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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For a full list of activities for disabled and non-disabled children and young people, their families and friends, see the link below and for more information visit the Allinteractive website. The Allinteractive project gathers information about and develops opportunities and activities for disabled and non-disabled children and young people in Herefordshire. This project is funded by Herefordshire Council and offers: Inclusion Needs You training for activity providers and supporters Information about activities, arts, culture, fitness, sports, environment, games and more Activities working with providers in a variety of ways including providing publicity, supporting activities with trained staff, initiating taster sessions, running inclusive under 5’s sessions, and assisting with funding Consulting and working with disabled children, young people and families Providing information about activities, via the MFN website, Facebook page and Allinteractive newsletter Networking and supporting more inclusive activities in Herefordshire Taster sessions have included activities with Growing Local, Wyedean Canoe Club, Aerial Fun with EverybodyDance, Courtyard workshops, adapted bike sessions, under 5’s music sessions, and family swim sessions at Halo. For more ideas download the Allinteractive Activities Longlist Contact Angela Martin T: 01568 614908 or E: development@marchesfamilynetwork.org.uk
The Gateway is an independent cinema space in Ross on Wye featuring luxury seating high-quality surround sound system, and a high definition big screen. Films showing throughout February More information on The Gateway
Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: The Photos By Catcher Media An exhibition of photographic gems from the Derek Evans archive collection. Focusing on priceless scenes from Herefordshire Life from 1940s-1970s, the exhibition gives people a chance to “get up close and personal” with Derek’s actual exhibition prints created in his studio a few doors down on the third floor of No.43, Broad Street, many of which haven’t been seen for over 50 years, and which still look stunning. Catcher Media will be exhibiting in five venues across Hereford: Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, the Courtyard, Hereford Cathedral, HARC & Hereford College of Arts from Feb-April 2020. The photographic trail continues around the county in Ledbury, Ross, Kington & Leominster libraries. For linked events see Talks & Tours and Family Events pages and check out the website
The Green Dragon Wedding Open Evening is an opportunity for you to discover the beauty of the hotels newly refurbished Ballroom, Bridal Suite and ceremony spaces and talk to the team about how to make your wedding day picture perfect. Complimentary prosecco will be available on arrival, and Executive Head Chef Simon Bolsover and team will be serving a delicious selection of canapes for you to enjoy as you tour the beautifully restored Ballroom. Staff will be on hand to show you around and answer any questions you have and a handful of favourite local suppliers will be here. Appointments are 30 minutes long from 5pm – 8pm, to book please contact us on 01432 27250. Book now.
The 18th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 28 February to Sunday 15 March 2020 Lots of varied movies but also varied places which you can experience them in: from arts centres, community cinemas, pop-ups and village halls. Many will be screened in established venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Powys as well as some new ones. Find out more about what to expect this year here. Full details of the programme will be available on the Borderlines website nearer the time. Tickets will be available via the Festival Box Office at The Courtyard, Hereford: 01432 340555 or online.
Sing for Fun Rutter Requiem – A workshop morning for anyone who enjoys singing. Learn and perform John Rutter’s beautiful Requiem, directed by Geraint Bowen, Director of Music at Hereford Cathedral, with piano accompaniment by Peter Dyke. More info: 01886 880146 Ticket link: https://www.herefordchoralsociety.org/SingForFunEvent.php
Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. 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 and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]
The Gateway is an independent cinema space in Ross on Wye featuring luxury seating high-quality surround sound system, and a high definition big screen. Films showing throughout March More information on The Gateway .
