Just over 40 years ago, the City and District of St Albans Corporation published an ‘official guide’ to the district at large which mixed contemporary advertisements with historical details, places of interest and other useful information. Whether you were a long-term resident, a visitor or someone considering moving here, it was...
Take a walk through an immersive, giant-sized record of untold stories from Hertfordshire’s Black heritage and discover the histories of a diverse local community. Opening this October at St Albans Museum + Gallery for Black History Month, Our Stories; Tracing Black Histories in Hertfordshire is inspired by research from the museum’s...
The Great Big Walk for Herts is back for a fourth year and this year there are two dates to choose from to help raise funds for local charity Herts Young Homeless. You can choose a midweek walk on September 17 or a Saturday walk on September 27. Led by a guide...
With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and inflation at its highest since early 2024, more and more people are finding themselves homelessness or at risk of homelessness. That’s why this year’s St Albans Sleepout is more important than ever. The event, at Oaklands College on Friday November 7, invites families, schools, local businesses, youth...
Families will be able to unearth some spud-tacular fun at Willows Activity Farm this September as the leisure attraction gears up for its Potato Shindig. The farm park’s annual celebration of the humble potato takes centre stage every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 5-28. Visitors will be provided with spades and...
The Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership has unveiled the Abbey Line Tales project - shared memories, stories, and hopes for the future of this vital local rail link. Collected at community events, railway stations, and online, these tales reflect the deep connection people have with the Abbey Line, which runs from...
Controversial plans for up to 150 new homes on Green Belt land to the north of St Albans have been reluctantly approved by councillors. The scheme, by Cala Homes, is for land to the rear of 112-156B Harpenden Road, and will provide a residential development plus associated garages, parking, landscaping, open...
Through an old wooden door and up a winding stone staircase in the depths of St Albans Cathedral can be found a hidden treasure trove of historical artefacts - stacked on shelves, secured in storage boxes, and secreted in cardboard folders and wooden bureaux. This is the Muniment Room, a remarkable...
Organisers of this year's Pub in the Park St Albans have announced that Saturday VIP tickets are now very nearly sold out, with only limited numbers of remaining tickets for all sessions still available. Founded by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, the popular food and music festival is one of the city’s...
Herts Open Studios returns for its 35th year from September 6-28, and artists and makers across St Albans will be opening their studio doors to visitors. This much loved annual event offers the public a chance to meet artists, watch demonstrations, and see creativity in action. from leather work to landscapes,...
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