George Street late night Christmas Shopping event

George Street is holding its first ever late night Christmas shopping event on Thursday 26 November, from 6pm to 10pm. It's run by the street's own businesses, and the whole night is set up as a route through the local independents that make up the area. If you're looking to get your Christmas shopping sorted without the usual rush, this is a good way to do it on a weekday evening.

The route takes you past a fair few of the shops you probably already know. There are party dresses at Earley's Boutique, wreaths at Flower Box, and gifts at Galio jewellers. For something to eat and drink while you're at it, Glaze bakery has pastries and hot drinks, No Nuisance does cocktails, and Dylans and Iberos are there for post-shopping meals. It's less of a single market and more of a walk through the street's existing shops, all open late on the same night.

There's also a pop-up element to the evening. Dwayne Edwards Ltd is hosting a kitchen full of local crafters and small businesses selling unique gifts, so you can pick up things you won't find in the usual shops. Between that and the rest of the street, you can tick off a fair bit of your list in one go.

It all happens on George Street in St Albans' historic shopping area, AL3 4ES, on Thursday 26 November, from 6pm to 10pm.