Hertford Play Day
Hertford Castle will be filled with child-friendly activities and games, many of which are free of charge to enjoy.
Further Information…
Event Sponsors
For sponsorship opportunities please email events@hertford.gov.uk .
Event Information
Location
Hertford Castle, Castle Street, SG14 1HR.
Entry information
The event is FREE of charge to attend, you are however welcome to donate to the Mayor of Hertford’s Charity Appeal Fund , which this year is supporting Hertford and District Guides & Citizens Advice East Herts.
The Castle grounds can be accessed by foot at any of the following pedestrian gates: Castle Street, St Andrew Street Car Park, Main Castle Gate off The Wash or through the Moat Garden on Castle Street.
Travelling to the Event
Hertford Town Council declared a Climate Emergency in July 2023 and has committed to taking action to protect human health and our natural world to the maximum extent its powers allow. We therefore encourage people to come to our events by public or active transport. The two Hertford railway stations, Hertford North and Hertford East, are a short walk from the Castle, and bus services are available to the Wash and Hertford bus station. Please visit National Rail for live train times and Intalink for bus routes.
Parking
Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle. Please click here for more information and map.
Amenities
The nearest toilets are located near the Wetherspoons The Six Templars pub.
Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available inside the castle, please speak to a volunteer for access.
First Aid will be provided by fully trained Hertford Town Council Officers.
Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.
The nearest Changing Places toilet is located in the foyer area of BEAM, on The Wash. There is step-free access from the main entrance to the Changing Places toilet. Please be advised that there is not a permanent attendant. For further information please get in touch here .
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