The winners of the Mum's guide to Hitchin Awards 2025 have been revealed – with local families turning out in force to celebrate the very best of Hitchin and the surrounding area.

More than 2,000 people cast their votes in this year's awards, recognising the people, businesses and organisations that help make the town such a brilliant place to raise a family.

The annual awards, run by Mum's guide to Hitchin, shine a spotlight on everything from activity classes and cafés to family days out and local shops.

Lucie, Website Manager at Mum's guide to Hitchin, said she was delighted with the response from the community. "I'm so pleased to share the winners and runners-up in this year's awards. It's great to see new businesses in the spotlight, as well as many favourites returning for another year.

The competition was strong, but the community and businesses really got behind the awards to showcase how truly special Hitchin is. Thank you to everyone who supported."

🏆 Mum's guide to Hitchin Awards 2025 – Winners & Runners-up

🌟 Best Activity Class or Group for Under 5s

Winner: Hartbeeps – North and East Herts

Runner-up: Mini Mozart - Herts

🌟 Best Activity Class or Group for School-age Children

Winner: Showstoppers Performing Arts

Runner-up: Climb Hitchin

🌟 Best Holiday Club or Class

Winner: Club Excel Multi Activity Camps

Runner-up: Showstoppers Performing Arts

🌟 Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service

Winner: MamaBabyBliss - Hitchin

Runner-up: NCT Herts North

🌟 Best Lifestyle Service for Parents

Winner: Home and Hound by Katie

Runner-up: Rosebud Nanny Agency

🌟 Best Party and Celebrations Provider

Winner: Little Rascals Indoor Play & Party Centre

Runner-up: Little Party Lambs

🌟 Most Family-friendly Café or Restaurant

Winner: Café at The Schools Museum

Runner-up: The Angels

🌟 Best Local Shop

Winner: Next Page Books

Runner-up: Vinegar Hill

🌟 Best Local Event

Winner: Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour

Runner-up: Hitchin Beach

🌟 Best Family Day Out

Winner: Standalone Farm

Runner-up: Hitchin Lavender