Castle To Host Craft Market

Hertford Castle opens its doors for the first event of the year with a craft market on Sunday 5th May. 

The annual Hertford Castle Craft Market will take place on the Castle lawn from 12noon – 4pm with free entry. 

Over 40 stalls will be exhibiting and selling an array of merchandise on thbe lawn from  noon until 4pm. From handmade jewellery to homeware, food goods to embroidery, cards, and clothing. 

For families feeling creative, children can decorate their own crowns and participate in the giant art workshop out on the castle lawn free of charge. Concessions will be available on the lawn including crepes, cakes, ice cream, BBQ food and even Thai cuisine. 

Inside the Castle, visitors are welcome to explore the basement, which features themed rooms such as the ‘dungeon’, ‘Victorian kitchen’, ‘stock room’ and the ‘court room’. 

The Downshire Suite and Robing Room will also be open for the public to visit and volunteers will be on hand to help answer queries. 

Entry to the event is free to attend, although donations to the Mayor’s charities are welcome.