History & Heritage Walk: Queen Victoria’s Visit to Panshanger Park.

History & Heritage with Royalty: A Walk Through Queen Victoria’s Visit to Panshanger Park

📅 Date: Saturday, 26th July 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Panshanger Park

Step back in time and join us for a captivating guided walk at Panshanger Park, retracing the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert during their visit in July 1841. Led by our knowledgeable volunteer historian, David, this experience will bring the past to life with excerpts from Queen Victoria’s journal, contemporary newspaper accounts, and historic images of Panshanger House and its surroundings.

What to Expect

Beginning from a parking location near Panshanger Lane, where the Queen first crossed the 'Minirane', we’ll follow her journey through the park:

• Ascend to the site of Panshanger House, where she dined in the grand Art Gallery and received an address from the Mayor of Hertford.
• Walk along the South Terrace, where she “showed herself to the people,” before continuing to the magnificent Panshanger Oak.
• Descend into the valley to see the Keeper’s Cottage, where the Royal couple enjoyed countryside sports.
• Return along the scenic river valley to complete the walk.

Who knows? You may find out how the Cowpers are related to the present King!

Practical Information

• Distance: Approximately 2 miles on gravel and grassy paths.
• Terrain: Mostly level, with one uphill section early on and a descent into the valley halfway through.
• Please wear suitable footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing, paths may be uneven or muddy in places.
• Dogs welcome.
• Booking: This is a FREE event, but spaces are limited—reserve your spot to avoid disappointment!
• Parking charges apply in the car park, payable by card via machine or by app.

Please meet at Panshanger Lane car park for a prompt 2pm start.
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For any questions, please contact [email protected].

This guided walk is part of Tarmac's community programme at Panshanger park.