Each July Hitchin holds its annual festival – a month of varied activities. HHS includes it’s own entertainment in the form of guided walks and lectures. These are listed separately below.
Full details of all events and how to book can be found on the festival website
HHS Festival Events July 2026
All events are open to the public. The 2 lectures will be held at the Richard Whitmore Studio, Queen Mother Theatre (QMT). NOTE : a charge applies to most of these events.
| JULY | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 4th | 2-4 pm | William Ransom Physic Garden open garden. Free, no booking |
| Wednesday 8th | 8 pm | The Miss Lewis Lecture 8pm : Curses, Cures and Charms : Alternative Healing by Dr Debora Moretti £5 |
| Saturday 11th | 2 pm | Hitchin Priory Park – a guided walk with Bridget Howlett £5 with limited spaces |
| Sunday 12th | 9.30 am | Hitchin’s Railway History – a guided walk with David Howlett. £5 with limited spaces |
| Sunday 19th | 2 pm | Gaping Hill Lane – a foot in town and country. £5 with limited spaces |
| Wednesday 22nd | 8 pm | The Scilla Douglas Lecture : Are Hertfordshire’s Timber Framed Buildings Distinctive by Lee Prosser £5 |
