Good Morning, Hertford! 😎

There’s a lovely mix of things happening around Hertford this week and we’ve found it all for you.

From magical family theatre and mind-bending magic at BEAM, to pottery making, drag bingo and a big dose of 90s nostalgia when East 17 hit town. Add in street food, Easter trails popping up around the shops, a few wellness moments to reset the mind, and plenty for the kids over the holidays… and you’ve got yourself a pretty full diary.

As always, we’ve handpicked the good stuff to make planning your week that little bit easier.

👇 Here’s the lineup this week:

• Things To Do & Events

• Community Highlights

• Kiddies Scoop: Easter fun!

• Eye Catching Deals

• Property Of The Week

• Weather: Best days = Wednesday & Thursday

• Mind, Health & Fitness: Vitamin time guide

• Extra Sprinkles: Salmon spring salad

THINGS TO DO & EVENTS

🎭 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Tiny Planet
📅 Sun. 22 Mar 📍 BEAM, Hertford
A magical puppet theatre experience for the whole family. Through live folk music, puppetry and live camera projection, explore a miniature world where the smallest things hold the biggest stories.
🎟 Info here - Pay What You Feel £8-£16.50

Tom Brace Saws Himself in Half
📅 Thu. 26 - Fri. 27 Mar 📍 BEAM, Hertford
Magician Tom Brace attempts a world-first illusion - sawing himself in half. A fast-paced night of comedy, magic and legendary illusions as he chases his place in the Magic Hall of Fame.
🎟 Details here

Pottery Mug Making Workshop
📅 Sat. 28th Mar. 1-3pm 📍 Tewinbury Farm Hotel
Create two beautifully handmade mugs in a mindful pottery session. Choose from a range of glazes and enjoy the calming process of shaping clay into something both personal and practical.
🎟 £55 pp | Book here

Drag Bingo Night
📅 Thurs. 26 Mar | From 8pm 📍 The White Lion, Bengeo
Expect a lively night of drag bingo, karaoke and plenty of laughs at The White Lion. Your ticket includes chilli nachos and a full evening of entertainment.
🎟 £25 pp | £10 deposit required

East 17 Live - Over 25’s Only
📅 Fri. 3 Apr | 3-11pm 📍 Dog & Whistle, Hertford
A throwback party for the over 25s featuring East 17 live, alongside DJs Drako, Dino Dizenzo, Ross Mac, Telfer and Zak Gayford. Expect big 90s nostalgia, great music and a packed dancefloor.
🎟 Info here

🏰 COMMUNITY + FAMILY

Street Food Heroes
📅 Thurs. 26 Mar | 4-9pm 📍 All Saints’ Church, Hertford
An evening of great food, drinks and music in the heart of town. No cooking required👌

Children’s Easter Trail
📅 28 Mar - 12 Apr 📍 Hertford Town Centre
A fun Easter trail around town thanks to the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters. Follow the map to find 15 knitted animals hiding in shops and windows - this year’s theme is Pet Shop. Match each animal to its location for a chance to win a £30 local gift voucher.
🎟 Free Event - Trail maps here

Hertford Art & Literature Festival
📅 Sat. 11 Apr | 12-4pm 📍 Hertford Castle
A vibrant celebration of art, literature and creativity in the heart of Hertford. Browse art and craft stalls, enjoy live entertainment, take part in hands-on activities and explore Hertford Castle during its open day - with food and drink available throughout.

As part of the Hertford Art & Literature Festival, Hertfordshire Spanish School will be offering free Spanish taster sessions along with complimentary level assessments for anyone who already speaks some Spanish and wants to find the right course.

