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Out & About
Shaw’s Corner
Garden Trail: Shaw's Scrumptious Veg until 31stAug Thurs - Sun only 10am - 5pm
Bernard Shaw loved his vegetable patch, children can help the gardener look after the imaginary patch on this interactive garden trail. Free with garden entry
Outdoor Family Theatre: Robin Hood 24th Aug 5.30pm £16, child £11
Full of memorable characters, silliness, songs and charm.
Outdoor Cinema: Shakes versus Shav 25th Aug every 30 minutes from 10.30am - 4pm
A garden screening of this madcap puppet film, with strings attached! No booking required Bibbs Hall Lane, Welwyn AL6 9BX www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Harpenden Museum
Exhibition: Harpenden in WW2 until Sept free Open Tues, Thurs & Sats 11am-3pm
Drawing on the Museum’s archives and using photos and personal testimonies, this exhibition reflects how the town and its people adapted to the war.
Exhibition to Celebrate the Life of George Hogg 1915-1945 from 24th July
This man, little-known in the UK and even in his home town of Harpenden, is renowned in China with statues in multiple cities and celebrated as a hero for rescuing a school of 60 boys by marching them 700 miles out of danger away from the invading Japanese army. He died 80 years ago aged just 30, an event commemorated in China, and now in Harpenden too. EMC, Rothamsted Park AL5 2FR www.harpenden-history.org.uk
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Crazy Golf 19th July - 29th Aug £5
Launching the brand-new crazy golf course packed with 9 holes of non-stop fun, perfect for all the family!
Garden Party 4th - 6th Aug 11am-3pm free, drop in Enjoy this family-friendly event bursting with puppetry, art, suitcase theatre and garden games.
Colourscape 9th & 10th Aug £10
A large walk-in labyrinth of colour and light will fill the lawn, explore this amazing space and discover musicians and dancers who will lead you on a journey of all the senses. Please book
Living History Festival 30th & 31st Aug 11am £7
See living history encampments recreating a glimpse of daily life from years gone by. From medieval
knights to heritage craft demonstrations, interact with historical re-enactors, have a go at archery, listen to musical sounds of the past and more.
London Road, Luton LU1 4LX
www.culturetrust.com/whats-on
Roman Theatre Open Air Festival
Boudicca’s Roman Rampage
20th, 30th & 31st July & 12th - 13th Aug
Guided Family Tours of the Roman Theatre.
A Room of One’s Own 21st & 22nd July
Disco Divas Live with The Sundaes 23rd July
The Bear 24th - 26th July
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 29th & 31st July & 1st & 2nd Aug
A non-stop unforgettable, hysterical musical comedy, set in Rome in 2000BC.
The Great Gatsby 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th - 19th & 21st - 24th Aug
It’s 1929 inside a smoky cabaret bar, performers take to the stage for their final performance: the rise and fall of the legendary Gatsby.
Lord of the Flies 28th - 31st Aug £15 - £47
OVO’s Youth Ensemble brings a raw, thoughtprovoking take on this timeless classic.
Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AE
www.OVO.org.uk
Dunstable Downs
Summer of Play: Sports Village
21st July - 31st Aug free
Enjoy football, cricket, hockey, tennis, table tennis, athletics, frisbee, golf and mini croquet. Pick up equipment from the Sports Village.
Let's Get Going 1st, 8th,15th, 22nd & 29th Aug
10am -12pm drop in, free,
Enjoy nature-based coach-led games using play, movement and creativity.
Kites Connect Festival
2nd & 3rd Aug 10am - 5pm, free
An exhilarating festival to rediscover the power of kites in connecting us all.
Summer Nights
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Aug 5pm - 7pm, free
Take in spectacular evening views, enjoy a BBQ, a stroll and borrow games and sports equipment.
Pepperstock Archers
10th Aug 12 noon - 4pm free, no need to book
Hit the bullseye with coach-led archery.
Big Camp 15th - 17th Aug
entry 12 noon - 3pm on Fri, exit by 2pm Sun
A perfect family adventure, offering the opportunity to pitch your tent and camp overnight at the highest point in Bedfordshire. £110 per pitch for 2 adults and 3 children, under 5s free Circular Walk 27th Aug 10.30am £3
A 9k walk taking in the sites and views of Dunstable Downs. Please book and wear suitable footwear Whipsnade Road, Dunstable LU6 2GY
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Out & About
Hatfield House
6 Weeks of Summer 11am - 4pm £16, child £8
Meet the Makers 23rd - 27th July
Enjoy hands-on craft workshops and discover the fascinating lives of bees.
