Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around St Albans. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.
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Saturday 20th September
Heritage Open Days; St Albans Clock Tower
St Albans Clock Tower
Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
10.30am - 5pm
Climb the 93 steps of the spiral stone staircase to the top of the only medieval town belfry in England and enjoy the magnificent views of the Cathedral, the historic city of St Albans and the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Stop off in to the clock room to see the working Victorian turret clock mechanism, with its 7ft pendulum and step in to the belfry and admire the medieval bell, Gabriel, which is still rung every hour on the hour. But don't stand too close when it is chiming as it is really loud!
Enjoy the first-floor display, "Grotesques, vaults and a cockerel - the fascinating architecture of the St Albans Clock Tower". Enter the Dial Room on the third floor, which is only opened to the public on Heritage Open Days, between 1030 and 1300 on Sunday,... Read more

Whole School Open Day
Abbot's Hill School
Sat 20th September 2025
09.30 - 12.00
Join us for our first Open Event of the new academic year on Saturday 20 September.
This day includes a chance to hear from our Head, Mrs Sharon Schanschieff, as well as tour our vast and impressive school site, dropping in on the different departments in both the prep and senior school, where you will meet our Heads of Department who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Other members of staff will be on hand to share information and answer any questions about admissions (including scholarships), our extensive school transport network, cocurricular provision, uniform, catering and much, much more.

Storytelling Evening
Celtic Harmony Camp
Sat 20th September 2025
19.00 - 21.30
Suitable for ages 12+
Step into the flickering firelight of the Chieftain Roundhouse for a spellbinding evening of myth, music, and magic, as celebrated storyteller Hugh Lupton brings the ancient Welsh tales of the Mabinogion vividly to life through a telling of "The Hanging of a Mouse". With over four decades of experience, Hugh is one of the UK's most revered storytellers. His performances are rich with rhythm and poetry, echoing the deep magic of the land and its oldest stories.
Come early to explore the woodland and enjoy a glass of mead or herbal tea before the performance or during the interval at the Woodland Bistro.

Abbot's Hill Open Day
Abbot's Hill School
Sat 20th September 2025
09.30 - 12.00
Join us for our first Open Event of the new academic year on Saturday 20 September.
This day includes a chance to hear from our Head, Mrs Sharon Schanschieff, as well as tour our vast and impressive school site, dropping in on the different departments in both the prep and senior school, where you will meet our Heads of Department who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Other members of staff will be on hand to share information and answer any questions about admissions (including scholarships), our extensive school transport network, cocurricular provision, uniform, catering and much, much more.

Jumble Sale – 1st London Colney Scouts
Scout Hut
Sat 20th September 2025
11am - 1pm
Our Scouts jumble sale is back on Sat 20th September 2025, 11am-1pm.
Pop along to the Scout Hut on Chicken Lane, London Colney, AL2 1NW and grab plenty of bargains at great prices!
Admission 50p. Refreshments available.
Please spread the word by sharing the link to this listing with friends and family!
Monster Truck MotorFest
Hertfordshire Showground
Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
10am - 8pm
🚗💥 Get Ready for Monster Truck MotorFest! 💥🚗
🎉 Join us at Hertfordshire Showground for an adrenaline-fuelled weekend of action and entertainment! 🎉
🗓 Dates: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September
🕒 Time: 10am - 8pm each day
📍 Location: Hertfordshire Showground, AL3 7PT
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable day as the biggest and baddest monster trucks storm into the arena! Witness tyre-shredding stunts, monster truck chaos, and non-stop live entertainment! 🏁🔥
🎟 Tickets are flying - grab yours now
Bring your family and friends for an action-packed day including:
• 🏍️ Moto Stunts International
• 🚀 Broke FMX Freestyle Motocross
•... Read more

Mad Hatter's Dog Day
Elmtree Canine Retreat
Sat 20th September 2025
12 - 5pm
On Saturday 20 September 2025, Elmtree Canine Retreat's three-acre site will host the first Mad Hatter's Dog Day, a family-friendly community event combining dogs, hats, and fun - all in support of charity.
The day runs from 12:00-5:00pm (registration from 11:00am) and features:
• Fun dog show with categories such as Best Rescue, Best Trick, Waggiest Tail, Best Puppy, Golden Oldie and more.
• Hat Parade - where dogs and their owners showcase their best hats.
• Dog demonstrations including agility, scent work, and gundog training.
• Family zone with hat-making, crafts, bouncy castle, and stalls.
• Food and market stalls featuring local businesses and artisan makers.
Adults £3 (booked online) | Children &... Read more

