Rock at the Castle

Get ready to rock the Castle at the hugely popular, not-to-be-missed, annual music festival set within the spectacular grounds of Hertford Castle.

Performances by local musicians will span across multiple stages featuring a wide range of music genres, suitable for all the family. 

A full line up with be added in due course.

Event Alcohol Policy

Visitors are limited to bringing no more than four cans of beer/cider/pre-mixed drinks or one bottle of wine (750ml max) on entry per person into the premises before 4 pm. No glass will be allowed on site; therefore any bottled wine or drinks will be decanted on entry.

Chosen Charity

Rock at the Castle is a charity event and whilst entry is free, donations are welcome to a chosen charity. Over the 19 years it has been running, Rock at the Castle has helped raise over £50,000 for local charities, donated generously by those attending. To become the charity beneficiary of Rock at the Castle 2025please email events@hertford.gov.uk.

Event Sponsors

For sponsorship opportunities please email events@hertford.gov.uk.  

Event Information 

Location 

Hertford Castle, Castle Street, SG14 1HR 

Entry information 

The event is FREE of charge to attend. Donations welcome to the chosen charity.

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 or through the Moat Garden on Castle Street.

Travelling to the Event

Hertford Town Council declared a Climate Emergency in July 2023 and has committed to taking action to protect human health and our natural world to the maximum extent its powers allow. We therefore encourage people to come to our events by public or active transport. The two Hertford railway stations, Hertford North and Hertford East, are a short walk from the Castle, and bus services are available to the Wash and Hertford bus station. Please visit National Rail for live train times and Intalink for bus routes.

Parking

Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle. Please click here for more information and map. 

Amenities 

Toilets are located either side of the main lawn on the footpaths. 

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

First aid will be provided by St John's Ambulance and will be located on the riverbank by the Ashley Webb shelter.

Dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead at all times and we kindly ask that dog waste is picked up and put in the bins provided.

The nearest Changing Places toilet is located in the foyer area of BEAM, The Wash. There is step free access from the main entrance to the Changing Places. Please be advised that the Changing Places does not have a permanent attendant. For further information please get in tough HERE.