Hertford Castle - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Join us in celebrating Her Majesty’s historic reign, a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service, at Hertford Castle on Thursday 2^nd June 2022. 

From 12pm-4pm, Hertford Castle will be running a FREE family fun day. There will be a host of activities for all to enjoy, including a Castle Open Day, traditional summer fete, games & activities, food and drink, music and much more. 

We are delighted to welcome local charities, clubs and schools who will be joining in the celebrations and helping to host an activity stall on the Castle Lawn whilst fundraising for their worthy group. 

Join us to mark this momentous occasion and pay tribute to The Queen with your local community, as part of the official Platinum Jubilee Weekend of celebrations.

In the evening, our celebrations continue with Hertford Castle Beacon Lighting - click here for more information on the evening event.

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. 

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, through the Moat Garden on Castle Street, or the gate off of Gascoyne Way. 

Parking 

There is no parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle which are free to use on Sundays. Please click here to download a map of the local car parks. 

Amenities 

Toilets are located to the side of the main lawn on the footpath by the Ashley Webb Shelter. 

Disabled toilets & baby changing facilities are available inside the castle, please speak to a volunteer on the door for access. 

First aid is located on the river bank by the Ashley Webb shelter.