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.


Wednesday 18th February – Textile Group

The group meets to share ideas and chat. Just pop along to join in at Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. Wednesdays from 10am – 12 noon.


Thursday 19th February – Poetry and Play: Crafting Words

Let your imagination take flight in this creative poetry craft workshop with published poet and author Sarah Ziman. Children aged 5 and above will enjoy a fun, hands-on drop-in session exploring the magic of words, playing with rhyme and rhythm, and creating their own poetic masterpieces. Sarah will share her tips for writing poetry and inspire young minds to express themselves in exciting new ways. Thursday 19th February from 10am – 12 noon. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. To book click here


Thursday 19th February – Family Day

This open day offer children, young people, their carers the opportunity to spend time in a unique space, calm and filled with many unusual plants and spaces to explore nature. Visitors can enjoy The Apple House, Community Garden spaces and The Plant Library, home to over 2,000 plant species, through a range of seasonal activities designed for all ages. Activities include sensory explorations of The Plant Library, seasonal creative workshops, community arts, ecological trails, sensory explorations and gardening focused activities. At The Serge Hill Project, The Apple House, Featherbed Lane, Abbots Langley, WD5 0RZ. Thursday 19th February from 10am – 1pm. To book click here


Thursday 19th February – Pop Up Cafe

Hot lunch and children’s craft, for accompanied children and any adults. Thursday 19th February from 12 noon – 2pm. At All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent, WD25 0LU.


Friday 20th February – Baby Rhyme Time

These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are a great opportunity for you to meet other families too. Fridays from 10.30am – 11am. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.


Friday 20th February – IT Champion available for Digital Help

IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. These volunteers are available each week at this time. Fridays from 4pm – 5.45pm, at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.


Friday 20th February –  Love Your Pet Day

Lancaster Court will be celebrating National Love Your Pet Day on Friday 20th February from 11am – 2pm, with a very special animal visit. Residents will be joined by Pat Dog Wilson and volunteer visitors who can bring their animals, creating a joyful and comforting experience for everyone. The day is all about celebrating the love and companionship that pets bring. At Lancaster Court Care Home, High Road, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7AJ.


Friday 20th February – Live and Local: BlueJam Acoustic

BlueJam Acoustic are a alt-folk duo that play their own original music, with their music and lyrics drawing inspiration from nature, the land around them and the relationships of everyday people. The combo of acoustic guitar, trombone and harmonies brings a richness to their music, creating warm uplifting songs. Friday 20th February from 7pm, at The Henderson HUB, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. To book click here


Saturday 21st February – 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 21st February – 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.


Sunday 22nd February – 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 23rd February – 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.


Monday 23rd February – Dementia focused Compassionate Support Hub

Come along to the dementia focused Compassionate Support Hub and see their Healthy Hub team. There will be a led chair exercise, art, music, nutrition talks plus and more. Free tea and coffee too. At Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AT, Last Monday of each month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.


Tuesday 24th February – 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 28th February – Mini Market: Pre Loved Stalls

A Community Mini Market at Leavesden Green JMI School, High ROAd, Leavesden, WD25 7QZ on Saturday 28th February from 10.30am – 12.30pm. With pre-loved clothes, toys and books, handmade items, giving unwanted items a new home, sustainable, affordable shopping.


Tuesday 3rd March – The Herts Big Band 

The Herts Big Band visit the Kings Langley Jazz Club for their first gig of 2026, playing a wide variety of big band jazz, funk, and swing to get you through to Spring. Under the musical direction of trumpeter Matt Ward and featuring some of Hertfordshire’s finest jazz musicians. Free entry (donations welcome). Tuesday 3rd March from 8.15pm – 10.15pm, at Kings Langley Services Club, Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8BJ.


Monday 2nd March – 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.


Tuesday 3rd March – Knit and Natter

Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat and a cuppa. On the 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.


Monday 9th March – 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.


Thursday 19th March – 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. Monday 26th January from 4pm – 5pm.


Wednesday 1st April – One World Animals

Come along to Abbots Langley Community Centre, Manor House Grounds, The High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, for 45 minutes of fun and learning. This event is for mums, dads, or carers, and toddlers only. Celebrate creepy crawlies and other unusual animals together with song and live animal interactions. Wednesday 1st April from 10.15am. To book click here


Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th April – Jack the Ripper Musical

The most notorious serial killer in history comes to the stage in this haunting musical spectacle. The score by Steven Bergman is reminiscent of the works of Sondheim and Boublil/Schoenberg, with the lyrics by Christopher DiGrazia bringing full circle the dark atmosphere of 1888 London. Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th April at Kings Langley Community Centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET. To book click here


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