Stage & Screen 28th July - 3rd Aug
With Immersion Theatre, cinema screenings and a woodland storytelling adventure.
Transport Week 4th - 10th Aug
Enjoy talks on the history of transport in Hatfield and create planes, trains and automobiles.
History Week 11th - 17th Aug
Family house and Old Palace tours and Classic Ibiza.
Art Week 18th - 24th Aug
Nature collaging and arts and crafts workshops.
Nature Week 25th Aug - 2nd Sept Wildlife-themed activities.
Live Music with Lawrence Hill 1st Aug 6.30pm, free
Listen to this local musician in The Coach House Kitchen.
The Wind in the Willows 1st Aug 5.30pm £16
Immersion Theatre bring their style and energy to the riverbank with interaction, stunning costumes, toetapping music, and larger-than-life characters.
The Tempest 8th Aug 5.30pm £16
Shakespeare’s most magical play bursting with mayhem, comedy, romance and surprises.
Classic Ibiza 16th Aug 5pm - 10.30pm, from £25
An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by a 32-piece orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists.
Hatfield AL9 5HX www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Celtic Harmony Camp
Rewild Your Summer
24th July - 25th Aug 10am - 6pm, £20, age 4+
Step into the wild and reconnect with nature through immersive hands-on experiences. Whether you’re a curious adventurer or a family seeking something different, this is a day of unplugged fun, traditional skills and outdoor freedom.
A Dance with the Minotaur’s Sister 2nd Aug 7pm, £15, age 16+
A magical evening of myth and firelight, to celebrate Lughnasa with captivating storytelling in the heart of the woods, at this ancient Celtic festival marking the first harvest.
Free activities every day for all the family, including dressing up, colouring in and museum and city trails.
Exhibition: Generations until 16th Nov
This exhibition spotlights local stories from South Asian communities across generations using objects and photographs from personal collections, along with creative storytelling and explores the relationship between the UK and South Asian countries.
Printing Workshop for Families 6th Aug age 7+
10.15am & 11.30am, £7.50 *
Work out your design, draw it onto a foam tile, then start printing.
Mixed Media Landscapes for Families
13th Aug 10.15am & 11.30am £7.50, age 5+ *
Experiment with paint and collage to create your own landscape.
Mini Mela 16th Aug 11am - 3pm free
To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, drop in to celebrate our rich and diverse communities, and enjoy some craft activities.
Still Life for Families
20th Aug 10.15am & 11.30am, £7.50, age 5+ *
Experiment with pencil, charcoal and paint to create a still life drawing.
Miniature Fruit & Flowers
27th Aug 10.15am & 11.30am £8.50 age 5+ *
Make a flower or fruit from colourful polymer clay.
* Please book, children must be with an adult St Peter’s Street, St Albans AL1 3DH www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Bletchley Park
Summer of Peace 28th July - 29th Aug
Commemorating the anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, discover moving stories, enjoy creative drop-in activities and contribute to a growing collaborative artwork ‘Peace Blooms’.
Twelfth Night 1st Aug gates 6pm, performance 7pm Shakespeare’s classic performed outdoors by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. £20, child £14 Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Shuttleworth
DH.60 Centenary Fly In 31st July & 1st Aug 10am - 5pm, from £17.50, child free
This action-packed day has all things Moth, with a collection of de Havilland types flying in from all over the UK and Europe, and a flying display on Friday.
NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals 10th Aug 10am £13, child £4
This family-friendly event includes activities, entertainment, trade stalls, show cars, funfair, a bar and music.
Flying Proms 16th Aug 12noon from £50, child £25
Enjoy displays of aerobatics and pyrotechnics all choreographed to live music performed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Finishing with a spectacular firework finale.
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Out &About
Shuttleworth
Family Concert
17th Aug 12 noon, from £25, child free
The National Symphony Orchestra playing songs live, with performers from local groups and West End star, Lauren Byrne. Includes songs from: Hairspray, Mary Poppins, Frozen, Hercules, Wicked and more.
