Child friendly
Upcoming Events
Church Gardens in Harefield Sunday Opening
Sunday 6 Jul 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover Harefield’s secret gardens: Church Gardens are a family restoration project open to the public on Sunday afternoons, 12-5pm, from April 27th–October 19th and on Bank Holiday Mondays 11am- 5pm
Family Friendly Nature Discovery Day at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Saturday 12 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Explore the Museum’s stunning 45-acre site nestled in the heart of the Chilterns and uncover the rich diversity of wildlife that calls it home. With hands-on, family-friendly activities throughout the day, there’s something for every young explorer and nature lover.
Church Gardens in Harefield Sunday Opening
Sunday 13 Jul 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover Harefield’s secret gardens: Church Gardens are a family restoration project open to the public on Sunday afternoons, 12-5pm, from April 27th–October 19th and on Bank Holiday Mondays 11am- 5pm
18th Century Life at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Friday 18 Jul 2025 - Wednesday 30 Jul 2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Visit the Chiltern Open Air Museum and find out what life was like for the lady who lived in Leagrave Cottage in the 18th Century; she might be sewing, writing, cooking, cleaning/polishing or using a traditional spinning wheel.
Friday evening cruise on the Grand Union Canal
Friday 18 Jul 2025
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, Rickmansworth
Relax with a Friday evening cruise on the Grand Union! Experience the evening peace and tranquility of the canal with Rickmansworth Waterways Trust new Friday late cruises. From Batchworth Lock, Rickmansworth to Lot Mead Lock, Croxley and return (approx 1 hour).
FARM OUT – The Ivers Village Fete
Saturday 19 Jul 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Iver Recreation Ground, Iver Village
The Iver Village fete and picnic is coming back this summer and it’s going to be a lot of fun. The theme is old-school summer fete with a petting zoo, a huge obstacle-course, bouncy castle, a gladiator duel ring for teenagers, dance groups on stage, and the brilliant kids entertainer Mark Jones compering the whole event.
Church Gardens in Harefield Sunday Opening with Live Music
Sunday 20 Jul 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover Harefield’s secret gardens: Church Gardens are a family restoration project open to the public on Sunday afternoons, 12-5pm, from April 27th–October 19th and on Bank Holiday Mondays 11am- 5pm
Denham Parish Council - Music on the village green
Sunday 20 Jul 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday evening cruise on the Grand Union Canal
Friday 25 Jul 2025
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, Rickmansworth
Relax with a Friday evening cruise on the Grand Union! Experience the evening peace and tranquility of the canal with Rickmansworth Waterways Trust new Friday late cruises. From Batchworth Lock, Rickmansworth to Lot Mead Lock, Croxley and return (approx 1 hour).
Heritage Crafts Weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Saturday 26 Jul 2025 - Sunday 27 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Visit Chiltern Open Air Museum, step back in time and witness traditional crafts in action.
Harmondsworth Barn Open Day
Sunday 27 Jul 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Great Barn, Harmondsworth Barn, Harmondsworth
Explore this medieval barn on the former Manor Farm in the village of Harmondsworth, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, it is open from 11am to 4pm on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Church Gardens in Harefield Sunday Opening
Sunday 27 Jul 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover Harefield’s secret gardens: Church Gardens are a family restoration project open to the public on Sunday afternoons, 12-5pm, from April 27th–October 19th and on Bank Holiday Mondays 11am- 5pm
Free Summer Holiday Fun Activities at the Woodland Centre Ruislip Lido
Monday 28 Jul 2025 - Friday 1 Aug 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ruislip Lido Woodland Centre, Ruislip
Free Summer Holiday Fun Activities for children and families organised by Hillingdon Council at the Woodland Centre beside Ruislip Lido. Games, mini beast hunts and art to kick start the holidays.
Discover what lives at Stocker’s Lake
Tuesday 29 Jul 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stocker’s Lake, Rickmansworth
Go along and discover what lives at Stocker’s Lake at this summer holiday event organised by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
Family Fun Evening - Pond Dipping and Pita Pizzas
Tuesday 29 Jul 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Iver Environment Centre and nature reserves in Iver Heath, Iver
Iver Environment Centre are organising a Family Fun Evening during Festival Fortnight - Pond Dipping and Pita Pizzas during the Festival Fortnight. Join them on a summer evening to explore their amazing site. Workshop: Family Pond Dipping
Family Fun Day at Iver Environment Centre
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Iver Environment Centre, Iver
Family Fun Morning or Afternoon at Iver Environment a great opportunity to explore their site. There will be a trail, craft activities and more - and the playground and mud kitchen will be available, too!
Discover what lives at Stocker’s Lake
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stocker’s Lake, Rickmansworth
Go along and discover what lives at Stocker’s Lake at this summer holiday event organised by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
Family Fun Day at Iver Environment Centre
Friday 1 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Iver Environment Centre, Iver
Family Fun Morning or Afternoon at Iver Environment a great opportunity to explore their site. There will be a trail, craft activities and more - and the playground and mud kitchen will be available, too!
Guided Bat Walk in Ruislip Woods
Friday 1 Aug 2025
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Ruislip Lido Woodland Centre, Ruislip
Join Ruislip Woods Trust for a guided evening walk around the Lido in Ruislip Woods and hopefully see some bats. Walk organised by Hillingdon council.
Church Gardens in Harefield Sunday Opening
Sunday 3 Aug 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover Harefield’s secret gardens: Church Gardens are a family restoration project open to the public on Sunday afternoons, 12-5pm, from April 27th–October 19th and on Bank Holiday Mondays 11am- 5pm
