Events in Welwyn Garden City From 20th April – 26th April 2026

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You can find practical workshops, community training sessions, and hands-on activities for families across Welwyn Garden City this week. The town’s layout, designed under early 20th-century utopian ideals as England’s second garden city, continues to shape its rhythm of accessible learning and civic engagement. This week includes care strategy training at the HCPA Campus, where professionals receive instruction in dementia care techniques and infection control protocols, reflecting ongoing development needs across health and social sectors. Inclusive skill-building courses on autism and disability awareness are held in dedicated spaces near schools and green corridors that support equitable access.

Families can join interactive parent-and-baby food introduction classes at the Panshanger Sports Centre, while younger children take part in LEGO builders’ sessions held weekly on Saturday mornings. Outdoor wellness techniques are explored during a midweek walk led by local volunteers along the historic Hertford Road footpath network. Creative expression comes through makeup workshops, such as the Charlotte Tilbury Super Nudes Masterclass, which take place in refurbished civic buildings adjacent to Welwyn Garden City railway station.

A full day of family activity is scheduled at Panshanger Golf Complex, featuring accessible pathways and shaded rest areas for all ages. Health awareness initiatives are coordinated with local GP practices across the Parkway corridor, addressing concerns like mental wellbeing during seasonal transitions. Sessions on climate resilience planning and heritage trail mapping using archived 1920s town plans link past ideals with present-day infrastructure. All venues are within a fifteen-minute walk from Welwyn Garden City railway station or accessible via Arriva Shires & Essex buses running along key routes such as St Albans Road and Southgate Lane. Check listings below for exact times and locations across this well-connected new town environment.

Monday 20th April

Dementia – Person-centred Support Care Strategies

· HCPA - Hertfordshire Care Providers Association · Food & Drink

A training course for care staff on person-centred strategies for supporting individuals with dementia.

Wednesday 22nd April

Moving & Assisting

· HCPA - Hertfordshire Care Providers Association · Fitness & Outdoors

One-day course on moving and assisting techniques for care professionals, involving physical activity.

Care Induction

· HCPA - Hertfordshire Care Providers Association · Food & Drink

A five-day course for new care workers covering essential skills and knowledge for a career in healthcare.

Thursday 23rd April

Charlotte Tilbury Super Nudes Masterclass

· Food & Drink

A makeup masterclass on nude and neutral looks hosted by Charlotte Tilbury artists at John Lewis.

Tier 2 Oliver Mcgowan Training on Learning Disability & Autism

· Culture & Arts

A funded training course on learning disability and autism, hosted at the Care Professional Academy.

Introduction to Solid Foods Workshop, Creswick fc, 23/04/2026 10:00 - 11:30

· Family & Kids

Parents can learn how to safely introduce solid foods to babies at a workshop for 4-6 month olds.

Infection Prevention & Control – Extended Knowledge

· HCPA - Hertfordshire Care Providers Association · Fitness & Outdoors

Two-day course on infection prevention and control for healthcare professionals at HCPA Campus.

Friday 24th April

91St Welwyn Garden City Drama Festival

· Barn Theatre · Culture & Arts

The 91st Welwyn Garden City Drama Festival features a series of community theatre performances at the Barn Theatre.

Annual Golf Day

· Panshanger Golf Complex · Fitness & Outdoors

Annual Golf Day is a public event at Panshanger Golf Complex on 24 April 2026.

Sunday 26th April

Kids' Lego® Builders Club

· Family & Kids

Children aged 6 and up can join a hands-on LEGO building workshop at Welwyn Garden City.