Best of British Air Show
30th Aug 9am from £36, child free
Explore the history of engineering technology, with parades, thrilling air displays, interactive experiences, food and drink and classic fun fair entertainment. Biggleswade SG18 9DT www.shuttleworth.org
The Old Town Hall
Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage on Wheels
1st Aug 2pm, £12
Interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors. Featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy. Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic and presented by Scoot Theatre.
Screaming Blue Murder
18th Aug 8pm, £10, age 18+
Resident monthly comedy club, with Dan Antopolski, Brendan Dempsey and compere Windsor.
Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE www.oldtownhall.co.uk
Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust
Bat Walk 2nd Aug 8.15pm - 10:15pm
Find out more about the bats that call Thorley Wash home, free, donations appreciated. Thorley Wash, Spellbrook CM22 7SE
Walk: Aerial Invertebrates of Heath & Wood
5th Aug 11am - 12.30pm £5
Learn about the butterflies and dragonflies of Hertford Heath and Balls Wood. Please book Hertford Heath, Hertford SG13 7PW
Life at the Lake 5th, 7th & 12th Aug 11am - 3pm
Enjoy fun educational activities about predators and prey, plants and pollution.
Stocker’s Lake Rickmansworth Aquadrome WD3 1NB
Summer Holiday Drop in Sessions
7th & 18th Aug 11am - 2pm free
Find out how to make a mini pond, explore the garden and meet Willoughby, the giant willow-weaved hedgehog!
Wildlife Garden, Grebe House, St Albans AL3 4SN
Summer Tree Identification Workshop
12th Aug 10am - 3.30pm £13
Learn how to identify trees in their summer state, in the classroom and walking round the park.
Panshanger Park, B1000, Hertford SG14 2NA
Late Summer Stroll
16th Aug 10am - 12pm free, donations appreciated
Take a summer walk to enjoy the late summer flowers, dragonflies and damselflies and hear about the resident water voles.
Thorley Wash, Spellbrook CM22 7SE
Scything Workshop
19th Aug 10am - 1pm free, donations appreciated
Try glade cutting with a traditional scythe. Adults only Astonbury Wood, Aston, Nr Stevenage SG14 3R
Smartphone Safari
19th Aug 10.30am - 12.30pm £30, child £15
Learn how to take amazing wildlife photos. Grebe House, St Michael's Street AL3 4SN
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk
Chiltern Open Air Museum
All events included in admission £16, £15, child £11
Rogues & Highwaymen
2nd & 3rd Aug 10am - 5pm
A thrilling adventure with 18th century outlaws.
The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War 2nd - 31st Aug
See a spectacular 60-metre knitted and crocheted tapestry marking 80 years since VE Day.
Terrific Tuesdays 11am - 4pm
- Stone Age 5th Aug
- Fun of the Fair 12th Aug
- Bushcraft 26th Aug
Unleash your creativity with clay-makes and crafts to take home.
Britain at War 9th & 10th Aug 10am - 5pm
Watch re-enactment groups depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain's history.
Victorian Weekend 16th & 17th Aug 10am - 5pm
Learn about the less savoury aspects of Victorian life in a fun, family-friendly environment.
WW2 Victory in Japan Day 19th Aug 11am - 4pm
A day of family activities to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Japan. With 1940s music, crafts, meet the WW2 Home Guard and more.
Blacksmith Demonstrations
23rd Aug 10.30am - 4.30pm
See and hear the blacksmith in action working a traditional Victorian forge.
Viking Raid 24th & 25th Aug 10am - 5pm
Watch Viking re-enactments and battles and enjoy games, music, storytelling and fun activities.
Spoon Carving Demonstrations
30th & 31st Aug 10.30am - 4.30pm
Local bushcraft expert, David Willis, will be showing his spoon carving skills.
Newland Park, Chalfont St Peter HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk
Out & About
St Albans City Walks
2nd Aug 2.30pm Tudor St Albans
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 25th & 31st Aug 11.15am & 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Aug 2.30pm Historic St Albans
3rd & 31st Aug 2.30pm Fishpool Street
9th Aug 2.30pm Crime & Punishment
10th Aug 2.30pm 20th Century St Albans
15th Aug 7pm Pubs of St Albans
17th Aug 2.30pm Coaching Inns
23rd Aug 11am Roman City Revealed 24th Aug 2.30pm Monastery Revealed
30th Aug 2.30pm City Centre Highlights
31st Aug 2.30pm Wheathampstead
£6, please book online or call 01727 613603 www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk
Knebworth House
Twelfth Night Garden Theatre 3rd Aug
Classic Motor Show 24th & 25th Aug
With a static display and a show arena hosting parades of vehicles include saloons, sports, American, commercial and military and classic motorcycles. Plus children’s entertainment, live music, hot food and shopping stalls.