You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite of other cask ales on the taps.The first drink is on the house and there are other local artisan drinks to taste: gin, port and cider! Food is a firm feature of the day, with a variety of local pop ups offering delights such as Italian bakery; oven fired pizza; Shropshire turkey rolls; Japanese street food and so on. Depending on the weather the bar may be outside. Music sometimes features. Special feature on February 7 2020 tasting day: Brand new Bewick’s Best launches at this Tasting Day with food from Hilltop Farm Pig Roasts of Cotheridge, Worcestershire, rare breed pork rolls with homemade apple sauce, stuffing and crackling, with falafels for the non-meat eaters. Leominster’s Swan Brewery was set up in 2015 by Jimmy Swan, a brewer of over […]
If it’s to get fit while enjoying the beautiful landscape we have close to home, then the Black Mountains Trek might just be for you. The 30-kilometre walk takes in some of the most dramatic scenery for miles around. Starting at Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre, the route takes walkers up onto Hatterrall Hill before crossing the Vale of Ewyas to head north along the prominent central ridge of the Black Mountains with superb views across the Brecon Beacons National Park. After passing the day’s high point at Chwarel y Fan (670m) you will re-cross the Vale of Ewyas at Capel-y-Ffin before returning to Longtown via Hatterrall Ridge and descending the zig zag path within sight of the impressive Black Darren. At the finish in Longtown Education Centre, a two-course meal will be waiting, along with a Black Mountains Trek medal. The trek will set off with rolling start from 8am and walkers will need to have their own equipment (see conditions of entry download on this page for the required list). To meet this challenge, you will need good navigation and hill skills. The walk is challenging and will be marshalled by the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, with funds raised going to […]
Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are February and March 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS LEGO® CITY WORKSHOP SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Tbc Tickets £6 SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Spy Hunt. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 POLAR SQUAD (U) FILM SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a marshmallow polar bear squad. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 THE GINGERBREAD MAN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Gingerbread Man Crafts Tickets £7.50 […]
See the fantastic range of films at the courtyard this March including the French Film Festival. Sat 7, 11am (Free pre-activity, 10.30am) FROZEN 2 (U) SINGALONG Sat 14, 11am (Free pre-activity, 10.30am) Sonic The Hedgehog (PG) Mon 16 – Thu 19 MILITARY WIVES (12) Mon 16 & Thu 19 KNIVES OUT (12A) Fri 20 & Wed 25 EMMA (PG TBC) Fri 20 – Tue 24 LITTLE WOMEN (U) Fri 27 & Mon 30 JUST MERCY (12a) Fri 27 – Tue 31 ORDINARY LOVE (12A) Sun 29, 7.30pm OUTSIDE THE CITY (PG) Post screening Q&A with Director Nick Hamer Mon 30 2.30pm THE TWO POPES (12A) Buy Tickets.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a piano concert, with Catherine Nardiello at Aardvark Books in Brampton Bryan. Time: 11am -2pm Her programme will feature women composers from Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel onwards. Catherine Nardiello has taken time out form her busy internatinonal schedule to play at Aardvark. Her programme will feature women composers from Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel onwards. Free entry, free parking, cafe refreshments available.
Learn how to make your very own sourdough bread from just flour, water and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will remove the mystery behind the world of sourdough. We’ll explain the basic principles, leaving the complex jargon at the door. You’ll learn how to make and look after your own starter with a lifetime guarantee. We’ll then guide you through each step of the bread-making process. From kneading, to proving, to shaping, and of course baking. Including how to make your very own party centre-piece Focaccia. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average ‘sourdough’ supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own sourdough bread, a pot of Peter Cooks Bread starter, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own sourdough bread at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at the Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, […]
The Spring Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery is titled ‘Earthly Delights’. Mixed media art by Jane Winton, stained glass by Tamsin Abbott, silver jewellery by Hannah Willow, pit fired burnished pots by Martin Everson Davis, textiles by Kathie Barrs, Upcycled by Rachael Blakeway. Opening on Sunday March 8 2020 with drinks from 11am This exhibition continues until the end of April. The gallery is open daily. 11 am – 5 pm and Sundays from 11am – 4pm. Tuesday’s by appointment. For more information visit the website oldchapelgallery.co.uk
Pre-Cheltenham Evening at Castle House Hotel in Hereford with Peter Scudamore MBE and his panel of experts who will discuss and debate the Runners and Riders at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Tickets: £35 including two course dinner and a glass of Wye Valley’s Butty Bach or wine. Stay the night from £155 including full English breakfast About an hour’s drive from Castle House, the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival is from Tuesday, 10th to Friday, 13th March. Base yourself at Castle House with Bed & Breakfast in a Junior Suite from £155 for two per night. For more information contact Castle House Hotel 01432 356321 or visit castlehse.co.uk
