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Virtual Christmas Extravaganza 2020 - Harold Court PTA
(FREE)
4th November
- 5th December
Online, Online
Autumn scavenger Hunt
(FREE)
12th November
- 1st December
Your home, Hertford
Reindeer trail in Ware
(FREE)
25th November
- 19th December
High street, Ware
CANCELLED Hertford Castle Christmas Market
27th November
- 29th November
Hertford Castle, Hertford
Winning Windows Competition
(FREE)
27th November
- 7th December
Hertford Town Centre, Hertford
Learning in Lockdown (The Parent Edition) Webinar
(FREE)
27th November
Online, WELWYN GARDEN CITY
The Grinch Castle Christmas Trail
(FREE)
28th November
- 6th December
Hertford Castle, Hertford
Virtual Christmas Light Switch On
(FREE)
28th November
Your home, Hertford
Free Frozen 2 ballet class for kids
(FREE)
28th November
Your home, Hertford
Santa's Grotto at Van Hage Amwell- Fully Booked
1st December
- 24th December
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell
Elf Doorstop visits from Youth Create Does Parties
1st December
- 23rd December
Your home, Hertford
Santa's Grotto at Burston Garden Centre- Fully Booked
2nd December
- 24th December
Burston Garden Centre, St Albans
Christmas Special at Audley End- Fully Booked
2nd December
- 24th December
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Santa Photo Shoot at Ray Lowe
2nd December
- 4th December
Ray Lowe Photography Studios, Cheshunt
Meet Santa at Paradise Wildlife Park
2nd December
- 24th December
Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne
THE FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
2nd December
- 24th December
Marsh Farm, South Woodham
Christmas at Waddesdon (Wed -Sun only)
3rd December
- 20th December
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Hampton Court Ice Rink
3rd December
- 3rd January
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
Hogwarts in the Snow - Booking currently suspended
3rd December
- 17th January
Warner Bros Studio Tour, Leavesden
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
3rd December
Hertford Theatre, Hertford
Ice Skating at Lakesides Christmas Wonderland
3rd December
- 10th January
INTU Lakeside, Lakeside Shopping Centre
Vauxhall - Made in Luton (Thu - Sun only)
(FREE)
3rd December
- 11th April
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Ice Skating
3rd December
- 3rd January
Woburn Sands Garden Centre, Milton Keynes
Santa's Grotto with Peter Rabbit and Friends
3rd December
- 24th December
The Centre:MK, Milton Keynes
Once Upon a Christmas
3rd December
- 24th December
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Tyndall's Garden Centre Grotto
3rd December
- 24th December
Tyndalls Garden Centre, Waltham Abbey
If you are running a local event for families or children you can add the details to our site for free.
Christmas certainly isn’t cancelled this year as Hertford Town Council have lots planned for the lead up to the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, including events, activities, initiatives to keep all the family entertained, and there are even prizes to be won!
All events are free of charge except for the guided walks.
Tickets for guided walks are £6 each and booking is essential by calling the Town and Tourist Information Centre on 01992 584322.
Running until 19th December
Shoppers spending a minimum of £10 instore or online at participating Hertford retailers will have a chance of winning a £50 gift voucher to spend at any Hertford retailer. 10 lucky winners will be selected to win a £50 gift voucher – customers should check with the retailer that they are participating in the initiative.
Friday 27th November
Watch as Hertford traders compete for the best Christmas window display. Walk around the town centre to see the beautiful creations which are all ‘Winter Wonderland’ themed.
Throughout December – winners will be announced week ending 7th December.
Saturday 28th November
A chance to watch the Mayor of Hertford turn on the festive lights in Hertford Town Centre on the Hertford Town Council YouTube Channel.
The festive lights will be on throughout December, so we recommend you also take a stroll around the county town to enjoy the new bespoke lights. Please tag Hertford Town Council on social
media if you take a selfie in front of the lights.
Saturday 28th November – Sunday 6th December
Follow the trail around Hertford Castle grounds and join in with the interactive activities and challenges set as you go from one point to the next solving clues for The Grinch. This is a self-guided trail and no booking is necessary, pick up a leaflet within the castle grounds.
Sunday 6th December – 11am
Explore the long and eventful history of Hertford Castle on this guided walk.
Friday 11th December – 7.30pm
An atmospheric guided walk through the ghostly haunted sites of Hertford.
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Saturday 12th December – Sunday 3rd January
Local businesses and organisations have joined forces to bring the spirit of Christmas to Hertford Castle. Follow the trail around the grounds and enjoy the wonderful festive displays. This is a selfguided trail, no booking is necessary, pick up a leaflet within the castle grounds.
Sunday 13th December – 11am
Enjoy a guided walk around the town centre discovering Hertford’s many American connections.
Saturday 19th December – Saturday 9
th January
Follow the trail around Hertford town centre and match the Christmas book with the shop they aredisplayed in for a chance to win a prize. Collect your trail map from the Town and Tourist Information Centre.
Sunday 20th December – 11am
Discover the Georgian influence on Hertford’s townscape and meet some colourful characters.
Wednesday 30th December – 7pm
An atmospheric guided walk through the ghostly haunted sites of Hertford.
Friday 1st January 2021 – 11am
Start the New Year by looking back at a thousand years of Hertford history.
Chairman of Hertford Town Council’s Development and Leisure Committee Chairman, Cllr Jane Sartin, said: “This is clearly not going to be Christmas exactly as we are all accustomed to, but
Hertford Town Council is ensuring that there is still plenty to enjoy over the coming weeks in the town. It is also a key time of year for the town’s shops, and whilst many are unable to open at the
moment they will still be participating in activities such as the Christmas windows competition, and shoppers will be able to take part in the competition to win £50 vouchers to spend in Hertford by
shopping online with participating retailers.”A printed programme of all events and trails will be available from the Town and Tourist
Information Centre when it reopens after Lock Down and will be available from the castle grounds and on www.gohertford.co.uk from Monday 16th November.
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