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There’s a splendid array of events for you to enjoy this festive season including pantos, street parties, community singalongs and our brilliant market in the heart of St Albans. The market will operate every day from Saturday 14 December right up to Christmas Eve, and very Christmassy it will be! This year’s events are provided with community partners and sponsors, and we’d like to thank them all. City Centre businesses through the Business Improvement District (BID) have sponsored a charming family event in Christopher Place, some fun and interactive Christmas lights installations and much more! The stage at our two events on Sunday 15 and Sunday 22 December is being provided by Ye Olde Fighting Cocks and Brilliant Theatre Arts, and “Christmas at the Museum” is a collaboration between St Albans Museum + Gallery and St Albans Film Festival, with generous sponsorship from Morgan Sindall, The Maltings Shopping Centre, Dylan’s and the BID. This is the season of giving, and there will be plenty of opportunities to give to charity this year. St Albans City Centre pubs are planning a ‘Very Local Pub Charity Christmas’ and we’re partnering with St Albans Foodbank and local mental health charity ‘It’s OK to Say’ as well as lots more. Check enjoystalbans.com regularly for updates and follow #enjoystalbans on social media to get the full flavour.
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Events SANTA’S POST BOX LAUNCH NIGHT
CLOCK TOWER CHRISTMAS OPENING
The festive season begins as the elves open the doors to a magical place where the kids write their letters to Santa and send them on their journey to the North Pole. Enjoy late night shopping, free face painting, a choir and more. See page 10 for details and opening times until 22nd Dec.
Climb the 93 steps of this unique medieval town belfry and enjoy the view of St Albans as it prepares for Christmas. Admission for adults £1, accompanied under 12s free. No disabled access
14 NOV, 4–8PM. FREE EVENT Christopher Place, St Albans
17 NOV, 10:30AM–5PM High Street, St Albans AL3 4EL
ST ALBANS CHRISTMAS CRACKER
17 NOV, 12–6PM St Peter’s Street, Chequer Street and High Street, St Albans Spend a joyful afternoon amid the bright festive lights of a fantastic funfair and market in the heart of the City. Enjoy festive food and drink and party the afternoon away with fantastic bands and great street performances. There will be plenty for all the family to enjoy as we start the Festive season in style. Father Christmas will be visiting the St Albans Museum + Gallery during the afternoon, so why not pop in and see him in his grotto and try your hand at some festive craft activities in the Assembly Room afterwards [A small charge will apply to visit Father Christmas]
ST JULIAN’S CHURCH WINTER FAIR
23 NOV, 11AM–2.30PM. FREE EVENT St Julian’s Church, 3 Abbot’s Avenue, St Albans AL1 2HY Pop along and buy a selection of homemade cakes and preserves, Fairtrade Christmas goodies, handmade cards and gifts. Stalls and games, hot drinks and light lunches.
THE COLUMBAN FAYRE
23 NOV, 9AM–1PM. FREE EVENT St Columba’s College, 8–10 King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4AW The annual St Columbas College Christmas spectacular features the Grand Raffle, the BBQ, the Stocks, and the infamous Columban Fayre 1000 Bottle Stalls along with fantastic external vendors and clever stalls thought up by our students.
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Events PRAE WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL WINTER FAIR
24 NOV, 1–4PM. FREE EVENT Prae Wood Primary School, King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4HZ Christmas stalls, food, drinks and fun for all the family.
ROSEY OPEN MIC
27 NOV, 8.30PM–11PM. FREE EVENT Rose & Crown, 10 St Michaels Street, St Albans AL3 4SG Open mic night with local musicians. All welcome.
TINSELTOWN FESTIVE POP-UPS 27 NOV–21 DEC, FREE EVENT Clock Tower, High St, St Albans
VERY LOCAL PUB CHARITY CHRISTMAS LAUNCH NIGHT 27 NOV, FREE EVENT Various Venues
Come on down to your local pub this Christmas as each of St Albans’ City Centre pubs will be supporting a local charity that is close to their hearts – and close at hand! For example Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will be supporting the revitalising of the River Ver, The Boot is going to be helping out St Albans Kids in Refuge, the White Lion will be collecting for Cottonmill and Sopwell Community Hub, while The Beech House will be flying the flag for It’s OK to Say. So by attending festive quizzes, music nights and other events at your City Centre local you’ll be helping to support the work of these worthwhile charities.
