Experience and learn about the wonder of ancient woods on one of our two guided nature walks at Heartwood Forest at 11.00am and 2.00pm. You and your family can also join us to craft your own unique green heart to hang on a tree to show your love for woods and trees.
This half term we will be learning about the history of Ashridge and meeting some of the people who have lived here over the past 2,000 years. Head into the Visitor Centre to complete your craft activity before following our trail around the woodland. The trail route may be muddy in places so don't forget your wellies!
Ancient Poo - a surprising treasure!
Drop in to discover the amazing things we can learn about people in the past by looking at what their poo tells us. Take a look at archaeological poo, and have a go at dissecting, studying and even making a pretend poo of your own! Suitable for children aged 6+ Free.
Drop-in craft activities with a Valentine theme.
We will be busy at HarpendenBooks this half term with colouring activities, puzzles and quizzes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am, story time for the little ones. Saturday the 18th, from 3pm, meet local author Jonathan Stevenson.
Join us at Waterstones St Albans for enthralling stories with author Gita Behrooz. Adventures with dragons with scaly, swishing tails and unlikely fairy godmothers. Part of our half term storytelling special events!
This show is over two hours of continuous laughter! Clive and Danny’s madcap hilarious humour and lunacy manages to cross all ages from Children, Teenagers, Mums, Dads and Grandparents! This is seriously the funniest show you will ever see, don’t miss it!
This half term we will be learning about the history of Ashridge and meeting some of the people who have lived here over the past 2,000 years. Head into the Visitor Centre to complete your craft activity before following our trail around the woodland. The trail route may be muddy in places so don't forget your wellies!
We will be busy at HarpendenBooks this half term with colouring activities, puzzles and quizzes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am, story time for the little ones. Saturday the 18th, from 3pm, meet local author Jonathan Stevenson.
Drop-in craft activities with a Valentine theme.
Roman Inventions
Did you know the Romans invented sewers and central heating? Drop in and see some of the amazing roman inventions found around the house. Can you work out what the mystery objects were used for? Have a go at recreating some feats of roman engineering using spaghetti and marshmallows! Suitable for children aged 6+ Free
This half term we will be learning about the history of Ashridge and meeting some of the people who have lived here over the past 2,000 years. Head into the Visitor Centre to complete your craft activity before following our trail around the woodland. The trail route may be muddy in places so don't forget your wellies!
Knights’ Tales
Listen to some Norman stories and discover what life as a Norman Knight was like. Make your own shield and helmet to complete your look.
Join Pied Piper Theatre Company in a fun and engaging stage adaptation of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s charming picture book
Our resident storyteller at Waterstones, St Albans, Sally, hosts a half term interactive storytelling spectacular incorporating stories, songs and games for ages 5-10. This follows our regular storytime for tots at 10am.
We will be busy at HarpendenBooks this half term with colouring activities, puzzles and quizzes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am, story time for the little ones. Saturday the 18th, from 3pm, meet local author Jonathan Stevenson.
Pop along to Burston Garden Centre, St Albans and join in getting creative. Children can paint their very own wooden bird box or bird feeder, ready to take home and hang in their garden.
A little musical for families at the Maltings Arts Theatre. The perfect picture book adapted to stage, with music, graphics, animation and puppets - the perfect half term treat.
This half term we will be learning about the history of Ashridge and meeting some of the people who have lived here over the past 2,000 years. Head into the Visitor Centre to complete your craft activity before following our trail around the woodland. The trail route may be muddy in places so don't forget your wellies!
Enjoy the new play equipment with a Play in the Parks community event at Westfield Recreation Ground, Harpenden.
Come and enjoy our specially themed Family Discovery Morning at St Albans Cathedral. The morning combines an exciting, fascinating trail packed with activities, followed by a fun craft session.
Capture the Castle
Find out all about sieges 11th century style and make your own motte and bailey castle model to take home
A little musical for families at the Maltings Arts Theatre. The perfect picture book adapted to stage, with music, graphics, animation and puppets - the perfect half term treat.
We will be busy at HarpendenBooks this half term with colouring activities, puzzles and quizzes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am, story time for the little ones. Saturday the 18th, from 3pm, meet local author Jonathan Stevenson.
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. At the SandPit Theatre, St Albans.
One day Monty found a book ‘Inventions Very Rare’ Create yourself a monster friend BUT ONLY IF YOU DARE! At the Alban Arena, St Albans.
This half term we will be learning about the history of Ashridge and meeting some of the people who have lived here over the past 2,000 years. Head into the Visitor Centre to complete your craft activity before following our trail around the woodland. The trail route may be muddy in places so don't forget your wellies!
We will be busy at HarpendenBooks this half term with colouring activities, puzzles and quizzes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am, story time for the little ones. Saturday the 18th, from 3pm, meet local author Jonathan Stevenson.
Help with habitat management with the family. Volunteer with your family and carry out practical management tasks on Harpenden Common. Booking essential.
The St Albans Story: A Graphic Novel
Discover the stories of this historic cathedral city and make your own comic book based on a potted history of St Albans, all in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry.
The humans behind ‘Despicable Me’ take it upon themselves to reveal ‘The Secret Life Of Pets’ and show us what our animals get up to when we leave the house. All profits in aid of Harpenden Town Mayor’s nominated charities: Tyler Reader Brighter Future Fund and Youth Talk.
We will be busy at HarpendenBooks this half term with colouring activities, puzzles and quizzes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am, story time for the little ones. Saturday the 18th, from 3pm, meet local author Jonathan Stevenson.
Meet Queen Boudicca
Come along and meet this amazing queen in the museum galleries. Find out what happened when she met the Romans.Story telling sessions by Boudicca at 2.30pm and 3.30 pm. Suitable for all ages! Free.