🌱 HEALTH + WELLBEING

Fellas: Talking Together, Moving Forward
📅 17 Mar - 7 Apr 📍 The Secret Space, Hertford
A supportive four-week course for men designed to create space for honest conversation, reflection and positive change. Led by Paul Veale and Stuart Mullins, the sessions combine real-life experience with practical guidance to help men gain perspective and support one another.
🎟 Details here

Spring Equinox Women’s Circle
📅 Thurs. 19 Mar | 7:30-9pm 📍 Quaker Meeting House, Hertford
Welcome the new season with a reflective evening inspired by Rob Hopkins' From What Is to What If. Expect a Spring Equinox meditation, journaling and a supportive sharing circle exploring ideas, dreams and fresh possibilities for the months ahead.
🎟 £15 pp

Pilates & Sound Bath Retreat: Journey to Inner Peace
📅 Sat. 21 Mar | 12-2pm 📍 The Oak House Studio & Therapies, Hatfield
A calming afternoon designed to help you move, breathe and reset. Enjoy an energising Pilates session followed by a deeply relaxing sound bath led by Yasemin Ozay and Breege Toumazou - the perfect blend of movement and restoration.
🎟 Booking required – Details here

Workshop: Your Hormones, Your Power
📅 Tues. 31 Mar | 6:30-8:30pm 📍 Nourish Café, Hertford
An empowering workshop exploring how hormones affect energy, mood, sleep and weight. Gain practical tools and insights to help you better understand your body and reclaim your wellbeing.
🎟 Details here

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Work Begins on New Bengeo Housing Development
Construction has started on the development of 118 homes on greenfield land north of Bengeo. Contractors began work this week, creating a new site entrance from Wadesmill Road and preparing the area for building works. The development will include a mix of homes and apartments with air-source heat pumps and EV charging points.

New Parking System at Sainsbury’s Hertford
Parking is complimentary if you spend £10 in-store, or for quick trips, a free 20-minute parking option is available.

📣 New Opening: A warm welcome to the latest soon-to-be coffee and foca hotspot: Cult Club ☕️

KIDDIES SCOOP

A few egg-cellent Easter adventures for the little ones…

🐣 The Wonder Den Easter Workshops

🐣 Easter Fun at Woodland Ranch

🐣 Easter Explorers at Hatfield Park

🎨 And for the more crafty bunch….check out the Easter Holiday Workshops over at Southern Maltings

🔥 EYE CATCHING DEALS

Lunch with the Easter Bunny
📅 Sat. 4 Apr | 12-3pm 📍 The Cowper Arms, Cole Green
Enjoy lunch while the little ones meet the Easter Bunny and get stuck into colouring and Easter crafts with the pub’s fluffy guest.
🎟 Booking recommended 🐰

🏡 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

A lovely detached family home offering plenty of space and flexibility, all presented in excellent condition.

Downstairs you’ll find a welcoming entrance hall, a bright dual-aspect living room with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden, a generous dining area, study and a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast space and utility room. There’s also a fifth bedroom with its own en-suite on the ground floor.

Upstairs are four further bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, plus a family bathroom - making it a great setup for family living.

👉🏼 Worth a peak here

🌦 HERTFORD WEATHER: 17 Mar - 23 Mar 2026

A bright and mostly dry week ahead in Hertford, with plenty of sunshine and very little rain. After a cloudy start on Tuesday, the sun really shows up Wednesday and Thursday with clear skies and highs around 17°C. The weekend stays mild but a bit more mixed with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 13-15°C.

Best days: Wednesday and Thursday for the sunshine 🌞

✨ MIND, HEALTH + FITNESS

Did you know that when you take your supplements can make a big difference to how well your body absorbs them? Some vitamins work best with food, others on an empty stomach, and a few even compete with each other if taken together.

Getting the timing right helps your body absorb nutrients more effectively and get the full benefit from what you’re taking (who knew? 🤷‍♀️).

🧁 EXTRA SPRINKLES

A fresh twist on a classic - this Salmon Niçoise Smashed Potato Salad is packed with flavour. Think crispy smashed potatoes, flaky salmon, punchy olives, fresh greens and a zingy dressing that ties it all together. Light, satisfying and perfect for spring lunches. 🥔🌿

You’re now brilliantly up top date, Hertford.

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