The festive family event of the year is here! The one we've all been waiting for, the fantastic St Albans Christmas Cracker! Make sure you're in St Albans on the 17th November, when St Peter's Street, Chequer Street, High Street and Market Place will be closed to traffic so that St Albans can come out and play! As well as a large stage near the taxi rank on St Peter's Street featuring fantastic local musicians and bands (as well as a cheeky visit from the star of this year's Alban Arena panto) we'll have a 'Rising Stars' performance area outside Anthropologie on Market Place, showcasing the best young musical talent from around the District.

Visit Santa in his grotto, try your hand at some arts and craft activities, see previews of the top shows happening this year in St Albans and enjoy some great walkabout entertainment. Added to all of this will be an array of 100 or so market pitches selling everything from gifts to decorations to jewellery to hats as well as fantastic food and drink. Sit yourselves down with a mulled wine at one of our communal seating areas and enjoy yourself with family and friends and watch the spectacle unfold.