Shop early and local this Christmas at the ever-popular Hertford Castle Christmas Market! Over one magical weekend, the beautiful Castle grounds will be transformed into a traditional festive market filled with charming stalls selling homeware, crafts, jewellery, gifts and more. 
Alongside the shopping, visitors can enjoy delicious food and drink, fairground rides, and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
Opening Times: 
Friday 28th November - 3.30pm - 8pm
Saturday 29th November - 11am - 6pm
Sunday 30th November – 11am – 5pm
Storytime with Santa
Back by popular demand! Children can enjoy a magical ‘Storytime with Santa’ on Saturday 29th November. Each session lasts around 50 minutes and offers an intimate, enchanting experience. 
The 11:00am – 12:00pm session is dedicated to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) — please select this time slot when booking if appropriate
Tickets: £5.00 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). All proceeds go to the Mayor of Hertford’s Appeal Fund, which this year is supporting Herts Young Homeless and Hertford Scouts. 
Book Storytime with Santa: htc-mayoral-events.sumupstore.com/product/storytime-with-santa
With thanks to our generous sponsor Direct Moves for helping make this memorable experience possible. 
If tickets for this activity sell out, visitors will still have the opportunity to meet Santa, who will be making a special appearance for a meet and greet on the Castle lawn between 1:35pm and 2:45pm on Saturday 29th November.