around the world
and grab yourself a bargain or two over the
weekend.
20 Oct
Wolf Night
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA
www.pwpark.com
Come along and have fun at our Wolf Night!
Check online for details. Book online.
Howl-o-ween Begins
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA
www.pwpark.com
Come along and enjoy the beginning of our
Howl-o-ween celebrations! Check online
for details. Book online.
20 Oct – 21 Oct
Wolf Weekend
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA
www.pwpark.com
Come along and have fun at our Wolf
Weekend! Check online for details. Book
online.
20 Oct – 29 Oct
Freaky Funfest
Mead Open Farm LU7 9JH
www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Dare you creep through the Haunted Hotel
or explore Scary Tales both new for 2018
- look out! Who is creeping up on YOU? If
you’re brave enough, try the terrific twists
and turns of Topper’s Twister or the Shed of
Dread. For the little ones, there’s Halloween
fun in Creepy Cottage too plus see daily
Ghost Stories, fun Puppet Shows and so
much more.
Organising
an event?
13 Oct – 14 Oct
Family Harvest Event
Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB
www.coam.org.uk
11am-3pm Discover the fascinating traditions
of our farming history. This popular
annual harvest event provides a unique opportunity
to explore the sights, sounds and
smells of harvest past, with the Museum’s
restored 1947 threshing machine working
hard to process the year’s wheat crop.
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