This is the fifth season of contemporary artists’ talks in a partnership between the University of Worcester’s Fine Art department and Meadow Arts. Some of the most exciting contemporary artists working in the UK will be visiting Worcester to talk about their artwork, ideas and the processes they use, in a series of free talks taking place at the University’s brand new art studios, The Art House in Worcester City Centre. Talks take place on selected Wednesday evenings from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, and include a chance to ask questions after each presentation. The talks are free and open to all, though booking is recommended for the public. Jack Evans – 19th Feb Jack Evans’ playful sculptures reference the disconnect between the romanticisation of ruins and the reality of modern architectural evolution. His work featured in Meadow Arts’ 2019 exhibition in partnership with English Heritage, In Ruins at Witley Court. Capital was shown within the ruined mansion, where its Corinthian capitals with goat-head motifs (that were originally created for Whiteley’s Shopping Centre in London) alluded to a loss of decorative architecture and traditional arts to soulless redevelopment. He was born in Mansfield and now lives and works in London. He graduated with a BA (Hons) […]
Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. 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 and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]
The Herefordshire Ploughing Match will be held at Llanwarne, Hereford HR2 8PG accessing off the A466 Monmouth to Hereford road. The land has been kindly donated by Mrs. I.E. Williams & Family at Llanwarne Court. It is to be held on Saturday 14th March, weather permitting. Contact the organiser. W: ploughmen.co.uk/uk
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are February and March 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS LEGO® CITY WORKSHOP SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Tbc Tickets £6 SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Spy Hunt. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 POLAR SQUAD (U) FILM SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a marshmallow polar bear squad. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 THE GINGERBREAD MAN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Gingerbread Man Crafts Tickets £7.50 […]
Oliver Jones – contemporary art at Berrington Hall 14 March – 10 May 2020 Meadow Arts is working in partnership with National Trust for a new exhibition, with contemporary artist Oliver Jones, that draws the past and present together to spark new conversations. Berrington Hall is a remarkably handsome place. Designed for enjoyment and elegance, its pleasing aesthetics are reflected in both the landscape of Capability Brown, for whom Berrington’s pleasure grounds were a crowning glory and in the interior decoration of Henry Holland, who was the uncontested fashionable designer of his time. In this second decade of the 21st century, the same ideas of perfection and beauty are disseminated on a scale unimaginable at the time of Brown and Holland, through the internet, advertising and, of course, social media. One of the main functions of these new media seems to be the re-presentation of these ideals: the perfect life, under the perfect surface (perfect face, body and skin). Sometimes shocking, often melancholy or humorous, Oliver Jones’ images take their place in the beautiful interior of Berrington Hall. Like a sudden invasion of hyper-reality, they jar and stand out, but they also seem strangely at home. Graphically, these images respond to […]
The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the Weir […]
For the final concert of its season Hereford Choral Society presents Haydn’s The Creation, taking us from its famous ‘Representation of Chaos’ via the glorious creation of light, to the idyllic life of Adam and Eve in Eden – before everything went wrong. Inspired by his visits to London, where he had heard the oratorios of Handel, this was one of Haydn’s greatest undertakings: while Handel composed Messiah in just over three weeks, the composition of The Creation took nearly eighteen months. The libretto’s combination of the Book of Genesis, the Psalms, and Milton’s Paradise Lost, was an excellent poetic springboard for Haydn’s marvellous musical imagination, clearly excited by the enormous topic at hand. Performers Joanne Lunn (soprano) Gwilym Bowen (tenor) David Stout (bass/baritone) Hereford Choral Society Marches Baroque Conductor: Geraint Bowen Tickets from only £10 (unreserved). Up to 2 children under 16 will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Parties of 10 or more receive a group discount of 10%. Buy tickets
Help the garden team sow the wildflower meadow at Croft Castle and come back again in summer to see it in full bloom. The garden team sow the wildflower meadow in spring with a mixture of chamomile, poppy, corncockle, cornflower and corn marigold. Help them sow the seeds, which are a haven for butterflies in summer. Prices: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Suitability: Children welcome Dogs on leads are welcome Other: Recommended donation £1 per person, which will go directly towars our garden conservation work.
