Activities and outreach
Walks and Talks
Walks
Museums staff arrange walks around places of interest in North Hertfordshire, both in the rural areas and in the historic towns. Each walk is desined to last between an hour and a half and an afternoon. Groups of up to fifteen can be accommodated; for adults, all walks will include a refreshment break at a pleasant public house, while for children, other types of refreshment can be arranged.
Dates of upcoming walks will be advertised at Letchworth and Hitchin Museums and on the website.
Talks
Museums staff can be booked to give talks to schools, community groups and other interested bodies. Subjects include topics to do with the archaeology of North Hertfordshire (including Ancient Baldock) and more general archaeological themes, including Ancient Egypt, Roman Civilisation, British prehistory and Archaeology and UFOs.
The standard cost is £25 for groups under 15 or £30 for more than 15; if hosted at one of the museums, the cost is £35, which includes a fee for hire of the room.
Educational activities
- Active workshop learning sessions are available covering all Key Stage National Curriculum topics.
- Loan Scheme with a range of objects from natural history specimens to hands-on historical and archaeological artefacts for termly hire.
- Special events are held throughout the year for school groups and families.
For further information please telephone 01462 422946.
Enquiries and identifications
An enquiry and identification service for archaeological discoveries is offered at Hitchin Museum on Tuesday afternoons and at Letchworth Museum on Thursday afternoons.
Community Archaeology
Young Archaeologists' Club
If you would like to become a member of the Young Archaeologists’ Club for North Hertfordshire, contact NHDC Archaeological Service. All 8-16 year olds are welcome and application forms are available from The Archaeological Service, Hitchin Museum or Letchworth Museum. The North Hertfordshire Branch has its own web pages.
Events take place regularly, usually on Saturdays but sometimes on weekdays during school holidays. Information of future events is advertised on this site as well as being sent to members.
Contact us
If you would like to discuss a particular subject or to book a talk, please email service@north-herts.gov.uk 
