More Out & About

Hedgehogs & How to Help Them

18th July 2pm

Learn about hedgehog rescue and rehabilitation at this beautiful local hedgehog sanctuary. Adults only, please book, £8 www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

Family Prehistory Adventure

21st July - 4th Aug Tues - Thurs / Fri - Sun

Sleep in a roundhouse with the modern comforts of home. Enjoy activities from archery to prehistoric pottery, watch the sunset as dinner is served before sitting around the fire and enjoying the entertainment. Please book

Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon SG13 8NY www.celticharmony.org

Verulamium Museum

Meet Boudicca 24th July 11.30am & 2pm

Sandridge Summer Market

8th July 11am - 5pm

Stalls from 30 small businesses, creative workshops and activities, BBQ, bar, ice cream van, face-painting, hair and make-up and more. Sandridge Scout Hut, Sandridgebury Ln AL3 6JB

Summer Festival

8th July 2pm - 7pm

A fantastic afternoon of activities and entertainment with a licensed bar, delicious food, inflatables, a host of games, activities, crafts, performances and more. Grove School, Dark Lane, Harpenden AL5 1QD

Wheathampstead Village Weekend

8th July - The Meads

Wheathampstead's Got Talent Sat: 3pm Picnic on the Meads Sat: 4pm - 9.30pm

9th July - Marford Memorial Hall AL4 8AY

Village Day Sun: 1pm - 5pm

This year’s theme is ‘A Day at the Beach’ with crazy golf, tug of war, music and dance, fairground rides, Punch and Judy and more. www.wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk

Harpenden Highland Gathering

9th July 11am - 5pm

With marching pipe bands, Highland dancing, tug-of-war, haggis hurling, go-karting, craft stalls and more.

Rothamsted Park, Harpenden AL5 2LX www.harplions.com

Kinsbourne Common Community Fete

15th July 12 noon - 3pm

BBQ, afternoon tea, bar with fizz and local beers, cakes, pottery, beat the goalie, toys and games. Plus a Children’s Baking Competition; you bake something, they judge it, give a prize and then sell it on the day! Harpenden AL5

Classic Car & Motorcycle Show 16th July

With a range of cars, stalls, licensed bar, refreshments and family activities in aid of Hospice of St Francis.

Dudswell, near Berkhamsted, HP4 3TA www.stfrancis.org.uk

Meet this battle-hardened warrior Queen, who burned Verulamium to the ground in 61AD in a rebellion against Roman rule in Britain. Free with admission

Mosaic Making Workshop

25th July 10.30am, 11.25am & 12.20pm

Working with a local mosaic artist, select colours of glass and embellishments, then make and grout a unique design. Age 4+ £7.50

Natural Dye Workshop 29th July 11am

Join textile artist Gal Lesham to explore historic dyes made from natural roots and plants. Make dyes from scratch and use them to design a canvas bag. Please bring lunch, £50, age 13+ St Michael's Street AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Classics on the Common

26th July 11.30am - 7pm, free

See a spectacular array of over 1,000 classic cars and scooters, with everything from a 1913 model T Ford and a 1916 Stanley Steamer, to Rolls Royces and Maseratis.

Harpenden Common AL5 3NU www.classicsonthecommon.com

Luton Hoo Walled Garden

Open Wednesdays 10.30am - 4pm

Explore this Capability Brown designed walled garden and take a tour of the garden and historic service buildings. Artists are also invited to draw inspiration from the unique structures and beautiful plants in the Garden, and can enjoy the annual art exhibition and monthly sessions from visiting artists.

Luton Hoo Estate, Luton LU1 4LF 01582 721443 www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

The Clock Tower

Weekends & Bank Holidays 10.30am - 5pm

Climb the circular staircase for a wonderful panoramic view over the rooftops and miles beyond from this 600-year-old medieval clock tower. £2, child free Market Place, St Albans AL3 4EL