The multiple award-winning Hereford Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society presents Iolanthe, a musical delight full of sparkling humour, magical capers and political satire, held at The Courtyard in Hereford. It’s pandemonium as fairies run riot in the Houses of Parliament, a hilarious case of mistaken identity leads to romantic disaster, and Westminster comes face-to-face with girl power – with an extra boost of fairy dust! Join us for our production of the famous duo’s beloved musical comedy, which remains as brilliantly witty today as when it was first written nearly 140 years ago. Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 | 7.30pm (plus Saturday matinee, 2.30pm). Audio Described Performance: Saturday 21, 2.30pm Book tickets.
Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director). Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Weekend at Berrington Hall, Leominster, Herefordshire. Treat Mum to a day out, with spring walks, planting activities and more over the weekend. Tuck into a delicious afternoon tea in the tea-room, and buy something special in the gift shop and plant a seed to take home with you in the gardens. You could also take a springtime stroll through ‘Capability’ Brown’s final landscape masterpiece and learn about our ambitious restoration projects, including our plans to revive and reimagine the walled garden and pleasure grounds. Prices: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Suitability: Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event Other: Donations welcome for planting activity
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 Jan at: t: 01568 620000 e: info@leominstermedievalpageant.co.uk w: leominstertourism.co.uk
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a weekend of springtime activities at Croft Castle, Leominster, Herefordshire. Treat mum to a special Mother’s Day afternoon tea in the tea-room, spot the spring flowers on a walk through the parkland and make a floral decoration in the gardens on Sunday only. Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland and is managed by The National Trust. Prices: Per flower decoration £3.00, Normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events/
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are February and March 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS LEGO® CITY WORKSHOP SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Tbc Tickets £6 SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Spy Hunt. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 POLAR SQUAD (U) FILM SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a marshmallow polar bear squad. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 THE GINGERBREAD MAN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Gingerbread Man Crafts Tickets £7.50 […]
These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All of […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special afternoon tea in the beautiful restaurant, The Hereford at The Green Dragon Hotel. Take your seat from 3.30pm and indulge in delicious sandwiches, sweet treats, speciality teas or freshly brewed coffee. To make your day extra special you’ll receive a complimentary glass of British Royale for £19.95 per person. Little dragons are most welcome too. VIEW MENU Prices start from £19.95 per person | £9.95 for children
There is a new location for this year’s Big Spring Walk, it will start from the Rowing Club in Hereford. The date is Sunday, 22nd March 2020 and there is a choice of four circular routes to the west of Hereford, all setting off from the city’s Rowing Club on the banks of the River Wye. Each of the 2,5K, 5.5K, 12.5K and 17.5K walks will allow you to experience the beauty of a Sunday meander through this green and pleasant land we call home. Open to all ages and abilities. The Big Spring Walk remains free to enter in advance with sponsorship encouraged for all taking part. For further information or to register, please call the Events Team on 01432 851 000 or visit the website
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Weekend at Berrington Hall, Leominster, Herefordshire. Treat Mum to a day out, with spring walks, planting activities and more over the weekend. Tuck into a delicious afternoon tea in the tea-room, and buy something special in the gift shop and plant a seed to take home with you in the gardens. You could also take a springtime stroll through ‘Capability’ Brown’s final landscape masterpiece and learn about our ambitious restoration projects, including our plans to revive and reimagine the walled garden and pleasure grounds. Prices: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Suitability: Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event Other: Donations welcome for planting activity
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a weekend of springtime activities at Croft Castle, Leominster, Herefordshire. Treat mum to a special Mother’s Day afternoon tea in the tea-room, spot the spring flowers on a walk through the parkland and make a floral decoration in the gardens on Sunday only. Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland and is managed by The National Trust. Prices: Per flower decoration £3.00, Normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events/
This Mothers day 22 March 2020, there will be three special tours at Chase Distillery at 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm, so why not treat your mum to a trip to this fine Herefordshire distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Mums attending will receive a 5cl GB gin to enjoy at home! Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.
