Lambing Weekend 2026

Join us on the 9th and 10th of May 2026 for Lambing weekend, a community focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring in the heart of St Albans!

🐑 Lambing Weekend 2026 – A Family day out Ewe won't forget! 🐑
📅 Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May 2026
📍 Oaklands College, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JA
⏰ VIP entry 9.00–11.00 | General entry 11.00–17.00

Spring is the season of new life and what better way to celebrate than at our much-loved Lambing Weekend! Come and meet our newborn lambs, explore the farm and zoo, and enjoy a weekend packed with fun for the whole family.

⭐ This year’s main attraction:
Get ready for the amazing Bluey & Bingo live on stage!
Five exciting 15-minute performances each day at:
🕙 10:00 (VIPs only)
🕛 12:00
🕐 13:00
🕒 14:00
🕓 15:00

🎡 What’s on:

• Meet our adorable lambs and farm animals
• Tractor rides across the beautiful countryside
• Bouncy inflatables and children’s fun zone
• Local craft stalls and educational displays
• Delicious food vendors including vegan and vegetarian options
• Support local causes like Cecil’s Sanctuary and YMCA

🌍 Sustainability in Action:
We’re proud to make Lambing Weekend a sustainable event!

• BYOC – Bring Your Own Cup (and get £0.25 back when you use it for hot drinks!)
• BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag for your shopping
• Help us keep the event clean and green while having fun!

🎟️ Don’t miss out!
Tickets sell fast every year, secure your spot early and make memories your family will treasure.

👉 Book your tickets now and join us for Lambing Weekend 2026!

We can’t wait to see ewe there!

🎟️ Ticket Information

• FREE entry for children under 3 ( No Ticket Required)
• FREE entry for carers - valid identification will be required before entry (No ticket required)
• Tickets are valid for 1 day only, for the whole day

TRAVEL AND PARKING INFORMATION
Due to limited parking on-site, we strongly encourage visitors to walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible.

🚏Arriving by Bus
There will be added more buses on both days between St Albans and Oaklands with Uno, route 602. Fares are £3 each way.

🚗Arriving by Car

All visitors must arrive via South Drive off Hatfield Road (Postcode: AL4 0JA)
Please do not attempt to access the site via East Drive (off Oaklands Lane) as there is no through-road across campus. If you do arrive via East Drive, please park there and walk through the campus to the event entrance.

IMPORTANT: Please pay at our ANPR machines upon arrival for smooth entry. You can pre register here https://my.hozah.com/signup.

Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with most vehicles directed to an overflow field near the main site. Parking is payable online upon arrival via the Hozah payment system, which will be signposted in all parking areas.

Cash will not be accepted. For those without mobile phones, a small number of cashless payment machines will be available on site. Penalty charges will apply for non-payment.

A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available for Blue Badge holders stricktly on first come first serve bases. Blue Badge will have to be clearly visible.

To help reduce traffic congestion and our environmental impact, we kindly encourage you to use public transportation whenever possible.

Plan your journey to Lambing using the Uno Bus Journey Planner

https://www.unobus.info/journey-planner/

For those of you who prefer to cycle, we have a secure area to lock your bikes!

Important Notice

• No refunds are available.
• Last entry to the event is at 15:00
• Last entry to the Zoo, Farm and Tractor Rides is at 16:00
• For safety, pregnant women should avoid close contact with livestock. We also encourage guests to practice good hand hygiene during and after their visit. Handwashing facilities are available on-site.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pregnancy-advice-on-contact-with-animals-that-are-giving-birth

Contact

For general enquiries, please contact oaklandsevents@oaklands.ac.uk