Deck the Halls!
Christmas is approaching fast. And, at a carefully considered distance ahead of it, Axis magazine’s seventh annual Christmas Guide is here, offering our pick of the best local events and activities for you and your family to enjoy this festive season. From light switch-ons and shopping events in our town centres to panto at our local theatres, places to find Santa or simply to enjoy food, wine and time with friends and family, it’s all in here – together with gift ideas and advertising from the area’s best local businesses who we’d urge you to support this Christmas.
Wishing you a Wonderful Christmas time
Lighting up the town!
Festive events in our high streets for Christmas 2024
HERTFORD CHRISTMAS GALA
Friday 22nd November 3pm til 8pm
It feels as though the whole town turns out for Hertford’s annual Christmas gala – shopping at the pop-up market stalls, enjoying festive food and drink, fairground rides and entertainment and finally squeezing as near as they can to the entertainment stage in Salisbury Square to join in the countdown to the festive lights being switched on by the Mayor (this year at 6pm).
HERTFORD CASTLE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th November
Various times
The grounds of Hertford’s landmark castle provide a stunning backdrop to its now annual Christmas Market. Stalls will offer present ideas from homewares and crafts to jewellery and more. There will also be food and drink stalls, fairground rides and live entertainment.
Friday 22nd 3.30pm to 8pm
Saturday 23rd 11am to 6pm
Sunday 24th 11am to 5pm hertford.gov.uk
BISHOP’S STORTFORD FESTIVE FUN DAY
Sunday 17th November
12noon to 4pm
Organised by Bishop’s Stortford BID, this event supporting local retailers features activities and entertainment in the town centre including performances in Market Square, the switching on of the tree lights, carols, face painting, festive giveaways and offers and promotions in local shops.
discoverstortford.co.uk
Sunday 24th November 10am to 6pm
BISHOP’S STORTFORD CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Saturday 7th December 9.30am to 4.30pm
Over 100 stalls join the town’s regular Thursday and Saturday market traders and farmers and craft market stallholders for this special festive fayre held along a pedestrianised North Street, Market Square, Potter Street and South Street. Find unique local presents including jewellery, candles and health and beauty products along with jams, chutneys, cakes and fudge.
There’s town centre-wide music, entertainment and food and drink stalls plus Santa will be popping by. bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk
By far the biggest feature in a year-round programme of events organised by Love Hoddesdon BID in conjunction with Broxbourne Council, this year’s event will take place on a Sunday for the first time. This full day event runs the length of the High Street and features shopping, entertainment, food and drink and a Father Christmas parade. The Christmas lights will be switched on by the Whitnall brothers from Hertfordshire Zoo and TV's One Zoo Three before a firework display wraps it all up. lovehoddesdon.co.uk
SAWBRIDGEWORTH CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Saturday 30th November
From 3pm
A family-orientated event in the town’s Bell Street with stalls, fairground rides, entertainment and the light-switch on at 6pm.
sawbridgeworth-tc.gov.uk
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HODDESDON LOVES CHRISTMAS
The festivities continue…
WARE DICKENSIAN EVENING
Friday 6th December 6pm to 10pm
The little town really gets into the spirit of a traditional Christmas in a big way.
Closed to traffic between 6pm and 10pm the streets of Ware are taken over with stalls from local craftspeople and traders, groups and charities.
There’s carol singing, entertainment and fairground rides along with the chance to meet Mother and Father Christmas in the Christmas Arcade in the High Street.
Find a Christmas Indoor Market in the Drill Hall, Christmas Bazaar in Place House Hall, and a Christmas Tree Festival in Leaside Church. St Mary’s Church will also be open offering a warm space, hot drinks, stalls and carols while Ware Museum will be welcoming visitors until 9pm. Most shops stay open late. Dickensian fancy dress is encouraged. dickensian.org.uk
WALTHAM CROSS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Saturday 7th December 10am to 6pm
A fun-filled day of shopping and entertainment in the High Street featuring live music, community Christmas stalls and food and drink – along with the chance to meet Santa and his reindeer. broxbourne.gov.uk
CHESHUNT FESTIVE FAMILY FUN DAY
Saturday 23rd November 1pm-5pm
Local retailers’ organisation Love Cheshunt hosts its first ever festive fun day for all the family at Cadmore Lane car park – with dance and musical entertainment, Santa’s Grotto and stalls selling festive goods. The afternoon concludes with the switch on of Cheshunt’s new festive feature lighting. Do give them your support! lovecheshunt.co.uk
Santa Claus is coming to town
Where to meet the season’s most popular man!
