Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre

Opening times: Mon-Sat 9:30am-4pm, Closed 12:20 -1pm for lunch, Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
01279 715001 @stortfordtc [email protected]

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Live at the Bandstand returns to Bishop’s Stortford

Join us at Sworders Field on Saturday 25 July for a free day of music with friends and family.

Full line-up and timings coming soon.

[Bishops Stortford Town Council @StortfordTC]

Logo competition open to Bishop’s Stortford students.

Design a new Town Council logo (heritage + community).

Win £250 Discover Stortford Gift Card. Free entry.

Enter: https://t.co/OmZVIStmjk...

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Applications open for Bishop’s Stortford Carnival (20 June 2026).

Traders, caterers, classic cars & parade entries welcome.

Deadline: 31 May
Apply: https://t.co/zqE6ccyW5Q...

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Join the Bishop’s Stortford Ukulele Society on 2 August 2026 at Sworders Field for the Ukulele Picnic Jam.
Head to the Bandstand for an afternoon of live ukulele music in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Bring a picnic, settle in, and enjoy a great lineup of performances.

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Watch the full podcast here:
https://t.co/QszjDm0jy1
Join us for an Open Evening to share your ideas.
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Venue: South Mill Arts, CM23 3JG
Please let us know if you will be attending by emailing: [email protected]

[Bishops Stortford Town Council @StortfordTC]

Please let us know if you can attend South Mill Arts, 6-8pm on 20th Feb for an Open Evening to share your ideas about how our town can celebrate its creativity, heritage, and community spirit. Email: [email protected] https://t.co/F5JmKM5zsF

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Help Shape Bishop’s Stortford’s Bid for UK Town of Culture 2028. Join us at South Mill Arts, 6-8pm on 20th Feb for an Open Evening to share your ideas about how our town can celebrate its creativity, heritage, and community spirit. https://t.co/uG2AbGq7wa

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Just under two weeks to cast your vote!

Please vote through the following link: https://t.co/Ryd3trf2pl

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Which theme do you think should take centre stage? Cast your vote before the end of January and help shape this unforgettable event! Vote now through the link below! Deadline: Saturday, 31st January 2026. https://t.co/Ryd3trf2pl

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Our General Market will be trading today - up until the 24th of December, featuring a mix of traders and a great range of goods for last-minute Christmas shopping.
We’re open during our normal trading hours, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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Bishops Stortford Market will be open from 17–24 December with an extended run of mixed traders offering a wide variety of goods in the lead-up to Christmas!

We will be trading between our usual hours of 8:30 - 16:30.

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There are just 5 days left until the Bishop’s Stortford Christmas Fayre! We’re pleased to share the entertainment schedule for the day, featuring performances outside B&M on South Street and on the Host Terrace at the Corn Exchange Building. With choirs, dancers, local bands, etc

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There is just over a week before #bishopsstortford transforms into the annual Christmas fayre!

We would like to remind you that all day on the 6th of December there will be free car parking in North Gate End car park.

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Good news for Christmas traders! A few last-minute stalls are now available for the Bishop’s Stortford Christmas Fayre on Sat 6 Dec 2025. Spaces suit 3m x 3m and 2m x 2m gazebos. Apply asap: https://t.co/zi8ria7WBT ☎️ 01279 715000 🎄

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The 2026 Bishop’s Stortford Calendar is here! Available at the Tourist Info Centre, it features 13 artworks by local artists chosen for creativity & excellence, plus a back-page spotlight on other notable pieces.

Support local talent!

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The countdown is on—just 3 days until North Street comes alive with the Vegan Market, returning for its second year thanks to popular demand! Join us for an amazing lineup of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities.

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The Smartphone Free Childhood team will be in Jackson square on top of the escalators on the 16th of November between 10am and 16pm holding a Q&A to discuss other options for a smartphone free childhood.
Scan the QR code or visit their website for more information.

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New Trader on North Street!
We’re excited to welcome The Flying Pig Co to Bishop’s Stortford Market tomorrow. Locally-raised, high-quality meats, ethically reared and full of flavour.

Don’t miss it!

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Remembrance Day Parade & Service, Sun 9th Nov 10:45am, War Memorial, Castle Gardens, Bishop’s Stortford
🅿️ Free parking at Northgate End Car Park
🚧Causeway closed for the parade 10:30am–12:30pm
Full details: https://t.co/XTu7cUoC2L

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✨ Glow Cycle Ride – Bishop’s Stortford ✨
When: Wed 12 Nov, 7:00pm
Where: By the bandstand, Castle Park
An easy, social spin—come lit up with glow lights/hi-vis!
Family-friendly. ~45 mins at a relaxed pace.
Free to join. Under-16s with an adult.
Bring a roadworthy bike + lights