The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting at Hertford Castle
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting at Hertford Castle
Join us in celebrating Her Majesty’s historic reign, a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service, at Hertford Castle on Thursday 2nd June 2022.
From 8.45pm until 10pm, the evening event includes Hertford Castle Beacon Lighting – used to mark Royal occasions. More than 2,000 beacons will be lit throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories, and one in each of the capital cities of Commonwealth countries, in recognition of The Queen’s long and selfless service.
The Ceremony will be accompanied by an address from the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Mr Robert Voss CBE CStJ, and the Mayor of Hertford, a visual display of images on the Castle of her Majesty and a bugle call to fanfare the lighting of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon
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.
Beacon lighting at 9:45pm.
Click here for more information on the day event celebrations.
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.