Events & Activities in Bishop’s Stortford
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Sunday 28th July – Storytime
Join Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ, in the Children’s library for Story Time from 2pm, all welcome, best suited to children under 7 years of age. This is a free event.
Monday 29th July – Hummingbird Cancer Support
Hummingbird Cancer Support meet at South Mill Arts Centre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG, every Monday from 10.30am – 1.30pm. Not on Bank Holidays or 23rd December.
Tuesday 30th July – Terrific Tuesdays
A free craft and activity drop-in (to be accompanied by parents) with lunch. At Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church, 34B South Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3AZ, Tuesday 30th July from 10am – 1.30pm. Next 13th August.
Tuesday 30th July – Baby Rhyme Time
These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are an opportunity for you to meet other families too. Baby Rhyme Time is free though donations are welcomed. No booking required. Tuesdays from 10.15am – 10.45am and 11.15am – 11.45am. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Tuesday 30th July – Summer Family Stay and Play
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join your children for a Forest School session. Come and join a fun morning in the woods. You will have the chance to bring along some sausages and marshmallows to cook on the campfire. Bring buns too, they will provide sauce and the cooking equipment. Tea and coffee will be provided for parents. Children will have the opportunity to engage in child led play including mud kitchen, rope swings, slack-lines, hammocks and more. Suitable for primary school aged children and under. Pre-schoolers and siblings welcome too. Tuesday 30th July from 11.30am – 1.30pm. At Jobbers Wood, Great Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford, SG10 6FB.
Tuesday 30th July – Board Games Club
At this Board Games Club, you can have fun playing games like Snakes and Ladders, Dominoes or Snap. Or even, write rules, forfeits and rewards to create your own board game. It runs every Tuesday from 4pm – 5pm so drop in at any point during the hour. It is for anyone aged 6+ and is free to attend. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Tuesday 30th July – Crafts, Games and Bible Stories
Join Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church for Crafts, games and Bible stories on Tuesdays from 6.30pm – 8pm. For more information you can email [email protected]
Wednesday 31st July – Crafty Chat
Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks or whatever craft takes your fancy and enjoy a peaceful evening in the beautiful Holy Trinity church, Takeley in the company of friends. Wednesdays until at least 30th October. At Holy Trinity Church, Takely, Wednesdays from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Thursday 1st August – Story Time
Bring the kids along on Thursdays from 2pm for story time, all are welcome. This event is free and suitable for children under 7 years of age. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Friday 2nd August – Friday Storytime
Join in with stories and rhymes, ideal for children aged 2-5. There is no need to book, just turn up. This event is free, but donations are welcome. First Friday of the month from 10.30am – 11am. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Friday 2nd August – Robotics and Coding Club
These weekly group sessions are designed for two age groups: 5-7 and 8-12+. For an hour each week, the kids collaborative in a safe space, engage their minds in the inspiring world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). At Havers Community Centre, 1 Knights Row, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3GR. Weekly from 4pm – 5pm. Until at least 30th August. To book click here
Saturday 3rd August – ParkPlay
ParkPlay is a two-hour long play session of fun and games for everyone every Saturday morning from 10am. At Snowley Park, Parsonage Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5AA. Activities are relaxed enough to attract the shy and less confident, but structured enough to reassure.
Saturday 3rd August – IT Champions
Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ, now have two IT Champions. Their times are: Tuesdays 10am – 11am and Saturdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm. If you or someone you know needs any help with IT: tablets, computers, new programs etc, it is the perfect time to come to the library.
Wednesday 7th August – Coffee Morning
Drop in for tea and biscuits, have a chat and make new friends. Various activities and themed sessions. Mature members of the local community or anyone who would like to join a friendly group. Every first Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 11.30am. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Thursday 8th August – Who Wants To Be an Olympian?
Qualify, win team medals and be in your very own Olympic ceremony with Pākiki Theatre’s ‘Who Wants To Be An Olympian?’, the show that celebrates Olympics and Paralympics past, present and future. Ideal for ages 6-12 and their families. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout this event. Thursday 8th August from 10.30am – 11.30am, at
Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ. To book click here
Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th August – Once Upon A Time
From the company who brought you South Mill Arts’ previous Pantomimes ‘Cinderella’ (2023) and ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’ (2022) presents…Once Upon A Time! Featuring some of the most beloved fairy tales of all time; including Aladdin, Snow White, Red Riding Hood and many more. Suitable for 4+. Thursday 8th August 2.30pm, Friday 9th August 11am and 3pm, Saturday 10th August 4pm and 7.15pm and Sunday 11th August 11am. At South Mill Arts, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG To book click here
Friday 9th – Saturday 10th August – Stort Pride
Join this annual Pride celebration as they create space for you to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Friday 9th August from 8pm – 9.30 is kicking off with the amazing Don One, Drag King sensation from Birmingham. Ending on a High note with Queeroke from 9.30 to late. Saturday 10th August is a family fun day with a spectacular start at Sworders Field Band Stand at 9.30 am. where they will congregate and create a space to hold each other in solidarity and unity, with dance/music, speeches from prominent LGBTQIA+ people in our community, and the Stort Pride organisers themselves.
