Though London is simply amazing at Christmas time, it’s also quite busy with tons of people and tourists. In fact, Christmas in London can feel sold out at times before you’ve even reached Thanksgiving!
Don’t believe me? Check Kew Gardens. It’s November 14th and already sold out for the year. 😳There are a few slots open for January but by the time I hit publish, those will probably be gone, too. 😂
When Christmas in London feels too crowded or too much, a great alternative is St Albans.
With markets, shopping, food, and festivities for all ages, there are a lot of things to do in St Albans at Christmas. Hop on a 23-minute nonstop train to St Albans City from London St Pancras and let the fizz-tivities begin!
22 Things To Do In St Albans At Christmas
The St Albans Christmas market is always a favorite but this year 22 other festive activities are taking its place. From the Christmas Cracker to a custom St Albans pub crawl map, enjoy the season doing any 1 or all 22 of these fun things to do in St Albans at Christmas.
1. Attend St Albans Christmas Cracker
Listen to street performances, let the kiddos go on some rides, and take it all in from the Clock Tower during St Albans Christmas Cracker on November 17th
2. Shop A St Albans Market
Finish your shopping list at the Vintage Market (December 1) and Christmas one, too (December 15-24)!
3. Carole At The 6 Bells
For a night of cozy Christmas Caroling book a table at The 6 Bells for December 12th.
4. Warm-Up At The Boot
5. Pet real reindeer at Christopher Place
6. Get Your Mates Together With This St Albans Pub Crawl Map
Make your own Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl with this special designed Christmas in St Albans Pub Crawl Map by Hannah Sessions.
7. Witness Santa’s Sleigh Touch Down In A Village
See Santa’s sleigh fly through St Michael’s Village around December 13th. Keep checking here to confirm a date and time.
8. Nibble On A Christmas Cake At The Pudding Stop
9. Watch A Christmas Panto At Alban Arena
10. Stop In For Christmas Carols At St Albans Cathedral
11. Collect All 20 Cards On The Festive Friends Trail #ShopStAlbans
12. Enter The St Albans Film Festival
Take your best shot and enter the St Albans Film Festival competition. 24 photos in 24 hours. Register here. 📸
13. Make A Christmas Wreath At Cositas
14. Enjoy Snowman Tea with Magical Prosecco At Cafe Rouge
15. Find Something Sparkly For Poppet At Mini Megan Turner
16. Take The Abbey Line Train On December 7 To Santa’s Special Grotto
17. Shop The Chocolate Pop-Up
Get your fill of chocolate at a new chocolate shop, The Chocolate Gift Company, on Holywell Hill only in St Albans through Christmas Eve.
18. Sign Up For The Rudolph Charity Run
On December 1st, wear your festive best and join a 1.5km or 5k Rudolph Run to raise money for an amazing charity. Register here.
19. Go On A #Polarpost Hunt
Find all 50 postboxes on the Polar Post Box Trail #polarpost and donate
20. Have A Christmas Night At The Museum
Watching Elf, Love Actually or It’s A Wonderful Life will never be the same.
21. Write A Letter To Santa
Visit Santa’s Post Office where kids can drop off their letter to Santa and receive a reply.
22. Pose In A Giant Snowglobe
Get your free snowglobe photo you know you want for Instagram. Only at Christopher Place November 30th and December 1st.
Final Thoughts On Things To Do In St Albans At Christmas
Still looking for things to do in St Albans this Christmas or Christmas day? Send me a message here, on Instagram or Facebook for more suggestions!
Or if you’re already planning ahead, check out these things to do on New Year’s Day.
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2 comments
These are amazing……what FUN!!!! Wish I could visit during the holidays! Merry Christmas
We wish you could, too! St Albans has even more to do this year than last. Plan another trip!