HERTFORDSHIRE ZOO
You can meet Santa at Hertfordshire Zoo every weekend from 30th November as well as on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to Santa’s Grotto where you can share your Christmas wishes with the all-important man of the season, receive a small gift and capture the moment with a keepsake photo, is included within the price of your day ticket.
The zoo hosts a whole range of festivities in the lead-up to Christmas. Hear seasonal talks from zookeepers about some of your favourite animals, watch as the animals explore their Christmas-themed enrichment toys, and look out for The Grinch who will be roaming the zoo on Saturdays spreading his own brand of holiday humour.
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne EN10 7QA hertfordshirezoo.com
TYNDALLS GARDEN CENTRE
Take a magical walk through the garden centre’s famed Winter Wonderland where the elves are busy preparing for Christmas before meeting Santa in his cosy sitting room at the end of your visit and receiving a festive gift. Tickets online are £18.99 per child, £3.99 per adult (or child for Wonderland walk only without Santa visit and gift).
Adults go free on opening weekend (Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November) when there is also 10% off Christmas products and gifts.
Sedge Green, Nazeing EN9 2PA tyndallswinterwonderland.com
HATFIELD PARK
Santa will be at The Old Palace every Sunday between 1st and 22nd December for the A Palace Visit with Santa experience. Children’s storyteller Alex Shows will explain the history of the magnificent building before a tour and a chance to meet Santa and choose a gift in front of the fireplace in the Lower Solar Room. £25 per child accompanied by up to two supervising parents.
Hatfield Park, Hatfield AL9 5HX hatfield-house.co.uk
SOUTH MILL ARTS
Children can enjoy a craft activity before meeting Santa on various dates between Saturday 7th and Tuesday 24th December. The experience ends with hot chocolate and cookies in the VIP Christmas Café. £17 per child accompanied by up to two adults.
1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG southmillarts.co.uk
SOUTHERN MALTINGS
Ware’s Southern Maltings hosts Christmas Experience events on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December for children aged two upwards. It includes a chance to make your own decorations, see an elf perform a reworked version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Christmas Tree, play festive games in the Christmas village and meet Santa! Tickets are £15 per child, £5 adults.
Kibes Lane, Ware SG12 7BS southernmaltings.co.uk
VAN HAGE GARDEN CENTRE
Santa will be in his grotto at Van Hage Garden Centre in Great Amwell from Saturday 2nd November all the way up to Christmas Eve. Tickets to meet him and receive a gift are £13 per child and can be booked online.
Pepper Hill, Great Amwell SG12 9RP bluediamond.gg
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FARMER CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL AND GROTTO
Tewinbury Farm
From Thursday 28th November to Wednesday 1st January
This festive season Welwyn’s Tewinbury Farm will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland as the 700-acre farm hosts its Farmer Christmas Light Trail and Grotto.
Starting at the historic main farmhouse, the magic begins in the Festive Garden before the twinkling woodland trail guides you through the Enchanted Archway and
Cathedral of Lights, past Santa’s Sleigh and into the illuminated Field of Lights where the farm’s trees, adorned with fairy lights will cast a beautiful festive glow.
From there make your way down the Rainbow Road, a circular tunnel of light, along the Snow Path from where you’ll see the farm covered in a white blanket of snowflakes, past the Reindeer Run and Presents Galore installations.
Passing by the Secret Fairy Village you’ll arrive at Santa’s Grotto where Farmer Christmas awaits with gifts for little ones.
A cosy Christmas tent will offer seasonal food and festive drinks.
The event starts on Thursday 28th November and will be open from Thursdays to Sundays from 3.30pm to 8.30pm.
During Christmas week, from 23rd December to 1st January the trail will be open every day with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Book tickets online at tewinbury.co.uk/ farmer-christmas-light-trail-grotto. Prices are from £16.50 for adults, £11 for children for the lights trail. Visiting the grotto is from an additional £5.50 per child. Dogs are welcome – book them a free place when you buy your tickets. Tewinbury is in Hertford Road, Welwyn AL6 0JB.
Panto promises fun for all the family
Our three-page guide to the best shows this season
Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar ALADDIN
Friday 13th to Tuesday 31st December
A classic tale filled with magic, laughter and wishes galore! Widow Twankey is searching for a husband, the evil Abanazaar is after the magic lamp, Aladdin is yearning for adventure and Wishee-Washee? Well, he wants some Spiderman pants!
