What’s on in St Albans this Christmas? (Tier 4 Approved Activities)
During Christmas time, St Albans City is usually bustling with things to do. Despite St Albans recently moving into a tier 4 lockdown, many people still want to enjoy the holidays with their household and support bubble. Check below to see what’s still available to do in St Albans this Christmas and New Year.
Find a Post Box
1-31st December 2020
FREE
This Christmas, you can search around the city, looking out for decorated post boxes. It’s a fun and festive day out for families or anybody who is looking to get in some daily exercise during lockdown. The postboxes have been made by volunteers as a fundraising project for two charities. You can find the map and checklist here. Make sure to tag #stalbanspostboxes on your postbox hunt and enjoy your merry day out.
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A Tale on Christmas Eve
24th December 2020
13.00 & 14.30
St Albans Cathedral
FREE – Ticket Required
Visit the Cathedral’s Nave to hear the magical tale of ‘Papa Panov’, read by candlelight.
For more information on the service and how to book tickets, please click here.
A pre-recorded Tale on Christmas Eve will be available to watch on YouTube from Thursday 24 December at 1pm:
https://www.youtube.com/user/stalbanscathedral
Choral Vespers on Christmas Eve
24th December 2020
15.30 – 16.30
The boys and men of the Cathedral Choir will lead a beautiful and reflective service of readings, music and prayer this Christmas Eve.
For more information on the service and how to book tickets, please click here.
Christmas Day Eucharists
24th December 23.00
25th December 09.30 & 11.15
St Albans Cathedral
FREE – Ticket Required
The Cathedral will hold a midnight mass on Christmas Eve and Eucharists on Christmas Day, with carols and music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
The 09.30 service will also be live-streamed: https://youtu.be/XI67sVapqs0
For more information on the service and how to book tickets, please click here.
St Albans Mummers
26th December 2020
15.00
Online Viewing
Since 1967, the St Albans Mummers have performed every year on Boxing day, in various parts of the city. This year, due to lockdown, safely stream the performance on YouTube from the comfort of your own home.
For more information please click here.
Please note: on previous boxing days, the money gathered from the audience during live performances the St Albans Mummers has been given to local charities. This year, please donate online here if you would like to contribute.
We hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy all the activities listed above!
On another note, if you are looking to buy or sell a home in St Albans this Christmas or New Year, make sure to take a look at our website! We offer free no obligation valuations and would be happy to help.
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