During the festive period recharge your wellbeing batteries with live music and arts performances around the City Centre and Clock Tower on Charter Market days (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Fancy some festive folk, blues, pop or a seasonal choir whilst working your way through the Christmas shopping? St Albans Arts Team will be programming a host of delights to add some cheer and merriment to the city in the build-up to Christmas. Along with showcase Saturdays hosted by Lemonrock, St Albans Folk Festival and PK Promotions, there will be a host of special guests including Redbourn Jazz Band, The Rumbles, St Albans Purple All-Stars and Ollie Bannister!
Check enjoystalbans.com to find out what your nearest pub has planned. Cheers!
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VINEYARD CHURCH CHRISTMAS MARKET
30 NOV, 11AM–3PM. FREE EVENT The Vineyard Church, 7 Brick Knoll Park, Ashley Road, St Albans AL1 5UG Browse among our Christmas stalls to buy some unique hand-made and crafted items that will make ideal festive gifts. It’s inside so you can stay warm & dry whilst you shop!
RUDOLPH RUN
1 DEC, FROM 9AM Outside the Waterend Barn, St Albans
donate to one of the organisation’s three chosen charities: Earthworks, Small Acts of Kindness or Age Concern. Can you spot them all? Then participate in the Polar Bear Plunge on 1 January – see page 15 for details!
REDBOURN CHRISTMAS MARKET
1 DEC, 11AM–5PM. FREE EVENT High Street, Redbourn Experience the best of Redbourn at our annual winter festival. Visit the pretty historic village of Redbourn, as we come together to celebrate authentic and quality local crafts, food and music. 100+ stalls Redbourn High Street overflowing with delicious food, beautiful crafts and gift ideas.
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Come and give Santa a run for his money – quite literally! Don your best festive outfits and run 1.5km or 5km for Rennie Grove House – they’ll provide the antlers! Sign up now at renniegrove.org/rudolphrun and help raise vital funds for adults and children with life-limiting illnesses in your community.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE POLAR BOX TRAIL
1 DEC, FREE EVENT Various locations Find the 50 ‘polar’ boxes around the District topped with whimsical scenes, share photos and
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ST ALBANS ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE MARKET 1 DEC, 9AM–3PM St Peter’s Street, St Albans
Come and browse this atmospheric market, chock full of sellers of all manner of reclaimed, pre-loved and upcycled treasures. Great for Christmas gifts! t
WILLOW FOUNDATION CAROL CONCERT
3 DEC, 7.30–9PM. TICKETS £6–£18 St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY
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Events An evening of your favourite Christmas Carols sung by the Hertfordshire Chorus, with lots of opportunities for audience participation. There will also be readings by Willow Co-Founders and Life Presidents Bob and Megs Wilson. Tickets £6-18 from the Cathedral Box Office.com
DANDY LION OPEN MIC
3 DEC, TIME TBC. FREE EVENT The White Lion, 91 Sopwell Lane, St Albans AL1 1RN
SLEEPING BEAUTY
SHOWS FROM 6 DEC – 5 JAN, TICKETS FROM £15 The Alban Arena, St Albans Don’t miss this year’s spectacular family pantomime, starring the wonderfully wicked Rita Simons (EastEnders’ Roxy Mitchell) and children’s favourite Andy Day (CBeebies). The show also stars local legend, BOB GOLDING (back in a dress!), local favourites Ian Kirkby and Jemma Carlisle,
Christmas themed open mic night with local musicians. Songs and mulled wine! Hosted by The Parsons Knows.
KNIGHT AND SPIERS
6 DEC, 7.30–10PM. TICKETS FROM £15 Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span joins forces with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers. These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time. This very special concert will feature lesserknown carols, tunes and wassails from the English tradition and beyond. Tickets: £15 from the box office or online at www.trestle.org.uk
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
6 – 9 DEC, FREE EVENT St Stephen’s Church, Watling Street, St Albans AL1 2PT A wonderful festival of Christmas trees imaginatively decorated by local people and organisations.
