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Welcome to March

Spring is on its way and as the days get longer and brighter there’s lots to do in March from Lamb Bottle Feeding, Mothers Day Afternoon Teas, Easter Trails and lots of Theatre and Music including a new listing from The Bear Club with Jazz, Blues and everything in between!

Don’t forget the clocks go forward on Sunday 29th March at 1am.

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Creativity & Craft Club for Adults

Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Embroidery, Mixed Media, Collage, Ceramics, Silversmithing, Calligraphy, Indian Block Printing, Mosaics, Creative Writing, Quilting, Linocut Printing and much more to come!

Meet Me at Mabel’s, located in St Albans, offers short courses and workshops in all sorts of arts, crafts and creative activities.

I started Meet Me at Mabel’s because I wanted to build a local community of like minded people who could come together and be creative while having fun.

I also offer Birthday Parties, Hen Parties or Work Events.

There is a FREE social once a month please email hello@meetmeatmabels.co.uk to book a place

Instagram and Facebook @meetmeatmabels a link in the bio takes you to the booking page

The Mill, Unit 2, 181a Verulam Road, St Albans AL3 4DR

Out & About

Harpenden Museum

Open: Tues, Thurs & Sat: 11am - 3pm free

Exhibition: Life in Harpenden during WW1

Learn how life in this quiet village changed after 1914 with the influx of soldiers, the Sherwood Foresters, the military hospital in Milton Road, Zeppelin raids in Rothamsted and scouts entertaining the troops. Harpenden Museum, EMC, Rothamsted Park AL5

Talk: Tenants in the Middle Ages 24th March 8pm

High Street Methodist Church AL5 2RU 2FR harpenden-history.org.uk

Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year until 26th April 10am - 5pm free

Highlights of the stunning pictures taken by talented young photographers from across the globe capturing the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

Natural History Museum, Tring HP23 6AP nhm.ac.uk

Aldenham Country Park Farm

Lamb Bottle Feeding until 4th May

This gentle, hands-on experience allows you to get up close, help feed the friendly lambs and learn more about life on the farm.

Easter Eggstravaganza 28th March - 12th April

With an Easter Egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, tractor trailer rides, lamb bottle feeding and more. Aldenham Country Park, Elstree, Herts WD6 3BA aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk

Whipsnade Zoo

Toddler Safari 24th Feb - 15th July

The perfect way for kids to let off steam and learn about some of the animals, in this mini adventure, exploring the natural world. Term time only

A Zoonormous Day Out 28th March - 12th April

Enjoy the Zoonormous Egg Hunt and see over 8,500 animals including two recently born giraffe calves and a baby rhino born on New Year's Eve!

Dunstable LU6 2LF whipsnadezoo.org

Hat Factory Arts Centre

The Great Big Bug Show

1st March 11.30am & 2pm £10, ages 4 -11

Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a show full of poems, raps & songs about your favourite bugs

Ruby's Worry 8th March

11am, 1.15pm & 3.30pm £10, ages 3 - 7

Told through live music, song, puppetry and physical theatre, Ruby’s Worry takes you on a delightful musical adventure.

An Evening With Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm 19th March 8pm £24.30, age 16+

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A Celebrity, Crissy has long been celebrated as one of the most outrageous stand-up comedians of her generation.

Russell Hicks: This Time It’s Personal 27th March 8pm £20.90, age 16+

This American stand-up comedian is back on tour and this year is about...him.

Rapunzel 31st March 11.30am & 2pm £10

This bold and funny story removes the handsome prince altogether, making Rapunzel the mistress of her own destiny. Age 4+

The Smiths Tribute Night 4th April 8.30pm £19.25 advance, £24.20 on the door, 18+

Carpenters: The Immersive Experience 11th April 7.30pm £19.80

Step into the golden glow of the 1970s as Rainy Days, Mondays and Good Old Dreams brings the music and captivating story of Karen and Richard Carpenter to life - not as a tribute act, but as a heartfelt homage. 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EY culturetrust.com

The Hospice of St Francis

Berkhamsted Half Marathon & 5 Mile Fun Run 1st March £38

Berkhamsted Cricket Club, Castle Hill HP4 1HE berkorun.com

Wag & Walk 1st - 31st March

Walk 60 miles in March with your dog and make a difference to local hospice care.

