Pick up your free colouring book featuring Hertford landmarks

A new colouring book featuring a number of Hertford landmarks is now available for free.

Illustrated by local artist Jen Kimber, the aim of the book, which has been produced by The New River Line, is to help families explore and discover the area between Hertford and Broxbourne.

Activity Books and Rail Ale Trail Booklets are also available. 

Cllr Ann Woodward, Chair of the Development & Leisure Committee at Hertford Town Council, said: “The New River Line is an important transport link, keeping Hertford connected with local communities and the capital.

"Sustainable travel is hugely important to Hertford Town Council, having passed a climate emergency in 2023, and more recently developing a Sustainable Tourism Strategy - so supporting the New River Line is key to ensuring more people travel to our county town, by train.”

Katie Goldthorpe, New River Line CRP Officer, said: “Head up and down the line to explore the area and enjoy the guided walks and ideas from our Activity Guide. Walk between and around one of our stations, visit an independent cafe, or enjoy a tasty meal at one of the many restaurants and pubs found in the towns and villages along the line.”

The New River Line Community Rail Partnership was established to bring together local authorities, community groups and organisations to work with Greater Anglia to promote and celebrate the branch line from Hertford East to Broxbourne.

It aims to encourage and promote use of the rail line, supporting local projects developed in partnership with community groups businesses and the train operator, Greater Anglia.

The focus is on projects that promote the stations and encourage rail travel through engagement, economic growth and sustainable active travel for all.