Sunday 21st September
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 21st September 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Heritage Open Days; St Albans Clock Tower
St Albans Clock Tower
Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
10.30am - 5pm
Climb the 93 steps of the spiral stone staircase to the top of the only medieval town belfry in England and enjoy the magnificent views of the Cathedral, the historic city of St Albans and the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Stop off in to the clock room to see the working Victorian turret clock mechanism, with its 7ft pendulum and step in to the belfry and admire the medieval bell, Gabriel, which is still rung every hour on the hour. But don't stand too close when it is chiming as it is really loud!
Enjoy the first-floor display, "Grotesques, vaults and a cockerel - the fascinating architecture of the St Albans Clock Tower". Enter the Dial Room on the third floor, which is only opened to the public on Heritage Open Days, between 1030 and 1300 on Sunday,... Read more

Monster Truck MotorFest
Hertfordshire Showground
Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
10am - 8pm
🚗💥 Get Ready for Monster Truck MotorFest! 💥🚗
🎉 Join us at Hertfordshire Showground for an adrenaline-fuelled weekend of action and entertainment! 🎉
🗓 Dates: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September
🕒 Time: 10am - 8pm each day
📍 Location: Hertfordshire Showground, AL3 7PT
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable day as the biggest and baddest monster trucks storm into the arena! Witness tyre-shredding stunts, monster truck chaos, and non-stop live entertainment! 🏁🔥
🎟 Tickets are flying - grab yours now
Bring your family and friends for an action-packed day including:
• 🏍️ Moto Stunts International
• 🚀 Broke FMX Freestyle Motocross
•... Read more

Friday 26th September
Sip n Pottery Paint with Glaze Time
The Plough & Harrow
Fri 26th September 2025
8-10pm
Like painting or being creative? Our "Sip n pottery Painting" evening on Fri 26th Sept, will provide you time with your friends/ family to chat & catch up over a glass of prosecco whilst having some painting therapy. You don't need to be arty, we have stencils to help and lots of ideas to get you started.
What would you like to paint? A dinner plate, money box, pet bowl, jug, vase, trinket box or perhaps a day of the dead skull? We have lots of options and very open to suggestions. Our ticket price is £25/30 depending on the item you select.
Once your masterpieces are finished, we will take them away to be clear glazed & fired. Items are usually ready 10-14 days later and being glazed, your items should be protected for years to come.
... Read more

Saturday 27th September
Strictly Joyful! An evening of spine-tingling harmonies
St Peter's Church
Sat 27th September 2025
19.00
An evening of fabulous vocal harmonies and a cappella music performed by two amazing choruses in the historic St Peter's Church, on the site where people have worshipped for over a thousand years, with its tower being the highest point in St Albans.
"Joyful Noise" Gospelchor are visiting the UK from Berlin and it's great to have them in St Albans on this special evening. They share the stage with their hosts, Strictly a Cappella, a local mixed a cappella chorus based in Radlett, who visited and performed in Berlin to great acclaim in June 2024.

The BIG St Albans Model Show 2025
Townsend Church of England School
Sat 27th September 2025 - Sun 28th September 2025
10:00 - 17:00
The St Albans & District Model Engineering Society will be staging our annual BIG St Albans Model Show on 27th and 28th September.
For the model engineer there are many excellent models on display from a range of exhibitors including neighbouring clubs.
For young families we have plenty of interactive exhibits to occupy and inspire the young ones including have-a-go radio controlled boats, have-a-go model railways, scalextric/slot-car racing, drive your own yellow train down a school corridor, steer a 1/6 scale radio controlled Tiger tank, steam engine rides radio controlled Tamiya trucks and free sticker maps. It is a brilliant, low cost day out for a family that doesn't include screens!
There will be cold refreshments as well as hot refreshments... Read more

