Explore the Chilterns on an electric bike.  Our guided 25 miles cycle tour of the English countryside visits many interesting places including the Ashridge, the Ivinghoe Beacon, the Grand Union Canal and Berkhamsted Castle.   Learn more about the royal family's historical connections with the Chilterns.

Enjoy an afternoon cream tea at the Frithsden Vineyard and relax in this beautiful and sunny setting.

Times: the tours operate every weekend from June – September, between 10.30-16.00.  Free parking at the Dacorum Cycle Hub in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7BA).

Cost: £40 per person.  You must be 14 years or over to ride an electric bike.

Booking: you can book tickets online, or by calling 0800 133 7674.

Exhibition of illustrations by Nancy Ekholm Burkert

Step back in time and experience the first edition of James and the Giant Peach through Nancy Ekholm Burkert’s timeless illustrations for the book, on display this summer at the Museum. 

For James and the Giant Peach fans of all ages: those who remember these magical illustrations from their childhood, and a new generation discovering them for the first time. This is your chance to see these beautiful images while experiencing the sounds and smells from James’s extraordinary journey – listen to extracts from the book, hear the story soundscape created with visitors to the Museum in May, and smell the fragrant peach. You’ll feel like you’re right inside the book!

Where

Nancy’s illustrations are on display every day in our Lower Babbling Room.

When

You can visit the exhibition space every day, although workshops and storytelling sessions will taking place in the room throughout the day.

Tickets

Free with Museum entry, book your general admission online or by calling 01494 892192.

We have seven weeks filled with lots of fun activities and games in store for your child. Each week has a different topic, so no matter if your child wants to come for only one day, a week or for the whole holidays there will always be something different to do each time. The children can also enjoy our secure outdoor area, which includes climbing frames for different age groups, a go-kart track, multi-use games area and outdoor learning lodge. Week beginning

25 July – Staying safe

29 July – Colours of the rainbow

4 August – Coking week

12 August – Things that fly

19 August – Messy play week

26 August – Holidays

2 September – Making friends

Ofsted Registration EY536686 – rated “Outstanding” in December 2018

Hours and Prices (per child, per day)

8am to 6.30pm - £30                                       8am to 3.30pm - £22.50

8am to 12.30pm - £16                                     12.30pm to 5pm - £16

Playscheme is for all children from the age of 4 up to their 13^th birthday.

Why not visit us before booking?

If you and your child would like to see the fantastic facilities and meet our team before making a booking please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.

Bookings

We accept advance and last minute bookings for the After School Club and Holiday Playschemes through our online booking system. To register and book sessions for your child please visit http://jppc.magicbooking.co.uk

A small annual registration fee of £3 per account holder will be charged. All bookings must be accompanied by payment. We accept card and cash payments and childcare vouchers. 

From hand-stitched iconic Penguin book covers, to inspirational quotes on copper leaves; Oenone’s solo exhibition at Emerald Frames will feature a selection of gorgeous hand embroidered, printed and embellished artworks that explore how we engage with stories and the written word.

On show Sat 3rd - Sat 31st Aug at Emerald Frames, open 9am-5pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Learn about the stormy weather that James and his friends experienced on their travels, then make junk model instruments to play in the storm orchestra!

Times: 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm

Cost: £3 per participant. Adults are welcome to pay to make their own. Price does not include Museum entry which you will also need to book to take part in the workshop.

Age: suitable for 5 years. Under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult (no more than two non-participating adults will be allowed in the room per group). Participating children under 5 years will still need to pay.

Type of workshop: craft workshop - you might get messy! All materials will supplied.

Booking: you can book Museum entry and workshops online up until the day before (subject to availability). Workshop options will appear after selecting your Museum admission.