
Throughout the year, Hertford has a lively cultural calendar,
so why not plan your visit to coincide with one of the regular town
events, festivals or markets?
Hertford Castle & Grounds
For a programme of events contact Hertford Town & Tourist Information
Centre or Hertford Town Council.
Annual Events include Castle Open Days, Fun Day in June, Band Concerts,
Rock at the Castle in August, Wedding Exhibitions, Garden Festival
in September and The Christmas Gala in November.
* Events and activities organised by Hertford Town Council and local
groups are advertised widely in ‘what’s on & where’
published half yearly for East Hertfordshire.
Markets
Hertford Charter Market (Every Saturday)
There is a Farmers’ Market every second Saturday
in the month.
Contact EHC on 01279 655261
Festivals
Beer Festivals:
White Horse Pub contact 01992 501950
Hertford Club - August each year (usually bank
holiday), contact 01992 421422
The Old Cross Tavern
contact 01992 583133
Music Festival
A programme of music at local venues during April/May including
Battle of the Bands.
Contact 01992 503129
Garden Festival
Hertford Castle in September. This event includes the Hertford in
Bloom awards presentation and the Horticultural Society Annual Autumn
show and Best Produce competition.
Plays/Pantomime
Hertford Dramatic & Operatic Society host a
Theatre week at Castle Hall in April/May.
Contact Castle Hall on 01992 589024 or HD & OS Secretary Joan
Laidler on 01992 586010
Exhibitions
Hertford Art Society Exhibition
Cowbridge Hall, Hertford
www.hertfordartsociety.co.uk
Music
Hertford Choral Society
Concert Programme
For further information visit our website: www.choral-society.com
or ring 01992 589730
Dancing
Scottish Dancing & Beating Retreat
in September in the Castle Grounds.
Contact Hertford T & T I C
County Show
Second Bank Holiday Weekend in May.
Contact Redbourne Showground on
01582 792626.
Hertford in Bloom
Competition held in July, details from Hertford Town Council (01992)
552885
Heritage weekend
Usually commencing from the third Sat in September. Contact T &
T I C
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