Montessori & Story Family Session
The Nest
Sat 27th September 2025
10-11.15am
Join us at brand new St Albans venue The Nest for a calm and welcoming Montessori & Story Family Session. These new monthly Saturday sessions, ran by trained Montessori Educator Alisa Khakhar - Founder of 'Love Montessori', are designed for the whole family to enjoy together, giving you the chance to explore a beautiful Montessori environment at your own pace. Children aged 0-5 can engage in unstructured play with carefully curated Montessori materials, and we'll finish with a gentle storytime and singing to bring everyone together. Older siblings are welcome, and with a relaxed atmosphere, these sessions are perfect for co-parents, grandparents, or anyone wanting to experience Montessori as a family.
Pop Up Crazy Golf
Civic Centre (nr Alban Arena)
Sat 27th September 2025 - Sun 28th September 2025
10am - 4pm
Celebrate the city's proud golfing heritage - birthplace of the Ryder Cup - with a Pop Up Crazy Golf event designed for all ages.
Challenge friends and family to a round of imaginative mini golf, packed with twists, turns, and plenty of laughs. Whether a seasoned golfer or a first-time putter, everyone can join in the excitement.
This activity is FREE. Brought to you by St Albans City Centre BID.
Space Safari St Albans
Hertfordshire Showground
Sat 27th September 2025
Gates open: 5pm; Drone show 8-8.30pm
Get ready for a night to remember as Space Safari lights up the skies above St Albans with stunning visuals, immersive storytelling, and dazzling drone displays.
Witness the night sky filled with hundreds of synchronized drones, creating mesmerizing animations with a symphony of light and sound.
With cinematic storytelling and epic-scale narration, Space Safari is a wanderlust tale which captivates audiences of all ages!
✨ 600 drones light up the night sky
✨ Epic storytelling soundtrack
✨ Cinematic sound and light
✨ Fairground and gaming concessions
✨ VIP packages
✨ Eco-friendly 🌱
Whether you want to pop in for a cold beer or glass of bubbly, catch a thrill on an exhilarating fairground... Read more

Come along and meet Bluey
Woburn Safari Park
Sat 27th September 2025
11:30am - 4pm
Everyones favourite Aussie Blue-Heeler pup is heading to Woburn Safari Park!
Little explorers can meet the blue heeler pup at intervals throughout the day on the 27th September. She will be appearing in the Safari Hangout at intervals throughout the day.
Before visiting the TV star head off on a wild adventure to spot lions, rhinos and giraffes on the Road Safari then continue the adventure on foot to spot some smaller animals such as penguins, sea lions and otters!
You can see Bluey at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket online now.
Space Safari St Albans
Hertfordshire Showground
Sat 27th September 2025
Gates open: 5pm; Drone show 8-8.30pm
Get ready for a night to remember as Space Safari lights up the skies above St Albans with stunning visuals, immersive storytelling, and dazzling drone displays.
Witness the night sky filled with hundreds of synchronized drones, creating mesmerizing animations with a symphony of light and sound.
With cinematic storytelling and epic-scale narration, Space Safari is a wanderlust tale which captivates audiences of all ages!
✨ 600 drones light up the night sky
✨ Epic storytelling soundtrack
✨ Cinematic sound and light
✨ Fairground and gaming concessions
✨ VIP packages
✨ Eco-friendly 🌱
Whether you want to pop in for a cold beer or glass of bubbly, catch a thrill on an exhilarating fairground... Read more

Sunday 28th September
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 28th September 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

The BIG St Albans Model Show 2025
Townsend Church of England School
Sat 27th September 2025 - Sun 28th September 2025
10:00 - 17:00
The St Albans & District Model Engineering Society will be staging our annual BIG St Albans Model Show on 27th and 28th September.
For the model engineer there are many excellent models on display from a range of exhibitors including neighbouring clubs.
For young families we have plenty of interactive exhibits to occupy and inspire the young ones including have-a-go radio controlled boats, have-a-go model railways, scalextric/slot-car racing, drive your own yellow train down a school corridor, steer a 1/6 scale radio controlled Tiger tank, steam engine rides radio controlled Tamiya trucks and free sticker maps. It is a brilliant, low cost day out for a family that doesn't include screens!
There will be cold refreshments as well as hot refreshments... Read more

