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Who can get the Herts Card

Families whose young people get free school meals can get the Herts Card. 

Families of children and young people with SEND can also get a Herts Card via our Local Offer. 

 

How to get the Herts Card

When you apply for free school meals, you'll be emailed a link to sign up for the card.

If you already get free school meals, we'll be in touch with your link.

 

How to access and use your card:

  1. Click the link in your 'Herts Card' email to view it.
  2. Check your card has the name of the parent who applied for the free school meal(s) and the correct number of children printed on it. If something's not right, contact us.
  3. Download your card and print it out or save it to your phone.
  4. Show your physical or digital card in-store to claim the discount per child/family. No additional ID needed.

 

Where you can use the Herts Card

New businesses and activities are being added regularly so please check the list. 

Broxbourne

Cheshunt FC >

Card holders get admissions to games discounted to the 'concessions' rate.

Super Star Sport NWL LTD >

2 for the price of 1 entry during school holidays


Dacorum

Halo Hair >

Call the salon for discounts on child haircuts. 01908 978099

Address:
Queensway
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 5HA

CoachingMe Ltd >

offer parents 25% off non-funded camps which would mean children who are entitled to free school meals can access our activity camps during the school holidays and the charge for those parents would only be £15 per day for 9am - 4pm. We currently operate out of two venues- Galley Hill Primary School and Two Waters Primary School during the smaller half terms.

East Herts

Bishop's Stortford Library - 50% off children's event >

Hertfordshire Libraries turns 100 this year! To celebrate, Herts Card holders can get tickets to Henry's Great Gardening Adventure for just £3.85.

Join the ZooLab rangers at Bishop's Stortford Library on Wednesday 20 August, 11am-12pm for an interactive, meet and greet session with animals. Suitable for children aged 5+.

Book your space early as Herts Card tickets are limited - here's how:

  • Visit your local library
  • Let them know what event you would like to purchase tickets for
  • Present your Herts Card
  • The library staff will help your purchase your ticket.

 

Ware Library - 50% off children's event >

Hertfordshire Libraries turns 100 this year! To celebrate, Herts Card holders can get tickets to Henry's Great Gardening Adventure for just £3.85.

Join the ZooLab rangers at Ware Library on Wednesday 20 August, 2-3pm for an interactive, meet and greet session with animals. Suitable for children aged 5+.

Book your space early as Herts Card tickets are limited - here's how:

  • Visit your local library
  • Let them know what event you would like to purchase tickets for
  • Present your Herts Card
  • The library staff will help your purchase your ticket.

 

Hertford Gymnastics >

20 percent sibling discount or 20 percent off a second class

Stortford Gymnastics Club >

10% off regular classes, merchandise and holiday camps

Hertsmere

Topkidz Out of School Hours & Daycare Group Ltd >

• School holiday camps (Not including HAPpy Camps) - 3 days for the price of 2 days.
• Breakfast Clubs (Term time) - 25% discount for regular attendees and no holding deposit required. For ad hoc attendees - 10% discount per session.
• After School Clubs (Term time) - 25% discount for regular attendees and no holding deposit required.

Zenith Trampoline Club >

first session free plus free membership and 15% discount for all children.

North Herts

Holiday cooking for children aged 7+ 

  • When: Monday 18 August 2025, 9.30–10.30am
  • Where: The Old Schoolhouse, Royston
  • Cost: £2 per child (with a Herts Card)
  • How to book: Email a copy of your Herts Card to communitywellbeing@north-herts.gov.uk and let us know which session you'd like to attend and how many children will be joining.

 

About the event
Let your young chefs take the lead in this exciting 60-minute cooking adventure with the Community Wellbeing Team at North Herts Council!

Led by Angie from Creative Chefs, this interactive session is all about flavour, creativity, and building confidence in the kitchen. Kids will roll up their sleeves and get cooking, while grown-ups take a well-earned break!

Due to limited space, we ask that parents do not stay during the session. If your child has additional needs and would benefit from your support, please contact us and we'd be happy to make arrangements.

 

Fun for food with children – holiday sessions- free

Join the Community Wellbeing Team at North Herts Council for this 60-minute interactive, hands-on cooking session for children up to 10 years old with their adult.

With Angie from Creative Chefs, you will discover a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruit and an occasional treat in a fun, stimulating environment.

Thursday 31 July 2025 – 10-11am at Fortescue Hall, Letchworth

Monday 4 August 2025 – 2-3pm at St. Martins Parish Centre, Knebworth

Friday 8 August 2025 – 10-11am at Baldock Community Centre

Friday 8 August 2025 – 2-3pm at Christchurch, Hitchin

Monday 22 December 2025 – 9.30-10.30am at Royston Town Hall

Monday 22 December 2025 – 3-4pm at St. Martins Parish Centre, Knebworth

Tuesday 23 December 2025 – 10-11am at Baldock Community Centre

Tuesday 23 December 2025 – 2-3pm at Christchurch, Hitchin

Wednesday 18 February 2026 – 9.30-10.30am at Royston Town Hall

Monday 30 March 2026 - 10-11am at Baldock Community Centre

Monday 30 March 2026 – 2-3pm at Christchurch, Hitchin

To book your free place please email a copy of your Herts Card to communitywellbeing@north-herts.gov.uk and tell us which session you would like to attend and for how many children.