Live Queen Experience 29th Aug
An unforgettable evening under the stars as the sound of one of rock’s greatest bands is brought to life in this high-energy tribute show.
Live ABBA Tribute 30th Aug
Get ready to dance, sing and relive the magic of ABBA at this open-air tribute night, packed with timeless classics from Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia.
Expert guides will talk about what pressures dragonflies and damselflies are facing and what species you might find there.
Up Close with the Birds 23rd Aug 8am
£8 - £20
Arrive before the reserve opens to meet the experts
at the Ringing Group as they check mist nets for birds, and explain how bird ringing works.
Big Wild Pyjama Party 29th Aug 5pm £7 - £16
Experience the sights and sounds of nature as the reserve settles down for the night. Don your favourite PJs, grab your teddy and a blanket, pop on your wellies and enjoy this family-friendly evening in the great outdoors!
Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Ware SG12 8JS www.events.rspb.org.uk
Discover the Magic of Dragonflies
9th Aug 11am free
Join dragonfly experts on this guided walk along the Dragonfly Trail as you learn about their lifecycles, hunting techniques, and unique resting behaviours. Panshanger Park, Hertford SG14 2NA panshangerpark.tarmac.com
Sunday Opening 10th Aug 3pm £8, child £4
St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road AL1 5PE www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk
Evening Garden Tour
14th Aug 5.30pm £20
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Beds MK45 4HR www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bishop of St Albans Garden Open Days 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st Aug 2pm - 4pm adult £5
In aid of Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust. Abbey Gate House, Abbey Mill Lane AL3 4HD
Formerly Lanwarne Landscapes, only the name has changed
Out & About
Hertfordshire Showground
Dreamland Jouvert 23rd Aug 12 noon - 8pm
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of life, culture and freedom! Expect powder, paint, water and Soca music so come dressed to get messy. Age 20+
High Octane Family Fest Weekender
30th - 31st Aug 12 noon - 10pm
The ultimate family fun day out with balloon displays, fairground village, night glow shows, stunt rider Flyin Ryan, BMXArena stunt team, axe throwing, archery and more.
Herts Showground AL3 7PT www.skiddle.com
Beer at Pioneer 24th Aug 2pm - 11pm
A celebration of great beer, good vibes and top-notch entertainment! Adults only
The Pioneer Club, Harpenden Road AL3 5AY www.pioneerclub.co.uk
Chilli Fest 29th - 31st Aug 10am - 5pm
Turn up the heat and enjoy food and drink stalls, a chilli eating competition, The Bubble Wizard, family entertainment, the shopping village and live music. £20, child £11, under 4’s free Waddesdon, Bucks HP18 0JH www.waddesdon.org.uk
Earthworks 30th Anniversary Celebration
30th Aug 12 noon - 4pm, free
There will be plants and crafts for sale, local interest stalls, inclusive activities and a chance to explore the gardens. Earthworks is a charity offering social and therapeutic horticulture opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs. Hixberry Lane, St Albans AL4 0TZ www.earthworks.co.uk
Redbourn Classics Motor Show & Village Fete 30th Aug 12 noon - 5pm
Featuring over 350 classic vehicles, with live music, street food, a licensed bar, children's funfair rides and a miniature railway. Suggested donation £3 going to support local charities, child free Redbourn Common www.redbournclassics.co.uk
IWM History Festival
30th & 31st Aug £60, child £30
Commemorating 80 years since the end of WW2, enjoy a weekend of discovery and entertainment with talks, re-enactments, book signings and more.
IWM Duxford, Cambs CB22 4QR www.iwm.org.uk
Hold an event for SustFest in September!