Pop Up Crazy Golf
Civic Centre (nr Alban Arena)
Sat 27th September 2025 - Sun 28th September 2025
10am - 4pm
Celebrate the city's proud golfing heritage - birthplace of the Ryder Cup - with a Pop Up Crazy Golf event designed for all ages.
Challenge friends and family to a round of imaginative mini golf, packed with twists, turns, and plenty of laughs. Whether a seasoned golfer or a first-time putter, everyone can join in the excitement.
This activity is FREE. Brought to you by St Albans City Centre BID.
Meet PAW Patrol's Chase
Woburn Safari Park
Sun 28th September 2025
11:30am - 4pm
Get ready for a pup-tastic day out at Woburn Safari Park as Chase from PAW Patrol make a special visit!
Catch the heroic pup at intervals throughout the day, where little adventurers can wave hello, grab a photo, and enjoy some tail-wagging fun at the Safari Hangout (stop no. 3 in the Foot Safari).
Before meeting the brave police pup, set off on a thrilling Road Safari, spotting lions, rhinos, tigers, giraffes, and more. Then stroll through the Foot Safari, where you'll find meerkats, red pandas, squirrel monkeys, and plenty of other fascinating animals to discover.
You can see Chase at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket online now.
Saturday 4th October
Oaktober Fest
Oaklands College
Sat 4th October 2025
11am - 4pm
Enjoy a festive day in the orchard with pumpkin decorating, live shows, zoo visits, tractor rides, and tasty street food!
Grab your Early Bird tickets now and save, don't miss out on this family-friendly celebration of all things autumn!

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Spooky Halloween Farm Park
Foxholes Farm Park
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
10-4
Join us this October for a spooky fun time of Halloween fun, games and activities on the farm.
Our Spooky Halloween Farm Fun is aimed at primary school aged children. It is open from 10am to 4pm (last entry is at 2:30pm) 4th & 5th, 11th- 12th, 18th - 31st October. Pre-booking is advisable.
Explore our ghostly farm Halloween trail as you enter our farm park. It will be full of fun farm games and spooky crafts. You will be able to feed (£1 a bag) and pet some of our friendly animals. Each paying child is entitled to choose a pumpkin from our display which they are welcome to carve under cover.
Don't forget to wear suitable clothing and footwear, or why not let your child come in their scary Halloween costume with a chance to win a goodie... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Sunday 5th October
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 5th October 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Apple Day
Highfield Park Visitor Centre
Sun 5th October 2025
1.30 - 3.30pm
There really is something for everyone at this popular Sunday afternoon event. Entry is free, although if you would like to make a small donation to Highfield Park Trust, we would be very grateful.
The centre-piece of the event is always a sensational local band and you could just come along and listen to them whilst indulging in homemade cake with a cup of tea or coffee from the Apple Cafe.
Or you could purchase our own apple juice and cider, sourced from the historic orchards within the park. An informative apple juicing demonstration will show young and old alike how our apple juice is made and our apple based games will keep the children amused all afternoon.
Highfield Park Trust will have a stand and you can find out more about the park and... Read more

Apple Day at Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner
Sun 5th October 2025
10:00 - 16:00
Step into the legacy of Bernard Shaw, whose orchard was the apple of his eye and join us for this special garden opening to celebrate the season. Whether you're an apple enthusiast, an orchard owner, or simply looking for a delightful family day out, there's something for everyone.
Event highlights:
• Tastings: savour samples from over 20 heritage apple varieties grown in Shaw's historic orchard. You might just discover a new favourite! Plus, purchase your picks to take home
• Expert sessions: hat with Senior Gardener Matt at his stall to uncover the secrets of Shaw's historic garden and get expert advice on orchard care - packed with juicy tips to help your own orchard thrive.
• Tours: Join our knowledgeable volunteers every... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Spooky Halloween Farm Park
Foxholes Farm Park
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
10-4
Join us this October for a spooky fun time of Halloween fun, games and activities on the farm.
Our Spooky Halloween Farm Fun is aimed at primary school aged children. It is open from 10am to 4pm (last entry is at 2:30pm) 4th & 5th, 11th- 12th, 18th - 31st October. Pre-booking is advisable.
Explore our ghostly farm Halloween trail as you enter our farm park. It will be full of fun farm games and spooky crafts. You will be able to feed (£1 a bag) and pet some of our friendly animals. Each paying child is entitled to choose a pumpkin from our display which they are welcome to carve under cover.
Don't forget to wear suitable clothing and footwear, or why not let your child come in their scary Halloween costume with a chance to win a goodie... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Friday 10th October
Pottery painting with Glaze Time at DJ's Play Jungle
DJ's Play Jungle
Fri 10th October 2025
10am-12pm
Glaze Time paint your own pottery will be coming to DJ's on Friday 10th Octber, 10am-12pm.
It's a great opportunity for you to make a keepsake for yourself / your family or come with friends & get creative. Book your play session and then make your way to the party room (maybe grabbing a coffee too).
We have items from £7-35 each and it takes 10-14 days for them to be ready. To see our price list or to book your items in advance please email [email protected]
Why not check out www.glazetime.co.uk for all session details in Harpenden or order one of our takeaway kits if you'd prefer to paint at home.