Join us in the garden as you treat Mum to a delicious cream tea, freshly made by Herefordshire Classic Cakes in the setting of the beautiful springtime garden. Additional info: £5 per person which includes a cream tea and hot drink. Booking is essential, please ring The Weir office on: 01981 590509 to reserve your place. Normal admission applies for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, The Courtyard in Hereford bring you this charming play for Mothers Day. One night when she’s fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly’s bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly’s not scared. With dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling, and dozens of laughs, ‘The Bear’ is an unforgettable experience for the whole family and a perfect introduction to theatre for little people. Shows at 12noon and 3pm. Why not add on a delicious Sunday Lunch or Afternoon Tea in the Café Bar to make your Mother’s Day trip to the theatre extra special? Adult £13.00, Child Under 16 £12.00, Disabled £12.00, Senior Citizen £12.00, Student £12.00, Military Personnel £12.00 Book tickets.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by treating your loved ones to a delicious Sunday Lunch at The Hereford Restaurant in The Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford. The restaurant is booking up quickly for this special occasion so don’t delay making your booking. To view our menu please click the link below. VIEW MENU Main Course £18 | Two Courses £22 | Three Courses £26
Mother’s Day at Castle House, Hereford, Herefordshire is a special day, when you can thank the mother or grandmother in your life by treating them to a delicious Castle House Sunday Lunch and a ticket to one of our in-house events? Three-course lunch: £30 Children under 12: £15 Lunch will be served from 12pm to 2pm W:
‘Unwind, bask in the idyllic gardens at Lemore Manor and get ready to indulge in a decadent afternoon tea. Whether it is a working lunch or a treat with a loved one, a tipple and a bite with great friends or a very special occasion, There is something for everyone. From ‘Lemore Classic’ to ‘Crafternoon Tea’. Eat, drink and enjoy!’ Dates available: Sunday 22nd March, Sunday 19th April, Sunday 17th May & Sunday 14th June 2pm until 5pm From £25 per person THE LEMORE CLASSIC Unwind and indulge. An assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, plain & fruit scones with clotted cream & seasonal preserves, a carefully hand-picked array of gorgeous cakes and fancies. Served with fresh tea & coffees. CRAFTERNOON TEA More of a savoury tooth? Why not opt for our delicious local Herefordshire cheeses served with thick crusty breads & wafers, mouth watering Monmouth Charcuterie meats, homemade sausage rolls, potted mackerel, Lyonshall quail scotch eggs, all served with a choice of Herefordshire Cider, Craft Beer. LEMORE’S G & TEA All of the delicious treats that come with our Lemore Classic tea package, plus our lavish speciality (Chase Distillery Elegant Gin, Sly Grapefruit Gin & Sly Lemon Verbena Gin accompanied with Fever […]
Learn how to make your very own Real Bread from just flour, water, yeast and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will see you elbow deep in dough as you master the art of kneading, while understanding what’s going on inside your dough. We’ll guide you through the basics, step-by-step, with the grand finale of watching your bread rising in the oven. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. Workshops take place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket in Bishop’s Frome. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own Real Bread and all the information and recipes you need to recreate it at home. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £125 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, simply contact us at hello@petercooksbread.co.uk to arrange payment by cheque, BACS or to redeem a gift voucher.
