Good morning, locals ☀️

July is doing exactly what July should: 32°C, wall-to-wall sunshine, and not a raincloud in sight all week. Add in England sneaking through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a nail-biter against Mexico (more on that if you missed it, but we won't dwell), and Hertford's got every excuse to spend this week outdoors, glass in hand.

And there's plenty to get outdoors for - a Riverside Real Ale Festival, an ice bath that might actually break you, Summer workshops to kick off the school holidays, and a 20% deal on Cucumber Fields class packs that vanishes Wednesday, so don't sit on this one. Sun cream on, let's get into it.

👇 Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

• What’s On

• Community Highlights

• Kiddies Scoop: Art Summer Workshops

• Eye Catching Deal: 20% Off at Cucumber Fields

• Property Of The Week

• Weather

• Mind, Health & Fitness: Wild Spa Anyone?

• Extra Sprinkles: Dessert for the BBQ Sorted

WHAT’S ON

🎭 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Noasis
📅 Fri. 10 Jul & Sat. 11 Jul | 19:30-23:00 📍 Corn Exchange, Hertford
The UK's definitive Oasis tribute band returns with a supersonic set packed with all the anthems that defined a generation. Expect an authentic live experience and all the biggest Oasis hits.
🎟 £17.50 advance / £20 on the door - More here

Candle Making Workshop
📅 Fri. 10 Jul | 13:00-15:00 📍 Tewinbury Farm & Hotel
Create your own beautifully scented soy wax candles and hand-rolled beeswax dinner candles in this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop.
🎟 £55pp | Info here

Hidden Disco
📅 Sat. 11 Jul | 20:00 📍 The Basement, Hertford House Hotel
A brand-new club night celebrating Funk, Soul, Disco and House, with DJs spinning hidden gems, forgotten favourites and dancefloor classics. Strictly 21+.
🎟 Advance £5 | £7 on the door - Here

Live Music: The Wayward Sons
📅 Sun. 12 Jul | 16:00-18:00 📍 The White Lion, Bengeo
Enjoy an afternoon of live music from The Wayward Sons at The White Lion in Bengeo.

Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour
📅 Sat. 11 Jul 📍 Knebworth Park
Iron Maiden return to Knebworth Park for a huge outdoor headline show as part of their Run For Your Lives World Tour. Joining them on an epic five-band line-up are The Darkness, The Hu, Airbourne and The Almighty, with on-site camping and entertainment making this one of the biggest rock events of the summer.
🎟 More info

🏰 COMMUNITY + FAMILY

Beers & Braids (this one is for the dads 💙)
📅 Fri. 10 Jul | 19:00-21:00 📍 The Mill House, Hertford
Learn the basics of styling your child's hair in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Your ticket includes drinks (alcoholic and alcohol-free options available), a mannequin head to practise on, and plenty of time for questions.
🎟 Book here

Song of the Sea (FREE)
📅 Sat. 11 Jul – Sun. 11 Oct 📍 Hertford Museum
Dive into Hertford Museum's fascinating new exhibition exploring underwater creatures, maritime history and the stories of local people connected to the sea.

Pavement Artists Competition (FREE)
📅 Sat. 11 Jul | 14:00-15:15 📍 Ware Priory
Get creative with chalk in this fun family competition celebrating this year's Ware Festival theme, 100 Years of Television. Entries now closed, go support and enjoy - more here!

12th Riverside Real Ale Festival
📅 Sat. 11 Jul | 12:00-23:00 📍 Ware Priory
Enjoy a fantastic selection of real ales, wine, soft drinks and BBQ food alongside live entertainment throughout the day in a beautiful riverside setting. Advance tickets include a complimentary half pint, and children go free.
🎟 More here

Mudlarks Open Allotment
📅 Sun. 12 Jul | 12:00-15:00 📍 Cromwell Road Allotments
Spend the afternoon exploring Mudlarks' beautiful allotment while enjoying crafts, a plant sale, homemade cakes, a freshly prepared ploughman's lunch and more. Every purchase supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.

