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24-7 Club is situated on the outskirts of St Albans and enjoys a 24 hour drinking licence, no neighbours and a lavish tropical garden, making it a favourite for private parties until the early hours.
Opened in 2007, this indoor soft play centre has a main play frame with several slides, a separate area for under-3's and party rooms. Sushi bar, café and ice-cream parlour. Underground car park.
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
This multi-cultural primary school has 280 pupils, a parent and toddler group, part-time nursery class and breakfast club. Its most recent Ofsted inspection took place in April 2009, when Aboyne Lodge
Absolute Style offer an exceptional range of stretch limousines, luxury cars and hummers to make any special occasion one to remember. They aim to make their customer's journey as stylish and comforta
Family run Turkish restaurant and takeaway in Fleetville, on the east side of St Albans. Aims to be organic and GM-free. Menu caters for vegetarians and children. Established since 1993.
Located in a residential area of St Albans, close to the train station, this AA 3 star privately owned Edwardian residence with a Victorian annex is set within landscaped gardens. All rooms are ensuit
Michelin starred restaurant serving modern european cuisine under the direction of executive chef Phil Thompson. Set in the splendid grounds of Brocket Hall. Licensed for weddings and available for
Bar Mezé just off the top end of St Peters Street in St Albans serves the native cuisine of Cyprus. The dishes have Greek, Ottoman and Arabic influences resulting in a unique blend. Their motto of 'Ea
Batchwood Golf and Tennis Centre
Set in the grounds of Batchwood Hall, the centre has an 18-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, a gym, fitness studio, squash courts, bar and crèche. Its High Performance Tennis Centre is one of 19 acro
An 18th century mansion house set in 33 acres of woodland, Batchwood Hall nightclub is operated by Luminar Leisure. It has two music rooms, a relaxing lounge, VIP suite and outside terrace area with B
Mixed comprehensive state secondary school on the east side of St Albans with approximately 1200 pupils. In 2003, it achieved language college status. An Ofsted inspection took place in March 2006, wh
The world’s oldest model village has been delighting children and adults since 1929. Its 1.5 acres of minature landscape, built on a scale of 1:12, has everything from archers to a zoo, all linked tog
Spacious indoor soft play centre for children up to 12 years old with main play frame (freefall and wavy slides), separate area for under-3's, playstations, computers, football arena, ride-on track, p
Located in the grounds of the HSBC Training College, the centre has a swimming pool, sauna, sports hall (eight courts), fitness centre, full size outdoor grass football pitch and three outdoor tennis/
Phase IV of Butterfly World is open from 28 March 2012. Print this page or download our Kids Go Half Price voucher here (pdf) Butterfly World, St Albans springs into life for its fourth season w
Indian restaurant opposite Harpenden Station serving modern Asian food to eat in style or takeaway and delivery (free within 3 mile radius).
Cakes by Dali is a home-based cake business located in St Albans and provides bespoke Cakes, Cupcakes, Cake Pops and Party Sweets using only the best ingredients, to suit your needs. Contact me and we
Cakes By Jacques is based in central St Albans, Hertfordshire and creates freshly baked bespoke biscuits, cupcakes and celebration cakes made to order. Special dietary needs can also be accommodat
Built in 1973, Campus West was originally designed as a theatre and cinema for the local community. It has a 326-seat auditorium, large stage, five dressing rooms and a rehearsal space known as the Sh
Capel Manor Gardens and Estate occupies 30 acres around a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. Its attractions include: themed gardens including a Victorian walled garden with original glass
Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban
The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban is built on what is believed to be the site of the martyrdom of St Alban (c. 250) and its construction began around 1077. It is the seat of the Bishop of
This traditional village hall, built in the early 70s, is in the hamlet of Tyttenhanger Green, a couple of miles south east of St Albans. It is adjacent to an outdoor children's play area and has off-
Chez Mumtaj specialises in modern French-Asian cuisine. It was judged 'Restaurant of the Year' at the Retailer of the Year Awards 2011, and was awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence in March 2
Chiswell Green United Reformed Church
Sunday Services are held in the Church at 9.30am. Chiswell Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thursday afternoon during term-time and provides a social afternoon for parents, carers, babies and tod
Cinta Garden Chinese Restaurant
THE CINTA GARDEN CLOSED IN THE SUMMER OF 2010. Located in central St Albans, Cinta specialises in Oriental cuisine from Peking, Szechuan, Canton, Malaysia and Thailand and has both a la carte and set
Club Veeda nightclub opened in August 2010 in the former premises of The Adelaide. It boasts three separate floors of music. See website for more details and entry prices. Over 18s on Thursdays,
This centrally located grade II listed hotel was built in 1911 by Samuel Ryder, donor of golf’s prestigious Ryder Cup, and refurbished in 1999. All 60 ensuite rooms have direct dial phone, modem point
Local catering company. Speciality: home-made classic afternoon teas served on vintage bone china at the venue of your choice. Also dinner parties & hot and cold buffets by arrangement.
