What's On in Stevenage – Events This Week & Things To Do

Family-friendly activities take place in Monks Wood near the Twin Foxes pub and at playgrounds such as Archer Road Playground. Guided history tours explore Benington Manor House and Gardens, home to Norman castle remains, a moat, Victorian Folly, and seasonal flower displays. Nightlife & Music features during the annual Stevenage 21 Music and Arts Festival in June and performances like The Sensational 60s Experience at Gordon Craig Theatre. Outdoor yoga is held near Barnwell Park, a 120-acre site with lakes, woodlands, birdsong, and open green space used for kayaking and paddleboarding.

You can find events across Stevenage South through local guides pointing to key transport nodes such as the railway station, where direct trains to London Kings Cross offer frequent service. This connectivity supports attendance at events like the A602 Car Show in August at Fairlands Valley Park’s Show Ground and Easter Crafts & Family & Kids held across Monks Wood and Bart's Burger venues.

Stevenage Leisure Park has indoor options including trampolines, soft play areas, bowling alleys, and a multi-screen cinema. Boxfield Gallery hosts contemporary exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and photography from local and international artists. The Hertfordshire County Council Museum beneath St Andrew and St George’s Church displays archaeological finds related to Stevenage’s Roman roots and its development as a New Town.

Historical events include those tied to Chells Manor, once an unspoiled rural hamlet where a Roman coin hoard was found during redevelopment. The Great Fire of 1807, which destroyed 42 properties in Middle Row after embers from a chambermaid’s fireplace sparked it, shaped modern street layouts through demolition and firebreaks.

Fitness sessions take place at Barnwell Park and other open areas such as Barking Village Hall and Bandley Hill Play Centre. The Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre offers a championship course, while the Stevenage BioScience Catalyst, a science park opened in 2011 near GSK, hosts innovation-focused events.

Nightlife remains limited; occasional live music includes the Old Skool R&B Supperclub at Stevenage’s venue or DJ Josh Masters set at Mulberry Tree. Family-friendly programming continues through centres like Southdown Family Centre and Harpenden venues that offer interactive exhibits and seasonal activities throughout spring.

Stevenage connects via the East Coast Main Line, Arriva bus network, dedicated cycling paths, and access points such as Stevenage Railway Station serving direct links to London. This infrastructure supports events including performances at Knebworth House gardens during May to September or outdoor theatre events hosted in season.