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and West End star, Lisa Davina Phillip. Expect lots of audience participation, lavish sets and stunning special effects (there’s even a fire-breathing dragon!) Tickets from £15 from the box office. Join us outside the Alban Arena for a Rockaholly Christmas on Friday 6th December, from 5pm – 8pm. We will be ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree’ retro style to celebrate the opening of the Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, with music and dance – jive, swing or Lindy hop! Drop in before the Panto for some Christmas Cheer or stay until 8. And dress to impress – 50’s style!!
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THE FARMERS BOY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Sunday 8th December The Assembly Room
7 DEC, FREE EVENT The Farmers Boy, 134 London Road, St Albans AL1 1PQ Craft Fair and BBQ in the garden of The Farmers Boy.
4.30pm - It’s a Wonderful Life (U) doors at 4.15pm sponsored by Morgan Sindall This is a ‘pay what you can afford’ showing (min £1)
ST ALBANS FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS “CHRISTMAS IN THE MUSEUM”
8pm - Die Hard (18) sponsored by St Albans City Centre businesses/BID Adults - £12
7–8 DEC, St Albans Museum + Gallery, St Peter’s Street, St Albans Come and enjoy this beautiful setting after dark for a showing of some of our most beloved Christmas Films. Join us before each showing to peruse the Timeline Gallery and Shop or enjoy some refreshments, then sit down and enjoy your festive film in one of two of the venue’s iconic locations – the Court Room or the Grand Assembly Rooms. Saturday 7th December The Court Room 4.30pm – Elf (PG) doors at 4.15pm sponsored by Dylan’s Adults - £12, under 16’s - £8 8pm – Love, Actually (15) doors at 7.45pm sponsored by The Maltings Shopping Centre. Adults - £12
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Proceeds from ticket sales will be split 50/50 between the St Albans Film Festival and the St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust. Tickets available at stalbansfilmfestival.com.
SANTA’S ABBEY LINE GROTTO 7 DEC, 10AM–1PM St Stephen Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood AL2 3PJ
Kids and adults are all welcome to hop aboard Santa’s festive train on the Abbey Line which will take you to his special grotto. Alight at Bricket Wood Station and follow the trail to the Grotto at St Stephens Parish Centre. There will also be face painting, balloon modelling, mini ride-on steam railway, prize quiz, refreshments and live music.
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Follow #ShopStAlbans on social feeds for more festive fun and activities throughout the season.
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Visit Santa’s Post Office Christopher Place Shopping Centre Be sure your child’s letter gets to the North Pole in plenty of time at St Albans’ very own Santa’s Post Office. After being greeted by the elves, children write their letter to Santa, place it in a special post box and watch it on its magical journey to Lapland. Each child will receive a reply.
There’s no need to book and entry is FREE.
Opening times 11-5pm Saturdays & Sundays from 16 November to 22 December 4-8pm Thursdays 14 November and 19 December only
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Entry to the event space is free, with some activities charged for. A train ticket is required for travel on the Abbey Line, which on this day only can be used all day to visit other events and attractions along the route. Register your attendance at abbeyline.org.uk
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 7–30 DEC Harpenden Public Halls
Polka Dot Pantomimes are returning to Harpenden Public Halls for this year’s spellbinding festive family pantomime – Beauty and the Beast. Featuring spectacular scenery, glittering costumes, amazing special effects and plenty of audience participation this pantomime is suitable for anyone aged 3 – 103! Adult tickets £14 available from the Box Office.
MAYOR’S CAROL CONCERT 8 DEC, 4–4.45PM. FREE EVENT The Clock Tower, St Albans
Join Cllr Janet Smith, The Right Worshipful the Mayor of St Albans City and District, for the annual outdoor celebration of Christmas. The Mayor will attend with her Macebearer and Chaplain, Revd Becky Leach. Join them to sing some Christmas carols to the accompaniment of the St Albans City Brass Band and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine, donated by The Boot pub to raise funds for Rennie Grove House. There will also be a collection.
