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.
Wednesday 1st May – Coffee Morning
Three Rivers District Council Hillside coffee morning is running every Wednesday from 9.15am -11am. This is an informal coffee morning providing a warm space, hot drinks and company, at Hillside Community Hub, School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 0LB.
Wednesday 1st May – Little Saints Club
Fun group for children 6-11 years old. Fun, crafts, bible stories, games, drama, picnic tea. At All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent, Watford, WD25 0LU. Wednesdays from 5pm – 6.15pm, until 10th July.
Saturday 4th May – Leavesden Country Parkrun
The event takes place at Leavesden Country Park, College Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX. Every Saturday from 9am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. For further information click here
Saturday 4th May – LEGO Club for Children
Join Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, for fun sessions Saturdays. Places are limited so please book at the library. Session for children age 5 to 12 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult) Every Saturday from 11am – 12 noon.
Sunday 5th May – Heritage Trail
Join the Leavesden Hospital History Association in a guided walk through the south side of Leavesden Country Park. Learn about the creation of the Heritage Trail which recognises the Leavesden Aerodrome, Film Studios and Hospital, as well as, the history of the St Pancras School, Canadian Hospital/Kaki University, the Abbots Langley Hospital and the Springfield School and how they all formed part of the history and heritage of the area. Sunday 5th May from 11.45am To book click here Next is Sunday 2nd June. At Leavesden HIVE, Off College Road, Leavesden, WD5 0NX.
Tuesday 7th May – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat and a cuppa. Now 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am – 12 noon. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Free but donations welcome.
Tuesday 7th May – 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.
Tuesday 7th May – Storytime
Join in with stories and rhymes, ideal for children aged 2-5 years. There is no need to book, just turn up at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Tuesdays from 2.15pm – 2.45pm.
Tuesday 7th May – Young Orbital Youth Club
High quality, innovative programmes of youth work activities and multi-agency, support services for young people’s development and connected programmes that support young people’s mobilisation and access to the wider offer, locally and beyond. Free sessions for young people ages 10-16 and up to 19 with SEND.
Tuesdays from 6.30pm – 8pm, at One YMCA Orbital Community HUB, Haines Way, WD25 7QU. No referral is needed. Parents/carers will need to complete their membership form via this link click here
Thursday 9th May – Coffee with the Neighbourhood Police Team
Come along and meet your local Neighbourhood Police Team, over a coffee. Chat and discuss any concerns about the local community. Find out about the new Herts Connected site. Thursday 9th May from 1.30pm. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.
Thursday 9th May – Man Made
A men’s mental health and wellbeing support group based in Abbots Langley, serving the Watford, Three Rivers area, and surrounding neighbourhoods. Currently, they meet bi-weekly at the Leavesden Hive, Off College Road, Leavesden, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX, and it is completely free for all men to attend. Their next meeting is on Thursday 9th May from 6.45pm – 8pm.
Saturday 11th May – Annual Seedling Giveaway and Seed Swap.
Come along and get some seedlings and seeds to grow. Bring any spare seedlings and seeds to give to others, at this Abbots in Transition annual seedling giveaway and seed swap. Saturday May 11th from 10:30am – 1pm. At Millennium Gardens, High Street, Abbots Langley.
Monday 13th 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.
Tuesday 14th May – Hertfordshire Big Band
The Hertfordshire Big Band returns to the Kings Langley Services Club, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8BJ, for another of their Big Band Tuesday gigs. Come along to hear what the band has been working on, from swing and bop, to Latin and funk. Free entry with a collection for the band during the interval. Hosted in the club’s live music room. Tuesday 14th May from 8.15pm – 10pm. To book click here
Friday 17th – Saturday 18th May – Book Sale
Join The Foyle Centre, The Retreat, WD4 8LT (corner Gallows Hill/Abbots Road) for this booksale Saturday 10th February from 10am – 2pm. Next 12th and 13th July.
Saturday 25th May – Watford Brass Band
Watford Brass Band proudly presents ‘Last night of the Proms’ concert on Saturday 25th May from 7.30pm, at St Lawrence Church, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AS. So bring your flags and whistles and vocal cords to join this fun event. The band will play a selection of wide-ranging music to suit all tastes, along with Jerusalem and Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory. They are featuring their Development band, Brass Beats. There will be refreshments and a raffle. To book click here
Wednesday 29th May – Tiny Mites Music Presents: Cave Girl
With engaging puppets, original songs, lots of interaction and great dance moves to join in with, this production of Cave Girl will be a fun experience for children aged 1-10 and their families. Please be aware tickets need to be booked for adults as well as all children aged 2+. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Wednesday 29th May from 10am – 11am. To book click here
Thursday 30th May – Pop Up Cafe
Hot Lunch and Children’s craft for accompanied Children and any adults. Thursday 30th May from 12 noon – 2pm. At All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent, WD25 0LU.
Thursday 30th May – Happy Circus
The Friends of Leavesden Green have been lucky enough to secure one of the last remaining slots that Happy Circus have available until 2026. They will have an ice cream van available and they will also be providing hot food, hot drinks, cold drinks and a variety of other refreshments. At Leavesden Green School, High Road, Leavesden, WD25 7QZ. Thursday 30th May from 2pm – 4.30pm. For further information and to book click here
Saturday 1st June – History Walk
Join the Leavesden Hospital History Association in a guided walk through the north side of Leavesden Country Park. Learn the fascinating history of the original site of the Leavesden Asylum/Hospital that once filled the grounds of the park and played such an important role in health care during its 125 years of operation on this site. Saturday 1st June from 11.45am. To book click here Next is Saturday 6th July. At Leavesden HIVE, Off College Road, Leavesden, WD5 0NX.
Sunday 29th June – Watford Accordion Band
This Watford Accordion Band Concert is on Sunday 30th June from 4.30pm. At Abbots Langley Community Centre, High Street, Abbots Langley. Proceeds to Drum Watford. To book click here
Saturday 14th September – Abbots Autumn Fest
The Abbots Autumn Fest is on Saturday 14th September, a local community event with live music, games, entertainment, raffle, produce and craft stalls and more. At School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 OLA.
