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Formed in 1996 as a junior section of Kardale Netball Club, the St Albans Junior Netball Club encourages young people to improve and play to a higher standard. Players train every week during term tim
Established by members of Jin Sei Kai Shotokan Karate Association, the club promotes Karate training for health, fitness and fun. Classes in St Albans and Harpenden (various locations) are open to all
St Albans Muay Thai Boxing Club
A Thai boxing club that welcomes everyone regardless of age, race, gender or ability who would like to train in Thai boxing. Equipment supplied.
St Albans Music School provides individual and group lessons in brass, strings, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, guitar and singing. It runs a wide range of activities including a guitar ensemble, the
St Albans Music Tutors provide support in exam preparation for GCSE and A Level Music. They offer weekly term time and holiday booster classes.
St Albans School of Taekwon Do
Formed in 2004, The St Albans School of Taekwon Do aims to provide an enjoyable way for members to improve their fitness, learn self-defence and become stronger. Children train for free (in their own
Aims to promote the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do. Tuition is given by trainer who has over 21 years' TKD knowledge. Classes are held at various times and locations in and around St Albans.
Established in 1904, this friendly club welcomes all players of all standards, age groups and abilities. It has nine all weather floodlit courts, four macadam hard courts, its own clubhouse and a ful
This community toy lending library opens every week at St. Julian's Church Hall, Abbots Avenue West. It also runs regular craft activities. Call or email via their website for details.
St Albans Youth Music Theatre produce high quality musical productions suitable for all ages. Participants benefit from acting, singing and dancing training through the course of rehearsals which culm
St Mark's was consecrated on 30 December 1845 by the Bishop of London. It serves the Colney Heath parish between St Albans and Hatfield. The church holds a variety of services, organises special event
Built in the mid-50s, St Mary's became a parish church in 1972 and serves the Marshalswick community. It has an active children's church, weekly services, youth clubs, a lunch club for the elderly and
St Michaels Playgroup and Mucky Pups Parent Toddler Group
These two groups are based at Margaret Wix School in St Albans. Please contact the playleader after 4pm. An alternative contact is Mrs Jackson, Deputy Playleader, 01727 840421. Registered charity numb
St Paul's is an evangelical church with 200 adults and 100 children attending its main Sunday morning service. It is part of the Church of England's St Albans diocese and the local parish church for t
St Saviour's Church was built at the turn of the century to serve the Bernards Heath area of St Albans, then a 'New Town'. Services are held daily at various times - see website for details. A self
St Stephen's is an old parish church, founded in 948 AD. Little remains of the original Anglo Saxon building, but the small window, deep set in rough masonry, just by the door to the Parish Centre has
Part of a national franchise with over 600 schools, Stagecoach offers education in the performing arts, together with development of confidence, articulation, communication skills and imagination. Chi
Stephanie Ledger School of Dancing, St Albans
Weekly after-school small, friendly ballet classes with pianist. Preparation for RAD exams.
Established in 1999, this nationally franchised programme offers 30 or 45-minute lessons including a warm up, simple aerobics, stretches and cool down. Each session includes a short discussion on a di
Formed in 2003, this local company offers weekly one hour lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. Workshops are run evenings and weekends to avoid clashing with school commitments. All a
Local LTA coach providing tennis lessons for adults and children, individually or in groups. Please see her website for further details and current prices.
The 800-seat Alban Arena is the most visited arts venue in St Albans. It hosts a varied programme of national touring shows, concerts, comedy, films, exhibitions and pantomime. Drinks, ice cream and c
Classes and examinations in ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Jazz and Jazz dancing. Various venues – please call for further information.
The Little Gym was originally launched in the US in 1976. Its unique programme is specifically designed to boost self-esteem while building physical, social and intellectual skills. Weekly themed clas
The Nectar House Cafe at Butterfly World
The Nectar House Café is situated within a wooden log cabin within the grounds of Butterfly World. Run by the management team behind The Gingerbread Man in Harpenden, the cafe serves locally produced,
The Paper Trail project is an award winning industrial heritage exploration centre built around the historic, fully working Frogmore Paper Mill. The mill makes about 1000 tonnes of paper a year on a s
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
How many museums have chocolate doors? We can think of only one – the fantabulous Roald Dahl Museum packed full of surprises and delights for readers of all ages. It's easy to see why this little gem
The Salvation Army - St Albans Corps
The St Albans Salvation Army is a warm and welcoming Christian fellowship. The congregation extends to all age and all are welcome. Activities include a youth club, an over 60's club, a bi-weekly coff
The St Albans Archery Club (Abbey Bowman)
Founded in 1967, the club meets at Verulam School Playing Fields and St Albans Girls' School sports hall. Anyone with an interest in Archery is welcome, whatever their level of expertise. Complete beg
The Story Tent at Trestle Arts Base
A weekly fun-filled hour where children hear a story in the colourful tent and then use it as the inspiration to get crafty and creative, making something to take home. Pay on the door or pre-book to
This dedicated Hatha Yoga centre offers a full range of drop-in classes throughout the week including Gentle Beginners Yoga, Beginners Yoga, Open Classes (intermediate), Workshop (advanced), Pranayama
UK-wide franchise Theatretrain provides professional training in the performing arts through weekly 3-hour acting, singing and dancing classes at Beaumont School tailored to ages 6-9, 9-12 and 13-18.