Poetry Breakfast is an informal and relaxed way to experience your poetry, whether you are a confirmed poetry lover already, or were put off in the 5th form by having to study it for O level. Whatever your reason for coming, enjoyment is guaranteed as we bring the very best of poetry and share it by simply reading aloud to each other. There are always plenty who like to read so there is no pressure to perform and listeners are very much wanted too, so don’t be shy about joining us. The cost is £8 per person, to include your breakfast and a free coffee refill, and the session lasts about an hour. If you can let us know by the day before if you are coming, that does help enormously with planning, but if you’re last minute, just turn up. We will be delighted to see you. Poetry Breakfast was created by Anna Dreda, of Wenlock Books and Wenlock Poetry Festival, The Aardvark Poetry Breakfast will normally be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Anna at info@wenlockbooks.co.uk W: aardvark-books.com
Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director). Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]
Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. 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 and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is served. In the afternoon there will be further demonstrations after which you will work larger lumps of clay, make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. At the end of the workshop you will be expected to clean your wheel and select your favourite one or two pieces, depending on size to be […]
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are February and March 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS LEGO® CITY WORKSHOP SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Tbc Tickets £6 SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Spy Hunt. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 POLAR SQUAD (U) FILM SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a marshmallow polar bear squad. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 THE GINGERBREAD MAN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Gingerbread Man Crafts Tickets £7.50 […]
The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the Weir […]
Hereford Chamber Choir, and music director Simon Harper, collaborate again with Café at All Saints for a delightful programme of music including pieces by Palestrina, Monteverdi, Tomkins, Finzi and Rose. The event will take place at All Saints Church, Hereford, HR4 9AA on Saturday 28 March 2020. The concert at 7.30 pm will follow a delicious supper provided by Café at All Saints, served from 6 pm. Tickets are £20 for one course supper and concert. Buy tickets.
If you feel you’ve mastered the basics and are looking to take the next step in your bread making, then this is the workshop for you. Find out how to get a greater depth of flavour in your bread, how to get the crumb you’re after and how to master the art of tackling a really wet dough. We’ll show you how by teaching you the secrets behind our Ledbury Loaf, as well as our award-winning Ciabatta. We’ll also guide you through a number of different shaping techniques, making sure you can tackle any loaf you choose when back in your own home. Not to mention the chance to make some sticky Chelsea Buns. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own real bread, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, simply contact us at hello@petercooksbread.co.uk to arrange payment by cheque, BACS […]
Families are invited to the Waterworks first Museum Family Fun Day of 2020, where the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size devices for lifting, pumping, moving and filtering water which have been used down the generations. In a totally safe environment children can have immense fun and learn at the same time the difficulties of obtaining water in days gone by. Dogs will be permitted […]
See the fantastic range of films at the courtyard in Hereford this April including: Wed 1 & Thu 2 ORDINARY Love (12a) Wed 1, 11am the two popes (12a) Thu 2 & Wed 8 JUST MERCY (12A) Sat 4 – Thu 9 ONWARD (PG TBC) Sat 4 & Wed 8 THE GENTLEMEN (18) Tue 7 – Wed 15 THE CALL OF THE WILD (PG) Fri 10 – Thu 16 DOLITTLE (PG) Sat 18, 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Find the Paw Patrol dog bones PAW PATROL: READY, Race, rescue (u) Fri 17 – Tue 28 MISBEHAVIOUR (12A) Mon 20 – Wed 22 Richard Jewell (15) The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit our accommodation page for […]
Hellens – A history in stitches. An open afternoon on Thursday 2nd April 12-3pm at Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, near Ledbury. In 2017 a team of dedicated Arts Society volunteers began a new, exciting project at Hellens. This crewelwork embroidery illustrates the story of Hellens Manor from before the Norman conquest to the present day and spans almost 10 metres. See the historic research, evolution of the design and how the project is progressing. This is part of a rich history of Heritage Volunteers conservation work and original textiles created at Hellens over the past 21 years. Tour of the Manor House available at 2pm (Adult £9.50, Conc. £8) Hellens Tearoom will be open for refreshments. For more information; 01531 660504 or email info@hellensmanor.com W: hellensmanor.com
