Events & Activities in Hertford & Ware
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Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Fayre
Ice Skating, stalls, Santa’s Grotto, mulled wine, hot drinks, wreaths, fun games and activities. Saturday 2nd December from 1pm – 5pm. At The Goat and Village Green, Hertford Heath, SG13 7RT.
Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December – Farmers Christmas
Farmer Christmas’ grotto will be at Foxholes Farm Park, London Road and Foxholes Farm Drive, Hertford, SG13 7NT. On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. You will need to prebook your time to see Farmer Christmas.
Please make your way to thier grotto 15 minutes before your booking time. You can enter their Farm Park from 10am – 4pm on booking date to see Farmer Christmas. There will be limited access to our Farm Park where you get to see some of other animals. For further information and to book click link
Saturday 2nd December – Ware Choral Society: A Starry Night Christmas Concert
An evening of Christmas Music including: Fantasia on Christmas Carols – R Vaughan Williams and Gloria – Francis Poulenc. On Saturday 2nd December from 7.30pm. At The Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP. To book click here
Sunday 3rd – Sunday 24th December – Santa Claus at Leaf Café
Leaf Café are bringing the children a truly magical experience inside Santa’s Grotto set in their beautiful courtyard . Every child will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Father Christmas himself. You will get a chance to have a moment on your own with Father Christmas and at the end, you will be photographed with him to cherish the time forever.
There are many props available to use in the photography section. Dress to your taste, and let them make your experience fun. Choose one photo of your family to keep forever. The whole experience can take up to 30 minutes. Every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Eve, plus Friday 22nd. At Leaf Cafe, 8 Old Cross, Hertford, SG14 1RB. To book click link
Monday 4th December – Parkinson’s Power Exercise Class
A 45-minute exercise class designed to address Parkinson’s symptoms including coordination and balance as well as improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. At Hertford Methodist Church, Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7DZ. Mondays from 3pm – 3.45pm until at least 19th February (not on 25th December)
Monday 4th December – Ware Library Lego Club
LEGO fun at Ware Library, 87 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AD. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). Every Monday from 4pm – 5pm. Until at least May 2024.
Tuesday 5th December – Knit and Natter
A social group for catching up and making new friends, so why not pop along and meet some lovely people for a natter and if you want you can knit too. Every Tuesday from 10am, at The Farmers Boy Brickendon, 1 Brickendon Lane, Brickendon, Hertford, SG13 8NU.
Tuesday 5th December – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. At Ware Library, 87 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AD. Every Tuesday from 2pm – 4pm.
Wednesday 6th December – Community Carols
Carol services for everyone. Mulled wine and mince pies, all welcome. Wednesday 6th December from 2.15pm – 4.15pm, at Hertford Heath Village Hall, 121 London Road, Hertford Heath, SG13 7RH.
Friday 8th December – 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.
Saturday 9th December – Farmers’ Market
This Farmers Market in Hertford takes place in Market Place on the second Saturday of every month and features produce from the local area. The market is open from 8.30am – 1pm and features produce from local livestock, poultry and dairy farmers, together with fruit and vegetables, honey, preserves and bakery products from the countryside surrounding Hertford.
Saturday 9th December – Christmas Card Making
Ware library, 87 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AD, will be holding an exciting Christmas Card Making drop-in session for children aged 5 and above, on Saturday 9th December from 10.30am – 12.30pm. There is no need to pre-book, just turn up on the day and show them how creative you can be.
Saturday 9th December – Christmas Fun Day
With fun for all the family to be had, hear the Courtyard Quartet sing Christmas carols, enjoy a mince pie, or two and see the wonderful array of work from the members in the gallery. At Courtyard Arts Centre, Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AA. Saturday 9th December from 11am – 2pm.
Sunday 10th December – The Magic of Christmas with Ware Ukulele Group
Get into the festive spirit with Ware Ukulele Group as they play all your favourite classic Christmas songs. With special guests and a raffle and refreshments. Sunday 10th December from 2pm – 6pm. At Leaside Church and Community Centre, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BT. To book click link
Saturday 16th December – This Joyous Night
A sparkling and festive Chrismas concert, featuring A.Wood’s beautiful work ‘This Joyous Night’ and a selection of favourite carols for choir and audience, with the Hertford Choral Society. Saturday 16th December from 7.30pm. At All Saints Church, Queens Road, Hertford, SG13 8AY. To book click link
Sunday 17th December – 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.
Sunday 17th December – Little Ravers Christmas Party
An afternoon full of fun for you and your little ones, Sunday 17th December from 3pm – 5pm, at Popworld Hertford. Downstairs they will have the free buggy parking, a designated quiet area at the front of the venue with no music and the dance-floor will be full of soft play for ages 2-5. Coloured wristbands for that age range. Upstairs they will have the disco in full swing for anyone who wants to show their dance moves to the songs their DJ plays. Confetti Cannons will blow and Snow will fall as they go all out for their Little Ravers Christmas Party.
They will also have a Photo Booth upstairs and Connect 4 for those kids who need that extra bit of entertainment. Across both floors they will be giving away freebies such as Inflatables, Christmas hats and much more. Every child with a child ticket will receive a selection box upon exit. Popworld Hertford, 7-11 Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DY. For further information and to book click here
Sunday 17th December – Christmas Carol Concert with Ware Brass
Join a sing-a-long of your favourite Christmas carols outdoors on the lawn in the Priory grounds. Warm layers are recommended, candles and torches are welcome. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in Fletcher’s Lea. Sunday 17th December from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Free event. At Ware Priory, The Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL.
Sunday 17th December – Carol Service
Traditional carols led by their Community Choir, mulled wine and mince pies. At Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill, Hertford Heath, SG13 7RS. Sunday 17th December from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Tuesday 19th December – Carols in the Chapel
An enchanting evening of carols by candlelight within the beautiful setting in the chapel at Haileybury, Hertford Heath, SG13 7NU. Tuesday 19th December from 7.30pm.
Friday 29th December – Christmas Ghost Walk
An atmospheric guided walk through the ghostly sites of Hertford. Walk starts in Salisbury Square on Friday 29th December from 6pm – 7.30pm. To book click here
Tuesday 2nd January – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. At Ware Library, 87 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AD. Every Tuesday from 2pm – 4pm.
Saturday 6th January – Coffee Morning
There is always a delicious selection of home-made cakes and bakes to tempt you, along with fresh coffee, tea and drinks for children. There are usually items for sale and always a very warm welcome. The first Saturday of every month from 10.30am – 12.30pm. At St Andrew’s, St Andrew Street, Hertford, SG14 1HZ.
Monday 8th January – Ware Library Lego Club
LEGO fun at Ware Library, 87 High Street, Ware, SG12 9AD. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). Every Monday from 4pm – 5pm. Until at least May 2024.
Tuesday 16th January – Afternoon Cinema: The Old Oak
Come and join Fletcher’s Lea, Ware, SG12 9AL, for tea, coffee, biscuits and a great film. About ‘The Old Oak’. A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community. Tuesday 16th January from 2pm. To book click here
Tuesday 13th February – Afternoon Cinema: Joyride
Come and join Fletcher’s Lea, Ware, SG12 9AL, for tea, coffee, biscuits and a great film. A headstrong solicitor’s plan to offload her new born baby to her sister, is derailed when a vulnerable but opinionated teenager steals their taxi. Tuesday 13th February from 2pm – 4pm. To book click link
