A quintessential English day out - Barkway Market has become a Hertfordshire tradition in its own right! The origins of Barkway Market can be traced back to medieval times 1270; being 35 miles from London & 15 miles from Cambridge, Barkway is part of the old London to Cambridge coaching route. In recent years, our now annual Market it is set in the grounds of one of Barkway’s attractive old houses called Manor Farm and has become a Hertfordshire tradition in its own right - typically attracting around 4,000 visitors from miles around. Nowadays the market is organised by a team of volunteers on behalf of Barkway Village Hall which is a registered charity and hosts many of Barkway’s community groups. Proceeds go towards the running of the hall and in 2022/23 were distributed more widely to local community groups and projects for the young and old alike; from a weekly toddler group to a monthly village luncheon. The Market is also an opportunity for local organisations to raise funds including the Barkway Church, Friends of Barkway Church, Barley & Barkway Schools Federation, Barkway Preschool, The 7th Royston Barkway Scout Group. In 2023 over £17,750 was collectively raised by the Market and other organisations who supported it on the day! Parking is provided with a suggested donation of £1 to the Barkway Scouts and there's a small charge of £4 per adult for admission, children 16 and under go free. There will be a range of entertainment booked to entertain the young and old alike, from children's entertainers to music from the Royston Town Band. Come and enjoy a quintessentially English day out in beautiful surroundings. If you would like to book a pitch please email: [email protected]
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