The Angel is set in the fabulous location that is kingsland.
A warm welcome awaits you with cosy log burners, a choice of real ales and friendly, attentive staff.
There is spacious car parking to the rear and large parties can be catered for in the upstairs dining area.
Opening times are 12-3pm and 6pm until late.
Coach Groups are accepted.
The Angel won The Trip Advisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence.
The Angel, Kingsland, Nr Leominster HR6 9QS
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Bands in the Park is a series of concerts arranged by Ross on Wye Town council and held at the town bandstand. Concerts are every Sunday 2.30-4.30pm from the 28 May to the 26 August Ross-on-Wye Bandstand, Wye St. Free of charge. 20th May Ross Town Band 27th May Jaycee Big Band 3rd June A.W. Parker Drybrook Band 10th June Bream Silver Band 17th June Lydney Training Band 24th June Forest of Dean Brass 1st July Frampton Silver Band 8th July Cinderford Brass Band 15th July JJ Swing Band 22nd July Proms in the Park 1pm – 8pm 1pm Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir, 2.30pm The Metz Big Band, 5pm Allegra Ladies Choir, 6.30 Ebbw Vale Brass 29th July Parkend Silver Band 5th August Pillowell Silver Band 12th August Gloucester Brass Band 19th August Pandemonium Steel Pans 26th August Ebbw Vale Brass www.facebook.com/bandsintheparkross/
Hay Festival Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge This special Hay Festival Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery runs from the 24th May until the end of June and features the work of talented British artists and makers from far and near. Heading the line up for the Hay Festival Exhibition will be artist Jackie Morris, famous for her illustrations in children books and more recently for the award-winning ‘The Lost Words’, in which she collaborated with Robert McFarlane, a collection of ‘spells’ with words from the natural world that the junior Oxford Dictionary had removed…Jackie studied at Hereford College of Arts and at Bath Academy. There will be a tempting new collection of stained glass from ever popular artist Tamsin Abbott whose work is influenced by our ancient land and how we are connected to it: the hills, the woods, the plants, birds and animals that live alongside us and the world of myths and fairytales that we have spun around it. Artist and jeweller Hannah Willow, whose inspiration comes from the land, wild and free places, stories and folklore, poetry and myth and legend, strives to capture the hidden memory held within the landscape and spark rememberings that will connect us back to […]
Herefordshire Walking Festival Cider Experience will explore the traditional and modern orchards of the county and a tour of the fantastic Cider Museum and Shop. The Route Herefordshire Walking Festival Cider Experience starts with a short bus trip to Letton, the walking route will take in three nature reserves and a traditional orchard. After crossing Letton Lake the route will continue through a modern cider orchard. The bus will then leave from Woonton travelling to the Cider Museum and Shop for a delicious cream tea. There will be the opportunity to discover the historical delights of the museum and browse the shop. Bus fares are payable on the day. Distance 4½ miles Meet Hereford Map Ref B6/C5 Please contact Hereford Cider Museum to book. Herefordshire Walking Festival Programme Learn more about Hereford Hereford Cider Museum Trust Hereford Cider Museum Trust is an Independent Charitable Trust (Charity number 1158061) and was founded in 1973 to preserve the history of cider making worldwide. The extensive collection includes cider mills, presses, bottles, old photographs, watercolours, advertising memorabilia and a rare collection of English lead crystal cider flutes. The museum continues to collect artefacts associated with the history of cider making and has achieved Accreditation […]
Hampton Court Castle’s Annual Summer Fair offers the opportunity to see Hampton Court Castle and walk around the stunning Award Winning Gardens, with some wonderful stalls to browse. The Ice Cream Parlour will be open along with the wonderful Orangery Restaurant and if the weather is kind there will also be a Pimms tent. The Summer Fair will feature some wonderful stalls, as well as entertainment including traditional dance routines. The Castle will be open to the public for viewing. Normal admission prices apply. w: hamptoncourt.org.uk
Hampton Court Castle’s Annual Summer Fair offers the opportunity to see Hampton Court Castle and walk around the stunning Award Winning Gardens, with some wonderful stalls to browse. The Ice Cream Parlour will be open along with the wonderful Orangery Restaurant and if the weather is kind there will also be a Pimms tent. The Summer Fair will feature some wonderful stalls, as well as entertainment including traditional dance routines. The Castle will be open to the public for viewing. Normal admission prices apply. w: hamptoncourt.org.uk
Families are invited to the Waterworks Museum Family Day on June 24th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not disturb […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is the UK’s longest and largest poetry festival with ten days of readings, events and celebrations running from 29th June to the 8th July 2018. See Ledbury come alive and enjoy immersing yourself in poetry and celebrations with poets from near and far there is something for everyone at this unique festival, to see a list of events read the festival programme here If poetry is your passion, try Ledbury Poetry Festival, in the Malvern Hills near Hereford. Ledbury hosts a glorious 10-day early-summer immersion in poetry of all sorts, with a good international line-up of names to savour and discover. The atmosphere is quieter and perhaps more intense than at Hay; definitely recommended for devotees’ – The Financial Times” For further information contact the festival manager Phillippa Singer e manager@poetry-festival.co.uk t 01531 636232 a The Master’s House, St Katherine’s, Bye Street, Ledbury HR8 1EA Box Office 01531 636232 e boxoffice@poetry-festival.co.uk General Enquiries: e admin@poetry-festival.co.uk TICKET PRICES VARY EACH DAY AND FOR DIFFERENT EVENTS Find out more about Ledbury here
Shobdon Food & Flying Festival has been a fixture of the county’s calendar for over a decade making it the longest running event of its kind in Herefordshire. What started as a village show with a few dozen visitors has grown into an event that now sees thousands flock to the small north Herefordshire village. Sponsored by Bestparks and set in beautiful north Herefordshire surroundings at an historic WW2 airfield, this event combines the best local food, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music and lots more. For Fliers: Browse the incredible collection of static aircraft and helicopters and watch dozens of interesting arrivals from around the country throughout the weekend. Could flying be the hobby for you? Take a light aircraft or helicopter trial flight over beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Enjoy talks and demonstrations on various aspects of aviation. Also this year Great British Bake Off favourite, Val Stones will demonstrate at this year’s event. Read more here. Entry Fees – : Adults -£8, Under 16’s £2 and under 5’s Free of Charge W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk
Bromyard Gala is a hugely popular show and highlights the best of country pursuits, classic vehicles, steam engines and local produce, with an action packed central arena. The first Bromyard Gala was held in 1967 to showcase the attractions of the market town of Bromyard. Fast forward 51 years, and the event remains Herefordshire’s biggest celebration of country pursuits and rural lifestyle. Welcoming thousands of visitors over a two-day event, Bromyard Gala is a fantastic outing for all the family. From Heavy horses to steam engines, vintage caravans to handicrafts, every year the Gala gets bigger and better. There is a jam-packed programme of events over the weekend as well as countless stalls, demonstrations and activities to join in with. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. For more information visit the website Bromyard Gala Tickets. Learn more about Bromyard Festivals.
