About Beds & Herts ACF
Join the cadet experience
Beds & Herts ACF are recruiting for cadets and adult instructors. Cadets must be at least 12 years old. Come and join is for adventure, fun, friendships and many skills for life. Adult Instructors aged 18+ are needed to help develop the skills of our cadets. Additionally Adult Volunteers can learn new skills, gain qualifications and build their own personal skills. If you are ready for a new challenge, you’ll go further with Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Army Cadets.
Find a detachment
Key Information and contacts
With over 1200 cadets in 40 detachments, run by around 300 committed adult volunteers, Our HQ staff are committed to ensuring we develop young people physically and mentally, improving self-confidence, teamwork, friendship and leadership skills. We welcome cadets from all backgrounds and of all ability levels making us a highly accessible organisation.
1 Company – East Hertfordshire
2 Company – North Hertfordshire
3 Company – West Hertfordshire
4 Company – South Bedfordshire
5 Company – North Bedfordshire
Corps of Drums
Interested in learning to play an instrument?
Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Army Cadets has a very active Corp of Drums, who perform at local community events and in support of sponsor Regular and Reserve units such as the Royal Anglian Regiment, at their Family day.
Our stats
1200+
Cadets
300+
Adult Volunteers
40
Detachments
220+
Awards for First Aid in the community
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Success Stories
SMI Tillotson The skills learnt with the cadets has helped me progress with in my career as my Leadership and management skills gave me the ability to take up a managers role, whilst the teaching skills learnt has allowed me to teach staff effectively.
Latest News & Media Updates
Get all the latest news from detachments across the UK, including inspiring stories, amazing expeditions, and upcoming events
Surrey ACF Crowned Champions at Growing Rivalry Sports Cup
10 June 2026
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Lt Gina Allsop
6 June 2026
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Sgt Helen Hughes
5 June 2026
Contact Information
For more information, please email or contact at office below:
Army Reserve Centre28 St Andrew Street
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG14 1JA
- Email us: ea-bh-info@rfca.org.uk
- Call us: 01992 582423
Join the Army Cadets today!
Join the Army Cadets to embark on an exciting adventure, develop valuable skills, and build lifelong friendships for young people aged between 12 and 18.
