There is so much to do around this time of year – I thought this quick reference list would be helpful for those families looking for some jolly Christmas activities to do.

Fun Activities to do this Christmas

Pantos!

The All New Adventures of Peter Pan

8th – 31st December

Alban Arena, St Albans, AL1 3LD

Rapunzel

16th – 31st December

The SandPit Theatre, St Albans, AL4 9NX

Cinderella

30th November – 31st December

Watford Palace Theatre, WD17 1JZ

Beauty and the Beast

2nd – 31st December

Radlett Centre, WD7 8HL

Robin Hood

6th December – 3rd January

Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX

Sleeping Beauty

29th November – 21st January.

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ

If you looking to take the children to see Santa or want to see some beautiful Christmas lights / displays, here are a few of my favs. With most things this time of year, you’ll need to check availability and book tickets.

Santa & Twinkly Lights

Van Hage Garden Centre

Running uptown 22nd December

Great Amwell, SG12 9RP

Burston Garden Centre

Running uptown 24th December

St Albans, AL2 2DS

Willows Activity Farm

24th November – 24th December

London Colony, AL4 0PF

Whipsnade Zoo

25th November – 24th December

Dunstabe, LU6 2LF

Aldenham Country Park

25th November – 2nd January

Borehamwood, WD6 3BA

Fun Activities

Christmas Family Trail

15th December 23rd December 11am – 3pm

Dunstable Downs

The Nutcracker: A Magical Family Adventure at Ashridge House

19th – 24th December

Berkhamsted, HP4 1NS

Thanks to St Albans Now magazine December 2023 for this wealth of information. Full details with this link.