Tickets £21 adults, £18.50 children, £70 family for standard performances. Gold performances: £24 adults, £21 children, £86 family.
wyllyottstheatre.co.uk / 01707 645005
Millfield Theatre, Edmonton ALADDIN AND THE LEGION OF GENIES
Thursday 5th to Monday 30th December
Aladdin and the Legion of Genies is a traditional pantomime with a modern twist at the Millfield, a theatre of pilgrimage for so many former Enfield residents who now live out here. Follow Aladdin as he embarks upon an unforgettable adventure with twists, turns and wishes granted by the magical genie.
Tickets £22 adults, £18 children and concessions, £75 family. Tickets for preview shows on 5th and 6th December are just £14.
millfieldtheatre.co.uk / 020 8807 6680
South Mill Arts, Bishop’s Stortford
ROBIN HOOD
Saturday 7th December to Saturday 4th January
Expect lots of men in green tights as Robin Hood rides into Bishop’s Stortford in this panto from the same team behind Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella in recent years. Tickets from £18.50 to £25.50 depending upon performance; family tickets also available.
southmillarts.co.uk 01279 710200
Harlow Playhouse
DICK WHITTINGTON
Thursday 29th November to Sunday 5th January
Harlow panto legends Jimmy BurtonIles and Ben Parsley are back again for this year’s spectacular. Follow Dick on his journey through panto land as he seeks fame and fortune and faces down King Rat and his horde of rodents.
Tickets from £15 to £28 depending upon performance; family tickets also available. harlowplayhouse.co.uk / 01279 431945
The Spotlight, Hoddesdon SLEEPING BEAUTY
Thursday 12th to Monday 30th December
Written and directed by Marc Day, The Spotlight’s festive treat follows its successful Cinderella from last year and promises to be packed with music, dance, comedy and audience participation, with an added touch of sparkle and feathers.
Tickets £22.50–£26 adults, £20.50–£24 children/seniors, £80–£94 family for all standard performances. Gold performances (23rd and 24th December) £27.50, £25.50 and £100 respectively. Premiere performance on Thursday 12th December 6pm adults £19.50, children/ seniors £18.50 all seats.
thespotlightvenue.com / 01992 441946
BEAM Hertford
CINDERELLA AND THE GLASS SLIPPER
Friday 30th November to Wednesday 1st January
The first panto at BEAM, the team promises it has pulled out all the stops to make Cinderella bigger and better than ever in a new take on perhaps the bestloved panto tale of all.
Tickets £23 adults, £21 children. Previews (30 November) £16. Family discounts available at checkout.
beamhertford.co.uk / no phone booking
More shows for you – oh yes there are!
MOTHER GOOSE IN BROXBOURNE
Broxbourne Theatre Company take over The Spotlight in Hoddesdon in the new year for their traditional production of Mother Goose. This eggstravagant family panto features a magic goose that lays golden eggs! It runs from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th January at 7.30pm Weds-Fri, at 2pm and 6.30pm on Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Book at broxbournetheatrecompany.co.uk or on 01992 441946.
WHAT THE DICKENS IN WARE!
HD&OS COMES TO BEAM
HD&OS, Hertford Dramatic and Operatic Society, present their traditional panto Dick Whittington at BEAM Hertford from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th January. For more information visit hdos.org.uk. Tickets are £19 adults, £17 for under-18s at beamhertford.co.uk.
FEE-FI-FO-HODDESDON!
A series of interactive pop-up Jack and the Beanstalk pantomimes is running at Hertfordshire Studios in Brewery Road, Hoddesdon from Friday 29th November to Sunday 8th December. The hour-long performances are at different times, including morning, afternoon and early evening on different dates. Tickets £15 adults, £12.50 children and senior citizens. Visit britishpantomimes.com to book
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol at Ware’s Southern Maltings on Sunday 8th December from 2-4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Tickets £12 single and £40 family (2+2 or 1+3). southernmaltings.co.uk.
SEE CINDERS IN SAWBO
A performance of Cinderella will take place at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall in The Forebury, CM21 9BD at 10.30am on Monday 23rd December. Tickets are £6 from smht.org.uk.
Wyllyoos Theatre, Darkes Lane, Pooers Bar, Herts EN6 2HZ
Oh Christmas Tree
Trees delivered to your door with proceeds to local charity Mudlarks
Anyone who’s struggled to fit five or more feet of Christmas tree into their car in December will appreciate a brilliant service offered by the local charity Mudlarks.
In December in conjunction with Festive Trees, an environmentallyfriendly company based on a family-run farm at Watton at Stone, Mudlarks offers an annual Christmas tree service.