Get sparkled up and join them on a solidarity walk from Sworders field and up South Street. Celebrating authenticity love, and unity at its finest. Appropriate for all ages and they have 20 marshals to help anyone that has disabilities wanting to access the route. At South Mill Arts, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. Tickets being released via click here
Saturday 10th August – Outdoor Cinema Experience: Bridesmaids
Join, Down Hall Hotel and Spa, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7AS, for a fantastic outdoor cinema experience where they will be showing Bridesmaids. Taking place within the hotel’s stunning 110-acre garden on the picturesque lawn with live music at 8pm and screening from 8.30pm. Guests can enjoy alfresco cocktails and bubbles from their Horsebox, alongside a decadent outdoor pizza menu. To book click here
Sunday 11th August – Outdoor Cinema Experience: Pretty Woman
Join, Down Hall Hotel and Spa, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7AS, for a fantastic outdoor cinema experience where they will be showing Pretty Woman. Taking place within the hotel’s stunning 110-acre garden on the picturesque lawn with live music at 8pm and screening from 8.30pm. Guests can enjoy alfresco cocktails and bubbles from their Horsebox, alongside a decadent outdoor pizza menu. To book click here
Monday 12th August – Craftea
Open to all, drop in, bring your current project or just have a chat over a cuppa. Every second Monday of the month from 10.30am – 12 noon. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Monday 12th August – Outdoor Cinema Experience: Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
Join, Down Hall Hotel and Spa, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7AS, for a fantastic outdoor cinema experience where they will be showing Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Taking place within the hotel’s stunning 110-acre garden on the picturesque lawn with live music at 8pm and screening from 8.30pm. Guests can enjoy alfresco cocktails and bubbles from their Horsebox, alongside a decadent outdoor pizza menu. To book click here
Saturday 17th August – Late Summer Stroll at Thorley
Join this summer walk to enjoy the late summer flowers, dragonflies and damselflies. Hear about and possibly see the resident water voles. Thorley Wash, Spellbrook, North Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7SE. Please be aware there is a deep step up to the bridge that leads across the Stort onto the reserve, which may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. Saturday 17th August from 10am – 12 noon. To register click here
Saturday 24th – Monday 26th August – Cammas Fest
Join Cammas Hall Farm for a fantastic day-out at their Cammas Fest event, taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Get ready to enjoy some great live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and heaps of fun. Each day, talented musicians will get you dancing, rocking out, or simply relaxing. The fabulous Youth Create will be keeping the little ones entertained, with sessions throughout the day including Princess vs Hero Show, a Dance Party and Family Gameshow. Let the kids loose to burn off some energy in our large play area.
The Cammas Pub will be fully stocked with a wide variety of beverages including tapped beer, local cask ales, cider, wine, cocktails, Pimm’s and a selection of soft drinks. Indulge in some tasty delights from our BBQ and pizza oven to keep you fuelled up for the festivities. Saturday 24th August – 12 noon – 6pm. Sunday 25th August – 12 noon – 8pm and Monday 26th August – 12 noon – 5pm. At Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7JT. To book click here
Monday 26th August – Jazz Afternoon Tea
Come and enjoy a quintessentially English afternoon tea accompanied by the sounds of live Jazz. Grab your friends and family to come and savour scrumptious sweet treats and sip on English sparkling wine outside on their beautiful Terrace area (Weather dependant). At Down Hall Hotel and Spa, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7AS. Monday 26th August from 1.30pm. To book click here
Saturday 31st August – Coffee Morning
Coffee mornings in aid of the NSPCC. Bring and buy sale, refreshments available. At Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church, 34B South Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3AZ. Saturday 31st August from 10am.
Friday 8th November – Christmas Gift Fair
Start your Christmas shopping at this fabulous Christmas Fair. A wonderful range of gifts from independent retailers. Refreshments available. Friday 8th November from 1pm – 7pm. At Henham Village Hall, Henham, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6AS.
Thursday 21st November – Christmas Shopping
Indulge in a relaxed yuletide shopping experience at a charming venue, Hunters Meet, Chelmsford Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7BQ, where you will discover an array of stalls offering delightful gifts. Contact the charity office [email protected] or call 01279 973 743 for tickets.
Saturday 14th December – Creepy Christmas Peculiar Market
A specialised market in Hertfordshire bringing you over 20 unusual and fantastical traders. Discover peculiar collections of art, home decor, jewellery and so much more. At The Belgian Brewer, 11 Links Business Centre, Bishop Stortford, CM23 5NZ. Saturday 14th December from 11.30am – 4pm.
