Southdown Christmas Lights & Lantern Extravaganza

This wonderful annual event will include stalls, Santa’s grotto, carols, fun fair, lantern parade and more. The lights will be switch on at approximately 6.15pm.

Batford Lights Switch On 2024

The annual Batford Christmas Light Switch on event includes carols, mulled wine, mince pies and craft activities. Don’t miss out! 4.30pm - 6.30pm (More information coming closer to the event!)

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL AND LIGHTS SWITCH ON 2024!

Exciting festivite celebrations including the Farmers’ Market, Santa's Grotto, the Harris Funfair, Live entertainment on stage, walk about entertainment, Young Enterprise Trade Fair and the much-anticipated procession at 3pm. Lights switch on takes place at 5pm.

Further information will be updated here later this year!

Christmas Wine Fair at St. Albans Museum

Cellar Door Wines 20th Anniversary Christmas Wine Tasting in the St Albans Museum + Gallery is the place to be this festive season! Join them for a fantastic celebration of their 20 years in the business of selling great wine to the lovely folk of St Albans. Sip on a selection of over 100 exquisite wines while soaking in the unique and historic ambiance of the museum. This in-person event promises to be a merry gathering of wine enthusiasts and loyal customers in Hertfordshire.

Join Cellar Door Wines for their fantastic festive Wine Fair being held in the heart of our home city, St Albans. They will be showcasing a selection of their favourite wines made by world class winemakers and producers from every continent from their specially curated range. You can taste every style from warming reds, Port and Sherry to crisp whites and bubbly. This is a special occasion not to be missed!

Your £38 ticket includes sampling of all 100 wines plus a small sampling selection of cheese and crackers from Ed at The Fleetville Larder.

Please speak to Penny or Geraldine if you have any food allergies or intolerances.
The aim of the evening is to help you put together your festive cases of beverages and gifts with the help and advice of our expert team of wine professionals and start to get into the Christmas mood!

What you can expect:
This is a walk about wine tasting held in the beautiful Assembly Room in the St Albans Museum. Please note that there is no seating available. On arrival you will be checked in and given a Riedel Glass, an order booklet and a pen. The wine samples will be poured and explained to you by our wine experts at their tables.

Getting to the venue:
For obvious reasons we recommend that you use public transport or taxis to get to and from the venue. If you live in St Albans, please walk to and from the venue! We recommend that you make an evening of it and book a table at one of the many fabulous, local restaurant in St Albans.

Children and dogs are not allowed.
If you have any questions, please email Penny or Geraldine at sales@cellardoorwines.co.uk.

There are two slots available for this event. Please book your tickets below.

Capture some beautiful Christmas memories this year with Karen Le Leu Photography.

Booking is now open for her Christmas Memories Sessions on Sunday 17th November at Village and Co, Wheathampstead.

These 20 minutes sessions are perfect for capturing timeless individual, sibling and/or family images to share with family this Christmas and to look back on in the years to come.

Sessions are only £60 and include 1 digital image, with the option to purchase additional images.

Limited sessions available so book now to secure your spot! For more information and to book please click on the link below.

Christmas Open Evening

You are invited to the Harpenden Skin Clinics Christmas Open Evening!

This event is on Wednesday the 29th of November 2023, 4pm - 7pm!

▪️Up to 40% off all treatments and 15% off products purchased and booked on the evening!
▪️Complimentary Treatment.
▪️Free consultation with a SkinCeuticals specialist using the 3D skin scope.
▪️Evening Botox clinic.
▪️30 minute skin peels and consult for only £25
▪️Prosecco and goody bags on arrival!
▪️Fantastic giveaway
▪️Festive gift ideas, including huge savings on gift vouchers, Neoom sets and lots more!

Register now for their event as spaces are limited! Contact: info@harpendenskinclinic.com or call 0158282200 with your details and also what you are interested in!

They can’t wait to see you 🎅🏼

we are community xmas drinks

We would like to invite locals and businesses to join us for some bubbly at our We Are Community Christmas drinks at Clarendon's beautiful Fine Art Gallery in Harpenden on the 15th December.

The evening is open to all We Are Community members and non-members.

We look forward seeing you there!

Katie & Sabine x

Join our members Sopwell House for a sparkling, festive evening at their Cottonmill Christmas Shopping event on the 17th of November!

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, Aromatherapy Associates, Jessica Nails, iSClinical and more, all at 15% off.

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

The Little People’s Christmas Market are excited about their Christmas Market specifically aimed at young families, and can't wait to welcome you and your little ones to their event.

⭐ Handpicked Market Stalls

⭐ Artisan coffee van

⭐ Family café

⭐ Ceramic painting

⭐ Festive photo shoot

Entry to the event is free but additional charges may apply for some of the activities.

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