Hertfordshire Events
Microfest 2026
Sat 25 Jul 26
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Saturday 25th July 12pm – 6pm
Back by popular demand, Hertford Museum is hosting its annual Beer Festival!...
Summer Celtic Warrior Experience
Fri 24 Jul 26
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon Lane
Brickendon
Hertfordshire SG13 8NY
A thrilling day of ancient adventure where families master tribal skills and bring Celtic history to life!
Unleash your inner warrior!...
Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-REX Mountain
Thu 23 Jul 26
Centenary Theatre, Kings Campus, Kings Road,
Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3BG
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?...
Hidden Hertford - a guided walk
Wed 22 Jul 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Wednesday 22nd July 10.15am – 11.45am
Discover the amazing stories hiding in plain sight in Hertford’s streets with this immersive guided...
Just a Cappella at the Hemel Beer Festival
Sun 19 Jul 26
St Mary's Church Old Town High Street HP1 3AE
Just a Cappella will sing live from about 2pm on Sunday 19 July. With over thirty quality beers and ciders on offer, attendees of Hemel Old Town...
Meadowgate - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul 26
Meadowgate, Hatfield AL9 7SA
A garden designer's own medium size garden enclosed by mature beech hedging. Patio borders feature roses, lavender, achillea, hydrangeas,...
Hatfield Park Battle Proms Picnic Concert
Sat 18 Jul 26
Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ
Pack a picnic and chill the fizz for an uplifting celebration of iconic music, dazzling fireworks and breathtaking displays!...
203 Northridge Way - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
203 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2AU
A productive garden on four levels, full of fruit trees (inc peach and apricot) and vegetable beds filled with vegetables all grown from seed...
Your chance for a first look inside Tring care home
Sat 18 Jul 26
Eggleton House
Miswell Lane
Tring HP23 4EU
A new care home in Tring is inviting the community to explore its luxury facilities.
Care UK’s Eggleton House, on Miswell Lane, will be opening...
Little Hadham Summer Fayre
Sat 18 Jul 26
Little Hadham Village Hall, The Ford, Little Hadham SG11 2BP
Little Hadham Summer Fayre - Saturday 18th July 2026
Main event located on the Parish Field
Free parking on site
Live stage acts throughout the...
Meadowgate - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 17 Jul 26
Meadowgate, Hatfield AL9 7SA
A garden designer's own medium size garden enclosed by mature beech hedging. Patio borders feature roses, lavender, achillea, hydrangeas,...
Thomas Green, Man of Music
Fri 17 Jul 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Friday 17th July 10.15am
Discover the story of the Bridgeman family’s remarkable lodger with this fascinating talk from historian Jean...
Death by Woody Allen
Wed 15 Jul 26
Barn Theatre, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ST
The Barn Theatre is delighted to present a Barn Youth production of Woody Allen’s one-act black comedy Death, opening on 15th July...
Talk: A moment in time - Royston's glass lantern slides
Wed 15 Jul 26
Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL
Step back in time and see Royston as you’ve never seen it before! Join Phil Smith, Royston Museum Trustee, for a fascinating evening talk exploring...
Museum Late
Tue 14 Jul 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
14th July 2026 5pm-8pm
Drop in after hours for this special evening opening. Visit our new exhibition – Song of the Sea- and enjoy a drink in our...
Summer Special Tea dance with live Swing Band
Sun 12 Jul 26
Southern Maltings, Ware SG12 7BS
Afternoon dance with Live swing band playing authentic jazz music, featuring Barbara Hopkin and Tom Miller on vocals. Guest Brass section!...
Song of the Sea
Sat 11 Jul 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
11th July 2026 – 11th October 2026
Discover an underwater world of creatures past and present and stories of Hertford folk venturing out to sea.
Leverstock Green Village Fete
Sat 11 Jul 26
Westwick field, Village Centre, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8QG
DON’T FORGET THIS SATURDAY - we will have plenty of shaded areas and refreshments.
**********THE DOG SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE...
LDGA Summer Show - Saturday 11th July
Sat 11 Jul 26
Free Church Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth. SG6 1NX
This is one the highlights of the year for Letchworth District Gardeners Association. A traditional village type show with displays of not just...
Humans are Weird
Sat 11 Jul 26
Trestle Arts Base
Russet Dr, St Albans, England, United Kingdom AL4 0JQ
Have you ever wondered what aliens would think of human beings if they met us for the first time? Would they find it weird that we eat? Sleep?...
Disc Golf at Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertford
Sat 11 Jul 26
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon Lane
Brickendon
Hertfordshire SG13 8NY
Challenge a group of friends or family to a game of disc golf, on a 9 hole course with the Iron Age settlement as backdrop...
The Faery Trail
Sat 11 Jul 26
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon Lane
Brickendon
Hertfordshire SG13 8NY
Step into a world of wonder this spring! As the woodland wakes up, the Fairies of Celtic Harmony Camp have returned to their secret village...
Mods and Gonsters | Volume 2
Sat 11 Jul 26
Russet Dr, St Albans, England, United Kingdom AL4 0JQ
Join us in the secret lair of the genre giants for a magical performance full of twisted tales and squished stories!...
Toddler Tuesday at Hertford Museum: Dinosaurs
Tue 7 Jul 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Join us for crafts, singing, stories and fun for the Under 4s! £5 per child, includes a drink and a snack.
Booking Essential!...
Little City UK Teddy Bears Picnic Coming To The Galleria This July!
Sat 4 Jul 26
The Galleria,
Comet Way,
Hatfield AL10 0XR
The Galleria, Hatfield, is delighted to invite families to the centre this July, as they welcome back Little City UK...
