Hertfordshire Events
Photo exhibition of the working people of Berkhamsted and surrounding areas
Today to Sun 20 Sep
St Peter's Church, High Street, Berkhamsted HP4 2AX
Heritage Open Day: A photographic exhibition of daily working life through the ages. Looking at the ordinary lives, trades, and routines of everyday...
FREE taster session with the Borehamwood Rock Choir
Today, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 20 Oct
Hertswood Academy, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood WD6 5LG
Are you looking to join a choir?
The local Borehamwood choir is run by singer/pianist Simon Reynolds...
Scottish Dancing in Hertford - FREE Come and Try it
Today
Sele Farm Community Centre, Perrett Gardens, Hertford SG12 2LW
Scottish country dancing is great fun, very sociable and keeps you fit! If you’re looking for a new fitness activity which gives both you and your...
FREE taster session with the Hitchin Rock Choir
Today, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin SG5 2UR
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your local Hitchin choir is run by vocal tutor Rob Baker. Rock Choir is unequalled in the opportunities we can...
Watford and District Industrial History Society- Monthly Meeting
Today
The Stanborough Centre, 609 St.Albans Road, Watford WD25 9JL
Heritage Open Day: History of British Manufacturing in the 21st century. A talk by Richard Marks on how manufacturing has developed in recent...
40th Anniversary of Ware Museum Talk
Wed 16 Sep
Ware Museum, Priory Lodge, 89 High Street, Ware SG12 9AL
Heritage Open Day: 20 minute talk on the history of Ware Museum to coincide with our 40th Anniversary exhibitions Museum Manager, Francesca Vine will...
Open Rehearsal with David Temple and Hertfordshire Chorus
Wed 16 Sep
Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YR
Join David Temple and Hertfordshire Chorus in an Open Rehearsal of Elgar and Jonathan Dove
Elgar’s From the Bavarian Highlands sets words written...
Janet Street-Porter Is Still Off The Leash At 80!
Wed 16 Sep
Gordon Craig Theatre
Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
Loose Women’s most outspoken panellist is celebrating turning 80 by announcing her biggest solo tour to date - Janet Street-Porter Is Still Off The...
From Sphinxes to Songbirds: The Old Town Hall Victorian Poster Trail
Wed 16 Sep to Fri 18 Sep
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE
Heritage Open Day: Discover The Old Town Hall’s extraordinary 19th‑century past through its original theatrical posters...
Talk: Endangered Alphabets and the Future of Writing
Wed 16 Sep
Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL
In 2009, writer/guitarist/soccer coach Tim Brookes discovered that many of the world’s minority alphabets were being driven out of existence, so he...
Chipperfield Choral Society
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 29 Oct
Chipperfield Village Hall WD4 9BS
If you enjoy singing in a group and would like a taster session with a choir why not come along to one of our rehearsals to meet our members and...
Scottish Dancing in Potters Bar - FREE Come and Try it
Thu 17 Sep
United Reformed Church Hall, Potters Bar EN6 1BZ
FREE Come and Try it
ALL welcome.
Scottish country dancing is great fun, very sociable and keeps you fit!...
The Full Monty by Simon Beaufoy
Thu 17 Sep to Sat 26 Sep
Barn Theatre, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ST
To start off the 2026-27 season, the Barn Theatre is proud to present a new production of a classic comedy, The Full Monty by Simon Beaufoy, opening...
King's Langley - Heritage Self-Guided Walks
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
All Saints Church, Church Lane, Kings Langley WD4 8JS
Heritage Open Day: Self-guided walks around King's Langley. Pick up a booklet in All Saints' Church, with details of a self-guided tour...
Verulamium Museum - the museum of everyday life in Roman Britain
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Verulamium Museum, St. Michaels Street, St Albans AL3 4SW
Heritage Open Day: Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of...
The Faery Trail
Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep, Sat 26 Sep, and more dates until Sun 25 Oct
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon Lane
Brickendon
Hertfordshire SG13 8NY
Step into a world of wonder this autumn!
