Highland Gathering - 12th July 2026

The Highland Gathering comes to Harpenden on Sunday 12 July from 10.30am - 5pm at Rothamsted Park. With children's races, go-karts, archery, pipe bands, highland dancing, live music, great food stalls, your chance to try haggis hurling and even caber tossing, there's something for all ages to enjoy!

Step back in time with Prince Rupert's Bluecoats - prepare to be transported to the 1640s, a tumultuous era of Cavaliers and Roundheads, as we explore Parliament's historic struggle against the King during the English Civil War.

The fun events of the day also include:

Live performances from the Upbeat Choir, Dance Studio, the Sunny Side Up band and singer, John Knowles.

Highland Games including Have-a-Go Caber Toss and Haggis Hirling

An opportunity to try your hand at archery

Go-karting

Dance competition

Ferret races

Face painting

Fantastic market stalls

Great food and drink stalls, including the Plough & Harrow and Engineer joint beer tent

Every ticket sold helps support the Hertfordshire branch of mental health charity, MIND as well the Harpenden Lions local charity and community projects. Tickets are £8 in advance, £10 on the day with free entry for accompanied children aged 16 and under. You can buy tickets now from www.harplions.com

Event details: Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering, 12th July 10.30am to 5pm, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden AL5 2LX