Simply go online, select your preferred delivery day, size of Nordmann Fir tree, add delivery (prices vary by location) and wait for it to arrive! Trees start at £38 and
deliveries are offered between Monday 2nd and Friday 20th December.
Delivery is generally within a ten-mile radius of Hertford although if you’re further afield do ask for a delivery quote. There’s even a recycling service which gives you an option to have your tree collected after 6th January for an additional £5.
Proceeds from the tree sales go towards the running of Mudlarks projects which support adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.
mudlarksgarden.co.uk
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TOWN CENTRE EVENTS 2024
WALTHAM CROSS
DECEMBER SUNDAY MARKETS
Sunday markets will be held on 1, 8, 15 and 22 December 10am to 4pm
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS
Wednesday 4 December, Friday 6 December, Wednesday 11 December 9.30am to 3pm
WALTHAM CROSS
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Saturday 7 December 10am-6pm
Snow Globe, Father Christmas and his Sleigh, Live Music and Craft Stalls
POP-UP PANTO
Saturday 7 December
Jack and the Beanstalk Performances at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Jan 8th–12th at the Spotlight Theatre Hoddesdon a traditional family pantomime
Wed-Fri at 7:30pm Sat at 2:00pm and 6:30pm Sun at 2:00pm
Festive concerts this Christmas
Enjoy carols with our local choral societies
WARE CHORAL SOCIETY
Ware Drill Hall
Saturday 7th December
On Christmas Night is the title of Ware Choral Society’s annual Christmas concert. It will take place at Ware’s Drill Hall in Amwell End on Saturday 7th December at 7.30pm. The concert launches the society’s second season under its new director Rosie Howarth and will showcase the very best of seasonal music by living British composers.
The main musical contributor is Bob Chilcott, who published his eight arrangements of mainly traditional carols in 2011. The other substantial piece, Cecilia McDowall’s 2002 cantata Christus Natus Est is also based on traditional carols. Both were arranged for participation of a children’s choir, and Ware Choral Society will be joined by two for this performance – Thundridge CE Primary School and Ponsbourne St Mary’s CE Primary School. Tickets are £15 and can be bought in advance at warechoral.org.uk
HERTFORD CHORAL SOCIETY
All Saints’ Church, Hertford Saturday 14th December
Christus Natus Est is an evening of Christmas music and carols performed by Hertford Choral Society on Saturday 14th December at All Saints’ Church in Hertford. As well as Cecilia McDowall’s cantata the programme also includes Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concerto. The concert is conducted by Manvinder Rattan with the choir of Benington CE Primary School. Tickets are £20 (reserved), £15 (unreserved), £5 students via ticketsource.co.uk or by email to tickets@ hertfordchoral.org.uk. Tickets include refreshments (wine or juice). For full details visit hertfordchoral.org.uk.
Hoddesdon
Sunday 24 November
10am-6pm Hoddesdon Town Centre A fun-filled day of live music, food and craft stalls, mulled wine, Christmas parade, snow globe, fireworks, fun fair rides and much
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A time for giving
Local festive shopping events #1
KNEBWORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR
In the grounds of Knebworth House Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th November
Returning to the barns and marquees at Knebworth house, this is the region’s biggest festive shopping event.
It features hundreds of stands selling everything from decorations and gifts (including gifts for the home, toys and games, fashion accessories and jewellery) to festive food and drink, to a backdrop of family entertainment.
There are a number of ticket options depending on when and how many times you might like to visit starting with afternoon tickets (from 1.30pm) at £9 adults, £5.50 children.
Knebworth House, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX knebworthchristmasfair.co.uk
MAGICAL SHOPPING NIGHT
At Van Hage Garden Centre
Thursday 21st November from 6pm to 9pm
Kick off your Christmas shopping in style at Van Hage’s exclusive Christmas shopping event. Enjoy a complimentary Christmas cocktail and canapes on arrival and an evening of live entertainment, in-store demonstrations, seasonal food and drink tastings – and shopping.
Attendees can enjoy 10% discount off full price Christmas decorations, artificial and pre lit trees, lighting and cards.
Always hugely popular you’ll need to book a ticket (£10) in advance to help the team manage numbers, but this is redeemable when you spend £65 or more that night.
Van Hage, Pepper Hill, Great Amwell SG12 9RP bluediamond.gg
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING
At Harlow Garden Centre
Thursday 14th November from 6pm to 9pm
Under the same ownership as Van Hage, Harlow Garden Centre hosts its own Christmas shopping evening. There’s no ticket required, all welcome on the night.