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Fri 10th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Saturday 11th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Day out with Thomas
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
10.30am - 5pm
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomas™ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience.
Enjoy a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy then meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers and Trevor the Traction Engine!
They are coming all the way from the Island of Sodor for a day filled with discovery, adventure and friendship.
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch). With lots of activities running all day you can enjoy interactive re-enactments, meet Sir Topham Hatt and have your photo taken with him. Ride our miniature railway,... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Fri 10th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Sunday 12th October
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 12th October 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

The Great St Albans Challenge
St Albans Cathedral
Sun 12th October 2025
1pm - 5.30pm
Calling all superheroes!! The Great St Albans Challenge is BACK!
The action-packed GPS-powered treasure hunt is returning for a superpowered sequel, taking place on Sunday 12th October.
Gather your super squad - starting from the Cathedral you'll be swooping through the historic streets, cracking clues, completing photo and video missions to rack up the points, before finishing at the Alban Arena to celebrate your achievements and finding out which teams have won!
All in aid of (and hosted by YouthTalk).
Book your place now!
£60 per team (up to 6 people)

Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Day out with Thomas
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
10.30am - 5pm
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomas™ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience.
Enjoy a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy then meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers and Trevor the Traction Engine!
They are coming all the way from the Island of Sodor for a day filled with discovery, adventure and friendship.
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch). With lots of activities running all day you can enjoy interactive re-enactments, meet Sir Topham Hatt and have your photo taken with him. Ride our miniature railway,... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Fri 10th October 2025 - Sun 12th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Monday 13th October
Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Tuesday 14th October
Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Wednesday 15th October
Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Thursday 16th October
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Thu 16th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Friday 17th October
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Thu 16th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Saturday 18th October
Montessori & Story Family Session
The Nest
Sat 18th October 2025
10-11.15am
Join us at brand new St Albans venue The Nest for a calm and welcoming Montessori & Story Family Session. These new monthly Saturday sessions, ran by trained Montessori Educator Alisa Khakhar - Founder of 'Love Montessori', are designed for the whole family to enjoy together, giving you the chance to explore a beautiful Montessori environment at your own pace. Children aged 0-5 can engage in unstructured play with carefully curated Montessori materials, and we'll finish with a gentle storytime and singing to bring everyone together. Older siblings are welcome, and with a relaxed atmosphere, these sessions are perfect for co-parents, grandparents, or anyone wanting to experience Montessori as a family.
There is free parking available outside and a coffee shop next door so you... Read more
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Thu 16th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Sunday 19th October
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 19th October 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Thu 16th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Monday 20th October
Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Tuesday 21st October
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Wednesday 22nd October
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Thursday 23rd October
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Friday 24th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Dinos After Dark
Hertfordshire Zoo
Fri 24th October 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! Join us for a dinotastic evening during October Half Term.
Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure happening on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life in our exciting dinosaur park attraction!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more! For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don't forget our dino meet... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Saturday 25th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Dinos After Dark
Hertfordshire Zoo
Fri 24th October 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! Join us for a dinotastic evening during October Half Term.
Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure happening on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life in our exciting dinosaur park attraction!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more! For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don't forget our dino meet... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Sunday 26th October
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 26th October 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Dinos After Dark
Hertfordshire Zoo
Fri 24th October 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! Join us for a dinotastic evening during October Half Term.
Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure happening on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life in our exciting dinosaur park attraction!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more! For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don't forget our dino meet... Read more

