Enjoy St Albans

Enjoy St Albans St Albans stands out as a unique English Cathedral City. The city’s colourful history can be seen in the Roman remains and the beautiful medieval architecture.
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Enjoy lush green parks and countryside, and a buzzing metropolis with excellent attractions.

20/08/2026

Running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained? We’ve got you covered 🙌

Here’s everything still on in St Albans to fill the rest of the break 👇

🛹 Skateboarding Lessons — with
Home to the UK’s oldest indoor skatepark! Weekly lessons for all abilities, from first-timers to confident skaters, plus Sunday Skate School. Indoor + outdoor parks mean it’s on rain or shine, ages 5+.

🏎️ Hot Wheels Racing — with
A stay & play session made for little car lovers. Cars, monster trucks, lorries and tracks galore, with a hot cuppa for the grown-ups too. Ages 3–7. Sunday 23rd August.

✂️ Summer Crafts
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, is running now. Free sign-up, plus music & craft-themed sessions to enjoy in between chapters.

💦 Splash Pad @ Verulamium Park
Free, no booking, just turn up! Open daily 10am–6pm until 2nd September — perfect for cooling off between park walks and picnics.

🏖️ Pop Up Beach @ Civic Centre
Sand between your toes right in the city centre! Free, outside The Alban Arena, 8th–23rd August, 10am–4pm daily.

🌊 Ocean Safari Trail @ City Centre
NEW for 2026! A free augmented reality trail running 1st–30th August. Explore Hatfield Road, Catherine Street and St Peter’s Street to discover 10 hidden sea creatures — from playful sea otters to mesmerising jellyfish. Find all ten and claim a free e-book + prize pack! Scan the window stickers around town or head to highstreetsafari.com/oceansafari Trail sheets also available at St Albans Museum & Gallery and St Albans Library.

Save this post for the rest of the school holidays ⬇️ and tag us in your St Albans summer adventures!

And for more ideas head to enjoystalbans.com/whats-on

🔊 Final boarding call for St Albans Beach! ✈️The last week to touch down in Civic Close before we close the gates on Aug...
17/08/2026

🔊 Final boarding call for St Albans Beach! ✈️

The last week to touch down in Civic Close before we close the gates on August 23rd. No baggage fees, no delays, just one final week of sand, sun and free seaside fun.

📍 Civic Close
🗓️ Last week: now until August 23rd
⏰ 10am–4pm daily
💷 FREE entry - no ticket required

12/08/2026

☀️🏖️ St Albans is having a beach moment!
Our pop-up beach on Civic Close opened this Saturday and honestly, the timing couldn't be better with this heatwave!

Grab your sunnies, bring the kids, and enjoy some sand right in the heart of the city.

📍 Civic Close
🗓️ August 8th – 23rd
⏰ 10am – 4pm daily

And while you're out enjoying the sunshine, don't miss the Ocean Safari trail. Now live around town! Free, no app needed, just scan QR codes as you go to discover hidden sea creatures in augmented reality, spot painted seashell artworks, and crack a secret password for a bonus surprise. Fun for all ages 🐙🐡

https://highstreetsafari.com/oceansafari

11/08/2026

Looking for things to do in St Albans this summer? ☀️🎭

Don’t miss the OVO Roman Theatre open air festival before it’s gone until next summer!

As You Like It is showing now, with Twelfth Night as the season’s grand finale. A perfect evening out for locals and visitors alike. Final performances end 31st August!

St Albans gets its own beach tomorrow! 🏖️We're bringing the seaside to Civic Close this month and it's completely FREE!📍...
07/08/2026

St Albans gets its own beach tomorrow! 🏖️

We're bringing the seaside to Civic Close this month and it's completely FREE!

📍 Civic Close
🗓️ August 8th–23rd
⏰ 10am–4pm daily

Sandcastles, sunshine (fingers crossed 🤞) and good vibes.
No passport required. See you there!

More on enjoystalbans.com/whats-on

✈️ Check-in opens in 7 days...St Albans' FREE pop-up beach is preparing for boarding! Touch down in Civic Close on Augus...
01/08/2026

✈️ Check-in opens in 7 days...

St Albans' FREE pop-up beach is preparing for boarding! Touch down in Civic Close on August 8th. No baggage allowance, no gate changes, just sand between your toes.

📍 Civic Close
🗓️ August 8th–23rd
⏰ 10am–4pm daily
💷 FREE entry - no ticket required

Start packing your buckets and spades. Boarding begins next week! 🏖️

More on enjoystalbans.com/whats-on

30/07/2026

400 years of Sunday roasts 👻🍖

The White Hart Hotel is as famous for its haunted history as it is for its roast dinner.
Book a Ghost Tour + dinner directly with The White Hart Hotel on 01727 853624

28/07/2026

Sometimes you just need to get outside and explore St Albans 💙💛

enjoystalbans.com/whats-on

23/07/2026

What a great first night! 🎪

Wednesday’s show was sold out, with laughs from Josh Widdicombe, Lou Sanders, Kiran Saggu, Rhys James and John Robins 😂

has landed in Verulamium Park and it’s here until Sunday. Grab your ticket, take your seat under the tent, and settle in for a weekend of top comedy, with food stalls and a bar on hand to keep you going all night. 😂🍔🍹

Get your tickets quick before they sell out yet again 🎟️: https://www.stalbanscomedygarden.co.uk/tickets

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St Albans Museum + Gallery, Town Hall, St Peter's Street
Saint Albans
AL13DH

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