Explore and visit Herefordshire
Eat In Herefordshire
Fancy an award-winning Sunday Roast? A pint in Britain’s Cider Pub of the Year? A leisurely lunch at the UK’s Best Slow Food Restaurant? Discover Herefordshire’s gourmet gems from award-winning pubs and restaurants to casual burger bars and coffee shops, quintessential tearooms and artisan farm shops.
Sleep In Herefordshire
For brilliant places to stay in Herefordshire, whether you’re a couple look for a romantic break in the country or a city weekend of culture, a family wanting to run free with the kids Herefordshire, or a group getting together for a special occasion, Herefordshire has all kinds of accommodation perfect for you. Try luxury glamping in our fragrant orchards, hire a historic holiday house, wake up refreshed in a farmhouse bed and breakfast, or indulge in a boutique hotel experience. Find these and more below …
Enjoy Herefordshire
Here you’ll find Herefordshire’s historic Castles and Country Houses, gorgeous Gardens, Museums and places of interest, as well as Activities, Shopping destinations and lots of inspiration on what to see, explore and enjoy.
What’s On In Herefordshire
Herefordshire’s most comprehensive calendar of events from Food and Music Festivals to Country Shows, Christmas Markets and Fairs, Theatre and Arts events, Exhibitions and special celebrations.
Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Due to social distancing and public health we are limiting the number of participants to x6 and there will be no other activities taking place in the studio whilst the course is running. Cost: £150 Includes firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Cost: £150 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
The 19th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 26 March to Sunday 11 April 2021. UPDATE: BORDERLINES 2021 GOES VIRTUAL Like many other film festivals around the world, we’ve decided to take Borderlines Film Festival completely online this year. While we’ll all miss seeing great films in the cinema, we are excited about opening up the Festival to audiences across the UK. SAME DATES – Friday 26 March to Sunday 11 April 2021. SAME GREAT CINEMA – Our programming team at the Independent Cinema Office, Jonny and Isabel, are working hard to secure a fabulous selection of new films to screen at the Festival. We know you will enjoy them. Many will be previews so will be unavailable to watch elsewhere. Follow the website with lots of information on how to DO the Festival and plenty of tips on how to make it special. Full details of the programme on the Borderlines website.
EVENT POSTPONED AS A NEW DATE LATER IN THE YEAR IS SOUGHT Leominster Medieval Pageant is based around Owain Glyndwr and the Welsh War of Independence. Leominster was seized in 1402 by Glyndwr following his success at the nearby battle of Pilleth. In 1405 his combined Welsh and French army marched across Herefordshire intending to do battle with Henry IV at Great Witley in Worcestershire.The armies took up battle positions daily and viewed each other from a mile without any major action for eight days. Glyndwr withdrew at nightfall passing through Leominster back into Wales. The event is free . Inside the Priory there will be reenactors and craft stalls. There will also be a skirmish in the Priory grounds. The re-enactors will put on displays and demonstrations. There will be an opportunity to have a go at longbow archery and see replica medieval ‘hand-gonnes’ in use, weather permitting. There will be medieval dance and music. Last year the craft fair featured 35 stalls offering a wide range of hand-made merchandise, attractive displays and friendly banter. Throughout the day hot food and refreshments will be available. Traders selling genuine craft items and who wish to participate can contact David or […]
Spring Festival of Stories & Songs by Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks Over 2 days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April, Arts Alive presents a Spring Festival of stories and songs – featuring artists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Friday Night: English Folk duo Whalebone is joined by poet Jean Atkin to perform Understories, a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire. Oli Wilson-Dickson – Dylan and Oli are two leading musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion – the traditional music of Wales. From stirring songs to driving jigs – they communicate their music with relaxed humour and genuine affection that is truly infectious. Saturday Lunchtime: 1.00 – 2.30 Join local storytellers as they tell tales over lunch. Amy Douglas- Award-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas tells traditional tales from Shropshire and Scotland. Helen East and Rick Wilson – tell traditional stories drawn from first-hand experience of places they have worked in and visited worldwide. Saturday evening: Wendy Weatherby and Sandy Breichin – Wendy Weatherby (Vocals, Cello) and Sandy Brechin (Accordion) are two of Scotland’s most versatile and popular musicians, playing a mixture of traditional and original material. Michelle Burke and […]