What's on in Hertfordshire

What’s on in Hertfordshire – November

This is going to be a long round up so please bear with me, I am starting it on 22nd October so let’s see how long it takes… Christmas Markets, Wreath Making Classes, Shopping Nights in St Albans and Hertfordshire – my favourite time of the year! A glass of mulled wine in one hand and my camera in the other. If you would like me to share information on your event please email me.

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Osprey Christmas Market

JJAM AT OSPREY CHRISTMAS MARKET

24th November 2022, 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Osprey Home, Coopers Green Ln, Woodcock Hill, St Albans AL4 9HJ

Osprey and Jjam are my favourites! This is a beautiful setting for a Christmas Market – I will be there. Buy gin from Spirit of Herts, shopping at the Osprey outlet and TOKC and don’t forget to book fondue at Jjam which is AMAZING.

Harpenden Christmas Market

HARPENDEN CHRISTMAS POP UP

14th – 27th November 2022, 7.00pm – 9.00pm

8& Pop Up Shop, 8 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2TL

Local Herts creatives, artists & small businesses are so excited to be back for Christmas and Gift shopping.

Wheathampstead Christmas Market

WHEATHAMPSTEAD LIGHTS UP

24th November 2022, 4.00pm – 8.00pm

High Street, AL4 8BB

Beautiful Wheathampstead will be turning on their festive lights with a Christmas Market by Village Pop-Up (Crinkle Crankle Garden, off King Edwards Place).

Market stalls, mulled wine, food trucks, Santa’s Grotto and the High Street businesses will be open too.

Christmas Illuminations

CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS AT HATFIELD PARK

25th November – 31st December 2022, 4.30pm – 10.00pm

Hatfield Park, Hatfield AL9 5HX

Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun at historic Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire. Walk under giant baubles and beneath glistening trees drenched in jewel-like colour. Pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, gaze at the larger-than-life illuminations and, to make a moment to remember, don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way.

Ashridge House

ASHRIDGE HOUSE ILLUMINATED

25th November – 2ND JANUARY 2023, 4.30pm – 8.30pm

Hatfield Park, Hatfield AL9 5HX

Immersive light art installations will bring the Ashridge House winter gardens to life and take you on a festive adventure of light and sound.

Knebworth Christmas Market

KNEBWORTH CHRISTMAS MARKET

25th to 27th November 2022, 9.00am – 4.00pm

Knebworth House, Old Knebworth Lane, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2AX

Over 250 fantastic stalls including…

Children’s Toys & games | Food & drink | Gifts for him | Jewellery & fashion accessories | Health & Beauty | Christmas decorations | Ladies fashion | Fragrances | Gifts for dogs | Gadgets | Home interiors | Arts & Crafts | Stocking Fillers | Cards | Cookware | Tableware | And much more…

Childwickbury Christmas Market

CHILDWICKBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET – FREE ENTRY

26th and 27th November 2022, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Childwickbury Estate, Harpenden Road (A1081), St. Albans AL3 6JU

Childwickbury open’s its gates for the 13th annual Christmas Market. The beautifully restored 19th century horse-stalls and tack rooms provide a unique setting for a wide variety of Christmas gifts including fine art, stained glass, jewellery, quilts, clothing, tableware, ceramics, food gifts and much more.

Freshly cooked food, drinks and mulled wine will be also available all weekend. Dogs on leads welcome and FREE parking.

Blacks of Sopwell

BLACKS OF SOPWELL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND

26th and 27th November 2022

The Tithe Barn, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans AL1 2HA

The lights will be twinkling, the Prosecco in full flow. Plus… 10% OFF across all the beautiful home accessories for the whole weekend.

Harpenden Christmas Carnival

HARPENDEN CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

27th November 2022, 12.00pm – 6.00pm

High Street, Harpenden, England, AL5 2RU

The Carnival will feature all of the traditional features such as a Santa’s Grotto, food stalls, outdoor bars, the market, entertainment, the traditional procession and, the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On at 5.00pm.

Our gorgeous Sydney will be performing with SW Dance at 1.00pm so see you there!

Redbourn Christmas Market

REDBOURN CHRISTMAS MARKET

27th November 2022, 11.00am – 5.00pm

High Street, Cumberland Gardens and the Village Hall, Redbourn

Shop local for Christmas, supporting local businesses and artists – all stall holders are linked below.

100+ stalls overflowing with delicious food, beautiful crafts and gift ideas. Seasonal music of carols by local talent.

Christmas at John Lewis

THE MAGIC TREE AT JOHN LEWIS

Now until 21st December 2022

Bridge Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6TP

Plant a magic bean that turns into your very own mini Christmas tree to decorate. Also, take home a wonderful LEGO® or LEGO DUPLO® gift and buy a photo taken with Santa.

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

From 5th November 2022, from 10.00am

Longleat Safari Park, Warminster BA12 7NW

Booking essential. A magical journey with all of the favourite characters from the Roald Dahl stories. Each lantern scene will bring key moments from the iconic books to life.

Spend a full day enjoying all that Longleat has to offer. This ticket also gives you access to the Safari Drive-through and the festive Main Square attractions.