Based at the Abbey Theatre, Theatrix offers tuition in acting techniques, mime, dance, voice training, singing, scriptwriting, production, stage management, mask-making and puppetry. The company also
A national franchise established in 1992 that offers weekly 45-minute sessions of dramatised nursery rhymes and songs linked by a narrative thread. Children are invited to act out some of the characte
Formed in 1996, Tigers is a family run club offering daily Karate classes for all ages at several local venues. NVQ Coaching qualified and CRB-checked instructors provide regular, advanced and weapons
Established in 2002, this national programme offers weekly one-hour classes involving singing, signing, free play and refreshments for parents. Pre-pay or drop-in.
Formed in 1991 as member of the Traditional International Shotokan Karate Association, TISKA St Albans offers classes in Karate for all ages (3 yrs+) and abilities. Students participate in weekly trai
Top Hat is a part time performing arts school for children and young adults aged 4 to 17 years of age. It aims to offer fun, challenging and rewarding training in dance, drama, singing and stage craft
Tornados offers year-round evening classes in Junior Tae Kwon-Do to help children develop co-ordination, balance, flexibility, confidence and self-esteem. Training includes games and exercises to main
Established in 1923, the Townsend Tennis Club has a large membership and a growing junior section. Facilities include six astroturf courts (three floodlit), two clay courts and a practice wall. Childr
Tickets for all performances at Trestle Arts Base can be bought online here A beautiful conversion of a Victorian chapel, Trestle Arts Base (TAB) is a unique centre hosting theatre, dance, films, a
Trestle Young People’s Theatre
TYPT operates every week during term time in two sessions (8-10yrs and 10-13yrs). It is open to anyone who wants to participate in drama projects, learn new skills and make new friends.
Tri-force started in 1995 and aims to provide a framework for multi-sports atheletes in Herts and Beds. The club has over 140 members of all ages. Juniors can compete in triathlon (swim, cycle, run),
A national franchise designed to develop children's physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured equipment. Weekly 45 minutes classes at variou
Based at Westminster Lodge and Marlborough School Pools, VASC helps members aged 5yrs+ to learn to swim and then develop their swimming according to each individual's level of ability, ambition and ap
The Verulam Angling Club was formed in 1934 and continues to provide quality fisheries and sport for its 1600+ members. The club is affiliated to several environmental organisations, including the Nat
Based on the A414 North Orbital Road, Verulamians RFC has three men's rugby teams and a veterans' team (35 yrs+). Children (6-15 yrs) are welcome to join the Chariots (VRFC mini/junior girls and boys)
Purchased in 1929 from the Earl of Verulam, and named after the Roman city on which it stands, this 100-acre park has year-round historic, cultural and sporting attractions, including Verulamium Museu
Established in 1988, Vineyard Church serves a community of over 700 and delivers its core values of worship, mercy ministries, mission and training with a contemporary approach. See the website for fu
Watford Palace Theatre is an Edwardian, Grade II listed building that has been producing work for a century. Over 100,000 people visit each year to enjoy the theatre’s latest production or to have lun
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
Located in Verulamium Park, the Westminster Lodge sports facility includes a 33m swimming pool, learner pool, gym, health suite (sauna, jacuzzi, steam room), a range of fitness classes, hard and grass
Books, newspapers, magazines, internet access, computer services, films, music and children's activities. Under-5's storytime - contact library for details.
If you want to get close to some of the most fascinating animals on the planet and you're a good walker, then this is the day out for you. Set in 600 acres of parkland on the Chiltern Hills, Whipsnade
Local company offering active and creative days during the school holidays. Also provide a range of themed children's birthday parties.
This family leisure attraction has a wide variety of farm animals, indoor and outdoor play areas (including soft play, sand pits, trampolines, ride-alongs, bouncy castles, carousel rides) and a range
Hertfordshire-based Wish Upon a Party provide themed children's parties. Their aim is to make children's birthday wishes come true by providing imaginative, theatrical, themed entertainment for all oc
This weekly arts, crafts and messy play club gives toddlers the chance to explore paints, pens, crayons, shaving foam, stamps, printing, collage, papier mache, clay, sewing, cooking, doughcraft, sand,
Woburn Safari Park offers visitors a full day out, with 350 acres to explore in your car and on foot. The road safari allows you to encounter a wide variety of animals with room to roam including elep
Yoga and exercise class for 2.5 to 10-year-olds. Classes include calming yoga postures designed to maintain children's natural flexibility, improve balance and help develop focus and concentration.
National franchise Yogabugs (2½ to 7yrs) teaches traditional yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques through exciting story adventures. Yoga'd Up (8-12 yrs) continues this themed approach i
Young Archaeologists’ Club St Albans
This local group is affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology's national Young Archaeologists' Club. Its monthly meetings at Verulamium Museum cover a range of topics and include practical eve
Established in 1974, this sub-section of The Embroiderers' Guild supports children and young people interested in textiles and art. All members receive three magazines full of projects and have regula
A local programme providing pre-school musical education for children through 30 to 40-minute weekly sessions. Located at the United Reformed Church on the junction of Sandpit Lane and Homewood Road,
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