As the woodland wakes up, the Fairies of Celtic Harmony Camp have returned to their secret village...
Royston Arts Festival - Printing Press Demo Day at Royston Museum
Sat 19 Sep
Royston Museum
5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL
Step back in time and experience the magic of printmaking! Join us for a demonstration of our historic printing press – the very one that once...
Brass Rubbing at Ware Museum
Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Ware Museum, Priory Lodge, 89 High Street, Ware SG12 9AL
Heritage Open Day: Come and have a go at brass rubbing. A fun and creative activity for all the family to take part in!...
The Market House Tring
Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Tring Town Council, The Market House, 61 High Street, Tring HP23 4AB
Heritage Open Day: The Market House Tring was built in 1900 to house the straw plait trade. It replaced an original Market House that was built in...
Heritage & Harvest Festival
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
St John the Baptist, Ware Road, Widford SG12 8RL
Heritage Open Day: A weekend of heritage and harvest events in our beautiful ancient Church building. Saturday 19th 12noon-4pm
A series of short...
Aldenham School
Sat 19 Sep
Aldenham Road, Elstree WD6 3AJ
Heritage Open Day: Aldenham School was founded at the end of the 16th century, but the School was largely rebuilt during the 19th century with new...
St Laurence Church Wormley
Sat 19 Sep
St. Laurence Church, Church Lane, Wormley, Broxbourne EN10 7QF
Heritage Open Day: Church open for people to come and enjoy the architecture of this old church. Originally a Norman church with a beautiful...
Master Builders LEGO Fun at The Galleria this September!
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
The Galleria,
Comet Way,
Hatfield AL10 0XR
Join us in Unit 27 for hands-on building fun with huge quantities of LEGO bricks, free-play building tables, our giant LEGO car racing ramp, and a...
Hertford Castle Heritage Day
Sun 20 Sep
Hertford Castle, Hertford SG14 1HR
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time and explore the Castle lawn, transformed to include a small settlement of interactive medieval encampments...
Codicote Village museum
Sun 20 Sep
108 High Street, Codicote, Hitchin SG4 8XE
Heritage Open Day: Hidden away behind the village hall in the High Street, this Edwardian timber and corrugated iron men’s club has been lovingly...
Barn Theatre: Behind the Scenes
Sun 20 Sep
Barn Theatre, Barn Close, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ST
Heritage Open Day: Ever Wondered How The Magic Happens? Our volunteers will guide you around all areas of the theatre, including backstage, showing...
Tours of the Castle Mound
Sun 20 Sep
Castle Park, The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2EL
Heritage Open Day: On Sunday 20th Sept 2026, the Bishop's Stortford History Society will provide free explanatory tours of the castle mound in...
Join our choir in Welwyn Garden City for a FREE taster session
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 12 Oct, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 9 Nov, Mon 23 Nov
Creswick Primary School, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 4FL
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Just a Cappella
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, and more dates until Mon 9 Nov
The Village Hall, Leverstock Green HP3 8QG
Want to sing but feel scared? Why not try singing with our group! We will make you welcome, you don't need to be able to read music so come...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
Webuyanycar, Apsley Mills Sainsburys, London Rd, Hemel Hempstead
Webuyanycar, Borehamwood, Morrisons, Stirling Way, WD6 2RN
Webuyanycar, Harpenden Regus, Harpenden Waterside, Station Road, 1 Waterside, AL5 4US
Webuyanycar, Hatfield, The Galleria, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR
Webuyanycar, Hitchin Town FC, Top Field, Fishponds Rd, Hitchin SG5 1NU
Webuyanycar, Letchworth, Third Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 2HX
Webuyanycar, Potters Bar Railway Station, APCO Potters Bar Station C HP3 9QZ
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Hertfordshire webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...
Digital Legacy 2 hour ONLINE Workshop
Tue 22 Sep
Hertfordshire University, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU
Is your digital life a ticking time bomb for the people you love?Passwords, accounts, subscriptions, photos, money - all locked away...