The Charming Cupcake Company offers intensive one day cupcake making and decorating courses for children and adults. See their website for more information, location and prices (which include all ingr
A city-centre church with a 360-year history, Dagnall Street Baptist Church brings together a Christian community of over 300 people. Its programme includes Bible study groups, a monthly prayer breakf
This elegant, contemporary restaurant serves modern European cuisine with Pan Pacific influences prepared by an experienced team under the leadership of award-winning proprietor Ruth Hurren. Menus are
Under new management in 2011, this soft play centre has distinct areas for babies under 18mths, under-5's and over 5's as well as a large TV screen and sectioned party areas. Café serving hot and cold
Francis Bacon Maths and Computing College
Mixed comprehensive secondary school with approximately 730 students. FBMCC is part of a consortium with Marlborough and Townsend Schools and has specialist status as a mathematics and computing colle
Freddie's is a large modern European restaurant with a Mediterranean influence. A la carte, set and children's menus available (see website). Traditional Sunday lunch also served.
Freedy Children's Party Entertainer
Services include The Great Freedy Magic Show, balloon modelling and twisting, music, bubbles and party games. CRB/PLI. Please see website for further information.
Gambado is a chain of indoor family play centres. Their Watford branch opened in Oct 08, replacing Kidsports. The club has age-specific playframes, a climbing wall, dodgems, music, sensory and creativ
This 60 room hotel is in central Harpenden, 5 miles from St Albans. All 60 rooms come with ensuite shower, direct dial phone, modem, satellite TV, radio, toiletries, hospitality tray, honesty bar, ha
Graffiti Ristorante and Pizzeria
Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Harpenden with paper tablecloths to leave your own graffiti on. The best efforts are displayed on the walls. A la carte, takeaway and party menus available (see webs
Greenwood Park Community Centre
Parish council-owned leisure centre situated in a 60-acre park with an outdoor children's playground. Indoor facilities include a sports hall with badminton, volleyball, netball or basketball courts a
This 3 star Grade II listed Georgian town house hotel is in Harpenden, just over 4 miles from the centre of St Albans. It underwent a £2 million refurbishment in 2007/08. Its 76 rooms have a private b
The main entrance of Hatfield House, opposite a bustling urban railway station, gives little clue to the size and splendour of this Jacobean mansion and its beautiful gardens, set in 1000 acres of tra
Winner of the 2010 St Albans Food and Drink Festival ''Local Gem'' Award, Heaven is a Cupcake make custom cupcakes and cakes for all occasions or even just to satisfy a craving. They have a wide r
Located just off junction 9 of the M1, a 10 minute drive from Luton airport and 8 miles from St Albans. Its 140 ensuite rooms have direct dial phone, wireless internet, satellite TV, tea and coffee, h
Homewood Road United Reformed Church
The church serves a congregation of around 300 people in the North East of St Albans. Services take place every Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm (except August) and last approximately one hour. Coffee and
Situated in Verulamium Park, a stone's throw from the hypocaust, museum and splash park, this café has one of the best locations in town. It caters for all tastes with hot and cold drinks, snacks, cak
Located just off the main shopping area, Jade Garden opened in 1969 and is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in St Albans. A la carte, feast, vegetarian and party menus available (see website).
This local, family run company provides jazz bands of various styles and sizes to suit all types of events. Their four main bands are The Bright Stars of Jazz, La Bouche Manouche, The Tara Grainger Du
This community centre is run by Sandridge Parish Council. Harvester's Playtime, a playgroup for 0-4 year olds and their parents/carers meets on Fridays from 10-11.30am. There's wide range of toys to
Kamillo's aims to combine 'a modern restaurant with the ambiance of a traditional Italian Trattoria'. There are three seating areas including a garden. The menu includes pizza, pasta, speciality and v
Karie Bala photography provides on-location, natural style photography of individuals and families in and around the Hertfordshire area.
Kendalls is an experienced, St Albans based florist providing a wide range of floral services in and around the local area. Their creative, highly skilled staff have a passion for design and colour
One of our most well known stately homes, Knebworth House is an impressive gothic mansion famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton who wrote 't
London Colney Recreation Centre
Sports facilities include a gym, fitness classes, tennis and gymnastics. The centre's indoor soft play area, Adventure World, has three areas for under 2's, under 5's and 5-11's. Funded by St Albans
The ultimate day out for any bus and train enthusiast (commuters aside) is to hop on the rail service from St Albans to St Pancras, pick up the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden and spend a couple of h
If you care about the source and the quality of your food, and you like to dine in a relaxed, informal and stylish environment then try Lussmanns. In Oct 2011, this award-winning brasserie was describ
Marlborough School Science College
A mixed comprehensive state secondary school with science college status and approximately 1200 pupils.
This community centre, adjacent to the local library, is run by Sandridge Parish Council.