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Skydive 11th April

A 10,000ft skydive, participants agree to raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship (£150 covers the cost of the jump).

North London Skydiving Centre PE15 0FB stfrancis.org.uk

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Out & About

Herts Zoo

Celebration of Speedway 1st March 10am - 4pm

Visit the pit areas where bikes will be fired up, see speedway bikes, visit the WRSA Speedway Museum.

Come & Meet Paddington 28th & 29th March & 4th & 5th April 10am - 3.30pm

Join Paddington for story time sessions to hear tales of his adventures and mishaps. With admission

Tapir & Capybara Weekend 11th & 12th April

A weekend dedicated to celebrating both species, with funds raised going towards animal conservation. Hertfordshire Zoo EN10 7QA hertfordshirezoo.com

Waddesdon

Eythrope Parkland Spring Tours

Weds from 4th March - 29th April £15

A tour of this private parkland and woodland garden.

Guided Winter Walking Tours until 22nd March Weds & Sun 11.30am

Free included in grounds admission. See seasonal highlights including the Elephant Family, Daffodil Valley and winter and spring blooms.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 14th & 15th March £39.95, child £18.50

Easter Adventures Trail 28th & 29th March & 1st - 6th April £3.50

Actual Reality Arcade Runs 8th - 12th April 11am - 4pm

A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by twelve classic arcade games. Fire rockets, dodge barrels, avoid lasers, build Tetris walls, shoot aliens and become Pac-Man. Bucks HP18 0JH waddesdon.org.uk

Luton Hoo Estate

Heritage Walks 4th March 10am & 15th & 22nd April 10am & 1pm & 24th April 10am £7.50

Enjoy visiting the ancient private landscape with beautiful views across the countryside. Please book

Talk: An Estate Responds to National Change 1900-1950 30th March 10.30am, £7.50 lutonhooestate.co.uk

RAF Museum London

Women in the Second World War 4th - 22nd March

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a guided tour exploring women’s vital roles in air power, and hear personal stories from those who lived and served during the conflict. Age 11+ please book £10

Hangar Nights: Aircraft Access

20th March - 19th June please book, from £100, Explore the Museum after hours. Adults only

Percy vs Mr Fox: The Great Egg Hunt 28th March - 12th April Age 3+ Please book, £5 Grahame Park Way NW9 5LL rafmuseum.org.uk

The Libraries

Read Yourself Happy with Daisy Buchanan 5th March 7pm £7 St Albans Library

Hear award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster discuss her latest book. Please book

Talk: Swordsmen of the Silver Screen 14th March 6.30pm £7.70 Harpenden Library

See demonstrates of Olympic fencing and theatrical swordcraft, alongside film clips and insights into Hollywood actors and fighting experts.

A Noise Annoys - A Family Show by Jude Simpson 9th April 3pm £7 St Albans Library

A poetry show for all the senses, bursting with joyful humour and witty wordplay, rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction. Age 6+ hertfordshire.gov.uk

Knebworth House & Gardens

Wedding Showcase 8th March 11am - 1pm

A chance to see the House and Barns set up for a wedding and to meet local wedding suppliers.

Mother's Day Brunch 15th March 10am

Celebrate with Mum in style, enjoying quality time over great food.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 15th March 12 noon

Easter Wreath Making 22nd March 11am

Step into Spring with a wreath-making session.

Easter Holidays 28th March - 12th April

With the Adventure Playground, Drop Slides, Fort Knebworth, the Maze, Knebworth Gardens, the Dinosaur Trail and Tours of the House.

Autism Friendly Early Opening 2nd April 8.30am

Easter 'Signs of Spring' Trail 3rd - 6th April

A trail to celebrate the arrival of Spring. £2

Have-a-go Archery 3rd & 4th April drop-in £3 for 6 arrows.

