The idea of leisure time will mean different things to different
people, but however you choose to spend your time you won’t
be short of choice in Hertford. Whether you are a fitness fanatic,
an occasional sports person or a couch potato, Hertford offers an
impressive range of leisure and recreational opportunities.
Health and Fitness/ Sport and Physical Recreation (01992)
655261
www.eastherts.gov.uk
Obtain either the Healthy Activities Directory or Contact the Health
and Fitness Development Officer or Sports Development Officer at
EHC.
Herts Youth Games, is an annual youth sports event in which all
districts in Hertfordshire take part. To find out more about East
Herts Squads for Herts Youth Games, contact the Sports Development
Officer.
The following list is not exhaustive and further details on other
clubs in and around the area can be obtained from the Town &
Tourist Information Centre (refer to page 11)
Archery
Hertford Company of Archers
Ware Drill Hall, Ware
Tel: Mrs J Spooner on (01992) 423573
Athletics
Hertford & Ware Athletics Club
Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware
Tel: Bob Johnson, (01920) 460784
Badminton
Hertford Ladies Badminton Club
Hertford Heath Village Hall,
Tel: Mrs Connie Taylor 01992 420158
Billiards, Snooker & Pool
Castle Snooker Club
Honey Lane, Hertford, Tel: (01992) 583760
Shades Snooker & Social Club
18-20 Parliament Square, Hertford
Tel :(01992) 553080
Bowling
Hertford Bowling Club
Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford
(01992) 553906
Hertford Castle Garden Bowls Club
Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford,
(01992) 553906
Sele Farm Ladies Bowls Club
Hartham Common, Hertford
Tel: Mrs B Groves on (01992) 584318
Camping
Camping and Caravan Club site,
Mangrove Road Tel: (01992) 586696
Canoeing
Herts Canoe Club
Hartham Common, Hertford
Tel: Andy Morley (01279) 629513
Cricket
Bengeo CC (1017 Herts & Essex League)
Sports Field, New Road, Bengeo
Tel: Mr M Seeley on (07957) 178202
Hertford CC
Balls Park, Mangrove Road, Hertford
Hertfordshire Cricket League (Premier)
Tel: (01992) 581983
Cycling
Hertfordshire Wheelers
www.hertswheelers@yahoo.co.uk
Meet every Thursday evening 9.00 pm - 10.30 pm. Saint Margaretsbury
Sports and Social Clubs. Tel: Steve Booth 0208 482 2415
Fishing
Lee Valley Park Information Centre
www.leevalleyangling.com Abbey Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex Tel:(01992)
702200
Football
Hertford Town FC
Hertingfordbury Park, West Street
Tel: Mr S H Hedley on (01707) 333712
Golf
Chadwell Springs Golf Club
Hertford Road, Ware, Tel: David Smith on (01920) 462075
Hockey
Hertford Hockey Club
Balls Park, Mangrove Road, Hertford
Tel: Steve Bailes on (01920) 461080
Netball
Hertford Hornets
(Hertford & District League)
Sele School, Hertford - Tel: Val Underwood or Gill Bickerstaff (juniors
)
(01992) 552007 (01920) 467661
Bengeo Netball Club
(Hertford & District Netball League)
Sele School, Hertford
Tel: Frances Paxman on (01920) 830242
Rugby
Black Horse RFC
Black Horse, West Street, Hertford
Tel: Linda (treasurer) on (01992) 583630
Hertford RFC
Highfields, Hoe Lane, Ware
Tel: Tony Edlin on (01920) 462975
School Sports Halls
Richard Hale School Sports Hall, 25m x 15m
Sele School Sports Hall, 22m x 15m
Simon Balle School Sports Hall, 20m x 12m
Full size synthetic pitch - all weather use
For further information on opening times, charges and facilities
for these activities, contact the Policy and Performance department,
EDC (01279) 655261 or visit www.eastherts.gov.uk
Squash
Hertford Squash Rackets Club
Hoe Lane, Ware Tel: (01920) 462975
Swimming Pools & Gyms
Hartham Pool & Gym
Hartham Lane, Hertford (01992) 584000
www.eastherts.gov.uk
Offers a range of recreation and sporting facilities, with a 25m
competition pool, a diving pool, a warm water learner pool and a
fitness room called ‘The Matrix ’ which is a 36 station
Life Fitness Gym.
Other outdoor activities include tennis courts, football pitches,
9 hole pitch‘n’putt, 18 hole putting green and two bowls
greens. Disabled facilities available.
Hertford Swimming Club
Meets at Hartham Swimming Pool, Simon Balle Swimming Pool and Haileybury.
For more information visit the website: www.hertfordsc.co.uk
Nuffield Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
www.nuffieldhealth.com
Ware Road Tel: 01992 584765
Haileybury Sports Complex
Haileybury Enterprises Ltd, Haileybury
Tel: 01992 706299
25m swimming pool,
Fanshawe Pool & Gym, Park Road, Ware,
01920 466967 www.eastherts.gov.uk
Simon Balle School
01992 410400 www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk
Table Tennis
County Hall Table Tennis Club
County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford
Tel: Mr D Miller 01920 487686
Tennis
County Hall Lawn Tennis Club
Leahoe, Pegs Lane, Hertford
Tel: Marion Ramsey on 01992 552314
Hertford Tennis Club
Hartham Common, Hertford
Tel: 01992 586481 (Clubhouse)
Adventure Castle
Balls Park, Mangrove Road (01992) 509510
A Children’s indoor play centre offering a safe and spacious
environment for children aged 3-11 years. Parents are also able
to sit and relax in the café. Adventure Castle has a range
of party packages on offer, please telephone for more details.
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