Berkhamsted Citizens Association

05/09/2026

Save the Date:
The 27th Graham Greene International Festival is taking place September 24-27, 2026

Did you know that Berkhamsted is Greene's birthplace?

This year there is an incredibly exciting and varied selection of speakers taking on many shades of Greene.

First launched in 1998, the festival is held each autumn close to Greene’s birthday, 2 October (1904). Across four days, Greene’s life and work is celebrated in a warm, welcoming and inclusive event. This year our speakers range from well-known Greene admirers to broadcasters, playwrights, journalists, novelists, film-makers, scholars, young researchers and straightforward fans and admirers.

You can learn more about the programme of events here:

Join the 2026 Graham Greene International Festival in Berkhamsted, 24–27 September, with speakers, events, travel info and updates.

04/09/2026

Save the Date & Support Berkhamsted Castle Trust:
The Berkhamsted Ball - Saturday 31st October

Tickets are selling fast for our big fundraiser, the black tie Berkhamsted Ball on Saturday 31 October 2026, 7pm – late.
Tables of 8 for groups; couples or individuals, all welcome!

Tickets are £75 each and include:
Three Course Dinner
Gala Charity Auction with ‘Antiques Roadshow experts John Bly and Eric Knowles
Live Music and Dancing to the The X Tones

Venue: Nash Hall, Berkhamsted Girls School, Kings Road, Berkhamsted.

To find out more and book your tickets visit https://buytickets.at/berkocastle/2319455

Fabulous prizes are still coming in for the evening’s auction, including 5 nights for 4 people at an exclusive Spanish resort and a signed script from the last episode of Gavin & Stacey c/o our very own Adrian Scarborough.

Help us get closer to our fundraiser total!

The Berkhamsted Ball – Nash Hall, Berkhamsted School, Sat 31 Oct 2026 - Charity Event In Support of Save Castle Fields Berkhamsted Castle Trust must raise £500,000 in two years to help repay a loan, secured to protect the 30 acres of the beautiful Castle Fields, situated to...

04/09/2026

Looking for something local to do?

Heritage Open Days are hosting a variety of events and guided tours in Berkhamsted.

Between 13th and 19th September there are eight opportunities to tour Berkhamsted Castle with an experienced volunteer as your guide.

Originally built as a timber structure by William the Conqueror's half-brother, Robert of Mortain the Castle is considered to be the best remaining example of a motte and bailey castle in the country.

Berkhamsted Castle Tour tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Be quick though as they are going very quickly! There are also many more fascinating Heritage walks and talks being held in and around the town. See the link below for all the information.

You can view all options here:

Heritage Open Days 2026: 11-20 September

04/09/2026

Save the Date:
Saturday 3 October at 7:00 pm
An Audience with Captain John Tye

The David Pearce Memorial Lecture was started last year in memory of our dear departed churchwarden and Berkhamsted schoolmaster. It is run by the Friends of St Peter's in partnership with Berkhamsted School, and this year's event is a fundraiser for the St Peter's Renovation Appeal, supporting our urgent ongoing roof repairs.

This year the Friends welcome BA Concorde pilot Captain John Tye as speaker. John will explain technical features of Concorde and take us on a virtual flight from Heathrow to New York. There will be a Q&A session and an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of his best-selling book, Life of a Concorde Pilot - From the Orphanage to the Edge of Space.

Tickets are £15 and include a complimentary drink on arrival (£5 for under-18s and students). All ticket holders will also be entitled to a year's membership of the Friends of St Peter's. Centenary Theatre, Kings Road, drinks from 7pm. Don't miss this - and invite your friends and neighbours, and support this vital appeal! Book online to secure a ticket.
https://berkhamsted.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173674473

20/08/2026

Save the Date:

There will be a local screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing film, focusing on the risks to British life from ongoing damage to nature and to our climate.

· Location: St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted

· Date: 23 September 2026

· Time: 7:00 pm

· Booking link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ecoberko/2338442

The film features footage from last November’s National Emergency Briefing, which brought together leading UK experts in climate science, food security, health, economics, national security, and nature. It presents a clear, measured overview of how the climate and nature crisis is affecting everyday life in Britain, and what the evidence says about risks and responses.

The initiative is explicitly non-partisan and is supported by a wide range of organisations, including the National Trust, Church of England, Exeter University, the Royal Meteorological Society, WWF, and many more.

These issues are not abstract. They increasingly intersect with local planning, the preservation of our green spaces, infrastructure resilience, and the overall well-being of Berkhamsted's residents.

The purpose of the Briefing is to support informed democratic discussion and ensure that public institutions, community groups, and residents share a common understanding of the scale and urgency of the challenge.

Following the film, we will host a short, structured local discussion focused on what this means for our town—including local resilience, environmental protection, and forward planning for Berkhamsted.

People's Emergency Briefing at St. Peter's Church, Berkhamsted – St. Peter's Church, Wed 23 Sep 2026 - 📢 A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening...

20/08/2026

Save the Date:
The next Repair Cafe at Northchurch Social Centre is taking place on Saturday September 5 from 9:30-12:30

https://www.facebook.com/berkorepaircafe/events/?id=61580087391292&sk=events #

Volunteer run service offering people the chance to bring broken items to be repaired - reducing waste, saving money & resources, & working towards a more sustainable future for our community.
First Sat of month 9:30-12:30 at Northchurch Social Centre

18/08/2026

Did you know?
Dacorum Council announced that Canal Fields in Berkhamsted has earned a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026. In addition, Rectory Lane Cemetery had its Green Flag renewed.

Well done to all of the volunteers that put in the time and effort to create and maintain these spaces for everyone to enjoy.
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The Council announced that six local parks and green spaces have once again earned the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026.

The international award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces that meet high standards for cleanliness, safety, and community involvement. This year’s awards mark the 30th anniversary of the Green Flag Award scheme.

Gadebridge Park has retained its Green Flag Award for the third year in a row.

The other parks and green spaces to retain the award are:

Bunkers Park
The Water Gardens in Hemel Hempstead
Canal Fields in Berkhamsted
Chipperfield Common
Tring Memorial Gardens
These awards are a testament to the hard work of our staff, volunteers, local organisations, and community groups who help maintain and improve these beautiful spaces.

09/08/2026

So wonderful to see our very own Wild restaurant reviewed in The Sunday Times Magazine today. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wishing you continued success Wild

08/08/2026

Don't forget the monthly Artisan Market is taking place tomorrow along the High Street.

You can view a list of the vendors here:
https://www.berkhamstedartisanmarket.co.uk/who-s-coming

If you're interested in having a stall or looking at the dates the market will take place visit:
https://www.berkhamstedartisanmarket.co.uk/

08/08/2026

Did you know about The Art Shed?

It’s recently reopened under new ownership and located on Park Street ( just down from Plates). They currently offer pottery painting and will be offering classes very shortly as well.

Do check them out.
https://theartshed.org.uk/