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The Maltings Theatre

The Actress 26th Feb - 7th March £15

Lydia Martin, is a renowned leading lady and it’s the night of her last performance; in her dressing room visitors come and go, and their interactions are funny, sad and even downright brutal!

Baby Broadway 8th March 3.30pm £13.50 - £15

A fun interactive family concert of songs from hit musicals and films featuring West End singers. St Albans AL1 3HL ovo.org.uk

Abbey Theatre

To Have & To Hold 27th - 28th Feb & 4th - 7th March 8pm & 1st March 2.30pm £15

A warm, uproarious and sometimes difficult watch, love in the second half of life.

Lecture: Music in Art 11th March 10.30am £7.50

With The Arts Society St Albans, musician Sophie Matthews will explore the instruments in selected works of art and give live demonstrations on replicas of those depicted. Please book janesayers110@yahoo.co.uk

The Playlet’s the Thing 14th March 3.30pm & 7.30pm £15, child £8

A variety show from Shakespeare to their own original works performed by Theatrix Performing Arts young talents.

Me & My Girl 26th - 28th March 7.30pm & 28th March 2.30pm £15 EastEnders meets Made in Chelsea.

STAJE in Concert 9th April 8pm £15, £12.50

St Albans Jazz Ensemble will showcase the incredible diversity the world of Jazz has to offer from Big Band Swing to Latin and Jazz-Funk to Soul. Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL abbeytheatre.org.uk

The Alban Arena

Nigel Kennedy: Virtuoso 4th March 7.30pm

A classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire from the UK’s greatest living violinist. Expect breath-taking Bach, alongside the most delicate rendition of ‘A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square.’

Totally Gaga 5th March 7.30pm

The sensational Georgia Crandon and her stellar live band perform Gaga’s greatest hits, Bad Romance, Poker Face, Born This Way and more.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

- Red Film Programme 6th March 7,30pm, 12+

Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show 11th & 12th March 10am, 1pm & 4pm

Troy Hawke ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’ 13th March 7.30pm, 14+

Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields.

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence Preview 14th March 7.30pm

Madama Butterfly 18th March 7.30pm

One of the most colourful and exotic operas, performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine, with a live orchestra of over 30 musicians.

Talking Pictures Festival of Film

21st & 22nd March 10am - 7pm

With film and TV history, special guests, comedy, music, magic and fun.

Gary Davies Disco For Grown Ups 80s Party! 27th March 8pm, 18+

KPOP Fantasy – The Ultimate Tribute to the K Pop Phenomenon 28th March 7.30pm £28

Blending electrifying choreography with outstanding live vocals.

Evening with Jermaine Defoe 31st March 7.30pm

Expect entertainment, banter and a full insight into his time at Tottenham FC.

Thank ABBA For The Music 5th April 7.30pm

Capturing all the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands. £30

Daniel O’Reilly: Lets Have it 10th April 7.30pm

Famous for his unapologetic humour, quick-fire crowd work, and electric stage presence. £32.50

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King 16th April 8pm

An hour of unscripted comedy based around audience participation, so each show will be unique. £35.50 / £20.50

Whitney - Queen of the Night 23rd April 7.30pm

Live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, paying homage to the one and only queen of the night. £36 - £26

Luther Live & Velvet Voices 24th April 7.30pm

This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O’Neal and many others to life, with powerhouse vocals and a sensational live band. £30.50

The Alban Arena, St Albans AL1 3LD everyonetheatres.com

Old Time Music Hall 5th - 7th March 7.30pm

A variety show full of comedy and traditional songs from the Kimpton Players. Fully licensed bar, £18 includes cheese & pickle supper, £20 on the door. Kimpton Memorial Hall, Hall Lane SG4 8RD thekimptonplayers.co.uk

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King Hammond is…Nick Welsh 5th March 8pm

Renowned bass player from Bad Manners shares songs and stories from 50 years in the business. £12

Clark Tracey’s Jazz Champions 6th March 8.30pm

World class jazz drummer and not one but two renowned sax players. £16

The Hanging Stars 7th March 8.30pm £16

Cosmic country/psychedelic rock band with gorgeous four part harmonies.

