What’s happening this half term in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield has a whole host of fun activities for all the family this half term.
Campus West
The well-loved leisure facility in Welwyn Garden City will be playing host to a fine selection of films for children, some of which are part of the Films for a Fiver series, including the latest Snow White adaption from Disney, the new Bluey film and A Minecraft Movie! For the slightly older children there’s the new Lilo & Stitch film.
Over at RollerCity, there are special Holiday Roller Skate sessions throughout the week, with a morning (11am-12.30pm) or afternoon session (1-2.30pm) for a safer skating experience. You can use your Zebra discount card to get reductions on skate and non-skate entry tickets, too!
Why not also round off a visit to Campus West with a bite to eat in the comfortable surroundings of Humphrey’s Café, where you can purchase delicious snacks, drinks and meals (The Zebra discount card can also be used here).
Visit the Campus West website to discover more!
King George V Playing Fields, WGC
On Wednesday 28 May, the Activity Day at King George V Playing Fields promises fun for all ages with a varied programme of events from 11am to 3pm, including:
· Climbing Wall
· Golf activities
· Face painting
· Storytelling
· Health Bus
The popular Xplorer sessions will also be on at the playing fields! Take part in the fun orienteering game with the whole family - try and spot all the hidden markers around the park and answer all the questions to complete the challenge! Xplorer is on between 11am and 2pm.
The activity day is free (although some pursuits may be chargeable) - just turn up!
Mill Green Museum
The Mini Millers is an under 5s stay and play activity with some hands-on play themed around milling, baking and rivers!
The sessions, which also run during term time, continue in half term on Friday 30 May.
It’s £6 per adult and £2 child. This includes a free mill tour, with free tea, coffee, snacks and squash.
Visit the website to find out more.
The Galleria, Hatfield
Little City UK is back!
From Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 May, under 6s can enjoy role-play sessions in the pop-up city, which will be in the former GAP unit on the upper floor next to Moss.
The city will include a supermarket, post office, hairdressers and much more, providing little ones with different scenarios where they can learn and play.
Tickets are £4.50 and the session times run between 10.30am-4.45pm. Visit the Little City website to find out more.
Hatfield Town Centre
On Saturday 31 May it’s the Hatfield Town Centre Takeover! Between 10am and 3pm, there will be magic, face painting, and many more fun-filled activities!
The Hive
Bring your little ones to the popular Freddie's Den soft play experience at The Hive in South Hatfield. There are two areas, for toddlers aged 0-2 and slightly older children up to the age of 8 - and don’t forget, if you have a child’s birthday coming up, why not book a Freddie’s Den party!
Booking in advance is essential and costs £4.50 per child, per day. Email sales@thehivehatfield.co.uk or call 01707 27066.
Leisure Centres
Our leisure centres have a host of exciting activities to keep the family entertained throughout half term. Make a splash at Hatfield Swim Centre with the school holiday Family Fun Swim and Aqua Splash inflatable sessions. There’ll also be crash course swimming lessons, diving practice and regular junior gym sessions.
Hatfield Leisure Centre has a range of sports sessions to try out, including drop-in football, badminton, and table tennis and squash. The Inflatable Zone obstacle course and Toddlers World, a new bouncy castle and soft-play area, will keep the little ones entertained. Meanwhile, Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre is hosting fun activities for outdoor adventurers, including Go Paddle sessions for adults and children looking to hone their paddle boarding or kayaking skills.
Visit the web pages for full details of the events and to book.
Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Cllr Jane Quinton, said:
We hope that families and young people will agree that there is something on for everyone in Welwyn Hatfield this May half term! The events should also suit all weathers too, so get these events in your diary!