What's On In and Around Shenley
Today to Thu 15 Sep, by distance closest first.
All About Us Workshop | Circles of Colour and Get Pulpy With Paper-Mak
There will be more than one art activity at this session and you are encouraged to try both out!
We’ll be experimenting with colours, using long brushes to paint on giant circles of paper.
Trestle Theatre Company Ltd,
Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive,
St Albans, Herts AL4 0JQ
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Wed 24 Aug
Herts Open Studios 2022 | Jackie O'Keeffe Exhibition
Herts Open Studios is the not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the world of art first-hand, to meet and get to know the amazingly talented artists in our Hertfordshire community.
Trestle Arts Base
Russet Dr
St Albans, England AL4 0JQ
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Thu 1 Sep to Thu 29 Sep
Artists’ Networking Event
We are inviting local artists to see our summer exhibition of Graham Boyd's work - 'Volatile Creatures' - and to have an opportunity to talk and share with each other.
Art & Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield AL10 9AB
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Today
Graham Boyd - Volatile Creatures
UH Arts+ Culture is delighted to present an exhibition of Graham Boyd's drawings and paintings. The exhibition charts three key periods in the artist's practice, includes works that...
Art & Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield AL10 9AB
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Today to Sat 10 Sep
Artist Talk: Graham Boyd
UH Arts are thrilled to be hosting a talk by exhibiting artist Graham Boyd who's show 'Volatile Creatures' runs throughout the summer in the Art & Design Gallery.
Art & Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield AL10 9AB
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Thu 8 Sep
Summer Eat, Drink, Play - Topgolf Watford
School’s Out for Summer: Topgolf’s Eat, Drink, Play Returns!
To celebrate the summer holiday period, Topgolf’s Eat, Drink, Play is returning, providing families the opportunity to have fun at...
Bushey Mill Ln, Watford WD24 7AB
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Today, Mon 22 Aug to Thu 25 Aug, Mon 29 Aug to Thu 1 Sep
All About Us Festival | August Workshops SING-SONG-A-LONG
Come and have a taste of something different this August!
22 August, 1-3 pm, at St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Cost: FREE but must be booked in advance
Do you enjoy...
St. Albans Cathedral,
Romeland, St. Albans AL1 1BY
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Mon 22 Aug
Baby Broadway Family Concert- St Albans
“Tip-top show tunes that worm their way into ears of all ages” - Time Out London
“Absolutely brilliant. Actually entertaining for adults and simply magical for the kids.
Malting Arts Theatre, Level 2, 26, The Maltings, St Albans AL1 3HL
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Thu 25 Aug
Junk Boat Modelling
Test your creative skills by building your very own “Junk boat” from some recycling materials. Decorate it and then put it to the test. The only limit is your imagination.
St Albans Museum + Gallery
Town Hall
St Peter’s Street
St Albans AL1 3DH
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Today
Zentangle: Creative Wellbeing Session
As part of The Art of Grieving Festival 2022, The Ollie Foundation is facilitating a Zentangle session.
St Albans Museum + Gallery
Town Hall
St Peter’s Street
St Albans AL1 3DH
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Sun 21 Aug
Make a Sock Seagull
Come and transform a sock into your very own seagull buddy to take on the Seagull Search around the museum.
Drop in any time during the 1:30 - 3.
St Albans Museum + Gallery
Town Hall
St Peter’s Street
St Albans AL1 3DH
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Thu 25 Aug
NATIONAL TRUST Watford and District Association
The Legend of the White Mouse.
Speaker Paul Berwick.
“The Story of the White Mouse” tells the story of WW2 spy Nancy Wake.
Stanborough Centre, 609 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford WD25 9JL
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Thu 1 Sep
Make a Roman Oil Lamp
Wealthy Romans lit their homes with small pottery lamps, fuelled by olive oil. Join us for a clay workshop where you can build your own to take home and try out for yourself.
Verulamium Museum
St Michael’s Street
St Albans AL3 4SW
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Sat 27 Aug
Crafts in the Colonnade
Come and make your very own Roman soldier’s shield or try weaving like a Roman in the Colonnade at Verulamium.
Verulamium Museum
St Michael’s Street
St Albans AL3 4SW
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Wed 31 Aug
Watford’s first selfie experience 8th to 30th August opens in Atria

Atria Watford Shopping Centre, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 2UB
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Today to Tue 30 Aug
Enrich Festival
We are so excited to be heading back to Watford Palace Theatre this year for #EnrichFestival2022, a weekend-long Inclusive Arts Extravaganza showcasing the incredible talent and diversity of disabled
Watford Palace Theatre
20 Clarendon Road WD17 1JZ
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Sat 3 Sep and Sun 4 Sep
Children's Summer Activities at Mill Green Watermill
Activities @ The Watermill Join us this summer for a range of fun, craft based activities at the Watermill inspired by our exhibitions and collections.
28th July - sessions at 10.
Mill Green Mill & Museum
Bush Hall Lane
Mill Green
Hatfield AL9 5PD
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Today, Thu 25 Aug
The Watermill Presents: Teddy Bear Fun Day
Join us for a teddy bear themed day.
With craft activities, teddy bear trail, storytelling and a chance to have your own teddy bear's picnic!
Mill Green Mill & Museum
Bush Hall Lane
Mill Green
Hatfield AL9 5PD
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Fri 19 Aug
Watford Memory Walk
Memory Walk is back for 2022, are you ready to walk?
Memory Walk is a family-friendly, sponsored walk, for individuals, or friends and family groups. It’s free to sign up and open to all.
Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue, Watford WD18 7LH
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Sat 3 Sep
Baby Broadway Family Concert- Southgate
“Tip-top show tunes that worm their way into ears of all ages” - Time Out London
“Absolutely brilliant. Actually entertaining for adults and simply magical for the kids.
Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
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Sat 20 Aug