News
Read interesting news from Herefordshire’s tourism sector including Member businesses, new county projects and useful information,
Also find out what TeamESL are up to while promoting Herefordshire as a wonderful destination to eat, sleep and live life to the full.
Autumn Is Queenswood
Enjoy autumn in all its glory at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum this half-term. The Country Park in the heart of […]
Fab Family Festival Returns
Herefordshire’s Family Festival returns to The Courtyard. Herefordshire families are invited to get out their Harry Potter costumes, practice their […]
Gun Dog Gin Scores a Hattrick
Gun Dog Gin Scoops a Hattrick of Great Taste 2021 Awards with their Damson, Rhubarb and Quince Gins – truly […]
Oakchurch Win Top Awards
Three new prestigious top awards have been claimed for local farm shop, Oakchurch. Great Taste, the world’s most trusted food […]
By The Wye Wins Award
By the Wye wins Tourism & Leisure Start-Up at the 2021 Wales Start-Up Awards. Hay on Wye based family-run glamping business […]
Gift The City
Hereford launches city wide gift card to support local businesses and make local shopping easy. Hereford’s oldest department store, a […]
Minister Visits Waterworks Museum
The volunteers at the Waterworks Museum in Hereford were delighted to receive a visit from Alex Sobel, M.P. for Leeds […]
Three Counties Autumn Showcase
Fantastic Flavours and Foodie Favourites at Malvern Autumn Show Epicureans craving a good food and drink festival need wait no […]
Over 100,000 visit the Knife Angel, Hereford
Initial analysis from the Knife Angel Hereford team shows that at least 102,000 people visited the statue during its recent […]
Spin For HOPE at Labels
Spin For Hope at Labels is taking place at 21 Wellbeing, (the new revitalizing side to labels), and is a […]
NMITE’s Military Showcase
Following on from their successful Military Showcase in 2019, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) were delighted […]
Magna Carta Goes to Washington
The 1217 Magna Carta, usually at home in Hereford Cathedral, has travelled to Washington DC in the USA for a […]
Westons Sponsor Biggest Harvest Show
Westons Sponsor Biggest Harvest Show as Malvern Autumn Show returns on 24, 25 & 26 September 2021 The Three Counties […]
Beautiful Black and White Trail
Taking in the market towns of Leominster and Kington, North Herefordshire’s unique 40 mile round trail of beautiful black and […]
Ten Great Glamping and Camping Sites
Enjoying the great outdoors of rural Herefordshire has never been simpler. With so many excellent glamping and camping sites to […]
Five Fun Family Activities
New to the area and wondering where to take the family for a great day out? Here’s our pick of […]
The Weir Bridge at Eastnor
It was a day of celebration at Eastnor Castle in June as the newly restored bridge across the weir was […]
From Crisps to Cuisine
When the New Inn at St Owens Cross relaunched in 2020, with new ownership, a complete refurbishment and whole new […]
Arts Alive – Insect Puppet Shows
Arts Alive Commission Series of Insect Puppet Shows Arts Alive, Shropshire and Herefordshire’s rural touring scheme, are celebrating a flourishing […]
ESL speaks at DCMS table
ESL BRINGS THOUGHTS TO DCMS TABLE We were honoured this month to be asked to be part of a strategic […]
Seven Scenic Summer Spots to Enjoy
With such a wonderful sunny spring now behind us we’re looking forward to the summer months. With the opportunity to […]
The Knife Angel, Hereford
It’s nearly time for the Knife Angel, after 18 months of preparation and anticipation, the Knife Angel will finally be […]
Chase Lounge Lauching at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce the opening of The Courtyard Chase Lounge, a brand-new independent restaurant, lounge bar and […]
SAXTYS RE-OPENS
Long established Hereford City venue Saxtys is to officially re-open its Widemarsh Street doors on 20 May 2021 after lying […]
