A wet forecast does not have to cancel your day out. Around Hitchin, Henlow and Letchworth, you can choose between indoor museums and cinema trips or an active session on covered outdoor lanes. This guide separates those options so you can plan for the weather.
Written by the Bermuda Blades team in Henlow. Check each venue’s own opening times, tickets and access information before travelling.
1. Covered axe throwing at Bermuda Blades, Henlow
For a hands-on activity with friends, a date or a family group, our private lanes offer coached real axe throwing for ages 12+ and soft-bristle throwing for ages 8+. The throwing lanes are covered, but the venue is outdoors: wear layers and suitable closed-toe footwear.
Real axe throwing starts at £30 for two people for 30 minutes, or £50 for two for 60 minutes. A soft-bristle lane for up to six guests costs £20 for 30 minutes or £30 for 60 minutes. We are at Perfect Aquatics, Hitchin Road, Henlow, SG16 6BB, with free parking.
Check throwing availability or compare all session prices. If severe weather is forecast, contact us about conditions before setting off.
2. North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
For an indoor option in Hitchin town centre, visit North Hertfordshire Museum on Brand Street. Its galleries explore local history, and general admission is free. It is a useful choice when you want to spend time indoors without booking a sports activity.
Check museum opening times and visitor information.
3. British Schools Museum, Hitchin
The British Schools Museum on Queen Street offers a different look at local history through historic school buildings. Plan around its published opening days; it is not a daily drop-in attraction. Group visits can be arranged directly with the museum.
Plan a British Schools Museum visit.
4. Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth
A film is a straightforward fully indoor plan for a rainy afternoon or evening. Broadway Cinema & Theatre is on Eastcheap in Letchworth Garden City. Choose a screening that suits your group and check the film certificate, seating and current access arrangements before booking.
See Broadway’s cinema programme.
5. The Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden
For a longer outing, the Shuttleworth Collection near Biggleswade brings together historic aircraft and vehicles. Its hangars provide an indoor focus, while the wider site and Swiss Garden involve outdoor time. Choose the parts of the visit that fit the forecast and check the current ticket arrangements.
Explore the Shuttleworth Collection.
6. A café stop at Perfect Aquatics, Henlow
The Koi Café is on the same wider site as Bermuda Blades, making it a convenient place to plan a drink or meal around a throwing session. Check its menu and opening times separately so your booking fits around food. Café purchases are separate from your throwing ticket.
Which option suits your group?
For an active challenge: covered axe throwing in Henlow, with layers for the outdoor temperature.
For a fully indoor afternoon: a Hitchin museum or a film in Letchworth.
For children aged 8+: soft-bristle axe throwing; real axe throwing is ages 12+.
For a longer day: combine separately booked activities and allow time to travel between venues.
A simple rainy-day plan near Hitchin
Book your main activity first, then choose a café or indoor stop around it. For a Henlow visit, a 30- or 60-minute throwing session and a separately arranged café stop keeps the day simple. For an entirely indoor trip, pair a museum visit with lunch in Hitchin or choose a cinema screening in Letchworth.
Find your Bermuda Blades session, check directions or read our first-time visitor guide.