19th - 22nd September
This year, SusFest, run by Sustainable St Albans, is run as four seasonal weekends. The next is in September, and they need your help! The theme is ‘Travel & Transport’, and open to interpretation, for example, you might be:
Part of a local cycling, running or walking club
An expert who can give advice on sustainable holidays
A group of parents or teachers who run a walking bus
A bicycle repair person
An electric car dealership
A company or charity that transports people across the district
A local business owner who transports their goods in a sustainable way
To encourage a more sustainable and connected community, we need to show what we are doing locally, and how we can make a difference. If you have an event you’d like included as part of the weekend, please register it at www.sustainablestalbans.org
If you have any questions, or want to talk through your ideas just email sustfest@sustainablestalbans.org
NOW for the Kids
The Celebration Garden Gnome Trail
Mon - Sat: 9am - 5.30pm & Sun: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Download the free activity app and join the celebration of 70 years of garden magic on this magical trail. Ayletts Nurseries, North Orbital Road AL2 1DH www.aylettnurseries.co.uk
The Libraries
LEGO Clubs for Children £4.40, please book Harpenden Library: Mondays 3.45pm
St Albans Library: Fridays 4.30pm
Favourite Toys 6th Aug 11am £4.40
Explore old toys in the reminiscence boxes. St Albans Library
Children's Writing Workshop 14th Aug 3pm £8
With award-winning children’s author Camilla Chester. Harpenden Library
St Albans Library, Level 2, The Maltings AL1 3JQ Harpenden Library, High Street, Harpenden AL5 2RU
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Summer Spectacular until 2nd Sept
Enjoy the a-maze-ing Maize Maze, Puddle Play Park, adventure play, funfair rides, tractor rides, farmyard animals, indoor soft play and more. £14.95 - £24.95
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Summer Reading Challenge
- Garden Story until 30th Sept
Sign up at your local library or online, set a reading goal and log your books on your profile to get rewards, play games and earn badges. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Summer of Fun & Games
19th July - 31st Aug 10am - 5pm
Enjoy activities for all the family, from soft play and mini golf to archery and den building. Adult from £17.70, child from £10.90 Wrest Park Silsoe, Beds MK45 4HR www.english-heritage.org.uk
Shaggy’s Summer Spectacular 19th July - 31st Aug
So much to do with Zorbing, a silent disco, a foam party, the SkyTrail, a rock climbing wall, bottle feeding lambs, indoor play and more. £16.95 Mead Open Farm, Billington LU7 9JH www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Workshops: Ocean Exploration
21st - 24th & 29th - 31st July & 5th - 7th Aug 10.30am & 2pm
Learn about animals that live in and around the ocean. Tring Natural History Museum HP23 6AP
www.nhm.ac.uk
Summer of Play
23rd July - 31st Aug 10am - 4pm
Every day enjoy garden games of cricket, tennis, rounders and lots more. Free with grounds admission
25th - 27th July Axe throwing, archery, climbing wall
1st - 3rd Aug Storm in a Teacup Circus
8th Aug Buzz: puppet show
9th Aug Upstream: puppet show
10th Aug The Dragon Wagon: interactive family show
15th - 17th Aug Painting outdoors, all ages
22nd - 25th Aug Nine hole crazy golf
23rd - 25th Aug Family game of croquet
29th - 31st Aug Life-sized interactive games
Waddesdon Manor, Bucks HP18 0JH
www.waddesdon.org.uk
Summer of Fun ‘n’ Flight all events £5 - £7
23rd July - 3rd Aug age 4+
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt & Time Trial
- RAF Hendon LEGO Reconstruction
4th - 17th Aug age 6+
- Top Trumps Tournament / Airfix Make & Take
18th - 24th Aug selected dates age 4+
- VR Workshops: Space Explorers
- Super Science Show
25th - 31stAug selected dates age 4+
- In Time! RAF Mystery Game
- Crazy Comic Book Workshops
RAF Museum, London NW9 5LL
www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Roald Dahl Museum
Matilda’s Missenden Story Trail
24th July - 31st Aug 10am - 4.30pm
Crunchem Hall Playground
24th July - 31st Aug 10am - 4.30pm
Play traditional games with a Roald Dahl twist.
Miss Honey’s Magical Garden age 5+
29th - 31st July & 1st Aug 11.30am - 2.45pm,
Craft a garden with inspiration from the book Matilda.