CATHEDRAL OPEN GARDENS
This summer, Hereford Cathedral will be hosting a series of Open Garden events for visitors. Leading down to the River […]
HARD WORK – BUT GLORIOUS LAUNCH
Hard Work – but Glorious is the first book devoted to exploring the story of the women’s suffrage campaign in […]
NMITE Generous Bursaries Available
NMITE OFFERS PLACES AND CONFIRMS GENEROUS BURSARIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 PIONEER COHORT Applications by end May 2021 eligible for £4,000 […]
Sip Drink Tour Herefordshire
Discover Herefordshire’s finest drink producers and artisan cidermakers ‘Sip Drink Tour Herefordshire’ is an exciting new trail highlighting the finest […]
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in […]
Cider Collaboration for Pensons
Pensons, the Michelin Star restaurant located on the beautiful Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, announces its collaboration with award-winning […]
NMITE APPOINTS NEW CHAIR
NMITE APPOINTS NEW CHAIR OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Terence Jagger, CBE NMITE has today 24th March announced the appointment of Terence Jagger, CBE as […]
Looking For Local Hero
DO YOU HAVE A LOCAL LOCKDOWN HERO? A local Herefordshire farm shop wants to recognise someone in the local community […]
Lemore becomes Destination Resort
With a new Spa, dining locations and sleeping spaces, Lemore Manor is fast evolving into a leading destination resort for […]
Seven Sensational Spring Walks
Walking in the gorgeous Herefordshire countryside is always a pleasure. The spectacular scenery, nature reserves and wild woodlands make for […]
LIONS PARTNERSHIP WITH CHASE
LIONS AGREE CHASE DISTILLERY PARTNERSHIP The British & Irish Lions has today announced Herefordshire based, Chase Distillery has joined its […]
GOODBYE TO POPULAR DEAN
Hereford Cathedral has bid a digital farewell to The Very Revd Michael Tavinor, Dean of Hereford, after 19 years of […]
Herefordshire Michelin Star News
PENSONS RESTAURANT AWARDED MICHELIN STAR 2021 The team at Pensons are utterly thrilled to announce that the restaurant, located on […]
ESL AT BRITISH TOURISM SHOW
Team ESL is excited to be representing Herefordshire as THE destination for Group Travel at this year’s British Tourism & […]
OAKCHURCH SAVES SANTA FUNDS
Thousands of children were disappointed that they were unable to visit Santa in his grotto at Oakchurch Farm Shop, Staunton-on-Wye, […]
Courtyard’s Expansion Complete
The Courtyard’s capital expansion project Transform The Yard has been officially handed over from construction company C J Bayliss. The […]
ESL are Visit Britain Heroes
Usually it’s the big national organisations that are showing us how it’s done, but this time ESL was recognised as […]
Knife Angel in Hereford 2021
National Monument Against Violence and Aggression is coming to Hereford The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford in June 2021 […]
Creative Advent Display
Across Herefordshire and South Shropshire, churches are finding creative ways to connect with their villages and towns to celebrate the […]
Chase – A new chapter
Herefordshire drinks company Chase Distillery has reached an agreement to be acquired by Diageo, accelerating its mission to champion field […]
Oldest Classical Music Festival Will Return
The Worlds Oldest Classical Music Festival will return in 2021. The Three Choirs has been awarded funding as part of […]
The Show(s) will go on at The Courtyard Hereford
We are delighted to learn that The Courtyard Hereford has received a lifeline grant from the Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery […]
Pantomime on hold until 2021
The Courtyard Hereford Postpones Pantomime Christmas this year will have to go ahead without the annual pantomime in Hereford. The […]
DEAN OF HEREFORD TO RETIRE
The Dean of Hereford has announced that he will be retiring in 2021. After holding the position for almost two […]
