Heritage weekend events in Hertford

Hertford Town Council will host its annual Hertford Castle Heritage Day event on Sunday 11th September as part of the national Heritage Open Days weekend. 

The castle grounds will be transformed for the day and will include a small settlement of interactive medieval encampments on the main lawn.  

Within a main arena on the lawn there will be a programme of entertainment throughout the afternoon including fire breathing, falconry flying displays, story telling and battle scenes. 

There will also be face painting and archery, a licensed bar, coffee stall and a BBQ. 

Hertford Castle will be open to the public during the day for visitors to explore the Downshire Suite, Robing Room and themed basement rooms comprising of a pillory, armoury room, Victorian themed kitchen and vault. 

The Council have also organised several free of charge trails and walks for visitors to enjoy during the Heritage Weekend. 

A ticketed free guided walk called 'The Rise and Fall of Hertford Castle' takes place Saturday 10th September at 2pm where visitors will be able to enjoy a guided walk around the castle grounds. 

On Saturday 10th September at 11am and 2pm, there will be another ticketed free guided walk called 'Hertford's Buildings of Delight’ where visitors will be able to explore Hertford's range of architectural styles and historical buildings. 

Town Council Chairman of the Development and Leisure Committee, Cllr Jane Sartin said: "We are fortunate to have a wealth of history and interesting buildings in Hertford. Whether you have lived in the town for  decades, or it’s your new home, there will always be more to learn. The Heritage Weekend is a great opportunity to spend  time exploring Hertford’s history, and the Hertford Castle Heritage Day will provide entertainment and activities for  everyone to enjoy."

Hertford's oldest building, St Leonard's Church in Bengeo, and Lombard House in the town centre, are also open to visitors as part of Hertford Heritage Open Days on 10th and 11th September.