Events & Activities in Bushey
This page gives information on events and activities in Bushey and the surrounding area, including South Oxhey and Carpenders Park. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch by using the email address opposite.
Thursday 27th March – Knit and Natter
Casual meet up of people to do knitting or crochet while having a natter along the way. Refreshments available and donations welcomed. Thursdays from 10am – 11am, at Oxhey Library, Bridlington Road, South Oxhey, WD19 7AG
Thursday 27th March – Baby Group
Meet other families with young babies in a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment. During the 90 minute session there will be time for babies to play, discover more about their development and support your wellbeing as a new parent. £1.50 per family pay on the day drop in. Thursdays from 10.30am – 12 noon. At Bushey Grove Leisure Centre, Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TD.
Thursday 27th March – Yoga
This session is exclusively for female participants. All levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced practitioners. They provide additional support for those with hearing, physical, learning, visual impairments, mental health issues, and social or behavioural problems. Thursdays from 7.30pm – 8.30pm until 28th August, at The Bushey Arena, London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA. To book click here
Friday 28th March – Baby Rhyme Time
These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are a great opportunity for you to meet other families too. Fridays from 11am – 11.30am, at Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, Bushey, WD23 1FA.
Saturday 29th March – ParkPlay
ParkPlay is a two-hour long play session of fun and games for everyone every Saturday morning from 10am. At Warren Dell Primary School, Gosforth Lane, Watford Rural, WD19 7UZ. Activities are relaxed enough to attract the shy and less confident, but structured enough to reassure.
Saturday 29th March – Saturday Singing Circle
Songs and memory games, refreshments and raffle. Saturdays from 2pm – 4pm. Supporting people with dementia and carers. At The Clitheroe Centre, Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey. For further information click here
Saturday 29th March – Quiz Night
Start brushing up on your trivia, the annual Oxhey Village Quiz is on Saturday 29th March from 7pm. This year, Gregory’s Kitchen will be dishing up the curry. To book your table of 8, email [email protected]. Tickets are £16 per person, including curry. Bookings are being taken on a first come first served basis. At St Matthew’s Church, St Matthews Close, WD19 4ST.
Sunday 30th March – The Forties Experience: Open Day
Experience a guided tour of a bombed out street scene with an air raid warden and take a ride in a WW2 Jeep, and much more. Period attire is welcomed, so come along and experience a trip back to the Forties. Public open day on Sunday 30th March from 10.30am – 4pm. You do not need to prebook. At The Forties Experience, Lincoln Field, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2ES.
Monday 31st March – IT Champion
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Every Monday from 3pm – 5pm. At Oxhey Library, Bridlington Road, South Oxhey, WD19 7AG.
Tuesday 1st April – Coffee and Chat
Drop in for tea and biscuits, chat and make new friends. The first Tuesday of each month from 10.30am – 11.30am. At Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, WD23 1FA.
Tuesday 1st April – Active Rhyme Time
A 45 minute session of fun, active rhymes and songs for your baby and toddler. A great way to meet other families and develop your child‘s communication and physical skills. For children with their parent or carer. Older siblings welcome. £2.50 per family pay on the day drop in. Tuesdays from 10.30am – 11.15am. At Phoenix Centre, Bushey, WD23 3DG.
Tuesday 1st April – Mums’ Walk and Talk
Hello Baby Social is hosting a walk and talk for mums with babies up to 12 months old in Bushey. Meeting in King George Recreation Ground by the front of the cafe, Chiltern Avenue, Bushey, WD23 4RF. Tuesday 1st April from 10.30am – 11.30am. To book click here
Wednesday 2nd April – Coffee Morning
Join Carpenders Park Care Home, Oxhey Lane, Carpenders Park, WD19 5RJ on the first Wednesday of each month from 10am – 11am, and enjoy freshly made cakes, tour their state-of-the-art facilities and meet their friendly staff team. For more information, please contact our home on 01923 982 260 or email [email protected]
Wednesday 2nd April – Craft Group
Come and join this crafting group, open to all, drop in, bring your current craft project and have a chat over a cuppa. First Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm – 3pm. At Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, WD23 1FA.
