One of the biggest floral attractions in the county is gearing up to open for a second year just outside St Albans this Friday. Tulleys Tulip Fields, based at Willows Activity Farm in London Colney, features more than 750,000 bulbs that will be flowering between now and-mid May. Stuart Beare, owner of...
The older lady came across to me where I was sitting, drinking coffee. “Do you want this?” she said, offering me a copy of that day’s newspaper. “A friend just gave this to me,” she explained, “but I can’t bear to open it. The news is just so awful every...
A line-up of top comedy talent has been added to the programme for this year's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival – with award-winning comedians Richard Herring and Catie Wilkins kicking things off on Sunday June 7. Richard is a household name in British comedy: host of the award-winning podcast RHLSTP,...
The drama of the Easter story will be retold in Clarence Park on Good Friday with prizes for anyone who follows the special Easter Trail. Members of St Paul’s Church, Hatfield Road, will be acting out episodes from the last days of Jesus Christ’s life, his death and resurrection from 1.45pm...
Most people appreciate that St Albans is a city rich in history, but many might not know that one of the most remarkable minds of the early modern world lived here. This year, the city proudly celebrates 400 years since the death of Sir Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam of Verulam,...
There are two special events taking place back-to-back at Willows Activity Farm near London Colney over the Easter holidays.The 500 acre farm park's annual Easter Eggstravaganza runs from Saturday March 28 until Monday April 6, and features a host of newborn lambs, kid goats,baby bunnies and spring chicks every day.Director...
Oaklands College's ever-popular lambing weekend returns to the Smallford campus at the start of May. The annual event on May 9-10 features the chance to meet newborn lambs, explore the college farm and zoo, and enjoy a packed programme of family fun. This year’s headline attraction will see children’s favourites Bluey and...
The St Albans Retailer of the Year Awards return for 2026, celebrating the incredible businesses, teams and individuals who make the city such a vibrant place to shop, dine and visit. The awards are brought to you by The Maltings Shopping Centre and the St Albans Times, recognising the very best...
St Albans Musical Theatre Company is putting on a production of The SpongeBob Musical, the bold and imaginative stage show that brings the cartoon world of Bikini Bottom to vibrant life. When a mysterious volcano threatens to destroy their undersea world, SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends must come together to save...
Participants in St Albans Netwalks recently marked the 30th occasion of the business social event - organiser Jen Smith of The Curious Mentor looks back on their success. Inspired by a model developed by Small Business Britain, the idea was simple: create a regular space where local business owners could step...
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