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Families in St Albans can look forward to an exciting, activity-filled May Half Term as our popular holiday camp returns to Beaumont School from 26th - 29th May 2026.
Open to children aged 3-13 (School Years R-8 for May Half Term), the camp offers something for everyone, giving children the chance to try new activities, build skills and spend quality time with friends during the school holidays.
For those who love to stay active, Multi Sports, Xtreme and Football camps deliver high-energy days packed with games, competitions and of course INFLATABLES. Creative children can explore Performing Arts & Crafts or join the Theatre Workshop, building confidence through drama, imagination and performance. Budding tech enthusiasts can dive into Techy Coders, developing coding skills through fun, hands-on projects.
Looking ahead to summer, the much-loved Artists’ Studio returns, perfect for children who enjoy painting, drawing and getting creative. There’s also the return of Mini Camp, specially designed for 3-4 year olds in their pre-school year. With smaller groups and age-appropriate activities, it provides a gentle introduction to camp life while offering convenient, affordable childcare for families.
Readers of Mums’ Guide to St Albans can also enjoy an exclusive 20% discount for new customers using code STAMUMSGUIDE20 at checkout.
Why choose us?
• Extended hours available (8.30am – 5.30pm)
• Up to 24-hour cancellation period
• Ofsted registered
• Over 25 years’ experience
With such a wide variety of activities on offer, the May Half Term and Summer camps at Beaumont School promise a fun, inclusive experience where every child can discover something they love.
St Albans Library are looking for people over the age of 14 to volunteer as helpers in the Summer Reading Challenge this summer. Perhaps this is an opportunity for your young person if they are looking for some volunteering experience for their CV or college/university applications.
The scheme takes place every year during the summer holidays and encourages children and their families to visit their local library and take part in a fun, free activity, reading books, chatting to volunteers about them and earning rewards.
Activities for volunteers include:
Main tasks and activities might include:
This year, the scheme runs Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September 2026. Full training will be given and volunteers are asked to give a minimum of 12 hours.
Visit the Hertfordshire Libraries website for more information and to apply.
Draw with Rob Exhibition
(FREE)
27th March
- 20th September
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Three Inch Fools at the Walled Garden - King Arthur and the Holy Fail
22nd May
The Walled Garden, Luton
Kidz Zone Fun Fair
22nd May
- 25th May
The Galleria, Hatfield
Montessori Play & Baby Massage
22nd May
The Nest, St Albans
The Herts County Show 2026
23rd May
- 24th May
Hertfordshire Showground, Redbourn
A Noise Annoys
23rd May
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Who Lives Here - Children's Trail
23rd May
- 31st May
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Spring into Summer
23rd May
- 31st May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
May Half Term Wildlife Trail
23rd May
- 31st May
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Dragon & Princess Adventure
23rd May
- 31st May
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
May Animal Magic!
23rd May
- 31st May
Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End
The biggest ever paint-by-numbers: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® attempt
23rd May
- 31st May
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Half Term Pond Dipping at Rye Meads
23rd May
- 31st May
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Mega May Half Term
23rd May
- 31st May
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
All Aboard! Train & Track Play at The Galleria
24th May
- 28th May
The Galleria, Hatfield
Day out with Thomas
24th May
- 25th May
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Cavalry and Cannons: The Napoleonic Experience
24th May
- 25th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Educational Encounters: Wildlife in May
25th May
- 29th May
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Half Term Face Painting at The Galleria!
25th May
- 26th May
The Galleria, Hatfield
Half Term Dance Workshop
(FREE)
25th May
- 26th May
Trestle Arts Base, St Albans
Half Term Creative Workshop
25th May
Burston Garden Centre, St Albas
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure
25th May
- 26th May
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
Half Term Adventure Camp
26th May
- 27th May
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Fun For Little Ones Live
26th May
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Fairy Tale Half-Term Crafts at the British Schools Museum
26th May
- 28th May
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Family Fun Discovery | A Knights Trail
(FREE)
26th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Art In The Garden
26th May
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Half Term - Let's Make Something
26th May
Hertford Museum, Hertford
Smartphone Safari: How to take amazing nature photography with your phone
26th May
Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City
Fun For Little Ones Live
26th May
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Woodland Habitats
(FREE)
26th May
- 27th May
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Colourful Clay Charm
26th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Archaeology for Families
26th May
- 28th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Meet a Roman Priest at Verulamium
26th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Terrific Tuesday May Half Term
26th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
27th May
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Yoga for Children & Families
27th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Whitsun Storyboats
27th May
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Family Film Club: A Minecraft Movie
27th May
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Young Gardeners
27th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Kids Orienteering and Exploration Walk
27th May
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Natures Way Forest School
27th May
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Kids Disco
27th May
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Monsters, Magic & Mayhem
27th May
St Albans Library, St Albans
Kids Open Day
27th May
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
Pottery painting with Glaze Time
27th May
Inn on the Green, Harpenden
Family Fun - Little Herts Session
28th May
Hilldyke Community Centre, Wheathampstead
Half Term - Let's Make Something
28th May
Hertford Museum, Hertford
Fireman Sam Live! The Lost Pirate Treasure
28th May
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
Utterly Revolting Science Show
28th May
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Build and Paint a Wooden Wheelbarrow Flowerpot
28th May
Burston Garden Centre, St Albas
Tring Bioblitz
(FREE)
28th May
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Forest School
28th May
Highfield Park Pavillion, St Albans
Hickory Dickory Dock
28th May
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Printing Workshop for Families
28th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Meet Marcus Servilius Seneca at Verulamium
28th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Pottery painting with Glaze Time
28th May
Old Cock Inn, Harpenden
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Draw with Rob Exhibition
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27th March
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St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Montessori Play & Baby Massage
22nd May
The Nest, St Albans
Half Term Dance Workshop
(FREE)
25th May
- 26th May
Trestle Arts Base, St Albans
Family Fun Discovery | A Knights Trail
(FREE)
26th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Colourful Clay Charm
26th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Archaeology for Families
26th May
- 28th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Meet a Roman Priest at Verulamium
26th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
27th May
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Yoga for Children & Families
27th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Young Gardeners
27th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Monsters, Magic & Mayhem
27th May
St Albans Library, St Albans
Forest School
28th May
Highfield Park Pavillion, St Albans
Printing Workshop for Families
28th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Meet Marcus Servilius Seneca at Verulamium
28th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Rude Science
29th May
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Little Feet: Verulamium Park Walk
(FREE)
29th May
Verulamium Park, St Albans
Museum Minis Half Term Extra
29th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Mini Kingdom - Mayflower Half Term Session
29th May
Salvation Army, St Albans
St Albans Foodies Festival
29th May
- 31st May
Oaklands College, St Albans
K-Pop All Stars
30th May
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Root & Bloom's Matrescence Series
31st May
Sandridge Village Hall, Sandridge
Sunday Crafternoon Special
31st May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Batting & Chatting
(FREE)
4th June
St Columba's College, St Albans
Montessori Play + Career Support
5th June
The Nest, St Albans
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
6th June
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Montessori Play + Toilet Learning
12th June
The Nest, St Albans
Mini Beast Safari
21st June
Highfield Park Visitor Centre, St Albans
Hurst Children's Theatre Group: Me & Ron
27th June
- 28th June
Abbey Theatre, St Albans
Young Pioneers U18s Club Night
10th July
Pioneer Club, St Albans
Young Pioneers U18s Open Mic Night
(FREE)
15th July
Pioneer Club, St Albans
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