Dacorum’s Summer of Fun
With the start of the school holidays, many families will be looking for things to do over the summer. Dacorum Borough Council has put together a ‘Summer of Fun’ programme, providing details of free and low-cost events and activities being delivered by the Council and partners including Hemel Hempstead Business Improvement District.
There are a wide range of activities on offer, just some of the highlights include:
Birds of Prey
When: Monday 24 July 2023 from 11am-3pm at the Rainbow Stage, Marlowes
What: Come and see the ever-popular Berkshire Birds of Prey, with a selection of owls, falcons and hawks.
Cost: Free – or pay a small donation if you wish to hold a bird.
Climbing Wall
When: Saturday 29 July 2023 from 10am-4pm at the Rainbow Stage, Marlowes
What: Have a go on the giant 18ft high mobile climbing wall. Suitable for adults and children, recommended age/height of users: six years and over.
Cost: Free
This activity is being part funded from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Surf Simulator
When: Friday 4 August 2023 from 10am-4pm at the Rainbow Stage, Marlowes
What: Experience the sensation of riding a real wave without getting wet! Suitable for adults and children, recommended age/height of users: 10 years or over OR 1.2m tall.
Cost: Free
This activity is being part funded from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Street Velodrome
When: Thursday 10 August to Sunday 13 August 2023 from 10am-4pm at Market Square, Hemel Hempstead
What: Whether you are a seasoned cyclist, or an absolute beginner, the pop-up velodrome promises to be lots of fun. All equipment, including bikes and protective gear is provided.
Cost: Free
This activity is being part funded from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Dacorum also has a fantastic range of facilities for children, which will be available over the summer months. These include:
- Four adventure playgrounds – with a variety of play structures, swings, and slides. Details about each playground’s summer activity programme are available on the Council’s website.
- Beautiful parks with a range of age-appropriate play equipment and safe play areas.
- Gadebridge Splash Park – offering fountains, jets and water features to play and cool off.
- Four skate parks – providing the perfect opportunity to grab your skateboard, scooter, rollerblades or BMX and practice some tricks.
Cllr Carole Weston, Portfolio Holder for People and Transformation, said: ‘It can be challenging to keep the family entertained over the summer holidays – so I am delighted that we have so many free and low-cost activities on offer in Dacorum. From enjoying the play equipment in our lovely parks, to trying out the pop-up Street Velodrome, there really is something for everyone!’
Find out more about all the activities and facilities on offer in Dacorum over the summer on the Council’s website: www.dacorum.gov.uk/summer-of-fun.