Events & Activities in Ware
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Friday 30th May – Ware Country Market
Weekly Country Market with plenty of goods on offer from local bakers, producers and makers all under one roof. Fridays from 9am – 12 noon. At Leaside Church and Community Centre, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BT.
Friday 31st May – Board Games Club
Weekly adult Board Games Club at Ware Library, High Street, Ware, every Friday 2pm – 3.30pm. Meet new people and bring out your competitive streak. Until at least end of September 2025.
Sunday 1st June – Summer Concert: Steve Young
Free summer concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 1st June from 3pm – 5pm.
Tuesday 3rd June – Dragonflies of Amwell
An introduction to some of the dragonflies and damselflies of Amwell Nature reserve. Suitable for adults. Please note there are no toilets available at the reserve. The walk will have some gentle gradients. Tuesday 3rd June from 11am – 12.30pm, at Amwell Lane, Great Amwell, Ware, SG12 9SS. To book click here
Wednesday 4th June – Maltings Stitch Café
Maltings Stitch Café is a fortnightly drop-in group from 10am – 1pm, for those seeking to stitch, make new friends and share ideas. Whether your style is embroidery or machine stitching, felting or tapestry, everyone is welcome to this friendly group. All levels are welcome too, whether you are a novice with a needle or an expert seamstress. You can bring your own projects to work on, whilst socialising in their Café. Please note this is a free social event and not a taught class. At Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS. Next 18th June.
Friday 6th June – Live Longer Better
Live Longer Better are hosting a celebration day to empower the movement of helping older adults, especially those living with dementia to stay active, independent and socially connected. This event will allow you try out a range of inclusive activities, such as: movement for memory, chair yoga, clock cricket, bowls, walking sports and much more. The event is being held at Wodson Park Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Road, Ware SG12 0UQ. Friday 6th June from 10am – 3pm. For further information and to register click here
Saturday 7th June – Charity Fit-Fest
Charity fitness event at Ware Priory, The Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL, raising funds for Hertfordshire Mind Charity. With DJ, live music, Pilates taster, 30 minute body workout and more. Donations welcome. Saturday 7th June from 10am – 12 noon.
Saturday 7th June – 100th birthday of Hertfordshire Libraries
Join Ware Library, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BA, on Saturday 7th June from 10am – 5pm, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Hertfordshire Libraries. They have a whole host of activities to try. Take part in thier collaborative colouring sheet, or find all of the characters on their trail to be entered into a prize draw. They will have from 10.30am – 11.30am a dedicated and qualified teacher available to teach coding to children aged 5-8, with their adults. Spaces are very limited and booking is essential. Craft Workshop from 10.30 – 11.30am. This is a drop-in session. Sphero Demo from 2pm – 3pm, see if you can race one of their Sphero Mini bots around the library course. This is a drop in session. All of these activities are free to attend, with donations welcome.
Sunday 8th June – Summer Art and Craft Market
The Summer Art and Craft Market is in its 5th year and will be held indoors and outdoors in the garden at Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS, on Sunday 8th June from 10am – 3pm. With local creatives, designers, and makers, you could take home something unique for yourself or a gift for a friend. The market will feature local talented printmakers, fine artists, graphic designers, leather crafters, textiles, glass blowing, stained and fused glass, jewellery, macramé, paper crafting, ceramics, crochet, embroidery, candle making and much more. Refreshments will be available in their café.
Sunday 8th June – Mum2mum Market
Come and shop pre loved, good condition all things baby, children and maternity with 20+ stalls to browse. At The Riverside Hall, The Age Concern Centre, Priory Street, Ware, SG12 0DE. Sunday 8th June from 10am – 12 noon.
Sunday 8th June – Summer Art and Craft Market
Featuring local talented printmakers, fine artists, graphic designers, leather crafters, textiles, glass blowing, stained and fused glass, jewellery, macramé, paper crafting, ceramics, crochet, embroidery, candle making and much much more. Refreshments will be available in the café. Come along and be creative yourself as well as appreciating the works of others. Sunday 8th June from 10am – 3pm, at Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS.
