Summer days out and about in Bishop’s Stortford

Discover different outdoor eating and drinking spots plus free entertainment for all the family in this round-up from Bishop’s Stortford BID

Sworders Field, the play park and the splash park are all in a central location, plus there’s a free Summer Trail event, so why not make a day of it in Bishop’s Stortford this summer?

Stortford Swan Trail

Our Summer Trail runs through the school holidays until Sunday 3rd September. Ten swans have escaped from the River Stort and headed into town. Your challenge is to find them all and the letter next to each one. Put the letters together to create a word and enter the prize draw. Fantastic prize bundles are up for grabs, each worth £200, and tailored towards kids, teens and adults.

This free, fun event is suitable for all ages and is an ideal family activity for little ones to teens, parents and grandparents. Get outdoors and enjoy exploring! Tag us on any photos at #stortfordswantrail.

To take part, simply pick up your trail leaflet from outside Smiggle in Jackson Square or pop into Tourist Information in Market Square. For full details, visit discoverstortford.co.uk/events.

Outdoor Eating & Drinking

With many alfresco options across the town, why not wander and see what takes your fancy? Here’s just a flavour of what you will find…

Paisa on the corner of North Street has a colourful courtyard, ideal for watching the world go by. Enjoy the authentic southern Italian fare, including sharing boards, arancini and various spritz, not to mention the impressive choice of wines. Open every day except Monday from 11am.

The Boar’s Head in High Street has a new-look outside dining space inside its walled garden as well as plush seating, parasols and impressive floral displays with St Michael’s Church as the backdrop.

Enjoy a cocktail and choose from a broad menu, including steak, burgers and pasta. Open seven days a week.

Franco Manca, the popular sourdough pizzeria chain, has a surprisingly spacious garden at the back of its North Street branch. There are big tables, great for families and groups, with cover so you can enjoy the outdoor dining experience whatever the weather.