To enable us to offer this to as many families as possible, families can only book 1 session per school holiday.

 

Safari Stu - Discounted to £1 a child (adult free)

Join the Community Wellbeing Team at North Herts Council for this hands-on close encounter experience with a variety of animals. Including reptiles, invertebrates & mammals.

Safari Stu provides an educational & fun event where the animals are passed around under supervision while Safari Stu talks about them & answers any questions children/adults may have. This session is suitable for children ages 3+.

Thursday 31 July 2025 – 10.45-11.30am at The Old Schoolhouse, Royston – Discounted to £1 per child (adult free)

To book your discounted place please email a copy of your Herts Card to communitywellbeing@north-herts.gov.uk and tell us which session you would like to attend and for how many children.

 

Pottery painting for children - Discounted to £2 a child

Join the Community Wellbeing Team at North Herts Council for an hour of fun pottery painting with Glazed Creations.

Children (7 years+) will get a choice of 3 items – it will take a few weeks to get these fired and then they will need to collect these from Glazed Creations in Royston once we let you know they’re ready. Ideally parents will not stay with their children due to limited space – but if a child has additional needs that would be best supported by the parent please get in contact and we will make arrangements for you to stay.

Thursday 7 August 2025 – 9.30-10.30am at The Old Schoolhouse, Royston – Discounted to £2 per child

To book your discounted place please email a copy of your Herts Card to communitywellbeing@north-herts.gov.uk and tell us which session you would like to attend and for how many children.

 


St Albans

St Albans Library - 50% of children's event >

Hertfordshire Libraries turns 100 this year! To celebrate, Herts Card holders can get tickets to Henry's Great Gardening Adventure for just £3.85.

Join the ZooLab rangers at St Albans Library on Monday 11 August, 11am-12pm for an interactive, meet and greet session with animals. Suitable for children aged 5+.

Book your space early as Herts Card tickets are limited - here's how:

  • Visit your local library
  • Let them know what event you would like to purchase tickets for
  • Present your Herts Card
  • The library staff will help your purchase your ticket.

 

St Albans City FC >

Will be part of Concessions ticket category; card holders get discounted admission to all of our first team matches played at Clarence Park as well as our Women's first team matches, Under 23s and also FA Youth Cup games which are also played at Clarence Park.

SASA School of Performing Arts >

2 for 1 on any of our half term/holiday workshops.

Verulamium Museum >

Herts Card holders can access Verulamium Museum for £1 per person during school holidays (starting Easter 2025). This offer extends to include £1 entry per person for up to 5 members of their household.


Stevenage

Stevenage Central Library - 50% off children's events >

Hertfordshire Libraries turns 100 this year! To celebrate, Herts Card holders can get tickets to Henry's Great Gardening Adventure for just £3.85.

Join the ZooLab rangers at Stevenage Central Library on Tuesday 19 August, 2-3pm for an interactive, meet and greet session with animals. Suitable for children aged 5+.

Book your space early as Herts Card tickets are limited - here's how:

  • Visit your local library
  • Let them know what event you would like to purchase tickets for
  • Present your Herts Card
  • The library staff will help your purchase your ticket.

 

Stevenage FC

Discounted rate to some of our community-based sessions, in particular our Toddler Offer for families in receipt of free school meals. Sessions available at both Bedwell and The Oval community centre.

Stevenage Cycling Hub CIC >

Have funds that are ring fenced for people on reduced income.

Show  your card, if we have available funds then we will apply a discount.

We currently have funds for training and purchase of cycles.


Three Rivers

London Holiday Camps Ltd >

5 days of holiday camp at the price of 4 days. I.e. full one week of half term, a family only have to pay for 4 days (£152) instead of £175/week. Or during summer holidays i.e. 5 weeks of childcare at the price of 4 weeks (one full week of care absolutely free) 

Get Set 4 Tennis >

offer free places on tennis lessons, art clubs and lego clubs.

Watford

Watford Central Library - 50% off children's events >

Hertfordshire Libraries turns 100 this year! To celebrate, Herts Card holders can get tickets to Henry's Great Gardening Adventure for just £3.85.

Join the ZooLab rangers at Watford Central Library on Monday 11 August, 2-3pm for an interactive, meet and greet session with animals. Suitable for children aged 5+.

Book your space early as Herts Card tickets are limited - here's how:

  • Visit your local library
  • Let them know what event you would like to purchase tickets for
  • Present your Herts Card
  • The library staff will help your purchase your ticket.

 

Welwyn-Hatfield

Diamond Gymnastics Club >

1 x free lesson and fees can be paid in 2 instalments (each half term)

Hertfordshire wide

Mad Science of Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire >

Parents eligible for the Herts card will be charged £30 per camp day for when the HAF programme is not on so they can still use our services at a hugely discounted rate.

Outside of Hertfordshire

Shepreth Wildlife Park>

Holders of the Herts Card get admission at £11 per person, instead of the usual standard rate. 

Christina Marks School of Performing Arts >

50% discount to classes

Any questions?

Email HertsCard@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Business wanting to sign up?

We are always looking for businesses and providers within Hertfordshire to sign up to the project and help make sure children do not miss out due to financial stress. 

Contact us at hertscard@hertfordshire.gov.uk and include details of what you're able to offer. 

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