Summer Activities 2024
Working with partners from Healthy Stevenage Partnership we have put together a list of activities, events and courses that partners are delivering this Summer.
July
| Date and Time | Type of Event and Description | Location | Organiser, Booking Information and Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Tuesday 10:15am |
Health Walks. Free, group walk led by friendly volunteer Up to 45 minutes. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome. |
Meet outside Bedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NA | Hertfordshire Health Walks. Visit the Hertfordshire Health Walks website for more information and to register as a new walker. |
| Every Wednesday 10am Up to 30 minutes. 10:30am Up to 60 minutes. |
Health Walks. Two free group walks led by friendly volunteers. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome. |
Meet outside Costello's Café, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG2 0BL |
Hertfordshire Health Walks. Visit the Hertfordshire Health Walks website for more information and to register as a new walker. |
| Every Saturday 2:30pm | Adult and 16+ cycle training. Learn to ride/confidence building for 16+ |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL | Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online at the Stevenage Cycling Hub website. |
| Every Monday from 29 July until 1 September. (Except 26 August) 10:45am - 12:15pm |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-ins. |
St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking required |
| Every Tuesday from 30 July - 27 August 11am - 2pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Friends Meeting House Bedwell. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking Required |
| Every Tuesday from 30 July - 27 August 4pm - 5:30pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Broadwater Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online via Eventbrite: |
| Every Tuesday from 30 July - 27 August 1pm - 3pm |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-in. |
Friends Meeting House Bedwell. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking Required |
| Every Wednesday from 31 July - 28 August 9am - 12pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Broadwater Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online: Eventbrite |
| Saturday 20 July 11am |
Beginner Biking course. Learn to ride for children. |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL | Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub for children |
| Tuesday 23 July for 6 weeks 11am - 1pm |
Community Kitchen. Join our free 6-week programme to put the fun back into mealtimes with quick and easy nutritious recipes for you and your family. |
Online (via Zoom) Free |
Stevenage FC Foundation Cost: Free Booking required please contact: communitykitchen@stevenagefcf.com |
| Thursday 25 July 11am - 12:30pm |
SADA Face to Face Drop In. Ongoing support for all survivors of Domestic Abuse. |
Details at booking. | SADA For information/invite please contact SADA@stevenage.gov.uk |
| Saturday 27 July 1pm - 3pm |
The Menopause Support Group. Free support group for women struggling to cope with the perimenopause/ menopause. |
Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre | Healthy Hub Call 01438 579379 Email: Juanitaprescott@everyoneactive.com |
| Monday 29 July 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm |
Holiday Athletics Programme. Hurdles, Sprints (100 m, 200 m, relays), Endurance (800 m, 1500 m), High Jump, Long Jump, Shot, Discus, Hammer and Javelin. Bring your own packed lunch. |
Ridlins Athletic Track, Woodcock Road, Shephall, Stevenage SG1 9QZ |
Stevenage and North Herts Athletics Club. Book online: Holiday Athletics programme
Part of the HAPpy Scheme for Children on Free School Meals? |
| Monday 29 July - Thursday 1 August 2pm-6pm |
Holiday Activity Programme. Services for Young People is running an exciting programme of free holiday activities during the summer 2024 school holidays. The activities are for people aged 13-16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. | Bowes Lyon Young People’s Centre | HCC Services for Young People. Booking online: Holiday Activity Programme A unique booking code is required when booking. This code can be requested from the child’s education provider. For more information or support with booking: Email: sfyp.stevenage@hertfordshire.gov.uk Call: 01438 843340 Text: 07860 065178 |
| Wednesday 31 July 10am - 11:30am |
Summer Event “Family Fest” | Ashtree Primary School | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Cost: £1 per child. No booking required. |
| Wednesday 31 July to Friday 2 August |
Mini Make-It! Friendships bracelets, cross stitch bookmarks and weaving art. | Stevenage Museum, St George’s Way SG1 1XX | Stevenage Museum From £4 Book Online: Museum Event Tickets |
August
| Date and Time | Type of Event and Description | Location | Organiser, Booking Information and Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Thursday from 1 - 29 August 9am - 12pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Bridge Road Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online: Eventbrite Self-Weigh |
| Every Thursday from 1 - 29 August 1pm - 2:30pm |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-in. | Broadwater Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking required. |
| Every Thursday from 1 - 29 August 10am - 11:15pm |
SEND drop-in. Free weekly drop-in. |
Broadwater Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking required. |
| Every Tuesday 10:15am |
Health Walks. Free, group walk led by friendly volunteer Up to 45 minutes. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome. |