The Cart Shed’s Literary Lunch at Newport House with Jules Hudson author of recently published Walled Gardens. Join writer and broadcaster Jules Hudson and hear first hand about his fascinating voyage of discovery around some of Britain s most beautiful and productive walled kitchen gardens. For centuries, walled gardens have provided a wealth of food, fruit and flowers for our great houses. Beginning as simple medieval enclosures, they evolved into powerful status symbols and centres of world-class horticultural expertise. Yet during the 20th century their fortunes failed, and most were lost or abandoned, as were many of the skills needed to run them. Happily, today many have been revived. From the fairy-tale enclosure of Knightshayes Court in Devon to the garden that Churchill built by hand at Chartwell in Kent, from the recently revived garden at Blickling in Norfolk to the atmospheric ruins at Plas Newydd in North Wales, and the stunningly restored gardens of Newport House, Walled Gardens is the perfect guide for anyone who shares a fascination for these unique and enchanting spaces. Well known for presenting the BBC s series Escape to the Country and Countryfile , Jules Hudson is an archaeologist and historian. Jules will take […]
The 5th Bartestree Cider and Beer Festival promises to be a brilliant family day out. The village hall in Bartestree is taken over by brewers and cider makings offering tastings, pints and halves of their lovely liquids. Food is available, music and entertainment for children. There’s fizz and Pimms too. It’s free to enter, with a great, friendly atmosphere. Proceeds raised go to support Bartestree Village Hall and other local good causes. W: bartestreevillagehall.co.uk
Shobdon Food & Flying Festival has been a fixture of the county’s calendar for over a decade making it the longest running event of its kind in Herefordshire. What started as a village show with a few dozen visitors has grown into an event that now sees thousands flock to the small north Herefordshire village. Sponsored by Bestparks and set in beautiful north Herefordshire surroundings at an historic WW2 airfield, this event combines the best local food, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music and lots more. For Fliers: Browse the incredible collection of static aircraft and helicopters and watch dozens of interesting arrivals from around the country throughout the weekend. Could flying be the hobby for you? Take a light aircraft or helicopter trial flight over beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Enjoy talks and demonstrations on various aspects of aviation. Also this year Great British Bake Off favourite, Val Stones will demonstrate at this year’s event. Read more here. Entry Fees – : Adults -£8, Under 16’s £2 and under 5’s Free of Charge W: shobdonfoodandflyingfestival.co.uk
Bromyard Gala is a hugely popular show and highlights the best of country pursuits, classic vehicles, steam engines and local produce, with an action packed central arena. The first Bromyard Gala was held in 1967 to showcase the attractions of the market town of Bromyard. Fast forward 51 years, and the event remains Herefordshire’s biggest celebration of country pursuits and rural lifestyle. Welcoming thousands of visitors over a two-day event, Bromyard Gala is a fantastic outing for all the family. From Heavy horses to steam engines, vintage caravans to handicrafts, every year the Gala gets bigger and better. There is a jam-packed programme of events over the weekend as well as countless stalls, demonstrations and activities to join in with. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. For more information visit the website Bromyard Gala Tickets. Learn more about Bromyard Festivals.
