Events & Activities in Abbots Langley
This page gives information on events and activities in Abbots Langley and the surrounding area. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch by using the email address opposite.
Saturday 25th April – Leavesden Country Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog or run. The event takes place at Leavesden Country Park, College Rd, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at the Woodlands Cafe in the park. Every Saturday from 9am, for further information click here
Saturday 25th April – Police Surgery
The local PCSO will be at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, pop in and share your thoughts and concerns. Saturday 25th April from 10.30am – 12 noon.
Saturday 25th April – Chess Club
Join Kings Langley Community Library, The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET, for a friendly game of chess. All welcome. Free, with donations welcome. Saturdays from 10am – 12 noon.
Saturday 25th April – Lego Club
Great for improving problem solving, spatial awareness and creative thinking. Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old, Saturdays from 11am – 12 noon. at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.
Saturday 25th April – Wine Tasting
Book a table of 8 or come and join others to make up the table of 8, at this wine tasting evening at St Lawrence Church, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AS. Saturday 25th April from 7.30pm. To book tickets pennymcloughlin@icloud.com
Sunday 26th April – Leavesden Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. The event takes place at Leavesden Country Park, College Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at the Woodlands Cafe in the park. Every Sunday from 9am, for further information click here
Monday 27th April – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat. Mondays 10am – 12 noon. At Kings Langley Community Library, The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET.
Tuesday 28th April – Carers Health Event
The event will feature a talk from Carers in Hertfordshire about the different types of support available for those who care for people with support needs. Local organisations will also be in attendance to offer their advice and assistance. Tuesday 28th April from 10am – 12 noon. At The Manor House, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, WD5 0DD. To book click here
Tuesday 28th April – Meet and Compete Board Games
Abbots Langley Library Meet and Compete board games session takes place in the library every Tuesday from 2pm – 3.30pm. All are welcome and if you received a new board game for Christmas and would like to bring it along to play with others than please do so. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.
Saturday 2nd May – Spring Music Concerts
St Lawrence Church, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AS, popular May concerts. No tickets needed but there will be a retiring collect in aid of the lych gate appeal. The church lych gate is in urgent need of repair and they need to raise the funds to get it repaired. Come along every Saturday morning in May for refreshments from 10.30 and a different concert each week from 11am – 12 noon.
Saturday 2nd May – Leavesden Country Park History Walk
A guided walk through Leavesden Country Park former site of the Leavesden Asylum/Hospital 1870-1995. Join the Leavesden Hospital History Association in a guided walk through Leavesden Country Park. Hear the fascinating stories of the people, places and events that made up the history and cultural heritage of the Leavesden Asylum/Hospital. See the artifacts and memorabilia from the hospital on display in the HIVE Heritage Centre. This walk will cover the north side of Leavesden Country Park including the East Lane Cemetery. Saturday from 12 noon – 3pm. To book click here
Saturday 9th May – NCT Watford Baby and Child First Aid
Come and learn essential First Aid skills at this Baby and Child First Aid course at All Saints Church Hall, Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JS. The trainer from award winning Daisy First Aid will bring models so you can have a go at CPR and how to deal with choking. Other emergency health situations will be covered too. The sessions last three hours and numbers will be limited to give you plenty of chance to ask questions. Saturday 9th May from 10am – 1pm. To book click here
Monday 11th May – Chess Club
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, will be holding a Chess Club on the Second Monday of the month from 4pm – 5.30pm. Chess lovers of all ages can gather, play chess, and socialise with like-minded players. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome to join. No bookings required. They will provide chess sets for your convenience, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Saturday 16th May – Seedling and Seed Giveaway
Bring what you have, take what you need at this seedling and seed giveaway. Saturday 16th May from 10.30am – 1pm. At Millennium Gardens, High Street, Abbots Langley.
Sunday 24th May – ChippStock Festival
The ChippStock Festival will once again be at Blackwells Chipperfield, The Common, WD4 9BS, on Sunday 24th May from 12.30pm – 10pm. There will be amazing live music and DJs across the whole day, featuring one of the UKs most popular tribute bands, alongside a selection of other amazing artists. A fully stocked bar will be available from Blackwells and a selection of food vendors for you to choose from across the day. Profits will be donated to Friend Of St Pauls School (PTA) and Chipperfield Pre-School.
Thursday 28th May – Pop Up Cafe
Hot Lunch and Children’s Craft at All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent, WD25 0LU. Thursday 28th May from 12 noon – 2pm.
Monday 1st June – Kids Craft Club
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, will have a Kids Craft Club, on the first Monday of the month between 4pm – 5pm. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult, but they are sure the grown-ups can embrace their creativity too. This is a free club but donations would be appreciated to help cover the cost of their craft materials.
