Festival Venues & Travel Information

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire – 25-28 September 2025

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Festival map including Berkhamsted School, Town Hall, Civic Centre & station

Getting Here by Train

Berkhamsted is just 35–40 minutes from London Euston, with up to four London Northwestern Railway trains per hour. Trains also run regularly from Milton Keynes (25–30 minutes).

From Berkhamsted Station:

  • Turn left for Berkhamsted School (3-minute walk)
  • Turn right for the Town Hall (5-minute walk)

Arriving by Car

Berkhamsted is easily accessible by road:

  • From the M1, take Junction 8 (6 miles away)
  • From the M25, take Junction 20 (8 miles away)

Parking

Parking is available at:

  • Berkhamsted School (Castle Street)
  • Rear of the Town Hall (High Street)
  • Waitrose Car Park (Lower King’s Road entrance)

Please note that parking is limited during busy periods. Early arrival is recommended.

Festival Venues by Day

High Street Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted High Street

The Festival uses several venues throughout the weekend:

Thursday & Friday

Town Hall and Civic Centre: Located on the High Street, these historic venues host talks and the Friday headline event with Armando Iannucci

Saturday & Sunday

Berkhamsted School, Castle Street: Events take place in various buildings across the school site

Guided Walks

These depart from the Court House or the Railway Station. Full details will be listed in the Festival Programme

Accessibility

Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted School

We are working to confirm accessibility information for all venues. If you have questions about access — including step-free entry, reserved seating, or companion tickets — please get in touch before your visit:

Email: ticketing@grahamgreenebt.org
Phone: 07491 674594

An accessibility guide will be published on this website as soon as full details are confirmed.

Nearby Restaurants and Pubs

Berkhamsted offers a variety of restaurants, cafés and traditional pubs — all within a short walk of the festival venues. For food and drink recommendations, visit our Accommodation & Local Info page.

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to enjoy the Festival: