The latest news from the city.
Dark Fire Cafe combines a cafe, gaming tables, board game library and tabletop retail section at The Gavel Centre in St Albans. This overview covers prices, regular events, games and opening hours.
The St Albans Christmas Cracker runs from 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday 22 November across the city centre, with around 100 market stalls, a main music stage, school choirs, carols, crafts, street entertainment, fairground rides and a free Santa's Grotto. Includes road closures and a full guide to nearby parking.
Rod Argent returns to St Albans Cathedral tonight for the Colin Blunstone Acoustic Candlelight Concert, part of the Begin Here Festival. A look at the Zombies' St Albans roots, Argent's recovery after a 2024 stroke, and the line-up joining him on stage.
Charlie's Coffee & Company is a specialty coffee shop in St Albans, known for its house blend, filter coffee and cakes. It also runs a coffee van at City Station. Reviews praise the friendly staff and the treats, though indoor seating is limited.
The Roman Wall of St Albans, a free English Heritage site in Verulamium Park, is an easy day out with the Verulamium Museum and the park's café and play area nearby. The post also covers other free historic sites around St Albans to build a full day.