Mr Wormwood’s Junkyard Cars
5th - 8th Aug 11am - 3pm. Hear about the cars
Matilda’s dad sold, then invent your own. Age 5+
7th Aug 11am - 1pm, age 5+
Family Writing Workshop Poet Will Burns
Goodies & Baddies Clay Creations
12th - 15th, 19th & 20th Aug 11am - 3pm, age 5+
Titchy Superheroes 13th & 28th Aug
10.30am & 12.30pm, age 6 months - 4 years
Enjoy singing, crafting and playing using your senses
Meet Miss Trunchbull
14th & 23rd Aug 10.30am & 1pm, age 5+
Matilda’s Superpowers Storyboard
21st & 22nd Aug 10.30am - 2.30pm, age 7+
Trunchbull’s Flying Tricks 26th & 27th Aug
Red Panda Weekend 16th & 17th Aug
Reptile Weekend 23rd & 24th Aug
Jaguar Weekend 30th & 31st Aug
Hands-on science session. 10.30am - 3pm, age 5+
Guided Marvellous Matilda Walk
29th Aug 11.30am & 2pm, age 6+
Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0AL www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Summer Holiday Activities
24th July - 2nd Sept
Follow Tessa Wheeler’s trail, touch genuine Roman objects and dress up as a Roman. Included with entry Verulamium Museum, St Albans AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Standalone Farm
Science Boffins 28th July - 1st Aug from £5.50
Watch as chemical reactions bubble, burst and even catch fire in a series of spectacular demonstrations.
Amey Zoo Creature Connections
4th - 8th Aug from £5.50 This hands-on experience will introduce you to an array of creatures. The Elves & the Shoemaker
11th - 15th Aug from £9.50
With puppetry, laughter and original music.
Dog & Duck Show 18th - 22nd Aug from £5.50
Watch as the sheepdog herds the ducks, showcasing their impressive teamwork and agility
Space Dome 25th - 29th Aug from £6.50
Transport your little ones into outer space with the immersive Space Dome. Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4JN www.standalonefarm.com
Children’s Summer Garden Workshops
Ages 4-7 & 8-11, 10am, £10, please book 31st July Herbs / 7th Aug Fruit and vegetables 14th Aug Flowers and seeds
Play themed around milling, baking and rivers. Mill Green Museum & Mill, Hatfield AL9 5PD www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk
Herts Zoo all included as part of general admission Fun weekends with themed merchandise, treats and more, all while raising funds for animal conservation.
Tiger Weekend 2nd & 3rd Aug
Bird Weekend 9th & 10th Aug
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne EN10 7QA
www.hertfordshirezoo.com
Hertford Castle
Rock at the Castle 3rd Aug 12 noon - 7pm
Performances by local musicians will span across multiple stages with a range of music suitable for all.
Hertford Play Day 6th Aug 11am - 4pm
The castle will be filled with activities and games. Castle Street SG14 1HR www.hertford.gov.uk
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Tea & Tour 3rd Aug from 10.30am, tour 12 noon £30
Day Out With Thomas
9th - 10th Aug 10.30am - 5pm £20.90, child £16.50
Celebrate 80 years of Thomas
Auto Fest 25th Aug £14.50, £13.50 child £10.50
Classic vehicles on display, the heritage railway, steam train rides, miniature and model railways and more. Station Road, Quainton, Bucks HP22 4BY www.bucksrailcentre.digitickets.co.uk
Radlett Centre
Spot's Birthday Party 5th - 6th Aug 11am & 2pm £16.50 age 2+
Includes a free party hat and meet and greet with Spot.
Pop Princesses 7th Aug 1pm £21
A show where beautiful princesses become pop stars.
Science Museum Live on Stage 8th Aug 12 noon & 2.30pm £16,50, £15.50
Ignite your curiosity and fuel your imagination.
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
28th Aug 12 noon & 3pm £18, £17
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon. Aldenham Ave, Radlett WD7 8HL www.radlettcentre.co.uk
World Lion Day 9th & 10th Aug 11am - 5pm
The Zoo is home to, Winta, Waka and Malik and their 7 cubs! To raise awareness for these magnificent animals, there’ll be talks, trails, competitions & more. Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable LU6 2LF www.whipsnadezoo.org
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
17th Aug 3pm £16, child £11
This is an outdoor performance, bring chairs & picnics Shenley Park WD7 9DW www.shenleypark.co.uk
Scouting for Volunteers!
Did you know the number of young people involved in Scouts, boys and girls (ages 10 - 14) and Explorer Scouts (ages 14 - 17) in St Albans is growing. Over the last two years the Scout section has grown by over 5% and the Explorer section by over 18%, the numbers are at their highest for more than 25 years.