Established in 1980, Moonlite Entertainment provides mobile discos, DJs and a variety of fun entertainments for a wide variety of private and corporate events across Herts, Beds, Bucks and L
Founded as the Hertfordshire County Museum in 1898, the Museum of St Albans tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day. Find out about Alban, Britain's first Chri
Natural History Museum at Tring
Where can you find over 4,000 animals from around the world? In the Victorian galleries of the Natural History Museum at Tring. A great place for a family day out (or an hour of exploring while the ra
Based in St Albans, One In The Oven creates celebration cakes for all occasions including birthdays, christenings, weddings and corporate functions, throughout Hertfordshire, North London and surr
This large children's indoor activity centre has a main play frame, separate area for babies and toddlers, astro-turfed sports area, 18m Go Karting track (extra charge), themed party rooms, mezzanine
Well established Italian chain serving pizza, pasta and salads. Takeaway and children’s menus available. Live jazz every month.
At Pots of Art's fully equipped studios on Holywell Hill, you can create your own original colourful ceramic masterpiece, a clay impression of young hands and feet, build a cuddly teddy bear, paint an
A two minute drive from city centre, this AA 3 star 81 room hotel has a swimming pool, sauna and gym. Rooms come with direct dial phone, satellite TV, wireless internet access, tea and coffee, hairdry
An AA 3 star hotel set in 6 acres of woodland outside Hemel Hempstead, a 10 minute drive north west of St Albans. All 137 ensuite rooms have direct dial phone, flat screen LCD TVs, internet access, te
Random Adventures is a one-stop-shop website for adventure, experiences, gigs, clubs and other random things to do. They offer a UK-wide booking service for a wide range of events (from chocolate tast
This former straw hat factory has been renovated with national lottery and parish council funds and is used by many local groups.
Been there, done that? Try the RAF Museum in Colindale. It's free, fun, fabulous indoor entertainment for rainy days. Five huge buildings contain everything you need to know about the history of aviat
The main hall was built in 1880, with money donated by the Althorp estate. In the 1950s it was donated to the residents of Sandridge and is managed on behalf of the village by its trustees.
Sandridgebury Farm and Celebrations
Set in 160 acres of countryside farmed by the Burrows family since 1928, the Farm includes a riding stables, livery, equine therapy, butcher and 'celebrations' venue hire.
This local chain of Italian restaurants offers a varied menu including pasta, pizza, salads and grills - see their website for details. Fixed price lunches (Mon to Sat) and daily specials available. J
This local company offers a range of themed role-play murders in your own home. They provide the action during the evening, you provide dinner and some friends to solve the crime and uncover the culpr
Soko Coffee is an independent mobile coffee company based in St Albans. Their distinctive green and black 'little van with a big conscience' can be found outside St Albans City Station (by platform 4)
Formerly the Georgian country home of Lord Mountbatten, the AA 4-star Sopwell House has 129 ensuite bedrooms, including four posters, suites and mews apartments. Leisure facilities include a country c
Spencer Hall and Recreation Ground
The Sandridge Youth and Sports Community Association maintains Spencer Hall and recreation ground for use by the local community.
This gatehouse of a former Victorian prison, surrounded by gardens, is the main register office for births, marriages and deaths in St Albans district.
A five minute walk from the city centre, this privately owned AA 4 star Georgian manor with 30 individually styled ensuite rooms provides luxury accommodation and fine dining in tranquil country garde
This hall is used by a pre-school group and various clubs. It cannot be hired for noisy events as it is in a residential area.
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
This converted farm building is home to a nursery and various social groups.
Built in 1967, the Abbey Theatre’s 230-seat auditorium and 70-80 seat studio theatre allow flexible year-round programming. It is home to: The Company of Ten: St Albans’ main amateur dramatics grou
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
Traditional pub serving a range of food, with an extensive wine list and three real ales. The sports bar has two large screens showing all major sporting events.
Built in the 1700s, this centrally located, traditional English Inn is a ten minute walk from the Abbey. It has 16 rooms, 14 with ensuite facilities and the majority with direct dial phone, satellite
The Black Lion Inn Bar and Restaurant opened in 2007 following extensive refurbishment. It is located in the picturesque St Michaels area of St Albans. Diners can enjoy seasonal menus with some great
Friendly restaurant not far from the mainline station in St Albans. Serves full English breakfast (with home made baked beans), coffee and cakes, lunch and afternoon tea. There are toys and organic ba
The De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre
Built on a historical site and incorporating the Mosquito Museum, the Centre undertakes continual restoration projects and has a large collection of aircraft on display, including Tiger Moths, Comets
The Gardens of the Rose (Royal National Rose Society Gardens)
The Royal National Rose Society's 'Gardens of the Rose' have been completely rebuilt as a living dictionary of roses. Highlights include a rose collection, a garden setting showing different styles of
Historic back street pub in the conservation area of central St Albans serving real ale, lager, bottled beers, wines, spirits and hot food. Large garden, children welcome.
The Hillside Restaurant in Wheathampstead, Herts occupies a picturesque Grade II Listed Cottage. The menu could be broadly described as Modern European with a focus on steak and seafood. The Hillsid
Beautiful 17th century country pub about 2 miles outside the city centre. Set down a very quiet country lane. Serving real ale and food daily.
The Maltings Arts Theatre (MAT) is an intimate venue that hosts local theatre productions. Available for private hire.
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