Canes Lane, Harlow CM17 9LD
A time for giving
Local festive shopping events #2
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
At Forty Hall
Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December
Find festive stalls offering unique gifts, handmade crafts and holiday treats across two floors of Forty Hall at this annual shopping event. Outside there’s live music and the food court will be offering seasonal bites and warm drinks. Entry for adults is £2 when booked before Monday 25th November, £3.50 from 26th November and on the day (subject to availability). The event is free to children under 15.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA fortyhallestate.co.uk
CHRISTMAS
LUNCH AND SHOPPING EVENT
Manor of Groves
Tuesday 19th November from 11.30am
If you fancy catching up with a friend or friends over a spot of lunch or some Christmas shopping you can do both at this event!
The hotel and golf club in High Wych close to Sawbridgeworth is offering a twocourse traditional lunch (there’s a choice of three mains and three desserts) plus coffee and mince pies for £25.95 per person.
A selection of stallholders will be there offering a range of gift ideas from cards and jewellery to drinks and glass art.
To find out more and to book contact the events team on 01279 603545 or email events@manorofgroves.co.uk.
Manor of Groves, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth CM21 0JU manorofgroves.com
Crates of Wool is a cheerful, local yarn shop in the heart of Ware. We stock a collection of natural fibres, locally dyed yarn, cotton, bamboo and standard acrylic yarns – we have something for all tastes and budgets.
We also sell patterns, buttons and a selection of haberdashery items and we have some lovely kits and books for Christmas gifts. We hold workshops in knitting, crochet and other crafts so you can learn a new craft with us or build on your existing skills.
The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm and we offer a full mail order service.
A time for giving
Local festive shopping events #3
CHRISTMAS FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET
At Ware Southern Maltings Sunday 1st December 10am to 3pm
A pop-up event held over two floors of the former maltings building. There will be around 35 stallholders with artisan food and produce on the ground floor, and local quality crafts, fresh wreaths and table arrangements and gifts (including glass, ceramics, beauty products and more) on the top floor. Entry is by donation of £1.
Kibes Lane, Ware SG12 7BS southernmaltings.co.uk
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AT
Mudlarks Charity Café and Venue Sunday 17th November 11am to 4pm
The Hertford-based charity hosts this familyfriendly Christmas craft event offering visitors the chance to meet local artists and artisan crafters and find unique Christmas gifts from jewellery and ceramics to glass, textiles and Christmas crafts.
32 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1BY mudlarksgarden.org.uk
PRESENT ARTS AT
The Gallery at Parndon Mill Sunday 17th November to Sunday 22nd December
This annual event at The Gallery at Parndon Mill in Harlow offers a fabulous opportunity to find unique Christmas gifts created by the artists and craftspeople who have studios at this centre of creativity, along with works from guest artists. The exhibition features affordable artwork including paintings, ceramics, prints, jewellery and cards for you, your home and for gifting. Admission is free. Open Tuesday to Friday 10.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 4pm.
Parndon Mill Lane, Harlow CM20 2HP parndonmill.co.uk
Sunday 24th November
Start/Finish at the Band Stand, Sworders Field, Bishop’s Stortford
1K & 5K routes
10.45am warm up, 11am start for both routes
Entrants can run, jog, skip or walk either of the routes. includes Reindeer antlers
To register please go to: www.mencapgrovecottage.org
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Gift ideas from local shops
HONESTY TRIO NECKLACE
Latham & Neve silver and 18ct gold necklace, £255, Chapter79, Hertford
OCTAGON PENDANT
18ct white gold and diamond necklace, £760, Chapter79, Hertford
ALPHABET MUGS
Alphabet Floral mugs, £14 each, FatFace, Bishop’s Stortford
FOR FASHIONABLE FRIENDS & FAMILY
SKINCARE GIFT SET
Slow Ageing Essentials