The Deadlians 11th March 8pm £12

Phenomenal Irish trad-psych-punk-rock five-piece. One of Ireland’s best kept secrets.

The Songs & Stories of Mark Harrison 13th March 8.30pm £16

Singer-songwriter folk blues guitarist and storyteller with his trio.

Bede Quartet 14th March 8.30pm £16

Fine folk-influenced jazz from up and coming band.

Martin Harley 19th March 8pm £20

One of the country’s finest roots musicians plays a blend of Americana, blues and folk.

Gerry Jablonski Band 20th March 8.30pm £16

This blues-rock outfit are one of Scotland’s must-see live acts.

Jonny Mansfield Quartet 21st March 8.30pm £16

Prize-winning jazz vibraphone player & his killer band.

Brooke Law 27th March 8.30pm £16

Soulful rock music, think Alanis Morisette.

Jim Mullen & Nigel Price Quartet 28th March 8.30pm £16

Two of the UK’s finest jazz guitarists.

Richard Clarke 3rd April 8.30pm £16

London-based Blues guitarist and singer, inspired by BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Artie Zaitz Hammond Combo 4th April 8.30pm

This one will involve some serious grooves. £16

Fuzzy Lights 9th April 8pm £12

Cambridge psych-folk band making serious waves with their new album ‘Fen Creatures’.

Mill Yard, 24A Guildford Street, Luton LU1 2NR the-bear.club

The Old Town Hall

Tom Houghton: Deep 6th March 8pm £20

See Tom following his sold-out international tour and second round of supporting Milton Jones.

Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns? 7th March 8pm

Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun. £18

Lucy Porter - Let Yourself Go! 13th & 14 March £23

A brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense.

Pygmalion 17th March 8pm £16

A sparkling new adaptation of Bernard Shaw’s hilarious and heartfelt satire.

1984 18th March 8pm £16

Stunning new adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic.

Connor Burns: Gallus 20th & 21st March £18

Scotland’s hilarious global break-through stand-up star

Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death

25th March 8pm £20

Powerhouse with unstoppable energy and razor-sharp wit.

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain 27th March 8pm

A trip back through her early years as a comic and a whirlwind tour of her chaotic, hilarious brain. £18

The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE oldtownhall.co.uk

St Albans Organ Theatre

Organ Concerts 7th March & 11th April 3pm

Mechanical Instrument Concert

8th March & 12th April 3pm

320 Camp Road AL1 5PE stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

Eric Morecambe Centre

Jimeoin - Pandemonium 8th March 7.30pm

A hilarious evening with one of live comedy’s universally acclaimed true masters.

The Arts Society Harpenden Evening 11th March 8pm In the footsteps of Christopher Wren: the architecture of Norman Foster & Richard Rogers.

The Makings Of A Murderer: The Undercover Detective 13th March 7.30pm

Curtains 18th - 21st March 7.30pm (Sat 2.30pm)

MIxing the glamour of Broadway with the intrigue of a classic whodunit, this show promises an evening of laughter, suspense, and unforgettable music. £23, £29

Murder, She Didn’t Write 25th March 7.30pm

They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy.

The Arts Society Harpenden Area

26th March 10.30am

The Century of Gold: Spanish Art in the age of Velázquez

Gabriel Moreno & the Quivering Poets

26th March 7.30pm

Gabriel is a singer-songwriter and musician from the alternative-folk and Americana scene, influenced by the likes of Cohen and Cave, and Moreno known for beguiling, seductive performances. £14

Lieven Scheire - Science & Side-Splitting Comedy

27th March 7.30pm

An Evening with Steve Cradock 28th March 7.30pm Featuring songs by Ocean Colour Scene.

Seniors Fair 1st April 10.30am - 1pm free

Hosted by The Harpenden Trust with 40 exhibitors including charities, voluntary and commercial organisations offering a range of support, health, medical and welfare services, and social activities.