🌱 HEALTH + WELLBEING

SOMA Breathwork Taster Session
📅 Wed. 8 Jul | 19:00-20:00 📍 The Secret Space, Fore Street, Hertford
Curious about breathwork? Discover how SOMA Breathwork combines rhythmic breathing and music to promote relaxation, mental clarity and overall wellbeing in this introductory one-hour taster session. Find out more.

Swift Walk with the Mayor of Hertford (FREE)
📅 Mon. 13 Jul | 20:00-21:30 📍 Outside BEAM, Hertford
Join the Mayor of Hertford and Hertford Swift Group for an evening walk to discover the town's remarkable swifts, learn about their declining population and hear how local conservation efforts are helping protect these incredible birds.

🍜 FOODIE

BBQ & Woodfired Cooking
📅 Fri. 10 Jul | 18:30-20:30 📍 Tewinbury Farm Hotel
Take your outdoor cooking to the next level with this hands-on cookery school. Learn professional techniques including low-and-slow cooking, smoking, brining, fire management and flavour-packed marinades while preparing everything from meat and fish to vegetables, flatbreads and desserts.
🎟 £65pp | Book here

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat (FREE) 📅 Sign-ups open now - runs until Sat. 5 Sep 📍 All Hertfordshire Libraries Keep the kids reading through the school holidays - six library books, plenty of rewards, and it's free to sign up at any Hertfordshire library.

Three Lions Fever England march on to the quarter-finals after that rollercoaster win over Mexico, and they're back in action against Norway this Saturday. Wherever you're watching from, expect Hertford's pubs to be packed and loud - get there early if you want a seat. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

KIDDIES SCOOP

Get creative this Summer: Artshed Arts Summer Workshops Now Live!

NEW! Bumper Boats at Woody's Play Barn
📅 Open now 📍 Woody's Play Barn, Westmill Farm
Make a splash with Woody's brand-new bumper boats - spin, bump and glide across the water in this exciting new family attraction, guaranteed to keep little ones smiling all summer long.
🎟 Just £2 per ride (with soft play entry) - more here

🔥 EYE CATCHING DEAL

Cucumber Fields making it easy to get out and about 👉🏼 20% OFF any class pack until 8th July. Check out the class packs.

🏡 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Bengeo Street, Bengeo, Hertford

Tucked away in a peaceful leafy setting, this beautifully converted former coach house is a truly special home. Blending original character with contemporary design, it features a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with exposed beams, a cosy log burner and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden.

With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a self-contained one-bedroom annexe - ideal for guests, multi-generational living or working from home - this unique property offers stylish, flexible living in one of Hertford's most sought-after locations.

👉🏼 Take a peek here

🌦 HERTFORD WEATHER: 7 - 13 JULY 2026

Summer is turning up the heat! 🔥 Expect plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures throughout the week, with highs climbing to 32°C before settling at a comfortable 28°C for the weekend. Rain looks unlikely, making it the perfect week to enjoy outdoor events, gardens, festivals and al fresco dining. Don't forget the sun cream and stay hydrated!

✨ MIND, HEALTH + FITNESS

Sauna, Ice, Repeat: Hertfordshire's Hottest (and Coldest) Wellness Trend 📅 Ongoing summer residency (Jul-Sep) 📍 P.E Mead & Sons Farm, Wilstone (approx. 25 min from Hertford)

Forget bubble baths - wellness has gone properly wild this summer. RESET Wild Spa's outdoor sauna and ice bath sessions have landed in a Hertfordshire field, and the contrast therapy hype is real: five minutes of heat, a shocking minute in the ice plunge, repeat. You'll leave feeling like a new person (after the initial audible gasp). It's a bit of a drive, but it's the kind of thing you try once out of curiosity and then can't stop booking. 🎟 Sessions bookable here

🧁 EXTRA SPRINKLES

I couldn't resist sharing this one! My husband picked up the recipe in Waitrose over the weekend, and it's gone straight onto my 'must make' list for our next get-together with friends. It looks far too good not to share… (also total making time is 30min - bonus!)

🍓 Eton Mess Cheesecake (see recipe here) 🍓

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