THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE! Our interactive history trail launches on Saturday 18th July and runs right through until September, keeping Bishop’s Stortford active and busy. FREE to enter and great fun for all ages. Scan the QR code at each of the 12 locations and bring characters, stories and local history to life. We can’t wait to share this experience with you. PICK UP a trail sheet from Saturday at Bishop’s Stortford Library, Tourist Information or Jackson Square outside Smiggle, plus various locations across the town centre. FREE Discover Stortford pencil case and colouring pencils for all participants (thank… Read more »

This award highlights individuals in our community who go above and beyond to bring something special and noteworthy to the town. Our winner from June is a little different. An unsung hero in the truest sense of the word. Not a face you see when doing your shopping, but one you will likely recognise from around the town. Someone who dedicates their time to protecting the most vulnerable and in turn the whole community. No fuss, no fanfare, just because he really cares. CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID PERRY, manager of Holy Trinity Night Shelter and Community Outreach described as “a living… Read more »

Delighted to reach this milestone! Discover Stortford is the official brand and community platform for Bishop’s Stortford – a truly local, town centre-focused page, run by the Bishop’s Stortford Business Improvement District (BID). We champion Bishop’s Stortford by supporting our brilliant array of businesses, celebrating local successes, bringing people together through events and collaborating with town centre partners to help our community thrive and reach its full potential. THANK YOU for joining us.

A really enjoyable BID business meet up yesterday lunchtime. Great to see old and new faces coming together and some really useful conversations, information sharing and collabs in the offing. Thank you to our brilliant business community for such positive engagement. It’s undoubtedly a tough climate out there. Together we’re stronger. Special thanks to Thirst Youth Cafe for use of the fantastic space and insight into the amazing work you deliver in our community, both in the cafe and in local schools. Thanks also to KOKO Brasserie for catering and refreshments (highly recommended if you’ve not eaten there before). Thirst… Read more »

We’ve all had a brilliant day! Hope you have too. Check out the post on our Facebook and Instagram pages at the end of Carnival Day. Simply add your favourite photo from the day in the comments for your chance to WIN a £50 Discover Stortford Gift Card! Whether it’s a picture of the parade, entertainment, family fun or a special moment with friends and family, we’d love to see your best snaps! Prize: £50 Discover Stortford Gift Card Deadline: Competition closes at 5pm on Monday 22nd June 2026 The winning photograph will be chosen by the Discover Stortford team… Read more »

Simply spend £40 in participating town centre businesses between Saturday 20th June (Carnival Day) and Monday 20th July and receive a FREE Bishop’s Stortford limited edition jute shopper designed by local artist Julia Fonnereau Design. Take your receipts totalling £40 or more* to one of the following businesses to collect your bag. * The £40 spend can be cumulative and split across up to five businesses. While stocks last. T&Cs apply – see below.

IT’S OFFICIAL! Rituals is coming to Jackson Square 🥳🥳🥳 The store will open by the main Potter Street entrance, in between Almamia and Hays Travel, and opposite Clarks, on Wednesday 15th July. More exciting signs of progression and an enhanced retail offer in the town centre 😃 Spread the word!

Growing interest in Bishop’s Stortford on a national level 😀 Currently the most searched destination in the UK on Expedia! It’s been so exciting to highlight the town’s history, key personalities and personal stories as well as destination businesses, hidden gems and continued opportunities for growth and development. For more information and press enquiries, please DM or email Madeleine Lees at mads@bishopsstortfordbid.co.uk

A brilliant day yesterday with Visit Herts, proudly sharing Bishop’s Stortford and highlighting everything it has to offer from historic buildings, key personalities and personal stories to destination businesses, hidden gems and opportunities for growth and development. Hot on its heels, the national press have reached out in response to Bishop’s Stortford hitting the top listings on Expedia UK! A reminder of all that’s great about the town with plenty more to come… What we know is that today’s visitors want more than just shopping. They are looking for atmosphere, experiences and places with personality. Through events, marketing campaigns, public… Read more »

The BID is thrilled to announce Bishop’s Stortford has been awarded Purple Flag status by the ATCM (The Association of Town and City Management). The project, led by Bishop’s Stortford BID, is a key deliverable in the BID’s 5-year business plan, developed in conjunction with the businesses. It is a fantastic accolade and one for the whole town to be proud of and celebrate. The announcement follows a year of intensive work, which included training and the development of enhanced safety initiatives, night audits, a paperwork submission in January and overnight visit from assessors on 6/7th March. The accreditation is… Read more »

TK Maxx to open the doors to its brand-new store in Bishop’s Stortford, where local shoppers can discover incredible deals across fashion, beauty and home, all under one roof. The new store opens to customers from 10am on Thursday, 26th March 2026. Located in a prominent unit within the Jackson Square Shopping Centre, one of Bishop’s Stortford’s top retail destinations, the spacious new store spans 14,743sqft and offers designer labels and one-off gems at up to 60% less than the RRP. Shoppers can look forward to several new deliveries each week, with amazing brands to find every visit. To celebrate the opening, customers who visit… Read more »

Are you looking for a raffle prize for a local charity, school or sports club this summer? The BID is giving away ten £50 Discover Stortford Gift Cards for upcoming fundraisers in and around Bishop’s Stortford. Apply now via this link *T&Cs below. Deadline for applications is at 11:59pm on Sunday 31st May 2026. Winners will be announced by Friday 5th June 2026. To find out more about the town centre gift card, click here. Best of luck to all applicants! *Terms & Conditions: Applications after Sunday 31st May 2026 at 11.59pm will not be accepted. Applicants must supply all… Read more »