Wednesday 2nd April – In Conversation with S J Bennett
Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, WD23 1FA, are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming award winning author S J Bennett, where she will be chatting about her wonderful books from the ‘Her Majesty the Queen investigates’ series. Wednesday 2nd April from 7pm – 8.30pm, to book click here
Thursday 3rd April – Easter Fun
A visit from the Easter Bunny who will give out an easter egg for each child. Easter Arts and Crafts. Party food and music. Easter Raffle. At Carpenders Park Community Hall, Station Footpath/Gibbs Couch, WD19 5EG. Thursday 3rd April from 9.30am – 11.30am.
Friday 4th April – NAWT Big Quiz
A fun-filled charity quiz night in support of the National Animal Welfare Trust. Taking place on Friday 4th April 4th from 7.30pm – 11pm, this event promises an evening of entertainment, tasty food, and great company. At Red Lion, 50 High Street, Bushey, WD23 3HN. Enjoy a mini buffet at your table with options for meat, veggie, or mixed selections, along with a bottle of Prosecco to keep the spirits high.
This event is for ages 18 and over, so gather your friends and come ready to test your knowledge while supporting a wonderful cause. To book your spot, please email [email protected] with “NAWT quiz booking” in the subject line. Please note that your place is not confirmed until payment is made.
Saturday 5th April – Hello Baby Pregnancy Club
Hello Baby Pregnancy Club is open to all pregnant women in the local area. These events are a great opportunity to meet other mums-to-be and hear from guest speakers and experts. They will be welcoming Briar as our guest speaker, a chiropractor from Summit Chiropractor Clinic who specialises in pregnancy and new-borns. Pregnancy Club is free to attend but booking is essential. Saturday 5th April from 10.30am – 12 noon. At Barracuda,39 High Street, Bushey, WD23 1BD. To book click here
Saturday 5th April – Compassionate Cafe
Compassionate Cafés are a place where people who have experienced a loss, such as a bereavement, can pop in for a cuppa, a cake, and a friendly person to talk to. It provides a safe environment for individuals to come together, have a friendly chat, and connect with others who may share similar experiences. First Saturday each month from 11.30am – 1.30pm, at Red Café, Phoenix Centre, Farrington Avenue, Bushey, WD23 3DG.
Monday 7th – Thursday 10th April – Easter Holiday Activity Camp
A 4-day Holiday Activity Camp at Ashfield Junior School, The Old School House, School Lane, Bushey, WD23 1SR. For all children from the local area aged 5-11 years. Including athletics, basketball, board games, dodgeball, football, golf, hockey, netball and more. Monday 7th – Thursday 10th April from 9am – 4pm.
Tuesday 8th April – Cuppa and Catch Up
Enjoy a cuppa and some company, make new friends, play games and get involved in activities, every second and fourth Tuesday from 10am – 12 noon. At SRMD London Spiritual Centre, Falconer Road, Bushey, WD23 3AD.
Wednesday 9th April – Walking Group
Join Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, WD23 1FA, for their new monthly themed walking group on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2pm. You can join in with the theme as much or as little as you want or just come along for a stroll and a chat.