Forever Clapton 3rd April 7.30pm

A live 6 piece band and audio-visual displays take you through the career of Eric Clapton from 1965 to the present day. £28

Creedence Clearwater Review

4th April 7.30pm £29

A night of high-energy rock ‘n’ roll transporting you to the heady days of Woodstock and the American Rock in the late 60s and early 70s.

100 Years Celebration of Laurel & Hardy

10th April 7.30pm £26.50

An evening celebrating the life and times of comedy legends, Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy.

Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations - Songs Boys Don’t Sing 24th April 7.30pm £37-£83

This ‘Strictly’ judge is also a great singer, hear his hidden talent in a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs.

An Evening with Toyah: Songs & Stories

25th April 7.30pm £32 - £53

Hear Toyah sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career. Rothamsted Park, Harpenden AL5 2FR everyonetheatres.com

Barn Theatre

Jazz at the Barn: Sara Dhillon Quartet 13th March 8pm

Sonorité Music at the Barn 14th March 8pm

This small orchestra with harp, strings, flute and clarinet perform a concert of classical favourites and iconic film themes.

All Our Children 27th March - 4th April 8pm & 4th April 2.30pm

A play reminding us of the enduring power of empathy and moral courage.

Jazz at the Barn: Grace Sheene Trio 17th April 8pm

The Late Edwina Black 24th April - 2nd May 8pm

This ingeniously plotted mystery, will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Some secrets are powerful enough to reach from beyond the grave.

Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ST barntheatre.co.uk

St Albans Symphony Orchestra Concert 14th March 7.30pm

Manuel De Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat / Music from the 1919 Diaghilev ballet / Jean-Michel Damase’s Flute Concerto / Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No.2

St Albans High School for Girls AL1 3SJ saso.org.uk

St Albans Cathedral

Serenity & Hope 14th March 7.30pm £6 - £25

A programme of spiritual music from lamentation, longing and repentance to serenity and renewal.

Hertfordshire Chorus - Simply Mozart

21st March 7.30pm £36, £26, £10, £5

Lunchtime Live: Organ Concert - Martin Kemp 16th March 12.30pm free

Martin Kemp - Back to the 80s 20th March 7.30pm

Passiontide Service 22nd March 4pm

A powerful meditative service of music, poetry and prayer, marking the start of Passiontide.

St Albans Bach Choir: Bach Mass in B Minor

28th March 7.30pm £15 - £36

St Albans Bach Choir and Orchestra Sinfonia Verdi. Palm Sunday Procession 29th March 9.30am

Meet by St Albans’ Clock Tower.

St Albans Cathedral AL1 1BY stalbanscathedral.org

Battle of the Bands 19th March 6pm

The event provides young people with a platform to showcase their musical ability and to gain live performance. Winning school bands will perform at Harpenden Festival on the Field. £6.50

Katherine Warington School, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden AL5 5FH kwschool.co.uk/box-office

Harpenden Choral Society Concert

21st March 7.30pm

Vivaldi: Gloria / Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate HANDEL: Coronation Anthems. £20, £10

High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden AL5 2RU ticketsource.co.uk/harpendenchoralsociety

Fates & Destinies 22nd March 4pm

de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra perform Mozart – Overture to Don Giovanni / Dvořák – Violin Concerto in A minor / Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 in F minor. £18, £15

Weston Auditorium, University of Herts, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield AL10 9EU uharts.co.uk

The Stranger by Agatha Christie

25th - 27th March 8pm & 28th March 2.30pm

Presented by High Street Players. £12

Southdown Performing Arts Centre, Harpenden AL5 1QQ hsplayers.org.uk

60th Anniversary Concert

28th March 7.30pm £20, £10, child free

With Hardynge Choir performing Mozart's Requiem, Mozart's Exsultate Jubilate and Haydn's Te Deum with the Hertfordshire Classical Orchestra and a quartet of soloists.

St Nicholas Church, Harpenden AL5 2TP hardyngechoir.org

Out & About

Rennie Grove

London Bridges Walk 8th March 9am

A family-friendly walking challenge with 5 and 10 mile routes, taking in some of the capital’s most iconic bridges and landmarks. Meet at Pear Tree Café, Battersea Park. From £10

Trek China 21st- 29th March

An unforgettable adventure along the iconic Great Wall of China. Check website for details.