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Dates for 2018 are July 6,7 and 8 July 2018. The Linton Festival® is run by a team of local volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with a policy of supporting local charitable and other voluntary groups. Since 2001, the festival has raised in excess of £90,000, most of which has been distributed to the benefit of the local community. For a full line up of bands, visit the website lintonfestival.org Learn more about Ross on Wye
Beer on the Wye XIV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fourteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 6th to 8th July 2018 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XIV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal […]
Ross Country Music Festival is back for another thigh slapping, gun drawing, toe tapping 3 days this summer. Weekend camping, licensed bar, hot and cold food. STALLS – FAST DRAW – MARQUEE – NIGHT SECURITY VENUE, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE TOWN Artists Booked To Appear : Friday night: MEMPHIS BELLE plus BEN THOMPSON Saturday afternoon: MARTIN BOYD plus BEN THOMPSON Saturday Evening: L.A.COUNTRY plus BEN THOMPSON. Sunday: DAVE SHERRIF plus STEVE JAMES ( 4 piece Band) plus SAVANNAH plus BEN THOMPSON. ALL SUPPORTED BY: C & B ROADSHOW (Resident) Pricing: Friday: 7.30-11.30pm, £6.00 per person Saturday: 1.30-5.30pm, £6 7.30-11.30pm, £7.00 ( or £10.00 All Day) per person Sunday: 11.30am-6.30pm, £11.00 per person Weekend Ticket £25 per person. Pre-booked campers allowed on site from mid-day Thursday. ( C & B Country Disco in the Marquee For Campers On Thursday Night) Advance booking advisable for weekend camping. Phone Colin Gray on 01989 567 995 or 07790 341 703 All Profit’s To St Michaels Hospice – Reg Charity No 511179
Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Dates for 2018 are July 6,7 and 8 July 2018. The Linton Festival® is run by a team of local volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with a policy of supporting local charitable and other voluntary groups. Since 2001, the festival has raised in excess of £90,000, most of which has been distributed to the benefit of the local community. For a full line up of bands, visit the website lintonfestival.org Learn more about Ross on Wye
Beer on the Wye XIV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fourteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 6th to 8th July 2018 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XIV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal […]
Ross Country Music Festival is back for another thigh slapping, gun drawing, toe tapping 3 days this summer. Weekend camping, licensed bar, hot and cold food. STALLS – FAST DRAW – MARQUEE – NIGHT SECURITY VENUE, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE TOWN Artists Booked To Appear : Friday night: MEMPHIS BELLE plus BEN THOMPSON Saturday afternoon: MARTIN BOYD plus BEN THOMPSON Saturday Evening: L.A.COUNTRY plus BEN THOMPSON. Sunday: DAVE SHERRIF plus STEVE JAMES ( 4 piece Band) plus SAVANNAH plus BEN THOMPSON. ALL SUPPORTED BY: C & B ROADSHOW (Resident) Pricing: Friday: 7.30-11.30pm, £6.00 per person Saturday: 1.30-5.30pm, £6 7.30-11.30pm, £7.00 ( or £10.00 All Day) per person Sunday: 11.30am-6.30pm, £11.00 per person Weekend Ticket £25 per person. Pre-booked campers allowed on site from mid-day Thursday. ( C & B Country Disco in the Marquee For Campers On Thursday Night) Advance booking advisable for weekend camping. Phone Colin Gray on 01989 567 995 or 07790 341 703 All Profit’s To St Michaels Hospice – Reg Charity No 511179
Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. Dates for 2018 are July 6,7 and 8 July 2018. The Linton Festival® is run by a team of local volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with a policy of supporting local charitable and other voluntary groups. Since 2001, the festival has raised in excess of £90,000, most of which has been distributed to the benefit of the local community. For a full line up of bands, visit the website lintonfestival.org Learn more about Ross on Wye
The Great Ledbury Celebration on Ledbury High Street is on Sunday 8th July, celebrating Food, Drink, Music, Poetry and Heritage. Ledbury’s High Street is the place for a town party and food fair celebrating all that’s best in Ledbury on the last day of the Ledbury Poetry Festival. Food and drink stalls will recall markets of yore lining Ledbury’s historic High Street leading to an entertainment area around the 17th century Market House. Celebrate the best of scrumptious produce from the Three Counties with 30 food and drink stalls in the High Street featuring food to eat on the spot and to take home to savour. While you eat and drink be entertained by a mix of music, dance and poetry plus a special drama event. And don’t forget to visit Ledbury’s heritage buildings including the Master’s House (opening specially), the Classic Car display, the art and poetry competition in the 17th century Market House and the children’s “Box of Delights” garden competition. . Visit www.ledburyfoodgroup.org for the latest information and programme for the day. Public car parks will be open and free – additional parking at John Masefield High School (by donation) and Ledbury Primary School. Learn more about Ledbury
Ross Country Music Festival is back for another thigh slapping, gun drawing, toe tapping 3 days this summer. Weekend camping, licensed bar, hot and cold food. STALLS – FAST DRAW – MARQUEE – NIGHT SECURITY VENUE, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE TOWN Artists Booked To Appear : Friday night: MEMPHIS BELLE plus BEN THOMPSON Saturday afternoon: MARTIN BOYD plus BEN THOMPSON Saturday Evening: L.A.COUNTRY plus BEN THOMPSON. Sunday: DAVE SHERRIF plus STEVE JAMES ( 4 piece Band) plus SAVANNAH plus BEN THOMPSON. ALL SUPPORTED BY: C & B ROADSHOW (Resident) Pricing: Friday: 7.30-11.30pm, £6.00 per person Saturday: 1.30-5.30pm, £6 7.30-11.30pm, £7.00 ( or £10.00 All Day) per person Sunday: 11.30am-6.30pm, £11.00 per person Weekend Ticket £25 per person. Pre-booked campers allowed on site from mid-day Thursday. ( C & B Country Disco in the Marquee For Campers On Thursday Night) Advance booking advisable for weekend camping. Phone Colin Gray on 01989 567 995 or 07790 341 703 All Profit’s To St Michaels Hospice – Reg Charity No 511179
Waterworks Museum Annual Gala Day Visitors are invited to the very popular Waterworks Museum Annual Gala Day in July. View all the engines working in-steam and enjoy the children’s Heritage Water Park. Motoring History For the car lovers there will be a wonderful cavalcade of vintage and interesting vehicles to explore. Entertainment The exceptional Hereford Concert Band are back again this year to entertain visitors and provide a lively and upbeat vibe. The Mayor of Hereford will open a new exhibit at 2pm. Family Fun So come and enjoy a fantastic day of steam history with lots to entertain the children within the Heritage Water Park. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not disturb other visitors (but, except for assistance dogs, not in the Museum building or in the Heritage Water Park). Future Waterworks Museum Family Day events will be held regularly throughout the year, please check the website for details. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk Established in 1974, the museum is an independent working museum concerned primarily, but […]
Beer on the Wye XIV Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its fourteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 6th to 8th July 2018 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XIV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal […]
Join the Hereford City Branch of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for a Hereford City Brooks Walk upstream along the City’s Brooks and learn about their history, geography and wildlife. Meeting Point: Meet at Brookfield Vet Surgery, 1 Old Eign Hill, Hereford HR1 1TU. Park on nearby Sedgefield Road or Lichfield Avenue (not Vet’s surgery parking). The walk will finish at the Three Elms Industrial Estate around 21:00 and walkers will be given a ride back to the start of the walk in the Trust’s minibus. Cost: £2 members, £3 non-members Booking: Places are limited so booking is essential. Book your place online at www.herefordshirewt.org or call 01432 356872
The Leominster/Hereford Kite Festival returns once again!, a day of high-flying family fun whether you’re just watching or actually joining in the this amazing spectacle. From the whacky to the traditional, let’s go fly a kite at Berrington Hall; the skies above their beautiful grounds become awash with the colour and shapes of beautiful kites. It’s a laid-back friendly festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites. It’s for kite enthusiasts and for the public to come along and watch – and to bring along a kite and join in. The festival is at Berrington Hall on the lawns leading down to the lake. PUBLIC ACCESS: Members of the public are welcome to come along, watch or fly a kite. The site is on National Trust property, so there is an admission charge, which also includes the Hall and Gardens which are well worth a visit. For further information on taking part and spectating please see the website www.kitefestival.org.uk Learn more about Leominster
As part of the National Garden Scheme Open Gardens, Kentchurch Court is taking part with two open days. Kentchurch Court is sited close to the Welsh border. The large stately home dates to C11 and has been in the Scudamore family for over 1000yrs The deer-park surrounding the house dates back to the Knights Hospitallers of Dinmore and lies at the heart of an estate of over 5000 acres. Historical characters associated with the house incl Welsh hero Owain Glendower, whose daughter married Sir John Scudamore. The house was modernised by John Nash in 1795. First opened for NGS in 1927. Formal rose garden, traditional vegetable garden redesigned with colour, scent and easy access. Walled garden and herbaceous borders, rhododendrons and wild flower walk. Deer-park and ancient woodland. Extensive collection of mature trees and shrubs. Stream with habitat for spawning trout. W: ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/193/ kentchurchcourt.co.uk
Visit Stockton Bury Gardens for this wonderful master class on How to Prune in Summer. Often seen as one of the most difficult gardening skills to master, pruning is always a popular subject in the autumn and winter months, but there are huge benefits to summer pruning that are often overlooked. This course by gardening expert David Hurrion will show you easy-to-master skills that will get the best results from your garden. So whether it’s wisteria, fruit bushes, shrubs or apple trees, you’ll discover all you need to know to make the right cuts every time. Please bring your own secateurs. Includes entry to Stockton Bury gardens. This course will run twice with a morning session and an afternoon session. Numbers limited on this popular course, so early booking recommended. Price £37.16. To book click the links below. Morning Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prune-in-summer-morning-tickets-41074209065 Afternoon Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prune-in-summer-afternoon-tickets-41074334440 w: www.stocktonbury.co.uk
Visit Stockton Bury Gardens for this wonderful master class on How to Prune in Summer. Often seen as one of the most difficult gardening skills to master, pruning is always a popular subject in the autumn and winter months, but there are huge benefits to summer pruning that are often overlooked. This course by gardening expert David Hurrion will show you easy-to-master skills that will get the best results from your garden. So whether it’s wisteria, fruit bushes, shrubs or apple trees, you’ll discover all you need to know to make the right cuts every time. Please bring your own secateurs. Includes entry to Stockton Bury gardens. This course will run twice with a morning session and an afternoon session. Numbers limited on this popular course, so early booking recommended. Price £37.16. To book click the links below. Morning Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prune-in-summer-morning-tickets-41074209065 Afternoon Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prune-in-summer-afternoon-tickets-41074334440 w: www.stocktonbury.co.uk
Enjoy some Summer Beach fun at The Weir Garden in 1920’s style. 1920’s Summer Beach fun It’s time to dig out the bucket and spades and go along to the 1920’s themed beach. Make your own sock puppet at the tea tent to perform your own shows at our puppet theatre and play in the sand at the ‘beach’ 1920’s fair games trail It’s summer time at The Weir Garden, the beach is ready for you but how about enjoying some fun along the way and taking part in the ‘Fair games trail’. What games do you recognise? Normal admissions apply and £2.50 per trail For more information visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Much Marcle Steam Rally is a great day out for all the family with an array of Steam Traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Motor Cycles and Cars, Stationary Engines, Fairground Organs, Models and Crafts. Also lots of trade stands, working displays of cider pressing, steam ploughing, and threshing. The first Much Marcle Steam Rally was held on the 19th & 20th July 1986. Over the last 27 years the rally has grown tremendously with a number of exhibitors and supporters who look to come back year after year. Opening times are: Saturday 10am – late and Sunday am – 5pm There is something for all the family. w: muchmarclesteamrally.com Learn more about Ledbury
Join The Closet Yoga Club for a truly inspiring few hours at the glorious ‘Henry’ yurt at The Nest. Starting with a beautiful vinyasa flow practice to clear the mind and reconnect our subtle body, taught by CYC founder Emily Charlton. This will lead into readiness for a gorgeous ‘freedom from anxiety’ workshop with the wonderful Ruth Adams. Finally, dream your way past the orchard to the Nest Box, where you will be eating a hearty lunch courtesy of The Nest’s talented chef, in the form of delicious buffet boards, filled with local, seasonal produce. There will be an option to let us know whether you are a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan on ticket purchase. Enjoy a chance to discuss the experience, and meet some amazing new people. All levels are very welcome, but you might find it more enjoyable if you have a little prior yoga experience behind you. Read more about this event and book tickets.