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Monday 27th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Tuesday 28th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Wednesday 29th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Pumpkin Patch at Tewinbury Farm
Tewinbury farm
Wed 29th October 2025 - Sat 1st November 2025
This half term we're opening the gates at Tewin Water for our Pumpkin Patch 🎃
Days of pumpkin picking hot drinks & food trucks.
Space for little ones to run wild and grown ups to take it slow.
Halloween falls on Friday so costumes are very much encouraged.
Book ahead bring your friends and family and make it a day out.
Autumn Open Day
The Walled Garden
Wed 29th October 2025
10.30am - 1pm
Join us in the wonderful Walled Garden for all things crafty with an Autumn theme. Outdoor fun and craft in the last open day of the Walled Garden of the year.
£5 per child Adults £3 and under 2's FREE
Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden. We also offer accessible facilities within the garden, along with plenty of seating options throughout. Dogs on leads accompanied by well behaved owners are welcome to join us for Autumn Open Day.

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Thursday 30th October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna
Campus West
Thu 30th October 2025
7pm
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence.
Sing along to timeless classics like "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off, to "Fortnight." Now featuring "The Tortured Poets Department", this is an unforgettable 'Eras Tour' experience for fans of all ages.
Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that's as close to the real thing as it gets!

Pumpkin Patch at Tewinbury Farm
Tewinbury farm
Wed 29th October 2025 - Sat 1st November 2025
This half term we're opening the gates at Tewin Water for our Pumpkin Patch 🎃
Days of pumpkin picking hot drinks & food trucks.
Space for little ones to run wild and grown ups to take it slow.
Halloween falls on Friday so costumes are very much encouraged.
Book ahead bring your friends and family and make it a day out.
October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Friday 31st October
Pumpkin Festival
Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!
ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!
Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.
Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.
As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Dinos After Dark
Hertfordshire Zoo
Fri 31st October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! Join us for a dinotastic evening during October Half Term.
Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure happening on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life in our exciting dinosaur park attraction!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more! For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don't forget our dino meet... Read more

Pumpkin Patch at Tewinbury Farm
Tewinbury farm
Wed 29th October 2025 - Sat 1st November 2025
This half term we're opening the gates at Tewin Water for our Pumpkin Patch 🎃
Days of pumpkin picking hot drinks & food trucks.
Space for little ones to run wild and grown ups to take it slow.
Halloween falls on Friday so costumes are very much encouraged.
Book ahead bring your friends and family and make it a day out.
October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!
Ticket Includes:
🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.
🧙♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Hitchin Lavender Pumpkins
Hitchin Lavendar
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.
Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Spookfest events run from 18th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!
Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:
*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor
*Big Bale Play
*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons
*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play
*Spooky Photo Opportunities
*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes
*Scarecrow Trail
*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors
*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name
*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs
*Halloween Activity... Read more

Pumpkin Festival
The Pop up Farm
Sat 18th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
As well as exploring our 12-acre patch, guests are also welcomed to shop our extensive range of pre-picked pumpkins and squash from inside The Red Shed. So whether you're looking to carve a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, create a warming seasonal dish using the freshest produce, or decorate your home for autumn, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Covering an acre, our 'Big Bales Stack' is a mountain of huge oat and wheat straw bales cut and carted from our farm close to Harpenden. From the summit you get a glorious view over the pumpkins and from base camp, a circuit of bales to leap and lunge across. Our tractor tyre sandpit is also available for little ones to enjoy.
Visit The Pit Stop Café for hot dogs, hot and cold drinks and yummy ice cream (vegan options... Read more

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
Standalone Farm
Sat 11th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).
Your ticket includes:
Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?
Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!
A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Saturday 1st November
Dinos After Dark
Hertfordshire Zoo
Fri 31st October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! Join us for a dinotastic evening during October Half Term.
Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure happening on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life in our exciting dinosaur park attraction!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more! For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don't forget our dino meet... Read more