Inflatable 5k 25th April

Bounce, slide and sprint your way through this challenging course. Check website for details.

Question of Sport 30th April 6pm £140

Sopwell House, St Albans AL1 2HQ

3-course dinner, quiz, auctions and a raffle. renniegrovepeace.org

Harpenden Gardening Society

Talk: Gardening in the Third Age 10th March

7.45pm With garden designer Anne Luder. £5

Talk: Fungi 14th April 7.45pm £5

With wildlife photographer, Andy Sands. All Saints Church Hall, Harpenden AL5 4UU

Dunstable Downs

Ramadan: Twilight Night 13th March 5pm - 8pm

Take a guided twilight stroll, enjoy board games and activities or get creative with crafts. Free, please book

Easter Egg Hunt / Orange Rolling 28th March - 12th April 10am - 5pm £3.50 Whipsnade Road LU6 2GY nationaltrust.org.uk

Hatfield House & Park

Mother’s Day Champagne Carriage Tour 15th March 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm £60

Easter Explorers 28th March - 12th April Hatfield AL9 5HX hatfield-house.co.uk

Stockwood Discovery Centre

Counting Sheep 21st March 10.30am & 1pm £8.50 adult & baby

Touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play. The Zoo That Comes To You 29th March 11.30am & 2pm £10, age 5+

In this puppet show meet an eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face.

Easter at Stockwood

2nd - 5th April 11am, 1pm & 3pm £5, age 3+ London Road, Luton LU1 4LX culturetrust.com

Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust

Help To Build A Bee Tower 21st March 11am - 3pm

Learn about some of the 270 species of bee in the UK, and help give them a home.

Stocker's Lake, Rickmansworth WD3 1NB

Smartphone Safari: How to take amazing nature photography with your phone

31st March 10.30am £30, child £15, please book Grebe House, St Albans AL3 4SN

Five Lakes Springtime Walk 11th April 10am

Explore the beautiful lakes of the Upper Colne Valley. Free, please book. Stocker's Lake, Rickmansworth Aquadrome WD3 1NB hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Exhibition: Draw with Rob 27th March - 20th Sept

Celebration of the work of Rob Biddulph, best-selling author/illustrator and create yourself with this engaging and interactive exhibition. Free Wars of the Roses Battle Games

18th April 10.30am - 3.30pm free

In February 1461 the Lancastrians emerge from St Albans onto Bernards Heath to take on the Yorkist army. Take either the side in a wargame depicting these historic events. Just watch or take part! St Peter’s Street stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Quiz Night 28th March 7pm

With Soroptimist Women's Group. Homewood Road Church Hall, St Albans AL1 4BH sigbi.org/st-albans/quiz26

Casino Royale Night 28th March 7pm

Bond-themed Casino Night, try your luck at the funmoney casino tables, enjoy canapés and drinks and the music of Bond with a live jazz trio. £60, 18+ Shuttleworth SG18 9DT shuttleworth.org

Willows Activity Farm

Easter Eggstravaganza 28th March - 6th April

Tulleys Tulip Fields 30th March - 31st May

Set in the fields next to Willows.

Jemima’s Jamboree 7th - 12th April

An egg hunt, arts and crafts, animal demonstrations, Jemima Puddle-Duck shows and meet and greets. St Albans AL4 0PF willowsactivityfarm.com

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Tudors: Life, Falconry & Folk 3rd - 6th April

Get up close to birds of prey and enjoy a display giving you an insight into the lives of the period. Meet the Past with Costumed Interpreters 11th & 12th April

Find out what life was like as an English Civil War soldier, meet the people who would have lived in and around the heritage buildings.

Medieval Knights & the Legend of St George 18th & 19th April

See how knights were armed for combat, learn medieval dances, practice archery and watch authentic armoured fighting.

Newland Park, Bucks HP8 4AB coam.org.uk

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