Your ticket includes:

  • Roald Dahl themed lanterns
  • Winter Safari Drive-Through
  • Festive themed attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
  • On-foot animal attractions including Koala Creek, Jungle Cruise and Family Farmyard
  • Main Square adventure attractions including Adventure Castle, Rockin’ Rhino, Jungle Cruise and the Hedge Maze

Christmas Market Wheathampstead

CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN

NOW – 18th December 2022, 10.00am – 5.00pm. Thursday to Sunday only.

The Barn, Home Farm, Delaport Lamer Lane, Wheathampstead, AL4 8RQ

The Barn by Sarah Collins is a treasure trove of wonderful gifts, ceramics, food, furniture, fabulous clothes and lots more. It’s a friendly and relaxed place to shop for some beautiful Christmas goodies.

Hatfield Christmas Market

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE RIDING SCHOOL

5th November 2022, 10.30am – 4.00pm

Hatfield House, George’s Gate AL9 5HX

Christmas shopping – festive treats and gifts, delicious food and drink, in support of the Isabel Hospice.

Christmas decorations, cards & gifts, food stalls including award winning pies from Melton Mowbray pie maker, artisan cheeses and speciality waxed truckles plus famous delicatessen treats from Spain, Italy and many more European cities.

Oaklands College Christmas Gift Show

ST ALBANS CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW

5th – 6th November 2022, from 10.00am

Oaklands College Christmas Gift Show

The huge sports hall will be full to the rafters with inspirational ideas and gifts for all your friends and family. Gifts, homewares, crafts, festive food & delicious drinks with over 150 stalls.

I went to this in 2021 and bought a couple of really lovely gifts.

Christmas Shopping

RAINDROPS ON ROSES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

7th November 2022, 10.00am – 5.30pm

15 High St, St Albans AL3 4EH

To celebrate 10 years of the shop and the launch of Christmas shopping they are offering 10% off for the first 20 customers.

To date £200k has been donated by this special shop to a wide range of causes including cancer cell research, platinum therapy for ovarian cancer patients, GP education, software for the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre and West Herts hospital.

Harpenden Christmas Market

THE LITTLE PEOPLE’S CHRISTMAS MARKET

12th November 2022, 10.00am – 3.00pm

Salvation Army Hall, Leyton Green, Harpenden, AL5 2TG

Village Pop-Up are hosting an early festive shopping event. Market Stalls, coffee van, family cafe, festive photo shoots and you can also creative your little one’s handprints onto ceramic baubles by Black Bear Ceramics.

Childrens Pre Loved Sale

SECOND’S BEST PRE LOVED SALE

12th November 2022, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Catherine St, St Albans AL3 5BU

Arrive to a glass of prosecco and a free tote bag if you book your ticket in advance.

A premium retail concept partnering with local sellers, where everyone can sell and shop pre-loved childrenswear with confidence.

By shopping preloved at a seconds sale, you’ll come across small businesses and new brands you’ve never heard of before. Not only that, but they’ll be considerably cheaper than buying direct.

THE ALBAN ARENA SHREK THE MUSICAL

15th – 19th November 2022

Civic Centre, St Albans AL1 3LD

Hilarious and spectacular musical turns the world of fairytales upside down in a must-see production.

Join Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful, yet feisty, Princess Fiona from her tower.

Cottonmill Christmas Shopping Event

COTTONMILL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT

17th November 2022, 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Cottonmill Spa, Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane St Albans AL1

Arrive to a glass of prosecco or a warming winter drink alongside some festive food, before browsing the ultimate in luxury beauty gifts from ELEMIS, iSClinical, Aromatherapy Associates, Jessica Nails and more, all at 15% off.

There will also be a whole host of offers, workshops, demonstrations, mini treatments, including the ELEMIS Skin Lab and gifts with purchases available on the day.

Christmas Home Style Workshop

CHRISTMAS STYLE WORKSHOP – HOME

17th November 2022, 11.00am – 2.00pm

Megan’s at The Old Bell, 22 Chequer St, St Albans AL1 3YD

Find Your Christmas Style in the home, learn about different styles and get inspired. Work out what your Christmas style is! Learn how to style your home so it’s cohesive and beautiful for Christmas and share some drinks and nibbles.

St Columbas Christmas Fayre

COLUMBAN FAYRE

19th November 2022, 9.00am – 1.00pm

King Harry Ln, St Albans AL3 4AW

A great Christmas Fayre at St Columbas College, including festive shopping and the infamous raffle – 1000 Bottle Stall.

ST MARY’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR

19th November 2022, 10.30am – 1.30pm

1 Sherwood Ave, St Albans AL4 9QA

A great Christmas shopping fair in Marshalswick. Crafts, cakes and a raffle.

St Albans Christmas Light Switch On

ST ALBANS CHRISTMAS CRACKER

20th November 2022, 12.00pm – 6.00pm

St Albans City Centre, St Peter’s St, St Albans AL1 3DH

Kick off the festive season in St Albans! There’s plenty for the whole family, with fairground rides, music and entertainment, shopping, food and drink and of course the big lights switch on!

Christmas Wreath Workshop

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th 10th December 2022 9.45am – 12.30pm or 1.45pm – 4.30pm

Spinney Cottage Flowers, Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5LJ

Create a beautiful Christmas door wreath using blue spruce, eucalyptus, berried ivy and other seasonal foliage. Then decorate your wreath with trimmings of dried fruits, hydrangeas, cinnamon sticks and other wintery decorations. No experience necessary!

• Coffee, home-made cakes / mince pies.

• All materials and step-by-step tuition provided.

£70 per person.

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