This is due to the amazing programmes organised by volunteers, ranging from air activities to cooking, emergency aid to global issues and pioneering to water activities. Scouting provides over 250 activities and there is something for everyone. Young people can also learn and develop skills for life, such as communication, independence, leadership, problem solving, responsibility and team working.
Arissa said, “What I’ve enjoyed the most about Scouts is I meet new friends and do fun activities. I’m really excited about going to Camp this year. I learn lots of new things every week and I really enjoyed meeting the mini beasts”. Daniel said, “The best thing about Scouts so far is, going on the high ropes and 3G swing”
Sam, one of the volunteers with said, “Our Scouts can participate in a wide range of activities that they may not get the chance to do elsewhere, along with forming lasting friendships during their time with us.
As a volunteer it is great to share the Scouting journey with them.”
In a recent YouGov poll, 80% of those interviewed felt that Scouts had a positive impact on communities and 87% thought that children and young people learnt skills for life. Adult volunteer Nigel said, “Volunteering with Scouts is a great opportunity to help young people learn and develop skills along with having fun and trying out new activities. It’s also a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills yourself, make friends, try new activities and take pride in seeing young people develop. If you want to work with young children or teenagers, help fund raise or help look after the Scout HQ or help with admin or be a Trustee, we will find you a role.”
For further information about any of the sections or volunteering, please visit www.scouts.org.uk/join
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NOW at the Cathedral
Tower Tours
Virgin Mary, see her images in paint, glass and stone and find out who created them and why.
A Day in the Life of a Monk 20th Aug 1.30am £12
2nd Aug 10am £15, child £12, please book Climb 211 steps to the spectacular Norman Tower and view St Albans, and if you are lucky, the tall buildings of the City of London.
Meander the Monastery
3rd Aug 1.30pm & 30th Aug 2pm £12
In Medieval times the Abbey was surrounded by monastery buildings, a Chapter house, cloisters and the Abbots lodgings. Brother Stephen will take you around what remains of this world, while giving you a flavour of his daily life as a monk and his witness to the end of the monastery under Henry VIII.
Organ Concert: James McVinnie
3rd Aug 3pm Free
Tower & Treasures Tour
8th, 13th & 18th Aug 10.30am
Exploring the grandeur of the cathedral floor with its shrines, wall paintings and medieval architecture, combined with a climb of the tower to see the ringing chamber, belfry and views from the roof.
Organ Concert: Conor McGlone 10th Aug 3pm free
The Beatles By Candlelight
13th Aug 7.30pm £20 - £60
A cast of West End Singers and a live band, Come Together for a Magical Mystery Tour, jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before!
The Music Of U2 By Candlelight 14th Aug 7.30pm £20 - £60
Featuring a cast of world-class vocalists and a live band, performing classics from One, Bad and Beautiful Day to Pride, Vertigo and many more.
Country By Candlelight 15th & 16th Aug 7.30pm £20 - £60
Get ready to hear hits from Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, John Denver, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and many more!
More to Explore Tour: The Feast of Our Lady 17th Aug 1.30pm free, please book Join a trail looking out for images of the Blessed
Travel back in time and experience a day in the life of a medieval monk. Learn about the Monastery before taking part in three workshops - Medieval Medicine, Illuminated Lettering and Medieval Singing.
Age 7-11 years with an accompanying adult.
Family Discovery Morning: Summer 21st & 28th Aug 10am, drop in, free, age 5 - 11
Explore the Cathedral, learn about its history, dress up, create some art and craft then settle down for a story.
Bowie By Candlelight
21st & 22nd Aug 7.30pm
An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more.
The Wars of the Roses 22nd Aug 2pm £12
Learn about how the power struggle for the throne between the two royal houses of York and Lancaster left its mark on the fabric and people of the monastery in the 1400s & 1500s.
Rogues and Rebels 25th Aug 10.30pm £12
From murder, witchcraft and heresy to challenging the laws and norms of their day, this tour tells the stories of those men and women associated with or depicted within the Abbey Church who, over the centuries followed their own path.
Organ Concert: Friedhelm Flamme
25th Aug 3pm free
Family Yoga Day
26th Aug 10.30am £7.50, age 7+
Starting in the Lady Chapel before moving to the bright and airy Alban Room, bring a yoga mat and enjoy a relaxing time.
Service Among the Deaf Community
30th Aug 2.30pm
An informal half hour service in British Sign Language.
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
30th Aug 6.30pm & 8.45pm, age 8+ from £34
Cinema's most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show!
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