Butterfly World Fireworks ~ 2 Nov

Book your tickets now for this popular annual event in the beautiful surroundings of Butterfly World. Gates open at 4.30pm, display at 6.15pm. Food and drink stalls and plenty of free parking.

Tickets will not be available on the night so book now!

Fashion Week Events

27 Oct

• Anti-ageing non-surgical treatment demo
• Cream tea & styling with John Lewis
• Luxe Show

28 Oct

• Children's Jewellery Design Event (age 6+)
• Alternative Copperfield
• VIP dinner with Fashion Writer, Angela Clarke

29 Oct

• Rags to Riches Upcycling Workshop (age 16+)
• Rachel Jeffrey Jewellery pop-up
• In-store Fashion Show & Champagne Reception at Oui • Embellishment & Adornment Workshop
• Luxury Wedding Event at Hatfield House

30 Oct

• Children's Fashion Design Event (age 3-10)
• Time For A Chat
• Workshop Open Evening
• Shape your Style Masterclass
• The Dapper Drinker
• Make Up Masterclass - Flawless in Fifteen

31 Oct

• Rags to Riches Upcycling Workshop (age 16+)
• Pre-Show Dinner at The Beech House
• Let's Party Like It's 1977
• Cathedral Catwalk Show

Full events details here.

Herts 10K

This year's Herts 10K in aid of Grove House takes place on Sun 12 Oct, starting at 10am from Rothamsted Research, Harpenden.  Expect plenty of sweaty people. Registration still open. Details.

Food and Drink Festival

This year's St Albans Food and Drink Festival is currently in full swing and runs until 6 Oct 2014. Don't miss the exclusive events culminating in the St Albans Street Food Festival in St Peter's Street on Sun 5 Oct. Details.

St Albans Fashion Week 2014

St Albans Fashion Week returns. Bigger and bolder than before, this year promises a week of fashion and beauty celebrations like no other. With over 30 events to enjoy (see left) and three breath-taking catwalk shows, there's so much more to get excited about. There are also some amazing discounts and exclusive SAFW offers this year from your favourite shops and restaurants. Keep an eye out for the pink window sticker for participating venues. Get ready to indulge in the most glamorous event in the St Albans calendar. Details.

What's on this October

Herts Philharmonia Concert (11 Oct, 7.30pm, St Saviour's Church), Mystical Experiences - St Albans Chamber Choir (25 Oct, 7.30pm, St Saviour's Church), I Believe in Unicorns (26 Oct, 2pm, Trestle Arts Base), St Albans Fashion Week Events (27-31 Oct, Various), Hector and the Search for Happiness (15-16 Oct,Various times, Alban Arena), Butterfly World Lecture Series (8, 15,22 Oct, 7.30pm, Butterfly World), An Evening of Magic, Trestle Fun Palace (5 Oct, 2pm, Trestle Arts Base), Flower Festival (3-5 Oct, Various times, St Leonard's Church - Sandridge), Willows' Pumpkin Festival (25 Oct-2 Nov, from 10am, Willows Activity Farm)

New restaurant round-up

There's been a flurry of new restaurant openings in St Albans in recent months. After the arrival of the Meating Room - a specialist burger restaurant in Catherine Street earlier in the year - former Cafe Nes owners refurbished and rebranded as Relish Real Burgers.

George Street restaurant, 4 Nations opened its doors in July, offering a culinary tour of Great British cuisine.

The Beech House, part of the Oakmann Inns Group opened on the old Veer Dhara site in St Peter's Street last month, serving breakfast, brunch, burgers, pizza and coffee too.

Finally Prime Steak and Grill opened on London Road on 29 Sep.  Marketing itself as an upmarket steak restaurant with prices to match.

If you've visited any of these restaurants we'd love to hear from you.  Why not write a review and let us know what you think?

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