Much Marcle Steam Rally is a great day out for all the family with an array of Steam Traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Motor Cycles and Cars, Stationary Engines, Fairground Organs, Models and Crafts. Also lots of trade stands, working displays of cider pressing, steam ploughing, and threshing. The first Much Marcle Steam Rally was held on the 19th & 20th July 1986. Over the last 27 years the rally has grown tremendously with a number of exhibitors and supporters who look to come back year after year. Opening times are: Saturday 10am – late and Sunday am – 5pm There is something for all the family. w: muchmarclesteamrally.com Learn more about Ledbury
Visit Hampton Court Castle this summer for a day learning circus skills & entertainment! An interactive, fun family day out in a magnificent setting, featuring circus skills workshops and a circus comedy show. The gardens, castle tours and Orangery Cafe will be open as usual, and normal entry prices apply. More details to follow… W: hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk
The countdown has begun to the Hereford Three Choirs Festival 2018. The Three Choirs Festival is a week-long programme of choral and orchestral concerts, cathedral services, solo and chamber music recitals, masterclasses, talks, theatre, exhibitions and walks, rotating each summer between the beautiful English cathedral cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester. The greatest choral, orchestral and chamber music at the worlds oldest classical music festival. Highlights include artists such as The Philharmonia Orchestra, Artisitc Director Geraint Bowen, Soloists Clare Hammond, Ruby Hughes and Mahan Esfahani. The full programme line up can be found here 3choirs.org/events/2018-festival-programme TICKET PRICES VARY FROM FREE TO £55.00, PLEASE SEE THE WEBSITE Tickets are available here 3choirs.org Box Office: 01452 768928 W: 3choirs.org
Families are invited to the Waterworks Museum Family Open Day on July 29th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not […]
The annual parade through the town centre begins at 1pm on the day and the stalls will be open on Carnival field at The Rope Walk by the river from 11am – parade, stalls, bar, fun fair. Every year the annual procession makes its way around the town’s centre, showing off a magnificent display of floats and fancy dress. Anyone can take part in the carnival, with some great prizes up for grab. Free entry T: 07854 795374 w: rosscarnival.org.uk Learn more about Ross on Wye
Herefordshire Country Fair offers Three rings of non-stop all-day entertainment and country fair favourites: terrier racing, working gun dogs, inter hunt relay, scurry racing, laser clay shooting, fly fishing and a parade of foxhounds. With over a 100 trade stands, the shopping and craft marquee and the fabulous food hall, the fair offers a great shopping experience. The Fair is now in its 40th year and promises a great family day out. The doors open at 9:30 on what will be a great day of country sport and fun for all the family. There will be equestrian and dog competitions and displays running throughout the day. The Food Hall and the Shopping Marquee offer a great shopping experience. There is also a Motor Village, showcasing the best in new models and the ever popular Classic Car Display. Entertain the children including a fun fair, Punch and Judy and other displays. For more information and enquiries e: showdirector@herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk t: 01981 550 005 w: herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk Learn more about Ross on Wye
Brampton Bryan Scarecrow Sunday – A village wide celebration of scarecrows – fun for all the family. Rare chance to see Brampton Bryan Castle. Country fete, with stalls, games teas and fun dog show Flower Festival Lunches & Licensed Bar Teas, Ice Creams & Hot Dogs Castle Tours 12.00pm & 3.15pm Fun Dog Show Children’s Sports Strawberry Cart Rides Veteran Cars Raffle Stalls and Games. Ample FREE off road parkingCastle Tours £5 or £3 with Entrance Ticket. Funds raised for St Barnabas Church & other Charities
Whether you’re planting a garden from scratch, making a new border or simply want more of your favourite plants, saving money in these cash-strapped times is always popular. But there’s also so much satisfaction to be had from propagating new plants and this course is the way to refine your skills. Growing from seed and cuttings, as well as plant division are all covered in this fascinating session with David Hurrion, one of the country’s leading practical gardening tutors. Includes entry to the gardens. This course will run twice with a morning session and an afternoon session. Numbers limited on this popular course, so early booking recommended. Price £37.16. To book click the links below. Morning Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plants-for-free-morning-tickets-41074004453 Afternoon Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plants-for-free-afternoon-tickets-41073708568 w: www.stocktonbury.co.uk
Whether you’re planting a garden from scratch, making a new border or simply want more of your favourite plants, saving money in these cash-strapped times is always popular. But there’s also so much satisfaction to be had from propagating new plants and this course is the way to refine your skills. Growing from seed and cuttings, as well as plant division are all covered in this fascinating session with David Hurrion, one of the country’s leading practical gardening tutors. Includes entry to the gardens. This course will run twice with a morning session and an afternoon session. Numbers limited on this popular course, so early booking recommended. Price £37.16. To book click the links below. Morning Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plants-for-free-morning-tickets-41074004453 Afternoon Session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plants-for-free-afternoon-tickets-41073708568 w: www.stocktonbury.co.uk
Families are invited to the Waterworks Museum Open Day for Families on August 12th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do […]
Hampton Court Castle Bee Celebration. In celebration of National Honey Bee Day, enjoy a weekend filled with everything bees! There will be talks, stalls and food all in collaboration with local associations, beekeepers and producers. Also look out for the bees as you wander around the gardens here at Hampton Court Castle! The gardens, castle tours and Orangery Cafe will be open as usual. Normal admission prices apply. W: hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk
