Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre

Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/HCa04SQY9J8?si… 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: events@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk

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: events@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk facebook.com/photo/?fbid=13…

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. bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/events/uk-town…

Just under two weeks to cast your vote! Please vote through the following link: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/form/carnival-…

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. bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/form/carnival-…

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.

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.

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

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.

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: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/events/christm… ☎️ 01279 715000 🎄

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!

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.

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.

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!

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: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/events/remembr…

✨ 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

FREE PARKING Saturday 6th December 2025. Enjoy free parking at Northgate End Car Park throughout the Christmas Fayre, so you can shop, eat, and celebrate without any worries. Bring the whole family and get into the festive spirit – we look forward to seeing you there.

The Old River Lane team will share updated plans at community sessions: 4 Nov, 3:30–7pm – Bishop’s Stortford Library 8 Nov, 10am–1pm – Jackson Square (next to Starbucks) More info: oldriverlanedevelopment.co.uk

Free parking will be available at Northgate End Car Park (CM23 2BA) on Sunday 9th November. Visitors attending the Remembrance Service or shopping in town are encouraged to use this car park. Email remembrance@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk or call 01279 715000 for more information.

Today is market day! We have our usual lovely traders back once again across North Street, Market Square, Potter Street & South Street. Come have a look around and enjoy a mixture of tasty treats, fresh fish, crafts and clothing.