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Draw With Rob
27th March-20th September 2026
Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery
Enter the wonderful world of Rob Biddulph! In the exhibition you can view a wide selection of Rob’s amazing drawings, plus the original illustrations from his Guinness World Record breaking #DrawWithRob...
'Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures' Exhibition
28th March-28th June 2026
Venue: North Hertfordshire Museum
This exhibition looks at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs. Visitors can also learn about the animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs and are still here today, and discover the passion...
Dragon and Princess Adventure
23rd-31st May 2026
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Address: Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Willows will be welcoming a smoke-breathing dragon! Meet him daily in The Arena. They will also be joined by The Tower Princess who will have her own show in The Indoor Theatre and will be holding Princess...
Marvellous LEGO® Menagerie
23rd-31st May 2026
Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Drop-in to the pop-up LEGO® making room and create your own marvellous animal. You can follow guides to make a chicken, fox or badger, or create your own awesome animal. This event is free with Museum...
May Half Term Wildlife Trail
23rd-31st May 2026
Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
Burn off some energy and learn about the great outdoors this half term with a teddy bear wildlife activity trail. Children will complete fun, simple activities and learn about each animal and the important...
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