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CAROLS TIL CLOSING LAUNCH EVENT
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Now in its 7th year, Carols til Closing has become a regular part of Christmas in St Albans. Join Fr Richard from St Saviour’s Church (Sandpit Lane) for an evening of traditional carols, Christmas songs and festive merriment each evening from 8pm.... til closing time. So if you’ve never belted out O Come all ye faithful and Little Donkey alongside Fairytale of New York then this is for you! The Boot, The Mermaid, The White Lion, The Great Northern, The White Hart Tap and Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will be this year’s host hostelries. The opening night will take place at The Boot, Marketplace St Albans – assemble at 7.30pm for a performance to get us in the mood from St Albans City Brass Band. See www.ssaviours.org and social media for final dates and details.
Join us for a story, craft activity and a museum hunt inspired by Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas Suitable for children aged 2 – 4 years, accompanied by an adult. Please book online via the museum website.
9 DEC, 7.30PM St Albans Clock Tower, afterwards at The Boot, Market Place, St Albans
12 DEC, 10.30–11.30, 11.45–12.45PM AND 1.30PM–2.30PM. £3 Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans AL3 4SW
ST ALBANS BACH CHOIR CHRISTMAS CAROLS 14 DEC, 3-4:30PM & 7–8:30PM
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Join St Albans Bach Choir for two concerts of Christmas music with Embassy Brass. Tickets from £7 available from the Cathedral Box Office.
MUSEUM MINIS
10 DEC, 10AM–11AM / 11.30–12.30PM. £3 St Albans Museum + Gallery, Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, St Albans AL1 3DH Looking for a way to keep little ones occupied? Join us in the morning or afternoon for a story, craft activity and a museum hunt inspired by our museum collections and our new exhibition! Suitable for children aged 2 – 4 years, accompanied by an adult.
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GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
14–29 DEC, TICKETS FROM £13 Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL Enjoy the fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic of this festive family treat, suitable for ages 7+. Tickets: £13 from the box office or abbeytheatre.org Not suitable for babies or very young children.
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Events FOOD OF LOVE AT CHRISTMAS 14 DEC, The Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, 26, The Maltings, St Albans AL1 3HL
Baby It’s Cold Outside but why not join OVO’s house band on our Sleigh Ride and hope for a White Christmas as we give you our ever popular evening of beloved Christmas classics, all served up with lashings of mulled wine. Let us get you well and truly into the festive spirit! Tickets: £13.50 at ticketsource.co.uk/ovo
HELP SANTA FILL HIS SLEIGH CHARITY GROTTO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES 14 DEC, 10AM–4PM St Albans Museum + Gallery, Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, St Albans AL1 3DH Learning Studio, drop-in
assignments, then it’s go, go, go as you try and photograph all 24 subjects within the space of 24 hours. Join in for a chance to be crowned the winner and have your picture displayed to the public! Register your participation at stalbansfilmfestival.com and bring your own smartphone or camera on the day.
CHRISTMAS CHARTER MARKET LAUNCH
FEATURING THE ST ALBANS CHRISTMAS STAGE 15 & 22 DEC, FREE EVENT Market Place and St Peter’s Street, St Albans
Father Christmas needs your help! He is trying to give presents to everyone this year but he is running out of time. Can you help him gather presents for refugees? Bring along socks, hats, scarves, gloves, sleeping bags, walking boots, tracksuit bottoms, jumpers and coats.
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14 DEC, FREE EVENT Outside St Albans Museum + Gallery 11am and for 24 hours afterwards Following the success of the St Albans Film Festival photography competition last summer… it’s back for a special festive edition! Meet outside the Museum + Gallery at 11am to collect your
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St Albans Charter Market provides a fantastic shopping experience 52 weeks a year. Residents enjoy its variety while visitors appreciate the unique atmosphere provided by the heritage backdrop of both the Museum + Gallery and the Cathedral. As in previous years, the Charter Market will operate every day from Sunday 15 December to Tuesday 24 December.
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NEW FOR THIS YEAR enjoy music and entertainment from The St Albans Christmas Stage on 15 December, and again on 22 December. Wander the stalls with a mulled wine from Ye Olde Fighting Elves pop-up bar and enjoy shopping at around 100 festive stalls. The bar and stage have been generously provided by community sponsors including Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, The White Lion and Brilliant Theatre Arts.
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15 DEC, 5–7PM. FREE EVENT The Lower Red Lion, Fishpool Street, St Albans AL3 4RX Live music afternoon with featured acts.
TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC & CAROLS 18 DEC, 8.30–11PM. FREE EVENT Robin Hood pub, 126 Victoria St, St Albans AL1 3TG
Musicians at weekly folk music session invite you to come and join them in singing traditional carols. Collection for Open Door night shelter.
THE HOSPICE OF ST FRANCIS CAROL CONCERT 15 DEC, 3–4:30PM. TICKETS FROM £12 St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY
Celebrate the festive season with the Hospice of St Francis. The Carol Concert will feature performances by talented local choirs and plenty of opportunities for merry audience participation! Tickets from £12 from the Cathedral box office
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CHRISTMAS WITH BEL CANTO 20 DEC, 7:45PM–9:45PM. £13.50 Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ
A Festive Evening of Beautiful Christmas Songs, Classical Crossovers, Musical Theatre Favourites, Opera Arias and Power Ballads, all performed with a special classical twist. Tickets from £13.50 from ticketsource.co.uk/bel-canto
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Events POWERHOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR’S SOULFUL CHRISTMAS 21 DEC, 7.30PM St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans
A welcome return to Powerhouse as they raise the roof and warm your hearts at Christmas time! Book now on www.ticketsource.co.uk/ssaviours
Reindeer here? Shouldn’t it be with Santa and all the other Reindeer? Is it lost? Join Darcey on her epic adventure to get her new Reindeer friend back to Lapland where he belongs and discover the true meaning of Christmas along the way... A magical relaxed Christmas show performed by Hodgepodge Theatre Company aimed at ages 3+. Tickets: £8 at sandpittheatre.co.uk
CAROLS ON THE HOUR
21 DEC, 11AM–4PM. FREE EVENT DONATIONS WELCOME St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY Join us for one of the Cathedral’s most popular festive events and enjoy one of our bite sized carol services. With services taking place on the hour, every hour from 11am until 4pm, it’s the perfect break from Christmas shopping and the perfect way to get a taste of Christmas at the Cathedral.
CATHEDRAL CRIB SERVICES 24 DEC, 1.00PM AND 2.30PM St Albans Cathedral
REINDEER ON THE ROOF!
21 DEC, 11.30AM & 2.30PM. £8 The SandPit Theatre, The Ridgeway, St Albans AL4 9NX It’s Christmas morning and Darcey wakes up to a sparkly tree, a stocking full of presents and a Reindeer on the roof! Why is the
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All around our beautiful city people will be making their way to Bethlehem. Come and join them and DRESS UP! That’s everyone, not just the kids… Fancy being the Angel Gabriel? Find yourself some wings! Mary, Joseph, innkeepers, shepherds, stars, angels, sheep, donkeys... We want to see all of you there for some carol singing and festive fun! The service lasts 40 minutes, suitable for children and adults
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BOXING DAY FOOTBALL AT THE PARK 26 DEC, 3PM St Albans City Football Club, Clarence Park Stadium, St Albans AL1 4PL National League South, boxing day local derby between St. Albans City and Hemel Hempstead. Adult tickets £16.30 in advance (stalbanscityfc.com) £18 at the gate
ST ALBANS MUMMERS GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
1 JAN, 11AM–3PM St Albans Sub Aqua Club, 80 Cottonmill Lane, St Albans AL1 1HJ The Polar Bear Plunge is an annual event where brave people of all ages start the New Year with an icy splash in the outdoor pool of the St Albans Sub Aqua Club - often in fancy dress! Plungers are rewarded with hot chocolate, a hot shower, music and cakes - and a warm hat. All profits support local charity Earthworks and guest charity Small Acts of Kindness. Adult plunge £18. Book by 30 Nov for an Early Bear ticket to plunge for £12 Book via https://www.tickettailor.com/ events/polarbearplungestalbans/280210/
26 DEC, FREE EVENT Various venues
Come and see the St Albans Mummers perform George and the Dragon in five locations around the City starting at the St Albans Museum + Gallery at 11.30am. It’s an action packed, adventure-filled romp with an unlikely cast of characters and the odd musical interlude – come along and be part of a St Albans tradition dating back over 50 years.
CAROLS ON BOXING DAY
26 DEC, 4–5PM. FREE EVENT St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY Drop in and enjoy this short, informal carol service with a visit to the crib if you’re in the area this Boxing Day afternoon. Donations Welcome
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