Join our choir in Watford/Bushey for a FREE taster session
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct
Cherry Tree Primary School, Berry Avenue, Watford WD24 6ST
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
Your local Watford choir is run by singing teacher Abigail Harris...
FREE taster session with the Hertford/Ware Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 18 Nov
The Sele School, Welwyn Road, Hertford SG14 2DG
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Hertford Rock Choir...
Welwyn Hatfield u3a Open Day
Wed 23 Sep
Ludwick Family Club, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City AL7 4PH
Are you retired, or semi-retired? If so, then this is the place to be!
Come along and meet some of our Groups, and find out what our u3a has to...
FREE taster session with the St Albans Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 15 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Thu 22 Oct, Wed 25 Nov
United Reformed Church, Homewood Road, St. Albans AL1 4BH
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a happy place with us in the St. Albans Rock Choir.
Your friendly local St...
Paul Zerdin 'Shut Your Mouth' Tour
Thu 24 Sep
The Radlett Centre
1 Aldenham Ave, Radlett WD7 8HL
Paul Zerdin, the winner of America’s Got Talent 2015 has announced a brand-new show, ‘Shut Your Mouth’ which will head out on the road from September...
Just A Cappella at St John's
Fri 25 Sep
St John's Church, Station Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JY
Just a Cappella sing in a lunchtime concert in the Music at St John's Spring/Summer Series.
We are a mixed voice group who love singing in...
The BIG St Albans Model Show
Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep
Townsend Church of England School, High Oaks, St Albans AL3 6DR
The biggest model show in the area returns for 2026 on the last weekend of September at Townsend Church of England Secondary School in St Albans...
The Pines - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Sep
The Pines, Ware SG12 9NZ
Plantsmans garden with many unusual plants, created by present owner over 35 years. An acre, on an east to west axis so much shade, sandy soil over...
Guided Walk: St Andrew Street and North Crescent
Sun 27 Sep
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Join Peter Ruffles for a lively tour of this historical route
Limited availability Advance booking essential
Archery & Axe Throwing Experience
Sun 27 Sep, Sat 10 Oct
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon Lane
Brickendon
Hertfordshire SG13 8NY
A new Archery & Axe Throwing Experience is coming to Celtic Harmony Camp this autumn! Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable family outing or...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Mon 28 Sep
Eric Morecambe Theatre, Leyton Road, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden AL5 2FR
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
Tring’s newest care home invites community to grand launch
Wed 30 Sep
Eggleton House Care Home
Miswell Lane
Tring HP23 4EU
The team at Tring’s newest care home is preparing to open its doors for its grand launch event.
Care UK’s Eggleton House will be welcoming the...
Music at the Museum
Fri 2 Oct
Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL
Join us on Friday 2 October for a wonderful evening of Music at the Museum, hosted by the Friends of Royston Museum in collaboration with Creative...
Autumn Art Festival
Fri 2 Oct to Sun 4 Oct
St Francis of Assisi, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6QJ
Come along to St Francis Church from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October to view (and perhaps buy) art created by talented local artists...
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Sun 4 Oct
Weston Village Hall SG4 7AA
Weston Village Hall is holding an exhibition of villagers’ arts and crafts including professional artists, sculptors, textile workers...
Come From Away
Wed 7 Oct to Sat 10 Oct
Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden AL5 2FR
Come From Away
Showing at The Eric Morecambe Centre… Harpenden Musical Theatre Company is delighted to bring ‘COME FROM AWAY’ based on a remarkable...
Join our choir in Bishops Stortford for a FREE taster session
Wed 7 Oct, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
St Michael's C of E (VA) Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3SN
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Bishop's Stortford Rock Choir...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth SG8 6RA
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Sweet Briar Flower Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 9 Oct
Sweet Briar Flower Farm, Hertford SG13 7NT
Our ethos is to grow in harmony with the seasons, without chemicals, producing natural, scented traditional flowers...
