Churchyard, Hitchin SG5 1HR. 10am- 4pm

Free Family-Friendly Event celebrating the businesses of Churchyard. Special events and attractions on the day in this iconic central area of our town with it's beautiful and historic buildings and wonderful independent shops.

St Mary's Church at the heart of our town is also holding an open day & weather permitting will offer tours of the tower and guided tours of the church and its rich history to visitors. Meanwhile in the Church House hall there will be a Jigsaw Sale and home made cakes & refreshments on sale in aid of the Church. A prize raffle draw will be held at 4 m as the event's highlight, and a free concert will follow by local star musicians 'Greensward' with their Folk Rock vibe!

• Hitchin Rock Choir
• The Corn Hill Alpacas
• Tours of the Church
• Children's Entertainment
• Swords of Penda – Children of Loki historical re-enactment
• Food & Drink
• Monkey Music Hitchin
• Shop Window Trail
• Face Painter