Your holiday season resource for Harpenden is here! Explore our comprehensive guide for all the best events and activities. Whether you're rediscovering Harpenden or seeing it with fresh eyes, this guide maximizes your holiday experience.
One highlight of the season is the enchanting Magic at Hatfield House, where visitors can immerse themselves in a world of festive wonder. Featuring beautifully decorated grounds and seasonal entertainment, it offers a splendid backdrop for families and friends alike. Another event to consider is the Fantastical Christmas Revels at Hatfield House, showcasing interactive performances and delightful activities that captivate every age group. And the Hatfield Park Tudor Festivities is something you definitely don't want to miss, with its unique blend of historical reenactments and traditional seasonal cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Harpenden
- Hatfield Park Tudor Festivities (Hatfield)
- Fantastical Christmas Revels at Hatfield House (Hatfield)
- Magic at Hatfield House (Hatfield)
- The Snowman Tour at St Albans Cathedral (St Albans)
- Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral (St Albans)
- Christmas at Knebworth House (Knebworth)
- Hertford Castle Christmas Market (Hertford)
- Christmas at Hertford Castle (Hertford)
- Dine with Santa at Knebworth House (Knebworth)
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre (St Albans)
See these and even more events listed below!
Harpenden Holiday Light Displays
Stevenage Christmas Lights
What to Expect:
Vibrant light display with live entertainment and Santa meet-and-greets.
Description:
Join us in Stevenage Town Centre for a spectacular Christmas light switch-on event featuring stage performances, meeting Santa, and plenty of festive fun.
Where: Stevenage | More Info: Stevenage Christmas Lights
Harpenden Holiday Markets and Shopping
St. Albans Farmers' Market
What to Expect:
Historic market with local produce and crafts.
Description:
St. Albans Farmers' Market offers a vibrant shopping experience with a sensational spread of local produce, specialities, cheeses, top-quality meat, freshly baked cakes, and hand-crafted gifts. The market is set in the historic heart of St. Albans, just opposite the Town Hall.
Where: St Albans | More Info: St. Albans Farmers' Market
Christmas at Hertford Castle
What to Expect:
Unique blend of local shopping and festive entertainment.
Description:
Hertford Castle Christmas Market features an array of Christmas market stalls offering homeware, crafts, and jewellery. The event includes food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and live entertainment.
Where: Hertford | More Info: Christmas at Hertford Castle
Christmas at Knebworth House
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with over 250 stalls.
Description:
Knebworth House hosts a three-day Christmas Fair featuring local artisans, boutique vendors, and a wide range of festive shopping options, including handmade decorations and delicious yuletide food and drink.
Where: Knebworth | More Info: Christmas at Knebworth House
Tring Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Free event with a wide range of festive activities and shopping.
Description:
Tring Christmas Festival is a vibrant event held on Tring High Street, featuring music, food, drink, and plenty of Christmas shopping. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a variety of stalls and entertainment.
Where: Tring | More Info: Tring Christmas Market
Hertford Castle Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Hertford Castle Christmas Market features an array of Christmas market stalls offering homeware, crafts, and jewellery, along with food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and live entertainment.
Where: Hertford | More Info: Hertford Castle Christmas Market
Harpenden Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral
What to Expect:
Christmas carols and organ recitals in a historic cathedral setting.
Description:
Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral features a variety of festive activities, including Christmas carols, organ recitals, and special exhibitions, all set within the historic and beautiful St Albans Cathedral.
Where: St Albans | More Info: Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre
What to Expect:
Animated Aslan on a back screen.
Description:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre is an adaptation of C.S. Lewis's timeless tale, where four siblings discover a magical land through an old wardrobe. They embark on a fantastic adventure to save Narnia from everlasting winter, meeting Mr Tumnus, Mr and Mrs Beaver, and even Father Christmas. The story is a battle between good and evil, with the mighty lion Aslan leading the charge against the White Witch.
Where: St Albans | More Info: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre
Magic at Hatfield House
What to Expect:
Timeless music performances in a historic setting.
Description:
The Hatfield House Music Festival is a long weekend of concerts curated by Artistic Director Guy Johnston, exploring Musical Time Travel as its 2024 theme. The festival features a diverse lineup of performers, celebrating significant anniversaries and highlighting timeless music.
Where: Hatfield | More Info: Magic at Hatfield House
Jingle all the way in Stevenage
What to Expect:
Classic Christmas comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Description:
Arnold Schwarzenegger's father desperately needs a Turbo Man toy for his son in this knockabout box office hit, further manoeuvring the Terminator star into pratfalling family comedy.
Where: Stevenage | More Info: Jingle all the way in Stevenage
Fantastical Christmas Revels at Hatfield House
What to Expect:
Tudor-themed Christmas celebration with bespoke installations.
Description:
Step into the realm of Tudor festivities at Hatfield Park, where Queen Elizabeth I hosts a journey through time and tradition. Wander through the West Garden, past the Knot Garden, and into the Victorian Kitchen, encountering imposing Tudor bespoke installations, including a majestic carriage and merry mummers performing festive plays. Gaze upon the Christmas Kissing Bough and immerse yourself in the melodies of the era, capturing your journey with an awe-inspiring figure of Queen Elizabeth I. Transport yourself to a regal past and create cherished memories amidst the sparkle of the season.
Where: Hatfield | More Info: Fantastical Christmas Revels at Hatfield House
The Snowman Tour at St Albans Cathedral
What to Expect:
Live orchestral performance of The Snowman soundtrack.
Description:
The Snowman Tour at St Albans Cathedral features a live orchestral performance of Howard Blake's iconic score, accompanied by a screening of the beloved animated film.
Where: St Albans | More Info: The Snowman Tour at St Albans Cathedral
Hatfield Park Tudor Festivities
What to Expect:
Live traditional Tudor music and immersive storytelling.
Description:
Step back in time to a Tudor banquet at Hatfield Park, featuring live traditional music, wine, and mead, along with immersive storytelling about historical figures like King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Enjoy a 3-course dinner and dance the night away with festive tunes.
Where: Hatfield | More Info: Hatfield Park Tudor Festivities
Harpenden Other Holiday Activities
Tring Together Festival
What to Expect:
Large-scale community celebration with diverse activities and entertainment.
Description:
Tring Together's Christmas Festival is a vibrant community event featuring local traders, charities, and community groups. Enjoy entertainment, a fun fair, festive light installations, and Santa's Grotto.
Where: Tring | More Info: Tring Together Festival
Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail
What to Expect:
Interactive trail with giant presents and a prize draw.
Description:
Explore Hemel Hempstead's Christmas Present Trail, where 8 giant presents are scattered throughout the Marlowes and Old Town. Each present displays a letter, and by collecting and deciphering the letters, participants can win a £200 gift voucher.
Where: Hemel Hempstead | More Info: Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail
Dine with Santa at Knebworth House
What to Expect:
Family-friendly Christmas meal with Santa visit.
Description:
Enjoy a delightful Christmas meal at Knebworth Barns, complete with an arrival grazing platter, two-course meal, tea, coffee, and mince pies. This festive event is perfect for families to spend quality time together.
Where: Knebworth | More Info: Dine with Santa at Knebworth House
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Hatfield (7 miles)
- Dunstable (9 miles)
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