Rock at the Castle

Get ready to rock the Castle at our annual music festival set within the spectacular grounds of Hertford Castle.

Performances by local musicians will span across three stages featuring a wide range of genres including acoustic, folk, indie, rock, soul, and pop music influences. 

Plus, food and drink stalls, to fuel and refresh you as you dance the afternoon away, and activities for the children, so there’s something for all the family to enjoy. 

Official line up

Alcohol Policy
Visitors are limited to bringing no more than four cans of beer/cider/pre-mixed drinks or one bottle of wine (750ml max) on entry per person into the premises before 4 pm. No glass will be allowed on site; therefore any bottled wine or drinks will be decanted on entry.

Chosen Charity
Although Rock at the Castle is a free event to attend, this year’s selected charity, The Hertford Pantry, will be fundraising on the gates. The charity was selected from many applications by Hertford Town Councillors.

Event Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors McMullen and Substance Global for supporting this event.

Note for stallholders and vendors: Booking forms have now been moved online. To book a pitch please login to your account or register your details here: Event Stallholder Information.

Event Information 

Location 

Hertford Castle, Castle Street, SG14 1HR 

Entry information 

The event is FREE of charge to attend, you are however welcome to donate to the Mayor of Hertford’s Charity Appeal Fund. 

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 or through the Moat Garden on Castle Street.

Parking

Unfortunately, there is no public parking at Hertford Castle (including disabled) but there are a number of car parks close to the Castle. Please click here for more information and map. 

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 riverbank by the Ashley Webb shelter.