Pumpkin Patch at Tewinbury Farm
Tewinbury farm
Wed 29th October 2025 - Sat 1st November 2025
This half term we're opening the gates at Tewin Water for our Pumpkin Patch 🎃
Days of pumpkin picking hot drinks & food trucks.
Space for little ones to run wild and grown ups to take it slow.
Halloween falls on Friday so costumes are very much encouraged.
Book ahead bring your friends and family and make it a day out.
October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Sunday 2nd November
Justin Live: Justin Time To Rock
The Alban Arena
Sun 2nd November 2025
11.30am & 2.30pm
CBeebies Megastar Justin Fletcher announces his first live theatre tour since 2022 as he prepares to travel the UK with his brand-new rock-tastic live theatre show Justin Time To Rock. Opening at the Churchill Theatre Bromley on 25 October, the all-singing all-dancing extravaganza will tour until Spring 2026.
Famous for his BAFTA Award Winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, to name but a few, Justin and his friends are back in a fabulous show for all the family. Written and performed by Justin himself, he can't wait to hit the road this autumn and says: "I'm so excited to be going out on tour this year in our brand-new show Justin Time to Rock. We really enjoy traveling around the country, performing our shows... Read more

Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 2nd November 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Dinos After Dark
Hertfordshire Zoo
Fri 31st October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! Join us for a dinotastic evening during October Half Term.
Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure happening on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life in our exciting dinosaur park attraction!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more! For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don't forget our dino meet... Read more

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
Royston Museum
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
👻 "Whooooo's that in the museum?
Get into the spirit of things this October half term at Royston Museum! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spook-tacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and curious spirits alike. And don't forget to dress up - we love a costume!
📆 Thursday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
🎟️ £3 per child.
🎟️ Drop in, no booking required

Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 11th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
See webpage
Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.
Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).
Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Wednesday 5th November
Pirates Love Underpants
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Wed 5th November 2025
1.30pm
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort These pirates SO love underpants! Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's Treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure? Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+
Book Reviews
'Guaranteed to get the little ones giggling' Daily Mail
'Hilarious' Western Morning News
'Another winning tale from this talented duo, which will undoubtedly be extremely popular' Bookseller Children's Choice... Read more

Sunday 9th November
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 9th November 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Friday 14th November
Pottery painting with Glaze Time at DJ's Play Jungle
DJ's Play Jungle
Fri 14th November 2025
10am-12pm
Glaze Time paint your own pottery will be coming to DJ's on Friday 14th November, 10am-12pm.
It's a great opportunity for you to make a keepsake for yourself / your family or come with friends & get creative. Book your play session and then make your way to the party room (maybe grabbing a coffee too).
We have items from £7-35 each and it takes 10-14 days for them to be ready. To see our price list or to book your items in advance please email [email protected]
Why not check out www.glazetime.co.uk for all session details in Harpenden or order one of our takeaway kits if you'd prefer to paint at home.

Sunday 16th November
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 16th November 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Thursday 20th November
Swan Lake Performed by The Imperial Ballet
The Alban Arena
Thu 20th November 2025
7.30pm
Featuring a Full Live Orchestra.
After last year's triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is proud to return to the UK with their breath-taking production of Swan Lake.
A Story of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption
Swan Lake tells the unforgettable tale of two women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely that they can be mistaken for one another. This compelling story follows the tragic romance of Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil spell to live as a swan by day and a woman by night.
When Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while hunting, he encounters Odette, who transforms into a beautiful young woman under the moonlight. Captivated by her grace and beauty, Siegfried vows to break the curse.... Read more

Sunday 23rd November
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 23rd November 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Friday 28th November
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Saturday 29th November
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Sunday 30th November
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Sun 30th November 2025
1.30 - 3.45pm
Join us for a fun family-friendly Sunday craft afternoon!
Different craft activities each week and perfect for families with kids aged 5 to 11.
Payment is required for each participating child who must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Maximum 12 participants per session. Bookable in advance. Tickets £6.50 per participant.
Craft themes are linked to the museum collections and current exhibitions.

Christmas Wreath Making and Candlelit Yoga
St Michaels Church
Sun 30th November 2025
1-4pm & 5-8pm
Join Holly & Josie for an afternoon/evening of Christmas Wreath Making and Gentle Yoga. The perfect opportunity to escape for a few hours, relax and take time out just for yourself before the busy festive period begins.

