# Hertford Castle Christmas Market 2026

> Hertford Castle Christmas Market runs 27 to 29 November 2026 in Hertford. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hertford/

Hertford, [Hertfordshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/hertfordshire/)

Runs Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November 2026

| Dates | Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 (3 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Friday 27 November: **3.30pm to 8pm** Saturday 28 November: **11am to 6pm** Sunday 29 November: **11am to 5pm** On the Friday the Hertford Town Christmas Gala also fills the town centre streets with stalls from 15:00, with the lights switched on at 18:00 |
| Where | The grounds of Hertford Castle, reached on foot from Castle Street, The Wash or St Andrew Street car park SG14 1HR [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7955,-0.08) |
| Entry | No ticket is mentioned on the official page |
| Organiser | Hertford Town Council. [Official page](https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/christmas-in-hertford/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Hertford Town Council](https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/christmas-in-hertford/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/christmas-in-hertford/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Hertford Castle Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Hertford Castle Christmas Market start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 27 November 2026.

### When does Hertford Castle Christmas Market end?

The last day is Sunday 29 November 2026.

### What time does Hertford Castle Christmas Market open and close?

Friday 27 November 3.30pm to 8pm; Saturday 28 November 11am to 6pm; Sunday 29 November 11am to 5pm. On the Friday the Hertford Town Christmas Gala also fills the town centre streets with stalls from 15:00, with the lights switched on at 18:00.

### Is Hertford Castle Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 27 Nov and 29 Nov.

### Where is Hertford Castle Christmas Market?

The grounds of Hertford Castle, reached on foot from Castle Street, The Wash or St Andrew Street car park, Hertford SG14 1HR.

## About Hertford Castle Christmas Market

A three-day market of craft, gift, homeware and jewellery stalls in the castle grounds. It opens on the same Friday as the town's Christmas Gala, a street event with more stalls and the lights switch-on.

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## Where Is Hertford Castle Christmas Market?

The grounds of Hertford Castle, reached on foot from Castle Street, The Wash or St Andrew Street car park, Hertford SG14 1HR. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Hertford Castle Christmas Market

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Knebworth Christmas Fair  Knebworth, Hertfordshire  27 to 29 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/knebworth/) [St Albans Christmas Cracker  St Albans, Hertfordshire  22 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/st-albans/) [Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fayre  Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire  5 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bishops-stortford/) [Harpenden Christmas Carnival and Christmas Farmers' Market  Harpenden, Hertfordshire  22 Nov 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/harpenden/) [Hitchin Christmas Market  Hitchin, Hertfordshire  28 to 29 Nov 2026  14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hitchin/)

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