DENS Charity Golf Day
Fri 9 Oct
Stocks Golf Club, Stocks Road, Aldbury, Tring HP23 5RX
Join us at Stocks Golf Club for the DENS Charity Golf Day.
Join us for a fantastic day at a prestigious, championship golf course – welcoming...
Comedy in Knebworth
Sat 10 Oct
Knebworth Village Hall 17 Park Ln, Knebworth SG3 6PD
Laughter Craft Comedy are very excited to be launching a comedy night in Knebworth
We are bringing a line up full of TV and Award Winning...
Letter of Wishes 2 hour Workshop
Mon 12 Oct
Hertfordshire University, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU
Your will says what happens. A Letter of Wishes explains why. There are an estimated 10,000 disputes relating to wills every year in England and...
Guys and Dolls - The Muscial : presented by ELODS at Wyllyotts Theatre
Tue 13 Oct to Sat 17 Oct
Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, , Hertfordshire EN6 2HZ
Guys and Dolls is a dazzling musical comedy that whisks audiences away to the bright lights and bustling streets of 1950s New York — a world of...
Things to do around Hertfordshire
Here are some delightful day out options in Hertfordshire, a county in the south-east of England:
1. Day out in Saint Albans:
- Explore the ancient sites and rich history of Saint Albans. Visit the St. Albans Cathedral, one of the oldest sites in Hertfordshire and a sight to behold. With free entry and free guided tours, you can see the million-year-old architecture and mesmerizing medieval art on the walls. The Verulamium Park and Museum is a must-visit, located near the Cathedral. The museum is filled with remarkable artifacts and ancient treasures, depicting the past life of the Romans. After the museum, enjoy the park – 100 acres of lush greenery with a lovely lake, play areas, a cafe, and wildlife. Take a stroll around the lake, enjoying the trees and meadows full of wildlife and water birds. It's great for a relaxing Hertfordshire day out. Also, if you're into theater, visit the 2nd-century Roman theater directly outside the museum.
2. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter:
- The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is the most popular day out in Hertfordshire. Here, you can see some of the sets from the Harry Potter series, drink a butterbeer, and go on a tour. This is an absolute must-visit place for fans of Harry Potter. Explore the authentic Harry Potter film set, with behind-the-scenes previews. You can also take a tour and enjoy the exhibits, adding a touch of magic to your trip. Located in Leavesden, this is the highest-rated attraction in the world. Spending a full day here is highly recommended!
3. Paradise Wildlife Park:
- Hertfordshire's Paradise Wildlife Park is one of the most interactive zoos in England, with an enormous collection of 800+ animals. Encounter various big cats (tigers, leopards, etc.), penguins, wolves, reptiles, meerkats, and lemurs. It's a great family-friendly attraction for animal lovers.
4. Berkhamsted Castle:
- Explore the ruins of Berkhamsted Castle, a historic Norman motte-and-bailey castle. Learn about its fascinating past and enjoy the scenic views from the castle mound. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and picnics.
5. Ashridge Estate:
- Discover the Ashridge Estate, a National Trust property near Berkhamsted. Enjoy picturesque woodlands, rolling hills, and ancient trees. The estate offers walking trails, wildlife spotting, and stunning views. It's perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
6. Hatfield House:
- Visit Hatfield House, a Jacobean mansion with beautiful gardens. Explore the historic rooms, admire the art collection, and stroll through the formal gardens. Don't miss the famous knot garden and the peaceful water features.
7. Knebworth House and Gardens:
- Explore Knebworth House, a Tudor Gothic-style mansion near Stevenage. Discover its rich history, beautiful interiors, and extensive gardens. The dinosaur trail and adventure playground make it a hit with families.
8. Hitchin Lavender:
- During the summer, visit Hitchin Lavender and immerse yourself in fragrant lavender fields. Enjoy picking your own lavender, taking photos, and relaxing in the serene surroundings.
Remember, Hertfordshire offers a mix of history, magic, wildlife, and natural beauty – perfect for an unforgettable day out!
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