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Monday 1st December
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Tuesday 2nd December
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Wednesday 3rd December
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Thursday 4th December
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Friday 5th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Saturday 6th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Sunday 7th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Monday 8th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Tuesday 9th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Wednesday 10th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Thursday 11th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Friday 12th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Saturday 13th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Elves and the Magic Bear
The British Schools Museum
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
Multiple Times
After finding a bag of unopened letters on the countdown to Christmas, Santa's Elves have a big job on their hands to ensure no child goes without a present! With the help of Mrs Claus and the audience, some singing, dancing, MAGIC, lots of silliness and a surprise guest - will they save Christmas just in time?
The Doorstep Elves are bringing their sell out show back to Hitchin this Christmas. Following the 35-minute performance, every child will have the opportunity to meet the elves, get a nice list certificate signed by Mrs Claus, find their name on the GIANT nice list and take part in our elf crafts. Perfect for all believers aged 1-92, with a special focus on your little ones.
(Please note, the show features a costume character bear! The bear does not go near anyone in... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Sunday 14th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Elves and the Magic Bear
The British Schools Museum
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
Multiple Times
After finding a bag of unopened letters on the countdown to Christmas, Santa's Elves have a big job on their hands to ensure no child goes without a present! With the help of Mrs Claus and the audience, some singing, dancing, MAGIC, lots of silliness and a surprise guest - will they save Christmas just in time?
The Doorstep Elves are bringing their sell out show back to Hitchin this Christmas. Following the 35-minute performance, every child will have the opportunity to meet the elves, get a nice list certificate signed by Mrs Claus, find their name on the GIANT nice list and take part in our elf crafts. Perfect for all believers aged 1-92, with a special focus on your little ones.
(Please note, the show features a costume character bear! The bear does not go near anyone in... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Monday 15th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Tuesday 16th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Wednesday 17th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Thursday 18th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Friday 19th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Saturday 20th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Sunday 21st December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Monday 22nd December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Tuesday 23rd December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Wednesday 24th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
A Full House Theatre and Daryl & Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust
A hilarious fairy tale remix!
Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.
The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.
A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.
All ticket holders will have access to pre-show craft activities. More details to follow.
45 minutes, no interval

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Thursday 25th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Friday 26th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Saturday 27th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Sunday 28th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Monday 29th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Tuesday 30th December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre present the pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for this Christmas...Jack the Beanstalk!
Heading up the cast is THEO MAYNE from BBC ONE smash-hit TV series The Traitors, joining us to play FLESHCREEP.
And we're delighted to have much loved Harpenden panto dame JOSH HANDLEY back to delight audiences once more as he returns to the EMC to play TILLY TROTT.
So get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. The perfect family treat this Christmas.
With our fabulous cast... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Wednesday 31st December
Aladdin
The Alban Arena
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Starring TV legend & EastEnders STEVE McFADDEN as the boo-able baddie, and returning as the fabulous Dame Dolly is St Albans' favourite, BOB GOLDING.
Back at the Alban Arena for his third year is Damian Patton, taking on the role of PC World.
We're also thrilled to welcome Dave Bibby to the cast! Dave is an actor, presenter, and multi-award-winning comedian - he'll be playing Charlie in this year's magical production of Aladdin!
It promises to be our biggest and most spectacular... Read more

Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Thursday 1st January
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate
Fri 28th November 2025 - Thu 1st January 2026
16:00
Ashridge House Illuminated returns for 2025, ready to light up Hertfordshire with over 20 sparkling light displays - including brand new installations - and a better than ever festive food village, offering visitors this year a truly elevated experience.
Magic illuminates every step along the 1.7km trail that weaves through the estate's historic Grade II* listed gardens, where more than 20 dazzling installations will mesmerise each and every visitor. With more magical moments and festive photo opps than ever before, including never-before-seen displays, Ashridge House Illuminations is not to be missed!
Event Details
Open from 27th November 2025 through 1st January 2026
First entry from 4pm, last entry from 7:30pm
Tickets from £14.40... Read more

Saturday 21st February
Pop Party
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 21st February 2026
6pm
Showing at the Eric Morecambe Centre... Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and pure excitement as Pop Party takes the stage! This exhilarating live concert, made especially for kids, brings the latest trending TikTok hits to life in vibrant and engaging live performance.
The show features chart-topping songs from artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Little Mix, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Meghan Trainor, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and more.
Pop Party promises to be an immersive and unforgettable experience for kids and families across the UK.