WATERWORKS MUSEUM RECEIVES GRANT
THE WATERWORKS MUSEUM IN HEREFORD RECEIVES GRANT FROM HERITAGE EMERGENCY FUND. The Waterworks Museum has some good news to share […]
HIGH SHERIFF’S COUNTY CAR AND FOOD TOUR
60 cars, 113 miles, £11,000 raised and Herefordshire’s incredible foodie highlights enjoyed on August Bank Holiday Sunday during the High […]
THE FOODIE TOUR OF HEREFORDSHIRE
The Foodie Tour of Herefordshire is a fabulous Fundraiser for the High Sheriff’s Fund for distribution to Herefordshire charities, and […]
Ross launches Summer of Self-Guided Walking
On 1st August 2020 Ross-on-Wye Walkers are Welcome (WaW) are launching their Summer of Self-Guided Walking. It is a great […]
£444k for Herefordshire tourism
Herefordshire tourism project awarded £444,000 of Marches LEP funding A major campaign to help Herefordshire’s tourism and visitor economy recover […]
Calling Pubs, Cafes, Restaurants
Herefordshire Council is looking for the help of businesses in assisting the re-opening of pubs and restaurants, cafes and coffee […]
Fabulous Father’s Day Gift Ideas
We can’t quite believe it’s almost Father’s Day already. So if you’re looking for the perfect present for your favourite […]
Pensons launch Estate retail products
The Netherwood Estate, home to Michelin Star restaurant, Pensons, on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, launches a capsule collection of seasonal hand-picked […]
Eastnor Castle Grounds Re-Open
Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, took tentative steps towards re-opening at the weekend as it reinstated access to limited parts of […]
50 Years of Oakchurch
LOOKING FOR PICTURES FROM THE PAST Local farming family, Ros and Edward Price, are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their […]
Cathedral Gardens Spring Opening
Hereford Cathedral will be opening the gates to its beautiful gardens on Friday 27 March for visitors to explore for […]
Magnificent Mother’s Day Ideas
It’s that wonderful time of year where spring is almost upon us, the snowdrops are out in force and we […]
LOVE IN THE CLOISTERS
As part of the Eastern Cloisters Project, Hereford Cathedral will present an evening celebrating love and relationships in the Cloisters […]
TWIT TWOO! Pottery family fun
From 18 – 22 February 2020, Eastnor Pottery, near Ledbury, Herefordshire is delighted to announce details of its fun and creative […]
Famous Artists & Sculptors Gather
RENOWNED ARTISTS AND SCULPTORS SHOWCASE WORK AT GARDEN ART EXHIBITION Renowned artists and sculptors from across the country are preparing […]
TOURISM FORUM UNITES THE MARCHES
130 public and private sector delegates from across the region met in January at The Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford […]
Half Term Family Fun
If you’re planning ahead for the February half-term and looking for some fantastic activities that the family can do together […]
Make Valentine’s Day Extra Special
If 2020 is the year that you intend to propose to that special person in your life then it’s time […]
Eastnor Castle to Feature on TV
Eastnor Castle to feature on our television screens next Tuesday evening Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, has enjoyed its fair share […]
Musicals Season is Upon Us
It’s Musicals Season at The Courtyard Cinema in Hereford. Everything’s coming up roses at The Courtyard this season as its […]
Borderlines Film Festival Comes of Age
18TH BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern, and the Welsh Marches Borderlines Film Festival Comes of Age Borderlines Film Festival […]
Wassailing in Herefordshire
Everyone Loves A Good Wassail! One of the jewels in Herefordshire’s crown is cider, its origin, heritage and traditions. With […]
New Year, New Chef for Pensons
Lee Westcott will be stepping down from his role as Head Chef of Pensons at the end of the year. […]
Christmas Glory… at a Castle!
