Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering
A Scottish themed family fun day out and fundraiser for charities
Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2LX.
Sunday 13th JULY 2025 10:30am to 5pm
Tickets
Advance tickets - £8.00
Tickets on the day - £10.00
Accompanied children, 16 years and under - free
Stall Holder Information
Stall Booking Form
Stall Information
Food Journey Form
Site Layout
Follow the link below to hear a message from our President about the Highland Gathering
Marching Pipe Bands – Highland Dancing – Highland Games
Arena Displays – Stage Performances- Children’s Races – Live Music
Haggis Hurling – Archery – Go Karts – Stalls – Food; Bar … and more!
Charities Supported by the Highland Gathering 2025
Rennie Grove Hospice is a hospice charity providing care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Charities supported by Harpenden Lions Club.
2025 Events schedule
You can download a pdf copy of full programme here
HOW TO FIND US, WHERE TO PARK!
The Highland Gathering is held in Rothamsted Park, Leyton Road, Harpenden - a few minutes walk from Harpenden Railway Station. Use postcode AL5 2LX for satnavs.
Driving from the North or from the M1 motorway J10
Exit the M1 at Junction 10 and take the A1081 to Harpenden (approx. 4.5 miles). Proceed along the High Street to the end of the town, straight across the mini roundabout at The Harpenden Arms. At the next roundabout, go straight across passing The Silver Cup on the right. Within 50 yards turn left into the car park.
Driving from the South (Note: left turn only at entrance to car park)
Proceed through St. Albans and take the A1081 to Harpenden (approx. 4 miles). Reverse direction at the Silver Cup roundabout, to enter the car park on your left.
OR
If coming from M1 J9 proceed south along the A5183 until you reach the Redbourn roundabout where you take the first exit up the hill towards Harpenden. At the next roundabout take the first exit, then change direction at the Silver Cup roundabout, as above.
Station Car Park
Free car parking is also available at Harpenden Station, courtesy of Thameslink (no need to display a ticket). Please use the town-side car park (entrance before railway bridge).
Accessible Parking
For safety reasons, Blue Badge parking inside the park is no longer permitted by Harpenden Town Council. A small Blue Badge parking area will be available immediately opposite the entrance in Leyton Road.
Please clearly display your Blue Badge and follow the attendants’ instructions.
Blue Badge parking is also available in the Amenbury Lane Car Park.