Hertfordshire offers indoor attractions for rainy days

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

Hertfordshire has several indoor attractions including Stevenage Museum, Broadway Cinema and Hitchin Swimming Centre to entertain children when the weather is poor.

Rainy weekends present a challenge for families in Hertfordshire, but several indoor venues offer entertainment for children.

Stevenage Museum, located beneath St George's Church in the town centre, is free to visit and features exhibits covering the town's ancient history and its development as Britain's first post-war New Town. The museum offers interactive displays, themed exhibitions and regular children's activities, with a Google rating of 4.1 stars from 140 reviews. It is particularly suited to younger children because it combines hands-on learning with relatively short visit lengths.

Broadway Cinema is an historic Art Deco venue offering more than standard films. It shows the latest children's films and seasonal events in an independent setting that receives strong reviews from local parents. The cinema has comfortable auditoriums and reasonably priced tickets. A family film followed by lunch in the town centre provides an easy day out. The venue has a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,600 reviews.

Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre features a 25-metre main pool and a dedicated teaching pool for younger swimmers. Family swim sessions provide space to play while parents can supervise, and swimming keeps children active when outdoor playgrounds are unusable.

How it is being reported

• 5 rainy day activities in Hertfordshire to keep the kids happyRainy weekends can be tough for families, but Hertfordshire offers plenty of indoor attractions to keep children entertained and adults engaged.Herts Advertiser · 15 Oct, 19:00
• 5 rainy day activities in Hertfordshire to keep the kids happyRainy weekends can be tough for families, but Hertfordshire offers plenty of indoor attractions to keep children entertained and adults engaged.The Comet · 15 Oct, 19:00

In this story: Hertfordshire · Stevenage Museum · Broadway Cinema · Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre · St George's Church

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