

The unique features of Hertford Castle are a perfect backdrop and tailor made for many special occasions and celebrations.
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Whether you are celebrating a special birthday, anniversary, retirement or the life of a loved one, Hertford Castle offers the perfect setting to create lasting memories.


The Downshire Suite
The elegant interconnecting Salisbury Room and the Mayor's Parlour offer an extremely flexible space and the Victorian glass house Conservatory is full of natural light and leads out into the ancient walled Castle gardens.

Accessibility
The selection of rooms within the Downshire Suite are all on the ground floor, as is an accessible toilet.
Access is via a (removable) ramp at the lawn door. Further accessibility arrangements are currently being considered - but please do contact us if you have any specific needs we can assist with.
The Downshire Suite can be hired exclusively and you have the choice and freedom to select your own caterers and suppliers.
The Salisbury Room
Whether you are celebrating with a lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or private party The Salisbury Room can create the perfect space to impress your family and friends.
With the flexibility to formally seat up to 50 guests or informally 60 guests standing, it is a perfect setting for entertaining.

The Mayor's Parlour
The Mayor's Parlour is the perfect space for intimate gatherings.
The large oval dining table comfortably sits 10 guests or alternatively the room can be rearranged to suit your own occasion, maybe a cocktail party for 40 guests or a small dinner party for 24 guests.

The Conservatory
Optimising the light our beautiful Victorian Conservatory brings the outside in allowing you to enjoy the view of the Castle Gardens.
A perfect space to relax with your guests and as it is heated the space can be enjoyed all year round.