Wednesday 11th June – Quiz Night
Join Ware Library, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BA, for their quarterly quiz night. Teams of up to 6 are welcome. Wednesday 11th June from 7pm – 9pm. Book at the library.
Saturday 14th June – Train and Track Play
Train and Track Play is an organised session for children to integrate and socialise with other children through playing with toy trains and cars. Let your child explore the world of vehicles through exciting, tunnels, bridges, turntables, roads, garages, sidings and ignite their imagination and creativity. At Alleninburys sport and Social club, Harris’s Lane, Ware, SG12 0DJ. Saturday at multiple times. To book click here
Saturday 14th June – Summer Concert: Old Time Sailors
20 piece shanty party version excursion live music show. Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Saturday 14th June from 12 noon – 2pm.
Saturday 14th June – Broxbourne Community Choir
Come and enjoy some summertime singing with Broxbourne Community Choir as they celebrate ten years. Saturday 14th June from 3pm, at Christ Church, New Road, Ware, SG12 7BS.
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June – Generation Circus
Will You Still Love Me? is an extraordinary circus show with an extraordinary cast of performers. The local community has helped us to create a tapestry of shared stories and unexpected connections. A show that bridges generations and explores what brings us together, at any age. Working with renowned circus and dance choreographers from across the UK, and an amazing team of video and sound artists, Will You Still Love Me features Aerial Circus, Physical Theatre and Dance Theatre, Original film-making and live video projections, Nostalgic 1970s and 80s slideshows plus speciality acts and lots of surprises. At Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP, Saturday 14th June from 6pm and Sunday 15th June from 1pm. To book click here
Sunday 15th June – Farmers’ Market
Monthly Farmers Market at Tudor Square, Ware, SG12 9XF, with an array of stalls offering quality food and drink, made locally by small independent producers and businesses. Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, every market will have a twist or theme. Pop by and pick up something delicious, enjoy food demonstrations and live music. Sunday from 10am – 1pm. Not on in July, August or December.
Wednesday 18th June – Ware: A Local History Walk
Join Ware Library, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BA, to hear from John Wing as he delivers a talk on the town. Find out about Romans, Normans, Road, Rail, Malt, and Medicine. Tickets cost £5 and places will need to be booked in the Library. Some of the proceeds will be donated to Ware in Bloom. Wednesday 18th June from 7pm.
Saturday 21st June – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 21st June from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
Sunday 22nd June – Summer Concert: Lulu And The Hullabaloos
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 22nd June from 3pm – 5pm.
Sunday 22nd June – Family Day
Join Louise from Mentley Farm for a wonderful Family Day in the Lavender Fields. Enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by stunning lavender fields, featuring artisan stalls showcasing unique local crafts, a BBQ and delicious cakes and treats along with entertainment for all ages. At Mentley Farm Lavender, Mentley Lane West, Great Munden, Ware, SG11 1TW. Sunday 22nd June from 10am – 3pm.
Saturday 28th June – Summer Fair
Summer fair with BBQ, free entertainment, free entry, inflatables, stalls and crafts. Saturday 28th June from 11.30am – 3pm. At Sacred Heart Primary School, Broadmeads, Ware, SG12 9HY.
Saturday 28th June – Ware Ukulele
Join the Ware Ukulele Group’s 10th Birthday celebrations. Featuring special guests and a setlist of songs special to them from the last decade, as well as brand new repertoire and a few surprises along the way. This family friendly event will also have special guests, refreshments, bar and raffle. Saturday 28th June from 2pm, at Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP. To book click here
Sunday 29th June – Mentley Farm Lavender: Open Day
Join Louise from Mentley Farm for a wonderful Family Day in the Lavender Fields. Enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by stunning lavender fields, featuring artisan stalls showcasing unique local crafts, a BBQ and delicious cakes and treats along with entertainment for all ages. They even have a wonderful fun dog show so come along and bring your pooches, a chair or blanket and enjoy the day. At Mentley Farm Lavender, Mentley Lane West, Great Munden, Ware, SG11 1TW. Sunday 29th June from 10am – 3pm.