Todd in the Hole Festival 2026
Fri 3 Jul 26
Todd’s Green, , Hertfordshire SG1 2JE
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Todd in the Hole makes its return in July 2026.
This independent boutique festival boasts an incredible...
Craft and Cava - Felted Landscapes at Royston Museum
Fri 3 Jul 26
Royston Museum
5 Lower King Street SG8 5AL
Ready to learn something new? Come and relax with a glass of something sparkling, company and all the equipment you need to create a beautiful,...
Choral Discoveries: Music from the New World
Fri 3 Jul 26
St. Johns Church,
St. Johns Road,
Harpenden AL5 1DJ
Join the Lea Singers this summer for an exciting programme of choral music from across North America. From the bold, characterful writing of Aaron...
Join our choir in Bishops Stortford for a FREE taster session
Wed 1 Jul 26
St Michael's C of E (VA) Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3SN
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Original River Town Guided Walk
Wed 1 Jul 26
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Wednesday 1st July, 10.15am - 12.15pm
Back by popular demand!
Discover how Hertford’s four rivers influenced its growth and prosperity and how...
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month at The Galleria
Wed 1 Jul 26
The Galleria,
Comet Way,
Hatfield AL10 0XR
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with the Striving for Unity Exhibition at The Galleria
This July, The Galleria is proud to host a special...
LINDA MURIEL AND FRIENDS at the Hertford Jazz Festival
Tue 30 Jun 26
Hertford House Hotel basement, 1 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1DA
Acid Jazz legend Linda (Galliano, Plan B, Brand New Heavies, Incognito) brings her amazing voice to Hertford
28 Fishpool Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
28 Fishpool Street, St Albans AL3 4RT
This secret garden is in town centre St Albans close to the Cathedral and on entering it one gets an immediate feeling of peace and tranquillity...
St Stephens Avenue Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
St Stephens Avenue Gardens, St Albans AL3 4AD
Only five doors apart, these two town gardens have been developed in totally different but equally inspiring ways- from an innovative drought...
9 Tannsfield Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
9 Tannsfield Drive, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5LG
A town garden to surprise the visitor. Dense planting with the ever-present sound of trickling water creates an intimate and welcoming oasis of calm...
POCKET SILVER at the Hertford Jazz Festival
Sun 28 Jun 26
Hertford House Hotel basement, 1 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1DA
Yes they're back and the hardest bopping hard bop band on the planet are bopping harder than ever!...
Walk Your Ridgeway
Sun 28 Jun 26
Either Wendover or Princes Risborough HP22 6EG
Join The Hospice of St Francis and Walk Your Ridgeway on Sunday 28th June, exploring the stunning ancient walkway...
Monthly Craft Markets Continue At The Galleria This June!
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Galleria,
Comet Way,
Hatfield AL10 0XR
The Galleria, Hatfield, is delighted to announce that their weekend Craft Market series will continue in June...
New Opening! The Paint Patch Arrives At The Galleria
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Galleria,
Comet Way,
Hatfield AL10 0XR
50% off new immersive art experience at The Galleria!
The Paint Patch is opening its brand-new location inside The Galleria on Saturday, 27th...
Orchestral concert
Sat 27 Jun 26
St John's church, Monks Rise Welwyn Garden City AL8 7NX
We invite you to an evening of classical music played and sung to a high standard by the Welwyn Garden City Orchestra and Chorus...
Trestival | A Showcase of St Albans Youth Theatre
Sat 27 Jun 26
Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive,
St Albans, Herts AL4 0JQ
Trestival is a St Albans Youth Theatre Showcase celebrating the outstanding drama work taking place in and around the city...
Archery & Axe Throwing Experience
Sat 27 Jun 26
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon Lane
Brickendon
Hertfordshire SG13 8NY
Our thrilling Archery & Axe Throwing Experience is coming to Celtic Harmony Camp this summer! Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable family day...
Pause, Listen, and Connect | Music from Music2Connect at The Galleria!
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Galleria,
Comet Way,
Hatfield AL10 0XR
Join us as we welcome international artist Theo from Music2Connect to The Galleria this June. On Saturday 27th June between 12pm and 4pm, Theo will...
28 Fishpool Street - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 26 Jun 26
28 Fishpool Street, St Albans AL3 4RT
This secret garden is in town centre St Albans close to the Cathedral and on entering it one gets an immediate feeling of peace and tranquillity...
The Bridgeman’s of West Street
Fri 26 Jun 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Discover the story of this remarkable Hertford family with this fascinating talk from historian Jean Riddell
£8...
Hidden Hertford - a guided walk
Wed 24 Jun 26
Hertford Museum
18 Bull Plain
Hertford SG14 1DT
Wednesday 24th June 10.15am – 11.45am
Discover the amazing stories hiding in plain sight in Hertford’s streets with this immersive guided...
Ware care home to welcome community for nostalgic football celebration
Wed 24 Jun 26
Riverside Place, Plaxton Way, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 7FB
Excitement is building at a care home in Ware as it prepares to open its doors for a day of football-themed festivities...
Thundridge Hill House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Thundridge Hill House, Ware SG12 0UE
Well established garden of approx 2½ acres; good variety of plants, shrubs and roses, attractive hedges...
Dovehouse Shott - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Dovehouse Shott, Royston SG8 8LL
A lovely cottage garden with quirky features owned by the producer of Pinkster Gin and Blooming Natural...
Harpenden Choral Society Concert
Sat 20 Jun 26
St. John's Church, St. Johns Road, Harpenden. AL5 1DJ
PUCCINI: MESSA DI GLORIA
RUTTER: MAGNIFICAT
Harpenden Choral Society is delighted to present a concert bringing together two contrasting yet...
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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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