Hampton Court Castle Bee Celebration. In celebration of National Honey Bee Day, enjoy a weekend filled with everything bees! There will be talks, stalls and food all in collaboration with local associations, beekeepers and producers. Also look out for the bees as you wander around the gardens here at Hampton Court Castle! The gardens, castle tours and Orangery Cafe will be open as usual. Normal admission prices apply. W: hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk
In aid of St Michaels Hospice. Spend a lazy summer’s day indulging in one of our favourite pastimes – afternoon tea. Get together with loved ones and relax at St Michael’s Hospice while taking in the mesmerising beauty of Herefordshire’s rolling countryside. At Tea on the Terrace we’ll take the strain, allowing you to savour a fine selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with cream and strawberry jam, and a mouth-watering range of freshly-baked pastries and cakes. As if this isn’t enough, we’ll offer you the choice of a range of quality tea and coffee. You can even opt for a glass of fizz to really add some sparkle to your afternoon. Your afternoon treat will be completed by a side order of suitably gentle live music, helping you completely unwind. The first ever Tea on the Terrace proved a great success last year, selling out in double-quick time. Tickets for 2018’s event on Sunday, 19th August must be booked in advance from the website £25 per person Advance bookings only Menu: A selection of sandwiches Fresh cream scones Freshly-baked cakes and pastries Teas, infusions or coffee
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens Exhibition: Bringing the work of local photographer Derek Evans out of the archives and into the community. The first in a series of exhibitions comes from the hop-yards of the county, featuring both Derek’s archive and contemporary images created by Herefordshire College of Art students and accompanies the newly released film “Stories from the Hop Yards” from Catcher Media. Venue: Ledbury Masters House, Ledbury HR8 1EA As well as well as the photographic exhibitions, there is a wonderful seminal film, which is part of a three year project, of which there will be screenings at various venues including during the Borderlines Film Festival. w: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk
Join the Hereford City Branch of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and local ‘batman’ James Bisset for an Urban Bat Walk Through Hereford and a chance to hear (and hopefully see) these marvels of the night during an easy Bat walk’n’talk around the banks of the River Wye in Hereford City. After an introduction to these fascinating nocturnal mammals a gentle stroll starting in Wye Street will continue up to Victoria Bridge and along the South Bank to Greyfriars, then along to GWW and over the bridge before returning back via Greyfriars Avenue. Bat detectors, to translate their ultrasonic calls to your hearing, will be available to borrow or bring your own detector if you have one. Please wear sensible footwear and wet weather clothing if raining. No dogs please. Venue: Meet in St Martins Carpark (by City Centre Swimming Pool), St Martin’s Avenue, Hereford HR4 7BA. (PAY & DISPLAY). Cost: £2 HWT members, £3 non-members Booking: Places are limited so please book online at www.herefordshirewt.org.
Families are invited to the Waterworks Museum Family Day Out on August 26th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on a leash and do not […]
Ledbury Carnival takes place at the end of August every year and includes Stalls in the High Street, an Inflatable bouncy castle in St Katherines Car Park and a fun fair in Bye Street/St Katherines. The Carnival Carnival Procession is from 12noon to 1:15pm and will consist of marching bands, colourful floats and fancy dress. The carnival procession will run from Ledbury Rugby Club to Ledbury Primary School and around the town will be a Paper Wizard, Looby Lou and Joey the Juggler. HIGH STREET STAGE AREA 1:00pm : The Sequins 2:00pm : Ledbury Community Brass Band 2:30pm : Nice and Sleazy 3:30pm : Ledbury Community Brass Band 4:00pm : GRAND DRAW 4:15pm : The Sequins Park and Ride will be available on the date as all town car parks will be closed. w: ledburycarnival.co.uk Learn more about Ledbury
Leominster Food Fayre is a not-for-profit event aimed at showcasing local food and drink producers in and around Leominster. A great community event for local people and visitors to the town. Organised in conjunction with Leominster Tourism Community Interest Company (Leominster Tourist Information Centre). For more information on the Leominster Country Tourism Group please visit www.leominstertourism.co.uk Held in Corn Square visit the wonderful Street Market where you will find everything from cocktails to chutneys, full list of exhibitors here. There will be cookery demonstrations and lots of kids activities and fun. w: leominsterfoodfayre.co.uk
Bromyard Folk Festival is a stalwart event in the Bromyard festival calendar. Bromyard Folk Festival is one of the best folk cultural event in the Welsh Border area, featuring over 170 hours of entertainment in just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance. Some of the most outstanding local, national and international traditional folk musicians performing in concert, ceilidhs and displays. Headliners will be announced shortly + many more artists… The Best Of Folk. Tickets are on sale from Hereford Courtyard. Bromyard Folk Festival is a registered charity whose aim is to promote traditional folk activities in an annual festival. e: info@bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk w: bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk Learn more about Bromyard
This year Ludlow Food Festival is 24 years old. Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, the small town with the large reputation for great food and drink. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. The 2018 brochure will be available in July but take a look at 2017 brochure here. Over 180 exhibitors, predominantly from Ludlow and the Welsh Marches! Discover your favourite foods and try something new! w: ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk
