Hertford Castle Open Air Cinema - The Lion King (2019)

Hertford Castle will host a day of open-air cinema screenings with the Castle as its backdrop, with two family films scheduled during the daytime and an evening performance. The Lion King (2019 version) will be the second family-friendly screening of the day.

Spectators are welcome pitch up their picnic chairs in the summer sun, snack and sit back to relax and enjoy the movie magic.

Traders will be serving refreshments throughout the screenings. Previous showings have all sold out so tickets must be purchased in advance.

Tickets £3 per person (Under 2’s free)

Gates open 1pm, Film starts at 2pm

Buy tickets

Tickets are available to purchase online at https://hertfordtowncouncil.nutickets.com/lionking.

Alternatively, you can purchase tickets from the Hertford Town & Tourist Information Centre by calling 01992 584322.

Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions below before purchasing tickets. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to adhere to these T&Cs.

For your own safety and enjoyment we ask you to please follow the below.

Terms and Conditions

All tickets must be pre-booked.

All guests are required to have a ticket including those under two years of age. Please select the 'free' ticket option for anyone under two years of age.

Entry to this event will be allowed based on Government legislation and social contact rules in place at time of the event.

Guests are responsible for ensuring they attend this event in line with Government guidelines.

Guests who are accompanied by children are responsible for supervising them at all times and should ensure they follow social distancing guidelines.

Please note film rating.

In the event of bad weather the event will go ahead - please check the forecast and come prepared.

Guests should bring something to sit on (blanket or picnic chair).

No naked flames, BBQ’s, gas stoves or candles. No tents, gazebos, parasols or pop-up structures. No umbrellas (except at management discretion).

No dogs or pets (except guide dogs).

If you wish to smoke, please move to the back of the audience arena, and be courteous of other audience members.

Please place all rubbish into the bins provided or take it away with you.

Any drinks purchased onsite, must be consumed within the event site.

Please take note of the film certification.

By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing that you and the guests within your party will abide by the above rules of the event. Anyone not adhering to the rules, is at risk of being asked to leave the event.

Tickets are non refundable for any reasons, other than should the event be cancelled due to COVID19 a full refund will be made.

Please contact info@hertford.gov.uk  or call 01992 584322 if you have any questions.

Event Information

Location

Hertford Castle, Castle Street, SG14 1HR

Entry information

The Castle grounds can be accessed by foot at any of the following pedestrian gates, Castle Street, St Andrew Street Car Park, Main Castle Gate off The Wash, through the Moat Garden on Castle Street, or the gate off of Gascoyne Way. A one-way system will be in place on the Main Lawn. Therefore, it can only be accessed by one point for security checks. Please follow signage.

See above for entry Terms and Conditions.

Parking

There is no parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle which are free to use on Sundays. Please click here to download a map of the local car parks.

Amenities

Toilets are located to the side of the main lawn on the footpath by the Ashley Webb Shelter.

Disabled toilets & baby changing facilities are available inside the castle, please speak to a volunteer on the door for access. 

First aid is located on the main lawn.

Contact

Please contact info@hertford.gov.uk  or call 01992 584322 if you have any questions.

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