Explore town's history this Heritage Weekend

Hertford Town Council are staging  a weekend of free activities, building open days, walks and trails for National Heritage Weekend.

On Saturday 14th September Hertford Museum will be holding an Open Day at the Seed Warehouse from 11am-3pm where visitors are able to see the museum's collection in storage. 

On Sunday 15th September, Hertford Castle will be open from 12-4pm. The castle grounds will be transformed into a medieval encampment, where Vikings will roam the land entertaining crowds with battle scenes. There will be fire breathing, archery and falconry flying displays, along with a bouncy castle, face painting, bar, BBQ & story telling.

There are also trails and walks, including the self-guided Hertford Blue Plaque Heritage Trail (permanent trail) and the Hertford Heritage Photo Trail (running from 7th-15th September).

Many other historical buildings will open across the Heritage Open Days, including St Leonard’s Church, The Friends Meeting House, St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Church in Hertingfordbury and All Saints Church.

Chairman of the town council's Development and Leisure Committee, Cllr Jane Sartin said "Hertford has a wealth of historic and interesting buildings, and the Heritage Weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore them and learn more about our town’s rich history."

Richard Gyero, the Joint Senior Partner from Longmores Solicitors LLP and the Heritage Weekend event sponsors said "Longmores has been in Hertford since 1819 and as part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to the local community we are proud to sponsor the Heritage Weekend in the year of our 200th anniversary."

For more information about the Hertford Heritage Weekend please visit www.hertford.gov.uk