Hitch Wood is situated just outside the market town of Hitchin, on the road to St Pauls Walden and Whitwell. It is a truly magical place to explore. There is a marked path to follow through the woods, which forms a loop. There is a small car park for visitors.
Although the woods are best visited in Bluebell season, which is truly amazing, it is also a great place to visit through the seasons. We have played lots of games including going on a bear hunt, den building, mini-beast hunts, hide and seek (always interesting with toddlers) and deer spotting. We have been lucky enough to see the wild deer during most of our visits there and it does make a visit even most special.
Here are some other activities by Get out with the Kids, listing other great ideas to try whilst out in the woods:
https://www.getoutwiththekids.co.uk/activities/doing/activities-walking-woods-kids/
If you are in need to a refuel after your wood activities then a visit to either the Red Lion in Preston or The Rusty Gun always helps! Both are nearby and both have nice pub gardens.
More info:
http://www.hnhs.org/place/hitch-wood-near-hitchin-bluebells
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