h.Art 2018 8 – 16 September 2018 101 Venues across the County 297 artists exhibiting Herefordshire Art Week is a nine day art trail open to all. Artists, craft-makers and creative businesses open their private studios. Galleries put on special events, whilst groups get together to put on one-off exhibitions, in a wonderful mix of interesting venues across Herefordshire. Since 2002 this county wide art trail has taken place every year in the second week of September. h.Art has become part of Herefordshire’s rich cultural calendar, with a huge variety of art and art forms on show in Open Studios, Group Exhibitions and Gallery Events. With the vast majority offering FREE admission to visitors, h.Art promises a fun day out in one of England’s most beautiful counties. If you are an artist interested in taking part, visit the website w: www.h-art.org.uk Learn more about Herefordshire
Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the region and are held regularly throughout the year. Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers. Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions. For additional information contact Becky at office@boffyartsandevents.com 2018 Dates are as follows: Saturday 21 April Saturday 16 June Saturday 8 September Saturday 3 November Saturday 8 December Learn more about Hereford
Kington Show offers a traditional show with horses, cattle, sheep and Poultry classes culminating with a grand parade of livestock. There is something for everyone including a motorbike stunt team, horticultural tent, young farmers, an after show dance and much more! There will be nearly 200 trade stands at the event, with many local producers, arts and crafts, food, tools, toys, clothes, tractors to name just a few! The show will combine the traditional feel of an agricultural show, including horse, cattle and sheep classes, with an action-packed programme of entertainment. In the main ring, excitement will be provided by the country’s top Freestyle Motorcross Team – Broke FMX with their heart stopping stunts. In addition, we will have the grand parade of livestock, sheep dog displays, trotting races and vintage vehicles. Elsewhere on the showground there will be thrilling displays from The Wye Valley Axemen, Van Buren’s Illusion Show, Animal Mania, Ferret World Roadshow, Owl World, the Bill Bailey Band and much more! There will be plenty of opportunity to eat and drink during the day at the wide variety of catering stands and the licenced public bar. In addition, there will be nearly 200 trade stands, a dog […]
This year Ludlow Food Festival is 24 years old. Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, the small town with the large reputation for great food and drink. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. The 2018 brochure will be available in July but take a look at 2017 brochure here. Over 180 exhibitors, predominantly from Ludlow and the Welsh Marches! Discover your favourite foods and try something new! w: ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk
This year Ludlow Food Festival is 24 years old. Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, the small town with the large reputation for great food and drink. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. The 2018 brochure will be available in July but take a look at 2017 brochure here. Over 180 exhibitors, predominantly from Ludlow and the Welsh Marches! Discover your favourite foods and try something new! w: ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk
It’s that time of year when the Waterworks Museum Heritage Open Day allows families to visit for FREE. Waterworks Museum Heritage Open Day On Sunday 9th September the Museum will be open in-steam with all engines working and the children’s Heritage Water Park open between 12pm – 4pm. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the […]
Listen and learn from Maureen Baker-Williams of Hollycroft Hedgehog Rescue as she presents a Hedgehog Talk at Radway Bridge Garden Centre, near Hereford. Maureen will bring along some of her prickly companions and teach you all about these native hedgerow-dwelling neighbours. This event is free but donations to the rescue are always appreciated. No booking required. W: radwaybridgegardencentre.com
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens “Stories from the Hop Yards” brims with archive photos, film, and newly-recorded interviews. Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Listen to stories of days past and present from pickers, farmers, traders and brewers. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked at the cribs. “These photographs are like a time machine allowing us to touch the past, you can smell hear and feel each scene” Exhibition visitor. W: herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Other screenings Friday 27 April, 2.30pm, and Monday 30 April, 7.45pm The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ SOLD OUT Sunday 29 April, 7pm Leominster Playhouse, Leominster HR6 8NJ Thursday 3 May, 11am breakfast screening The Courtyard, Hereford, HR4 9YJ Friday 4 May, 8pm The Market Theatre, Ledbury HR8 2AQ SOLD OUT Friday 25 May, 7.30pm Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church […]
Ross-on-Wye Walkers is pleased to announce their eighth annual Ross-on-Wye walking festival. The festival will take place from 28th – 30th of September 2018. The programme includes several well established favourites like the walk with a lunch cruise on the river Wye, the steam train walk and, famously, “The Last Cream Tea of Summer”. Also on the programme is a leg-stretcher to the top of May Hill and a very special walk with a visit to Sollars Hope church where walkers will hear about Dick Whittington and his family. The medieval Yatton Chapel features on another walk where s history of the chapel will be provided by the walk leader followed by a light lunch. A shorter walk looking at the geology of Little Doward is also planned. In 2015 a surprisingly popular walk featured a visit to a robotic milking parlour and this walk, in the Hope Mansell valley, will be repeated this year. For more information contact: harry@rosswalkingfestival.co.uk or visit the website.
Date announced for 2018 Malvern Autumn Show Malvern Autumn show is the last food, horticulture and nostalgia show of the season. It draws around 65,000 visitors over two days and hosts a range of interactive features including cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, Home Grown classes with the Royal Horticultural Society, The UK National Giant Vegetables Championship, RHS Flower Show and exhibitions of vintage clothes and vehicles. Foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS AS THEY ARE RELEASED w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128
Join Kate Bliss and Brightwells for an Antique Charity Valuation Day at Radway Bridge Garden Centre.
