A Relaxed Country Experience – Or Not!
St Albans can be a step back in time to a quieter more sensory experience.
It can also be a whole lot of fun.
Step outside at night and look up – the stars are incredible.
Have a long slow breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Leave your phone on airplane mode and breathe.
Join in any or all of the community activities – where you will be made very welcome.
Wharf St, St. Albans
Regular monthly service.
Blokes (Friday) & Women’s (Tuesday) coffee mornings 10am in the hall.
Michael Wilkinson, Lay Assist 0400 735 530
There are currently 61 Defibrillators in this amazing network, and 10 of them are spread from Wisemans Ferry to beyond St Albans.
This one is right in front of the St. Albans Village Market
Website: Community Access Defibrillators
This major fundraiser for St Albans RFS runs on the first Saturday in May each year, starting right in front of the Shack, Barn & Market.
The Convict 100 is an ‘institution’ in Australian mountain biking! As one of Australia’s favourite and longest running mountain bike marathons, it consistently inspires all entrants to push their personal boundaries.
The 2026 event was the 20th instalment of the ‘Century of Dirt’ and with 100km, 67km & 48km (for beginners and juniors) courses available, with a distance to suit riders of all skill & fitness levels.
The race starts and finishes in the historic township of St. Albans, only 2 hours North of Sydney where the community (and the third oldest pub in Australia) welcomes all competitors with open arms.
The course follows the historic Convict Trail through the heart of the Macdonald Valley, taking in some of the best scenery the area has to offer.
The mix of fast fire trail, technical rock gardens, rocky descents and spectacular ridgeline views is unmatched by any other MTB event.
It is rugged, raw and one epic adventure on a bike!
Website: Convict 100 Mountain Bike Marathon
The Dharug & Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society has a permanent but evolving display inside the Barn aimed at stimulating enquiry and membership – on show every Market day, or by request 0419 977 535.
Free Cardio Class – Fridays 9.30am
St Albans School of Arts Hall, 7 Upper MacDonald Rd
The MVA provides the local community with a means of representing our interests and concerns, undertaking fundraising and activities in support of this goal.
Website: Macdonald Valley Association Inc.
Opposite the St. Albans Village Market and the Settlers Arms Inn
This is a week long endurance equestrian marathon event that is centred around the village of St Albans, and runs throughout the Macdonald Valley in August each year.
The annual St Albans Common Fishing and Camp Oven Cooking Competitions run from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, in 2026. Check their socials and website for updates, terms & conditions of entry.
Held at the historic St Albans Common on Wollombi Road, NSW (6 km north of St Albans), it is the sole public opportunity each year to camp and fish on the property, which was granted by Queen Victoria in 1853 under a Trust in perpetuity to the then residents of the Macdonald Valley, having been used as such since 1824.
Since that time the St Albans Common has, without interruption, continued to operate as a traditional Common.
It has been well managed under the various legislative frameworks including most recently the Commons Management Act 1989.
A person is eligible to be a commoner, in the case of the St Albans Common Trust, if, broadly, they are a resident or land owner in the Macdonald Valley.
Only a commoner can be elected as a Trustee.
In modern day parlance, to be a commoner is to be a member.
A key responsibility of a commoner is to vote for the Trustees who in turn manage the Common.
This is a very important characteristic of a Common as it ensures close community control, connection and involvement.
Runs over the Anzac Day long weekend each year
Website: St Albans Folk Festival
Earlybird tickets on sale now:
https://events.humanitix.com/st-albans-folk-festival-24-to-26-april-2026/tickets
Inscription dates are from 1887
168 Wollombi Rd St Albans NSW 2775 Australia
1630 Settlers Rd, St Albans NSW 2775 Australia
Website: St Albans Old Cemetery
This Community Hall founded in 1936 is fully renovated, air conditioned, and available for hire.
Walking distance to the Settlers Arms Inn and the St. Albans Village Market
7 Upper Macdonald Rd., St Albans NSW 2775
The Council owned tennis court is located just behind the Shack, Barn & Market, and is always left open and available for use.
There is no hire fee.
Built 1901-03 following an Ernest DeBurgh design for a composite truss span, this single lane road bridge is locatedin the centre of St. Albans Village and leads directly to the Market if you enter it from St. Albans Rd with shared two way vehicle access.
Website: The Macdonald River Bridge
Visitors staying in the valley can book a terrific breakfast basket to pick up on arrival, so give them a call.
There are pop up special events on some Saturday evenings, so check their socials for updates.
Games Nights are on every Thursday from 4pm – with a wide range of traditional games available to use, plus a book exchange – all in front of the fire on winter days 🙂
There’s also a great local history reference library provided by the Macdonald Valley Association.
In the heart of St. Albans
Established in 1836
Licensed bar & restaurant
Open 7 Days
Australian Country style cuisine
Friday nights are a hoot with meat raffles and wild joker wins.
In addition to regular musical acts, there’s a special event on every month, so call or check their socials for more details.
There’s also a small grocery store for those last minute need to’s – great for campers, caravaners and short term rental guests.
Church Service and Sunday School Every Sunday 10am
All Welcome
3025 River Rd Wisemans Ferry NSW 2775 Australia
Phone: 4572 3262
8am Saturday mornings
St Albans School of Arts Hall
No Booking Needed, All Equipment Provided $20pp cash only