You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite of other cask ales on the taps.The first drink is on the house and there are other local artisan drinks to taste: gin, port and cider! Food is a firm feature of the day, with a variety of local pop ups offering delights such as Italian bakery; oven fired pizza; Shropshire turkey rolls; Japanese street food and so on. Depending on the weather the bar may be outside. Music sometimes features. Special feature on February 7 2020 tasting day: Brand new Bewick’s Best launches at this Tasting Day with food from Hilltop Farm Pig Roasts of Cotheridge, Worcestershire, rare breed pork rolls with homemade apple sauce, stuffing and crackling, with falafels for the non-meat eaters. Leominster’s Swan Brewery was set up in 2015 by Jimmy Swan, a brewer of over […]
We’ve been hiding eggs along our Gruffalo Trail! See if you can find them all and complete the mystery question by collecting clues – don’t forget to collect your prize when you’ve completed the trail! Start your journey at the visitor centre by buying your trail guide. This will show you how to collect your clues, found in the hidden eggs along the way! Once you’ve answered the mystery bird-related question you can collect your yummy prize from the visitor centre. No booking required – just turn up and buy your trail from the visitor centre, £4 per person (this includes your prize!). Usual parking charges will apply. Happy Egg Hunting! Website
Ice Age Herefordshire, curated by Herefordshire Museum Service from April 4 – June 20 at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm Can you imagine mammoths roaming Herefordshire? Or a landscape on the edge of a massive ice sheet? How long did the Ice Age last and did people live here? Come and find the answers, discover the stories about King Arthur’s Cave and meet a life size mammoth model. Plenty for the family to explore including a child friendly science lab, making a cave painting, dressing up as wolf or reindeer, and helping to create a baby woolly mammoth! An exhibition developed by Worcester Museums has been recreated here with a Herefordshire focus. It features the bones of extinct animals, animals that survived the Pleistocene Ice Age, and artefacts made by early humans. It outlines the geology and landscape of Ice Age Herefordshire and beyond, including investigating the remains of Herefordshire’s Ice Age Ponds. Artwork created by students at Hereford College of Arts brings things up to date with their exploration of the meaning and effect of modern day Climate Change. Suggested donations of £2.50 W: herefordshire.gov.uk/museums
Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace with individual tutoring as and when required. Around 1pm, a lunch consisting of rolls, cheese, ham, salad and fruit is […]
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are April 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS ONWARD (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 4 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Create your own spell book Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 THE CURIOUS GARDEN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 11 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a paper watering can Tickets £7.50 PAW PATROL: READY, RACE, RESCUE (U) LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 18 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Find the Paw Patrol dog bones Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 ECO-CRAFTS WITH WILDPLAY […]
Discover the nostalgic tale of Jeremy Fisher and friends within the orchards of Brockhampton. Using your map, find the hidden clues and complete the trail to win a tasty prize at the end. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a Cadburys chocolate egg. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Brockhampton Estate has a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century. The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530-40. There are miles of walks through orchards, park and woodland, featuring ancient trees, historic damson and apple orchards and the picturesque Lawn Pool. Inside discover the history of Brockhampton in the fireside comfort of the mid-century sitting room. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All of […]
Ledbury Poetry Festival: Poetry Slam is at The Courtyard in Hereford on 4 April 2020. Enjoy a head-spinning cocktail of potent poetry and spirited performances, topped off with a twist of wit and a tasty competitive edge! Bard-tenders Elvis McGonagall and Sara-Jane Arbury call the shots as a bevy of fine wordsmiths pour out vintage verse in a bid to gain prize points. Each poet is marked on three categories – the quality of their writing, the quality of their performance and the warmth of the audience response. Ecstatic cheering and Mexican waves ensures that top-notch poetry receives top scores! Poets glow and the applause fizzes until the Slam-pagne star produces their magnum opus! For a free place to take part as a slammer, please contact Sara-Jane on 07814 830031 or email sjarbury@gmail.com W: courtyard.org.uk
