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Advertising Feature by Beechwood Park School
Open Morning
Friday 6th February at 9am
Situated in 60 acres of stunning parkland just 8 miles from Harpenden and 10 miles from St Albans, Beechwood Park offers a uniquely child-centred learning environment for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. Come along to our Open Morning and meet our Head, Mr Christian Pritchard, hear from our pupils about their Beechwood Park experience, and tour our spectacular site with our enthusiastic pupil guides. We look forward to welcoming you.
Keen to find out more?
Click here to register to visit us on Friday 6th February
Harpenden Town Council and the Harpenden Arts & Culture Forum have launched a Short Film Competition for young people up to age 25.
Young film-makers are asked to create a short film of no more than 5 minutes, on the theme “What’s important to me?”. It can be made as an individual, or in a group with winning films being premiered at a grand awards ceremony to a specially-invited audience, including dignitaries and industry supporters. Awards will be made to different age groups in several categories: Best soundtrack, Best script, Best group entry, Best film. And prizes of Amazon vouchers ranging from £50 - £500 (depending on age and award category) will be awarded.
So if your young person has a passion for writing, music or filmmaking and they have a story to tell about, let them know! Closing date is Friday 13th March 2026.
Full details on how to enter are on Harpenden Town Council website.
Advertising Feature by Festival on the Field
After an amazing 2024 event, we’re thrilled to bring Harpenden’s favourite family festival back to the playing fields of Sir John Lawes School on Saturday 4th July 2026.
Expect a full day of live music, great food, family activities and festival fun for all ages.
We’re excited to welcome Massaoke back to headline — plus an incredible Oasis tribute experience from Definitely Could Be Oasis!
🎟 Grab your tickets here: www.festivalonthefield.co.uk
Beauty and the Beast
22nd January
- 25th January
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
25th January
Lower High Street, Harpenden
The Little Children's Market
7th February
Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Page One Book Hour - Chinese New Year
19th February
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Build a Junk Model Town
20th February
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
K-Pop Party
21st February
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
22nd February
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Harpenden Sustainability Market
(FREE)
15th March
Harpenden Common (opp Park Hall), Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
22nd March
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Kids for a Quid
27th December
- 31st January
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Helios
(FREE)
27th December
- 25th January
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Farm for a Fiver
3rd January
- 1st February
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Beauty and the Beast
22nd January
- 25th January
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Wintery Warm-up Weekends
24th January
- 25th January
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
The Big Garden Birdwatch
24th January
Burston Garden Centre, St Albans
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
25th January
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Batford Community Connect
(FREE)
30th January
Batford Methodist Church, Lower Luton Road
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