A large, open field immediately adjacent to the Town Centre suitable for major public events (concerts, festivals, carnival, fairs etc) or smaller activities.
Our objective for events on Sworders Field is to provide, throughout the year, a variety of entertainment for a wide demographic, and encourage event promotors to come forward with booking requests. When approached by an event promoter, Bishop's Stortford Town Council will endeavour to provide a picture of other events that are booked, or likely to be booked, so they can reserve the field at the optimum time for their own event. We may refuse proposed bookings or suggest alternative timings if a proposed event is similar in nature and audience to another occurring within 4 weeks, should we consider that the conflict will be detrimental to the overall objectives for Sworders Field.
Please Note: The use of chinese lanterns and helium balloons are not permitted on Sworders Field.
To hire, contact Tracey Gaynor on 01279 715004 (tracey.gaynor@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk)
| Operational Day | £210.00 |
| Non-Operational Day | £105.00 |
| Charity & Non Charity (payable for exclusive use only) | £50.00 |
| Hourly Hire (no equipment/vehicles) | £50.00 |
| Hourly rate - Fitness, Yoga, Pilates | £12.00 |
Sworders Field Bishop's Stortford Herts
CASTLE PARK RUN: will take place every Saturday at 09:00hrs unless: (see exceptions marked ** below)
Park run Sunday 1 January 2023 09:00-10:00 for further details contact simondewhurst@aol.com
Castle Park Parkrun. The course is 5000m (5K) long and is run on a mixture of tarmac paths and trail paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place. Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event. Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early. For further details please refer to website: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/castlepark/
Tuesday 14 February 2023 13:30-15:30 Multi Sport Activities for Teenagers, phone Russell Cairns for further information 01992588220 or email russell.cairns@hertfordshire.gov.uk
11th March 2023 (11:00-19:00hrs)
STREET FOOD HEROS
Street Food Heroes brings together awesome street food vendors together on Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. For further information please contact Edward Folwer on email: edward.fowler@sky.com Telelephone: +44 7702 321216
8th April 2023 (11:00-19:00hrs)
STREET FOOD HEROS
Street Food Heroes brings together awesome street food vendors together on Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. For further information please contact Edward Folwer on email: edward.fowler@sky.com Telelephone: +44 7702 321216
15 April 2023 (10:00-15:00hrs)
HERITAGE DAY AT CASTLE PARK- Event Organised by East Herts District Council
Activities include: Coda Falconry Displays, guided tours, axe throwing, archerty, children's archaeology activities, Bishop's Stortford Historical Society, Bishop's Stortford Natural History Society and River Group. For further details email: melanie.shears@eastherts.gov.uk
6 May 2023
CORONATION EVENT ORGANISED BY BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
STREET FOOD HEROS WILL ALSO BE ON THE FIELD
Coronation Event organised by Bishop's Stortford Town Council: please contact Jim Nicholson, Events and Tourism Manager, Tourist Information Centre Email: jim.nicholson@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk; Telephone Number: 01279 712143
Street Food Heroes brings together awesome street food vendors together on Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. For further information please contact Edward Folwer on email: edward.fowler@sky.com Telelephone: +44 7702 321216
12-14th May and 18- 21 May 2023 (all other days not operational)
Times Thursday 17:00-21:00 hrs - Fridays 17:00-21:30 - Saturdays 14:00-21:30 hrs, - Sunday 14:00-19:00hrs
FUNFAIR: Cogger's Nationwide Amusements.
Children's funfair for further details contact: coggers@funfair-carnivals.co.uk or Telephone Landline: 01452 306635 or Mobile: 0783 66 99 599 website: https://www.funfair-carnivals.co.uk/
28 May 2023 (TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED)
WELLBEING TRIATHLON - Event Organised by East Herts District Council in partnership with Active East Herts.
Timings and details to be confirmed. For further details email: melanie.shears@eastherts.gov.uk
3rd June 2023 (11:00-19:00hrs)
STREET FOOD HEROS
Street Food Heroes brings together awesome street food vendors together on Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. For further information please contact Edward Folwer on email: edward.fowler@sky.com Telelephone: +44 7702 321216
Saturday 17th June 2023: (TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED)
CARNIVAL: Bishop's Stortford Town Carnival ** EXCLUSIVE USE***NOTE There will be NO PARK RUN from SWORDERS FIELD this day** ( Please check the Parkrun website or with the Parkrun event organiser for details of alternative arrangements)
Family fun day, stall and entertainment The Carnival Fun Day is a celebration of everything that is good about Bishop's Stortford, the event includes: a parade throughout the town centre, a fun fair on Sworders Field, stalls and food vendors on Sworders Field and live musicians and entertainment. For further details please contact Bishiop's Stortford Town Council's Tourist Information Centre tic@bishopsstortford.org. or telephone 01279 715001.
Sunday 25 June 2023 (10:00-15:00hrs)
WILDLIFE DAY - (Event organised by East Herts District Council)
Join in the activities during National Insect Week for a wonderfully wild event exploring and learning about local wildlife. For further details email: melanie.shears@eastherts.gov.uk
1-9th July 2023: (open daily 12:00-17.30hrs)
CHILDREN'S WOLRD FUN PARK: Children's rides and inflatables charging one price for endless rides (last advertised wristband price was £10.00 and may be subject to change)
Saturday/Sunday 15-16th July 2023
NEW LIFE CHURCH
Open air church services: timings and details to be confirmed. For further details contact: amanda_alexander@rocketmail.com
22 July 2023 (11:00-19:00hrs)
STREET FOOD HEROS
Street Food Heroes brings together awesome street food vendors together on Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. For further information please contact Edward Folwer on email: edward.fowler@sky.com Telelephone: +44 7702 321216
Saturday & Sunday 5-6 August 2023: (timings and ticket prices to be confirmed)
NEARLY FESTIVAL: ** EXCLUSIVE USE** NOTE There will be NO PARK RUN from SWORDERS FIELD this day** ( Please check the Parkrun website or with the Parkrun event organiser for details)
Family friendly festival of various tribute bands - timings to be confirmed. For further details contact: dannybanthorpe@gmail.com
12 August 2023 (11:00-19:00hrs)
STREET FOOD HEROS
Street Food Heroes brings together awesome street food vendors together on Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. For further information please contact Edward Folwer on email: edward.fowler@sky.com Telelephone: +44 7702 321216
Saturday 2 September 2023: (12:00-22:30 - TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED)
GROVE COTTAGE FESTIVAL (FENCED OFF TICKET ONLY EVENT)
Timings, details and ticket prices to be confirmed. Tickets can be purchased at www.mencapgrovecottage.org
https://www.mencapgrovecottage.org/events/food-and-drink-festival-2/
7-10th September, 14-17th September and 21- 24 September 2023 (all other days not operational)
Times Thursday 17:00-21:00 hrs - Fridays 17:00-21:30 - Saturdays 14:00-21:30 hrs, - Sunday 14:00-19:00hrs
FUNFAIR: Cogger's Nationwide Amusements.
Children's funfair for further details contact: coggers@funfair-carnivals.co.uk or Telephone Landline: 01452 306635 or Mobile: 0783 66 99 599 website: https://www.funfair-carnivals.co.uk/