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July – Ware Boat Festival and Carnival
This year’s IWA Canalway Cavalcade, will have stalls, food vendors, a bar, boats and boating events, children’s rides, face painters, live bands and performers, children’s activities, ice cream vans and everything else that makes up Cavalcade. Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July
Sunday 6th July – Summer Concert: Ware Brass
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 6th July from 3pm – 5pm.
Saturday 12th July – Braughing Fair and Wheelbarrow Race
Braughing Fair and Wheelbarrow Race is on Saturday 12th July from 12 noon – 6pm, a fantastic day of fun, racing, and community spirit. A day packed with entertainment, races, and family fun.
Sunday 13th July – Summer Concert: Twist of Rock
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 13th July from 3pm – 5pm and 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Tuesday 15th July – In conversation with Katy Watson
Katy Watson, author of the Three Dahlias series, will be at Ware Library, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BA, to celebrate the publication of her new novel A Deadly Night in the Theatre and 100 years of Hertfordshire Libraries. To book click here
Saturday 19th July – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 19th July from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
Sunday 20th July – Food Festival
Celebrating fantastic local food and produce at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Free entry, with live music, entertainment and free children’s face painting. Sunday 20th July from 12 noon – 4pm.
Thursday 24th July – Bus Pass Party
Join Ware Town Council at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL, for bingo with music by Ware Brass with refreshments. Tickets £1 available at Ware Priory. Thursday 24th July from 7pm.
Saturday 26th July – Artisan Craft Fair
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter and melodies at the Ware Town Fringe, proudly presented by Southern Maltings Art Centre as part of the annual Ware festival. A spectacular showcase of top-notch comedy and sensational live music, featuring the finest talents from the local scene. With a diverse programme guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and set your soul ablaze with rhythm. At Southern Maltings. Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS. Saturday 26th July from 2pm – 11pm. For further information and to book click here
Thursday 31st July – Climbing Wall
Turn up and have a go on the climbing wall at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. All participants must weigh over 23kg and under 114kg to take part. Thursday 31st July from 12 noon – 4pm.
Saturday 2nd August – Summer Fete
Join Ashwood Care Home, Dickenson Way, Ware, SG12 7BU, on Saturday 2nd August from 2pm, for an afternoon of sunshine, fun, and community spirit at this annual Summer Fete. Variety of stalls to explore, tasty BBQ treats, Live music to keep the vibes going and a raffle bursting with amazing prizes. Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day in the garden.
Sunday 3rd August – Summer Concert: Barry Sapdford’s Swing Orchestra
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 3rd August from 3pm – 5pm.
Sunday 10th August – Summer Concert: Steel Pan In Motion
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 10th August from 3pm – 5pm.
Saturday 16th August – Music and Motors
Ware’s best classic car and music event, returns to Tudor Square for its 17th year. As ever, they present a selection of local performers playing short acoustic sets and they endeavour to have a display of interesting “motors” brought along by their owners. Music and Motors is a community organised event supported by the Ware Town Council. Saturday 16th August from 12 noon – 5pm.
Sunday 24th August – Summer Concert: Steel Pan In Motion
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 24th August from 3pm – 5pm
Sunday 7th September – Summer Concert: Ware Brass
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 7th September from 3pm – 5pm.
Saturday 20th September – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 20th September from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
Sunday 28th September – Pop Up Market
Makers and Bakers Pop Up Market at Dane End Christmas Tree Farm, High View, Farm Green End Lane, Dane End, Ware, SG12 OFF. Market stalls, live music, workshops and a wonderful cafe. Sunday 28th September from 10am – 3pm.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December – Christmas Winterfest Market
This Christmas Winterfest Market at the Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS, is always early and always a hit. This year it is on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November. This bumper market will be run across two floors, and will showcase local high-quality art, local farmers produce and crafts, Christmas decorations and wreaths, toys, books, jewellery, handcrafted homeware and other small, local boutique businesses. Mini-Christmas photoshoots of you and your family in magical Christmas scenes will be available. Food and drinks also available including mulled wine and mince pies. Entry is a donation of £1.
Saturday 20th December – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 20th December from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