Saturday 6th June – Leavesden Country Park History Walk
A guided walk through Leavesden Country Park former site of the Leavesden Asylum/Hospital 1870-1995. Join the Leavesden Hospital History Association in a guided walk through Leavesden Country Park. Hear the fascinating stories of the people, places and events that made up the history and cultural heritage of the Leavesden Asylum/Hospital. See the artifacts and memorabilia from the hospital on display in the HIVE Heritage Centre. This walk will cover the north side of Leavesden Country Park including the East Lane Cemetery. Saturday from 12 noon – 3pm. To book click here Next 4th July, 1st August and 5th September.
Thursday 9th July – The Serge Hill Project Garden Opening and Talk
A summer’s evening garden opening, to explore Tom and Sue Stuart-Smith’s Barn Garden and Plant Library of over 2000 varieties of plant, in an old orchard which is also home to their not-for-profit, The Serge Hill Project. Enjoy refreshments and a talk and demonstration on money-saving gardening from Sunday Times Bestselling author and Instagram star, Anya Lautenbach. At The Serge Hill Project, The Apple House, Featherbed Lane, Abbots Langley, WD5 0RZ. Thursday 9th July from 5.30pm – 8pm. To book click here
Saturday 11th July – NCT Watford Baby and Child First Aid
Come and learn essential First Aid skills at this Baby and Child First Aid course at All Saints Church Hall, Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JS. The trainer from award winning Daisy First Aid will bring models so you can have a go at CPR and how to deal with choking. Other emergency health situations will be covered too. The sessions last three hours and numbers will be limited to give you plenty of chance to ask questions. Saturday 11th July from 10am – 1pm. To book click here
Saturday 18th July – Fundraiser for DRUM
A fundraiser for DRUM on Saturday 18th July from 1pm, at The Royal Oak, Kitters Green, Abbots Langley, WD5 0ET. There will be live music, a raffle, BBQ, DJ’s and loads more family fun. Free entry, but bring your cash as there will be raffle tickets to purchase on the day.
Saturday 25th April – Community Market
Community market on Saturday 18th April from 2pm – 5pm, at Manor House Grounds, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 OAP. Next is Saturday 26th September.
Sunday 5th July – NeuroRelate Summer Party
A relaxed, welcoming Community Day designed with neurodivergent children, young people and their families in mind. This low-pressure afternoon offers calm activity zones, small-group taster sessions (max 10 per session), and a gentle live animal experience, all created to support a wide range of sensory and communication needs. Families can explore crafts, Lego, movement activities, football tasters, creative sessions, and a staffed quiet space at their own pace. This is a free community event. No ticket required. Taster sessions are booked on the day to help keep numbers manageable and avoid overwhelm. Sunday 5th July, at Leavesden Green Community Hub, Clarke Way, WD25 0BW. To reserve your spot click here
Sunday 26th July – Plant Fair
As well as the chance to buy plants from over 15 independent plant nurseries, The Serge Hill Plant Fair will open up and bring together three iconic gardens, all a short walk from each other: Tom and Sue Stuart-Smith’s The Barn Garden; Kate Stuart-Smith’s gardens and walled garden at Serge Hill; and The Plant Library – a living catalogue of over 2,000 perennials and bulbs planted in sand and green-waste, with the community eco barn, The Apple House, home of The Serge Hill Project. The plant fair will take place in the field in front of Serge Hill, with a programme of speakers running throughout the day in the Apple House and refreshments available across the site. Profits from the entrance fee to the Plant Fair will go to The Serge Hill Project for Gardening, Creativity and Health, a community interest company founded by Tom & Sue Stuart-Smith, based on the understanding that working within gardens and nature can radically transform people’s health and wellbeing. Attendance is strictly by pre-booked tickets with timed entry. Sunday 26th July 11am – 4pm. At The Serge Hill Gradens, Serge Hill Lane, Bedmond, WD5 0RT. To book click here
Friday 14th August – Older Persons Activity, Learning and Safety
Older persons activity, learning and safety (OPALS) events are sociable, seated events where you can get quality advice and help on a wide range of services available. As well as giving reassuring safety and wellbeing support, the event includes an opportunity to meet other residents in your area, safety related freebies and representatives from a variety of agencies giving advice on the services they offer. Friday 14th August from 10am – 2pm, at Kings Langley Community Centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET.
Saturday 5th September – Abbots Autumn Fest
An annual fun event with an emphasis on local. Foods and crafts and live entertainment. Games and fun. Hot foods and licensed bar. No admission fee. Just a great day. At School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 OLA. Saturday 5th September from 11am – 4pm.