As the festive season gets into full swing, Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, will be opening its doors for a very […]
Local Choir to Sing in London
Hereford Cathedral Choir will be singing at Guards Chapel in London on Tuesday 3 December, 6.30 pm as part of […]
Festive Family Pottery Sessions
Family workshops in the buildup to Christmas Evergreen 5 November – 21 December 2019 Eastnor Pottery, near Ledbury, Herefordshire is delighted […]
Local Award for Pensons
PENSONS WINS BEST RESTAURANT AND FOOD & DRINK BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AT THE HEREFORD TIMES FOOD & DRINK AWARDS […]
Christmas Sparkle Organ Concert
Hereford Cathedral’s Advent and Christmas programme begins on Saturday 30 November, 1.15 pm with Christmas Sparkle, a free organ concert […]
Hereford Lions Santa Sleigh Route
Hereford Lions Santa Sleigh Route for 2019 (Updated 9th November 2019) Hereford Lions Santa Sleigh route around the city streets […]
Charity Christmas Shopping Day
Charity Christmas Shopping Day at Iconic Hereford Landmark Newly refurbished Green Dragon Hotel will open its doors to shoppers on […]
Royal Visit to Tourism Birthplace
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES HAS VISITED THE BIRTHPLACE OF UK TOURISM, ROSS ON WYE Ross-on-Wye put on a right […]
High Sherriff Lecture
‘REFLECTIONS AFTER 50 YEARS IN CRIME’ Sir David Calvert-Smith will reflect on fifty years in crime for this year’s High […]
Ciderlands makes juicy tourism
When the county of Herefordshire was chosen to host the first conference of the recently formed Ciderlands, the International […]
FIREWORK DISPLAYS IN HEREFORDSHIRE 2019
SENSATIONAL DISPLAYS, SPARKLERS AND WARMING BONFIRES…. There’s been a crispness in the air, Halloween is looming and the clocks are […]
ESL AUTUMN TOURISM FORUM
We were delighted once again to welcome so many enthusiastic tourism businesses to our afternoon of Networking, industry News and […]
The Artists Gallery at Ludlow Farm
This autumn, Ludlow Farm (former Ludlow Food Centre) plays host to a unique pop-up art gallery. ‘The Artists’ Gallery’ will […]
STUDENTS SHOW ‘THE WAY’ AT CATHEDRAL
Hereford College of Arts Students Show ‘THE WAY’ at Hereford Cathedral on Wednesday 23 October, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm […]
Michelin Star for Pensons
It was announced today that Pensons, the restaurant from Lee Westcott on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, has been awarded a Michelin star, […]
New SpeedQuizzing in Hereford
The Courtyard will be hosting its first SpeedQuizzing event on Tuesday 15 October to raise funds for the organisation and […]
CELEBRATION OF ST THOMAS CANTILUPE
A Service of Faith and Reconciliation will open Hereford Cathedral’s year of celebrations to commemorate 700 years since St Thomas […]
Prestigious Award for Waterworks Museum
Hereford Waterworks Museum Volunteer Wins Prestigious Award On 11 September Alex Rowe, 20, attended an award ceremony at the Birmingham […]
30 years for the Big Apple
The Big Apple is a community event celebrating apples, orchards and cider and the ways in which they have shaped […]
New Bishop of Hereford
The next bishop of Hereford will be Richard Jackson. Bishop Richard, who is currently Suffragan Bishop of Lewes in East […]
Explore Hereford City Secrets
LOVE EXPLORING? Discover the secrets of Hereford City with the Love Exploring app. The new Love Exploring mobile app, funded […]
ESL HOSTS PRESS VISITS
Team ESL always welcomes journalists to experience Herefordshire and then write about our amazing county on their various press and […]
ESL Hereford Experience Day
The skies cleared, the sun shone and the breeze blew just enough to create the perfect weather for our wonderful […]
Kington Show 2019
Kington Show 2019 promises to be a great day out for all the family. It will combine the traditional feel […]
Top Chef at Renovated City Hotel
The Green Dragon Hotel has Appointed Executive Chef Simon Bolsover To Launch its New Restaurant, The Hereford. The Green Dragon […]
700 years of St Thomas Cantilupe
Hereford Cathedral have unveiled their programme of events and services which celebrate the 700th anniversary of the canonisation of St […]
Stockton Bury Needs Your Votes
ESL member Stockton Bury Gardens near Leominster, needs your vote as they have been shortlisted in the Nation’s Favourite Garden […]
NEW CITY COCKTAIL BAR
Last night saw the launch of The Offa Bar at the Green Dragon Hotel; the latest location in the venue’s […]
Brewery’s Crafty New Brand
Back in 2016 and after more than 30 years, stalwart Herefordshire producer, Wye Valley Brewery, unveiled a new look and […]