Wednesday 16th April – Easter Egg Hunt
Come and join Park Events Herts a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at Bushey Rose Garden, High Street, Bushey, WD23 3HH. Bring your family and friends for a day of excitement as you search the park for hidden letters and pictures to spell an Easter word. This in-person event promises lots of laughter and joy as you race to find your letters. Make sure to bring you clue sheet back to them with the Easter word to get your sweet treat prize. Each hunt costs £2.50 and can be paid for at the ParkEvents Tent, that is where you can get you Clue Sheet to fill out for a prize, remember they are card only. Wednesday 16th April from 12 noon – 4pm. To reserve a spot click here
Saturday 19th April – Easter Egg Hunt
Have fun at this Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Reveley Lodge, 88 Elstree Road, Bushey, WD23 4GL. Hunt for chocolate eggs in their two and a half acre garden (ages 4-12) and there is a separate easter egg scramble for age three and under. Come along with your home-made or home-decorated Easter Bonnet and enter their competition. There are refreshments and the children can make Easter crafts for their doting parents and grandparents (small extra charge). Meet the Easter bunny, try and catch some eggs fired from the Reveley trebuchet or take part in some garden games. Have your photo taken in their giant egg. Saturday 19th April from 10.30am – 1pm. To book click here
Saturday 19th April – Easter Trail
Easter Trail at Bushey King George Recreation Ground on Saturday 19th April from 11am – 1pm. An egg-citing event filled with games, treats, and family fun.
Sunday 20th April – Easter Kids Disco
Come along to the coolest disco in town with a playlist of the latest hits and timeless classics that will get everyone on their feet, from the tiniest tots, disco divas and dancing dads to the grooviest grandparents. There will also be a colouring station to unleash the kids’ creativity, and for little ones who want extra sparkle and glow, there will be glitter tattoos and glow sticks (for an additional charge). Sunday 20th April from 11am – 1pm. At Metropolitan Bushey, Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TR. To book click here
Sunday 20th April – Easter Children’s Entertainment
Available for Members children to be entertained for two whole hours on Easter Sunday by Non Stop Kids Entertainment.
You will need to pop in and put your child’s name down for this Free event. If by beginning of April they have spare spaces then the spaces will go to grandchildren of members. Every child gets a free Easter egg. Sunday 20th April from 3pm – 5pm, at The Labour Club, Henbury Way, South Oxhey, WD19 7AP.
Saturday 26th April – Bowls Club: Open Days
The Metropolitan Bushey Bowls Club are hosting a series of open days for both new and experienced bowlers. Never played bowls before? No problem. It is great fun and an excellent way to improve flexibility, mobility, and mental well-being, all while enjoying the fresh air and making new friends. Saturday 26th April from 2pm – 4pm. register for the free click here Tuesday 29th April from 5.45pm – 7.45pm click here Thursday 1st May from 1.45pm – 4pm click here Monday 5th May from 10am – 2pm click here
Sunday 27th April – TrackPlay
A fun and exciting experience for train-loving kids. With over 500 feet of track and more than 100 Thomas and Friends trains to choose from, the kids will be entertained for hours. Choose your preferred time slot and, on the day, relax with a hot drink while the kids have a blast letting their imaginations run wild playing with the trains. Sunday 27th April at South Oxhey Leisure Centre, Gosforth Lane, WD19 7AX. To book click here
Monday 5th May – VE Day Celebration
Join Labour Club South Oxhey on Bank Holiday Monday as they celebrate VE Day. 40s dress encouraged. Quiz. Close up magician with Mike. Hot food burgers and sausages. 40s music. Monday 5th May from 2pm.
Saturday 10th May – Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Annual Model Railway Exhibition, one of the largest one day exhibition in the South East of England. Saturday 10th May from 10am – 4.30pm. At Queens’ School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY.
Monday 26th May – Family Magic and Comedy Show
This show is has been specifically designed for families and is suitable for all ages. It will leave the younger ones amazed and the older ones thinking “How did he do that?!” This show will will contain comedy, magic, illusions and most importantly Audience Participation. Monday 26th May from 11am – 12 noon, doors open at 10.30am. To book click here
Saturday 14th June – Pirates of Penzance
A concert performance of Pirates of Penzance from the Watford Philharmonic choir and orchestra. With parts performed by a mix of professional soloists and members of the choir. Saturday 14th June from 7pm – 10pm. At Grand Hall, The Bushey Arena,
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA. To book click here
