St Albans City Centre BID

18/06/2026

The countdown is on for the Alban Day Pilgrimage & Festival 2026, taking place on 20th June ⏳✨

A huge thank you to the local Veolia - UK team for generously carrying out a full cleanse of the event site free of charge ahead of the big day 🙌 Your support helps ensure everything is ready to welcome visitors.

With just two days to go, excitement is building across the city! Take a look at the images for the full agenda and key timings – there’s so much to look forward to 🎉

18/06/2026

Pick up your map today and get exploring our wonderful Pubs.

It's got The Mermaid's seal of approval✅🍻 - full story👇

17/06/2026

Invitation: St Albans BID Ballot Campaign Launch (For St Albans City Centre BID Businesses)

We’re delighted to invite City Centre BID businesses to the launch of our ballot campaign on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at Co-Space Jubilee Gardens.

As we prepare to go to ballot this October for a third term (2027–2032), we’re excited to share our proposed priorities for the next five years—developed through extensive research and direct input from businesses across the city centre.

This is your opportunity to be among the first to hear about the plans, ask questions, and help shape the future direction of St Albans City Centre BID.

Event details:

📅 Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
📍 Location: Co-Space Jubilee Gardens, Eleanor Ormerod House, Victoria Street, AL1 3LT
⏰ Time: Drop in from 9:00am–1:00pm (presentation at 9:30am)
☕ Coffee and pastries will be available on arrival, with a light lunch served at 12:00pm.

Please note: this event is only for St Albans City Centre BID businesses.

We look forward to welcoming you
St Albans BID Team

17/06/2026

We are just days away from celebrating Alban Day Festival and Pilgrimage on Saturday 20th June.

Alban Day is the annual city-wide celebration and pilgrimage in St Albans honoring St Alban, Britain's first saint and martyr. Held every summer in June, the event features a vibrant carnival procession with 12-foot puppets, a historical festival, and special services at St Albans Cathedral.

St Albans BID has exciting activities planned in the Civic Centre Plaza from 10am- 4pm.

We look forward to seeing you there 😁

16/06/2026

Alban Day Road Closures from 10:30 till 12:15

St Albans BID, in partnership with St Albans Cathedral, is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors into the city this Saturday 20 June (10am–4pm) for the Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival – one of the city’s most striking and well-attended annual events.

The centrepiece of the day is the Alban Day Pilgrimage Procession, which will:
Set off from St Peter’s Church
Travel through the city centre
Finish at St Albans Cathedral

Led by dramatic 12-foot puppets, the procession tells the story of Britain’s first saint and attracts strong footfall along its route. It is free to watch and designed to be experienced across the city.

🚧 Key information: road closures
To support the procession safely:
Rolling road closures will be in place from 10:30am to 12:15pm
Closures are marked in red on the map
The procession route is shown in green

Roads will close as the procession passes and reopen shortly after

What this means for businesses
Expect temporary access restrictions for vehicles along the route
Plan deliveries, staffing and travel outside the closure window where possible
Increased footfall and dwell time as visitors follow the procession through the city

👉 Please refer to the attached map to understand how your location may be affected and plan ahead.

If you have any questions, please contact St Albans Cathedral:
📞 01727 890210
📧 [email protected]

15/06/2026

Our Pub Map is making its mark across St Albans 🍻🗺️

Following the fantastic initial response, it’s great to see so many of our Pub Maps now out at venues across the city.

Featuring 36 brilliant pubs, the map highlights key details including dog-friendly spots, pubs with parking, and those perfect for soaking up the sunshine with outdoor seating. It’s all about helping people explore more of what St Albans has to offer and encouraging visits to venues they might not have tried before.

If you haven’t already, make sure your team has copies available at the pubs listed below or view the online version here:
https://lnkd.in/e6mU8fKp

Thank you to Launch Studios and HannahSessions.

Great to capture some of the maps out in the wild at: Tag, Waterend Barn,
The Great Northern, The Horn, The Victoria, The Blacksmith Arms, The C**k and The Robin Hood 📸

10/06/2026

We’ve continued capturing stories from some truly inspiring St Albans businesses and BID supporters, each bringing their own energy, passion, and perspective to the project.

It’s been another fantastic day behind the scenes — full of great conversations, collaboration, and plenty of memorable moments. We’re even more excited now to share what we’ve been working on on June 25th, so save the date. 🖋

05/06/2026

We’ve recently created a new professional image library for St Albans City Centre BID, capturing the city in full colour during the summer months.

Working with Mike Dick photographyhe has perfectly captured the vibrancy of St Albans in summer. range of BID initiatives—from vibrant floral displays and bunting to evening lighting and street scenes—showcasing the character and energy of the city centre. We now have 257 professionally edited images to support our communications.

We’re especially pleased to have some lovely shots of the High Street and George Street, along with standout evening photography that captures the atmosphere after dark.

A big thank you to Mike for delivering such high-quality results.

05/06/2026

We’ve kicked off an exciting new project, hearing from some incredible St Albans business owners and supporters of the BID.

It’s been inspiring to hear their stories, insights, and commitment to making our city thrive. We can’t wait to share on June 25th what we’re working on👀

Huge thanks to David Barker and Big Buzz Productions 🙌🎬

02/06/2026

Final spaces remaining on our free training for Retail Staff and Nighttime Economy staff

We’ve partnered with Everyday Self Defence to deliver two in-person training sessions designed to help keep your staff safe.

These sessions are taking place tomorrow (Thursday 4 June) and there are limited spaces remaining.

Personal Safety & Incident Awareness Training for Retail Staff
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
A practical session covering simple, effective techniques to stay safe, protect others, and respond professionally under pressure.

Book here: https://lnkd.in/e8sTmNFX

Personal Safety & De-escalation Training for the Night Time Economy
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Learn how to manage conflict calmly, de-escalate situations, and help keep yourself and others safe.

Book here: https://shorturl.at/xIjZ1

*Please check booking terms before registering.