Date announced for 2018 Malvern Autumn Show Malvern Autumn show is the last food, horticulture and nostalgia show of the season. It draws around 65,000 visitors over two days and hosts a range of interactive features including cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, Home Grown classes with the Royal Horticultural Society, The UK National Giant Vegetables Championship, RHS Flower Show and exhibitions of vintage clothes and vehicles. Foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS AS THEY ARE RELEASED w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128
Families are invited to the Waterworks Museum Family Fun Day Out on September 30th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Waterworks Museum Family Fun Day Out Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they […]
Share the Tradition of Apple Growing and Cidermaking Celebrate English apples and cider in the 30th year of the Big Apple Harvestime Weekend – a real opportunity to enjoy the autumn countryside in this corner of Herefordshire in and around Much Marcle. A collection of small rural events where you can enjoy local orchards, famous for their cider fruit and excellent eating apples. In this unique event, farms and orchards will open their cider mills and barns for you to visit. Nine special venues in all, each one of them different but all with one thing in common – apples! Your programme is entirely flexible – you can choose where and when to go for an afternoon, a day or a full weekend. You can simply go for a walk or to buy some apples. But you can also visit several different venues and events. Of course you can use your car to get around. But many of the venues are in walking distance of each other, and cycling is also a great way to get about. Distances are indicated on the map. A tractor and trailer service, kindly provided by Westons Cider, will be running all weekend carrying visitors between […]
Visit the Waterworks Museum National Stirling Engine Rally this October. Waterworks Museum National Stirling Engine Rally An exciting day out for the family. The rally will showcase an enigmatic collection of hot air engines from across the UK. In its seventh year it is a popular events for steam and history enthusiasts. The Museum will be open on the 14th October between 12 – 4pm. The Museum has become a national centre of information and explanation of Stirling engines. New displays were installed in the Spring 2016 for the bicentenary of the first Stirling engine patent in 1816. With colourful explanatory panels, interactive working models and a new video film illustrating Robert Stirling’s pioneering work. The Museum has two full-size working Stirling engines manufactured by Hayward-Tyler of Luton in the 1880s. In addition, experimental thermo-electric generators, developed at Harwell in the 1960s and based on the Stirling cycle, are on display for visitors to see. Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. […]
Celebrate the living history of apples and cider making at this years Hereford Cider Museum Apple Celebration Day. Hereford Cider Museum Apple Celebration Day It’s all about the apples! Hereford Cider Museum Apple Celebration Day is a one day event packed full of fun things all to do with apples. Treat your taste buds to some wonderful samples of Herefordshire cider and apple juice. You can meet the cider producers and ask them how their products are made, everyone has their favourite ciders, find yours. Did you know that there are over 100 heritage apple varieties? It’s a great opportunity to find out about the history of apple varieties and why they have the names that they do. Admission fee applies Activities Apple pressing – bring your own apples to press and some bottles too so that you can take your juice home with you. A cooper is a maker or repairer of casks and barrels used for the storage of cider. See one of these fine craftsmen in action on the day. Come on one of the mini-tours of the historic museum building, the birthplace of Bulmers Cider. Family fete activities on the day, so plenty to keep the children amused. […]
Families are invited to the Autumn Waterworks Museum Family Day on October 28th where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Autumn Waterworks Museum Family Day Activities There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children. Exhibitions Home to a permanent exhibition about Hereford in WW2 the museum is generally seen as a time capsule of social history for Herefordshire, the Marches and parts of Wales. With one of the widest range of working steam, oil, gas and hot air engines engines in the UK, many of which can be seen doing what they were intended for – pumping water, this will be a fantastic day out. Refreshments & Gifts Light refreshments and small souvenirs can be purchased in the cafe and visitor centre and picnics are permitted in the picturesque grounds. Dogs will be permitted in the museum grounds providing they are on […]
Gates open at 6pm Lighting the bonfire at 6:30pm Firework and Laser display at 7:30pm Beautiful Hampton Court Castle near Leominster ends the season with their Amazing Laser Show and Spectacular Firework Display. Throughout the evening see the Castle, woodland and skies above transformed with the amazing laser show Food and refreshments will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. a: Hampton Court Estate, Hope-Under-Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN t: 01568 797676 (weekdays) w: www.hamptoncourt.org.uk
Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the region and are held regularly throughout the year. Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers. Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions. For additional information contact Becky at office@boffyartsandevents.com 2018 Dates are as follows: Saturday 21 April Saturday 16 June Saturday 8 September Saturday 3 November Saturday 8 December Learn more about Hereford
‘A Munitionette’s View’ talk at Sutton Village Hall. All welcome. Angela Williams, Rotherwas ROF Project Officer, will talk about the dangers, the dramas and the day-to-day routine of working at Rotherwas munitions factory in WW1 and WW2. This will be a fitting talk for November 2018 to mark the centenary of the end of WW1. For more information contact Judy Stevenson T: 01432 880748 E: judy@creswells.co.uk
Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the region and are held regularly throughout the year. Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers. Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions. For additional information contact Becky at office@boffyartsandevents.com 2018 Dates are as follows: Saturday 21 April Saturday 16 June Saturday 8 September Saturday 3 November Saturday 8 December Learn more about Hereford
Rock legend, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, will be performing The Christmas Jethro Tull concert in Hereford Cathedral at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 18 December. Over the last ten years, Ian Anderson has performed in many of the great cathedrals and churches in the UK helping to raise much-needed funds for their preservation. Usually based on a Christmas-themed concert, he features prominently the work of Jethro Tull as written and recorded by Ian since 1968. Added to this are several pieces of re-worked Classical repertoire and traditional pieces from the musical liturgy of the Church of England. Ian Anderson says of the show, “Whether your Christmas is a secular affair of gift-giving and family togetherness or a more worshipful recognition of one of the two biggest days in the Christian calendar, join us for some uplifting Christmas spirit, music, readings and maybe even a prayer or two.” “100% of the sales of tickets go to the upkeep of the buildings and, perhaps, also in support of the musical liturgy of the cathedral. I try to balance the festive time of year in song with a few of the elements of an old-fashioned carol service. All delivered with good humour and […]
