About The City Brief Hoddesdon
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Hoddesdon
In Hoddesdon, community life unfolds through regular gatherings that connect people across the town’s diverse neighbourhoods. Events such as the twice-weekly street market and Wednesday Market bring activity to High Street and Park View each week, offering residents opportunities to engage with local producers, artisans, and one another.
These recurring events are anchored in shared spaces , from Hoddesdon Town Centre near The Clock Tower to green areas like Rye Meads Nature Reserve (RSPB), where family-friendly summer fetes take place. Events such as the Festival of San Antonio or the annual Broxbourne and Hoddesdon Carnival of Light add rhythm to the year, often drawing participation from across Central Hoddesdon, Hoddesdon Village, and surrounding areas.
Hoddesdon Loves Christmas is another example , a seasonal event that sees locals come together with stalls and activities in December. Similarly, the Book Festival each October provides space for reading communities while celebrating local authors. These events form part of an ongoing civic calendar where people learn what’s happening locally through weekly updates on community-led activity.
Hoddesdon Parish Church St Catherine and St Paul continues to serve as a landmark not just in religious life but also within the social fabric, hosting or supporting many seasonal gatherings. The Clock Tower stands nearby , symbolising continuity amid changing town dynamics. While congestion during weekends or peak times remains an issue on Ware Road and High Street, these events offer moments of connection.
Through consistent weekly coverage, local event listings help people stay informed about what’s happening across Hoddesdon without needing to track multiple sources.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Hoddesdon – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
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About the editor
The City Brief Hoddesdon is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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