Meet outside Bedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NA |
Hertfordshire Health Walks. For more information and to register as a new walker visit: Hertfordshire Health Walks |
| Every Wednesday 10am Up to 30 minutes. 10:30am Up to 60 minutes. |
Health Walks. Two free group walks led by friendly volunteers. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome. |
Meet outside Costello's Café, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG2 0BL | Hertfordshire Health Walks. For more information and to register as a new walker visit: Hertfordshire Health Walks |
| Every Saturday 2:30pm | Adult and 16+ training. Learn to ride/confidence building for 16+ |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL | Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub 16+ |
| Every Monday from 29 July until 1 September. (Except 26 August) 10:45am - 12:15pm |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-ins. |
St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking required |
| Every Tuesday from 30 July - 27 August 11am - 2pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Friends Meeting House Bedwell. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking Required |
| Every Tuesday from 30 July - 27 August 4pm - 5:30pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Broadwater Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online via Eventbrite |
| Every Tuesday from 30 July - 27 August 1pm - 3pm |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-in. |
Friends Meeting House Bedwell. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking Required |
| Every Wednesday from 31 July - 28 August 9am - 12pm |
Self-Weigh Station. | Broadwater Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online via Eventbrite |
| Every Friday from 2 - 30 August 10am - 11:30am |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-in. |
Bridge Road Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No booking required. |
| Fridays 2, 9, 23 and 30 August 9:30am - 11:30am (age 7-11) 11:30 - 1:30pm (age 11 - 15) |
Junior Badminton Camps. Most Fridays throughout August |
Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre | Everyone Active. Book online: Everyone Active Junior Badminton |
| Monday 5 August and 12 August 10am - 3pm |
HAPpy Camps. Holiday Activity Programme. This is a fun day of cycling related activities. Some cycle skills training in the morning session, some practical skills like fixing a puncture etc, followed by an after lunch expedition around the cycleways network. Please come prepared to spend most if not all of the day outside. Wear suitable clothing and layers in case the weather turns bad. Lunch will be chosen from our menu in the morning - it is supplied by our local café. We can cater for many dietary requirements. | Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL | Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: HAPpy Activity Camps |
| Monday 5 and 19 August Friday 2, 9 and 23 August 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm |
Holiday Athletics Programme. Hurdles, Sprints (100 m, 200 m, relays), Endurance (800 m, 1500 m), High Jump, Long Jump, Shot, Discus, Hammer and Javelin. Bring your own packed lunch. |
Ridlins Athletic Track, Woodcock Road, Shephall, Stevenage SG1 9QZ |
Stevenage and North Herts Athletics Club. Book online: Holiday Athletics programme
Book through Playwaze. |
| Monday to Thursday 5 - 8 and 12 -15 August 2pm - 6pm |
Holiday Activity Programme. Services for Young People is running an exciting programme of free holiday activities during the summer 2024 school holidays. The activities are for young people aged 13-16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. |
Bowes Lyon Young People’s Centre. | HCC Services for Young People. Book online: Holiday Activity Programme A unique booking code is required when booking. This code can be requested from the child’s education provider. For more information or support with booking: Email: sfyp.stevenage@hertfordshire.gov.uk Call: 01438 843340 Text: 07860 065178 |
| Monday 5, 12 and 19 August 10:30am - 12:30 pm Friday 30 August 10:30am - 1:30pm |
Stevenage Basketball Roadshow. Summer Holidays Basketball programme for 11–16-year-olds. Includes outdoor session, all abilities welcome, perfect your skills, fun drills, learn games and stay active. |
5 August King George V Playing Fields 12 August St Nicholas Park 19 August Hampson Park 30 August Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre |
Everyone Active & A-Z Basketball. Book online: Everyone Active To book: Please head over to our website or download our Everyone Active app and log in or create a free account. |
| Tuesday 6 and 13 Wednesday 7, 14 and 21 Thursday 8 and 22 |
Beginner Biking course. Learn to ride for children. |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL |
Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub for children |
| Tuesday 6 August 1pm - 3pm |
Bikeability Level 1. Traffic free cycle skills (Year 3&4). |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL |
Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub BikeabilityL1 |
| Tuesday 6 August 9:30am - 11am |
Introduction to Solid Foods. Course for parents. |
Friends Meeting House Bedwell | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online: Eventbrite Solid Foods. |
| Tuesday 6 August 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Becoming Dad. Course for parents. |
Healthy Hub Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre |
Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online: Eventbrite Becoming Dad. |
| Tuesday to Friday 6 - 9 August 1pm-3pm |
Bikeability Level 2. Road cycling skills for years 5+. |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL |
Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub Bikeability L2 |
| Wednesday 7 August 10am - 11:30am |
Summer Event “Messy Play” | Broadwater Family Centre | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Cost-£1 per child. No booking required. |
| Thursday 8 and 22 August |
SADA Face to Face Drop In. Ongoing support for all survivors of Domestic Abuse. |
Details at booking. | SADA. For information/invite please contact: SADA@stevenage.gov.uk |
| Friday 9 August 10:30am |
Fun Skills Course. For young riders to increase their confidence before taking Bikeability Level 1. |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL |
Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub confidence |
| Friday 9, 16 and 23 August 3pm - 6pm |
Herts Summer Parks. Pop up event, festival style that offers sport & physical activity (e.g. rock-climbing wall, bungee run) and arts & crafts (graffiti workshop, jewellery making) targeted at teenagers (12-16 years old). Once a teenager registers at the event, they will be given a food voucher for a food provision in the Old Town. Sporting Inspiration teams will be staffing the event, and local organisations coming down and offering activities. |
King George V Playing Fields, Sish Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LS |
Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership. Attendees can turn up on the night. To book in advance please visit: The Sport in Herts website |
| Saturdays starting on 10 August 10am - 12pm |
ParkPlay is set to launch in Stevenage at Hampson Park shortly, offering two hours of FREE community play every Saturday. This initiative offers engaging, fun, informal games and is a great way to get active and spend quality time with family, friends and the local community. |
Hampson Park | Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, ParkPlay & Active in the community. To register visit: Register for ParkPlay |
| Wednesday 14 August 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Preparing for Parenthood. Course for Parents. |
St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre |
Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book Online: Eventbrite Preparing for Parenthood. |
| Wednesday - Friday 14 - 16 August |
Summer Madness. Flower power portraits, Sunny sculptures, Giant flowers and bugs. |
Stevenage Museum, St George’s Way, SG1 1XX |
Stevenage Museum. Book online: Stevenage Museum Summer Madness |
| Thursday 15 August 1pm - 3pm |
First Aid. Course for parents. |
Bridge Road Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Cost - £25 Book online: Eventbrite First Aid course |
| Friday 16 August 10am - 11:30am |
Summer Event “Animal Fun”. | Bridge Road Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Cost-£1 per child. No booking required. |
| Saturday 17 August 9:30am - 11:30am |
Preparing for Parenthood. Course for parents. |
St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre |
Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Book online: Eventbrite Parenthood |
| Monday 19 August 10am - 11:30am |
Summer Event "Fairy Tale". | St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Cost-£1 per child No booking required. |
| Wednesday - Friday 21 - 23 August 1pm - 3pm |
Bikeability Level 3. Advanced on road cycling. |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL |
Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub Bikeability L3. |
| Wednesday - Friday 21 - 23 August |
Make It Move! Kaleidoscopes, Wind Chimes, Lucky dip. |
Stevenage Museum, St George’s Way SG1 1XX |
Stevenage Museum. Book online: Stevenage Museum Make It Move |
| Friday 23 August 11am |
Child Roadside Repairs. Basic skills to keep a cycle working |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL |
Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub Repairs |
September
| Date and Time | Type of Event and Description | Location | Organiser, Booking Information and Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Tuesday 10:15am |
Health Walks. Free, group walk led by friendly volunteer Up to 45 minutes. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome. |
Meet outside Bedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NA | Hertfordshire Health Walks. For more information and to register as a new walker visit: Hertfordshire Health Walks |
| Every Wednesday 10am Up to 30 minutes. 10:30am Up to 60 minutes. |
Health Walks. Two free group walks led by friendly volunteers. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are welcome. |
Meet outside Costello's Café, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG2 0BL | Hertfordshire Health Walks. For more information and to register as a new walker visit: Hertfordshire Health Walks |
| Every Saturday 2:30pm | Adult and 16+ training. Learn to ride/confidence building for 16+ |
Stevenage Cycling Hub, Fairlands Valley Park, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL | Stevenage Cycling Hub. Book online: Stevenage Cycling Hub 16+ |
| Every Monday from 29 July until 1 September. (Except 26 August) 10:45am - 12:15pm |
Baby Group. Free weekly drop-ins. |
St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre. | Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. No Booking required |
| Saturdays starting on 10 August 10am - 12pm |
Hampson Park ParkPlay. ParkPlay is set to launch in Stevenage at Hampson Park shortly, offering two hours of FREE community play every Saturday. This initiative offers engaging, fun, informal games and is a great way to get active and spend quality time with family, friends and the local community. |
Hampson Park | Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, ParkPlay & Active in the community. To register visit: Register for ParkPlay |