Fabulous Festive Four gift set £119 (normally £199), Blush Face & Body, Hertford
KEY RINGS
AERY CANDLE
Aztec Tuberose scent, £29.99, Eye Mind Heart, Hertford
ARTISAN
Family/initialled key ring, £10, & by Donna Reeves, Ware
Bamboo socks £8.99; Wool scarves, £32; Velvet tote bag £29.95, all with free gift bag, all by Powder Frankie & Olive, Hertford
At our Ware workshop and gallery we offer a professional framing service not just for canvases, prints and posters, but treasured memorabilia including medals, uniform badges, programmes and sports shirts
We also stock a selection of readyframed prints and handmade earthenware and stoneware sculptures made by local artists
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Gift ideas from local shops
GIFTS FOR KNITTERS & CROCHETERS
Granny Squares book, £14.99; Squeeze Me pattern, £3.99; West Yorkshire Spinners wool, £19.50; Rico Essential merino wool, £6.99; All from Crates of Wool, Ware
HAT & MITTENS
M&S Kids Spencer Bear £12, M&S Brookfield Centre & Bishop’s Stortford
JELLYCAT TOYS
Candy Cane Bunny £25; Eldo Elf £30; John Lewis, Welwyn Garden City
SMILEY LAMPS
Mr Maria lamp in three sizes, £21–£130, Eye Mind Heart, Hertford
EYE SLIPPERS
Slippers by Laines London, £49, Gingerlillie Boutique, Hertford
COCKTAIL GIFTS
Large tray, £29,99; Cocktail set £40, Vinegar Hill, Bishop’s Stortford
XMAS WREATHS
From £25, Flowered Up, Hertford
STAR DROP EARRINGS
Orelia Star drop huggies, £25, Gingerlillie Boutique, Hertford
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Gift ideas from local shops
FOR THE SPIRIT LOVER
West Cork single malt whiskey £47.50; Bas Armagnac Delord £47.50; The Tottori Bourbon Barrel blended Japanese whisky £44.50; Cavavin, Hertford
FESTIVE CAKE TIN
Matalan Christmas cake tin, £15, Matalan, Hertford
CHOCOLATE GIFTS
Snowman cheeseboard, £20, Next, Brookfield Centre, Harlow & Bishop’s Stortford
HOUSE BUTTER DISH
Haines dish, £39.99, Eye Mind Heart, Hertford
TEABAG REPOSITORY
Artisan teabag repository, £30, & by Donna Reeves, Ware
Charbonnel et Walker dark chocolate & truffle gift box, £46, and Yule logs, £19, Both from Maison de Florence, Bishop’s Stortford
SWEET TREATS
Silver Crane custard cream biscuit tin, £10; Loison BlackHabana Dark Chocolate & Rum Panettone, £27.50; Monty Bojangles Persian Pink Cat tin with Choccy Scoffy Truffles, £15; All from French & Day Delicatessen, Ware
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We offer an extensive advanced facial menu as well as general beauty treatments, including:
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Perfect Presents
Gift ideas from local shops
OFF-ROAD MULTI-TOOL
£12.50, FatFace, Bishop’s Stortford
GOLF MUG AND BALL SET
£12.99, Eye Mind Heart, Hertford
GLOVEBOX GUIDE
The Extra Mile book (stop somewhere that’s not a service station!)
£15.99, Eye Mind Heart, Hertford
FAIRISLE SLIPPER BOOTS
With faux fur lining, £30, Accessorize, Welwyn Garden City
HATS, SCARVES & GLOVES
Scarf
£17.99, Hat
£21.50, Gloves
£9.99, Fur Gloves
£17.99, Vinegar Hill, Bishop’s Stortford
In green metallic, Oliver Bonas, St Albans
CHRISTMAS CANDLE
Festive spice candle, £13, Next, Brookfield Centre, Harlow & Bishop’s Stortford
ART & CRAFT GIFTS
Hare bag by Cosima, £27; Me Too artwork by Muna Zuberi, £625; Origami decorations by Cherry Berry from £30; All for sale at the Present Arts exhibition, The Gallery at Parndon Mill, Harlow
LIZZIE CROSSBODY BAG
Dine at Hertford’s favourite Italian restaurant this Christmas!
Our family-run Italian restaurant is perfect for any occasion, providing excellent dishes lovingly made. Il Vino is for everyone, with affordable Italian cuisine in the heart of Hertford. Just along the road from BEAM, Hertford’s re-opened theatre and cinema, pop in for a pre-theatre meal.
3 St Andrew Street, Hertford SG14 1HZ
Open Wednesday to Saturday 5-11pm | Sunday 12-5pm
Book online at Ilvinorestaurant.co.uk or call 01992 550582
Il Vino Café
Our small family café with friendly staff, excellent coffee, panini and cake
Open Monday to Sunday 8am-4pm Takeaway available online at ilvinocafe.co.uk
82 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1BY
Market Bar
Cocktails, wine and tapas
Open Wednesday & Thursday 5-10pm Friday & Saturday 12-3pm & 5pm-1am
Bottomless brunch 12-3pm Friday & Saturday
33-35 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1DJ