Join Hearing Dogs at Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire on Sunday 5 April 2020 for a fun-filled dog walk and change a deaf person’s life. Free dog bandana with every adult ticket – to help your four legged friend look even cuter. Weekend walks – there will be something to suit every schedule. Fun for dogs – we’re all about dogs! Depending on which walk you take part in, we have dog agility, shows and games. Meet a hearing dog – find out how deaf people have reconnected with life. If you ask people to sponsor you or your dog, and raise more than £50, we’ll send you a special Great British Dog Walk certificate to mark your achievement! When you support The Great British Dog Walk you help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life. Get your tickets here
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Marches Family Network 25th Birthday Party and Family Fun Day will be on Monday 6th April 2020 at Withington Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Full details will be sent out in the new year. Marches Family Network is a registered charity offering care and support to children with disabilities and their families/carers, promoting community inclusion, raising disability awareness, and empowering our service users. W: marchesfamilynetwork.co.uk
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Extremely popular with families and groups, Oaker Wood Leisure is an exciting woodland activity site situated between Leominster and Ludlow. Therefore it’s the perfect place to head to in half term and Easter Holidays if your children are looking for an adventure and want to explore the great outdoors. A full day of adventurous activities planned for 7-12 year olds from Zip Wire, Low Rope Assault Course, Pistol shooting, Monkey Climbing, Gladiator, Woodland Krypton, Pizza Making to Quick Jump. TEEN ADVENTURE DAY 11-16 YEARS – A full day of activities for teenagers, with a half day of High Ropes challenges followed by an afternoon of paintball. You can book for just one activity for half a day of fun or book both and stay all day. These activities are for children aged 11-16 who should be in school years 7-11. HALF DAY HIGH ROPES (9.30 – 12 NOON) – Cost £15.00 Activities will be taken from a selection of their challenging High Ropes Activities including Quick Jump, Tree Trekking Course, Gladiator Challenge, Zip Wire, Monkey Climbing, Crate Stacking and Leap of Faith. HALF DAY TEEN PAINTBALL (12.45 – 3.30PM) – Cost £15.00 A paintball session especially for teenagers. Price includes instruction, safety equipment, and […]
Children’s School Holiday Pottery Sessions are fabulous, themed, workshops that take place every school break at Eastnor Pottery. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. A different theme every time includes either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. The 1 ½ hr sessions take place throughout the day and are designed to suit either 4-8yrs and 9-12yrs. Small friendly groups ensure maximum attention from our experienced team of potters, always on hand to guide and offer advice. Big emphasis on having fun and learning via enjoyment. Fantastic results every time. Your child’s clay masterpiece will need to dry thoroughly before it can be fired. Collection times will be issued on the day of the workshop. Dates for 2020: 18 – 22 Feb, 7 – 18 Apr (closed 10-13 April), 26 – 30 May, 7 July – 1 September, 27 – 31 Oct Other dates are available for group and family bookings. Duration: 1½ hr sessions start at: 9.30am, 11.30am & 2.00pm Cost £20 per child. Price includes all materials and firing costs. Telephone or email booking essential: admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 […]
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
‘Junior Engineer’ Easter Holiday Fun at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford. New for 2020 are two ‘Junior Engineer’ events for children interested in learning more about engineering and science. Through small practical design and build activities, children will develop an understanding of how simple machines work. Groups of up to 10 Young Engineers aged 7 to 11 (ages 5 or 6 with parental support) per hour-long session. Please book on arrival. Sessions start at 11.15am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible other special attractions on […]
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
An Easter Garland Workshop with Debbie Coplans, owner of Beehive Florist in Hereford, and Castle House’s in-house florist, will show you how to make a beautiful Easter garland or arrangement for your home, using an assortment of fresh, spring flowers. Ticket £55 includes workshop, all materials/arrangement, two-course lunch in the restaurant and coffee. Great fun to do with friends. T: 01432 356321 W: castlehse.co.uk
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.
Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk
Follow the Little Explorers Bird Spotting trail around Croft Castle, near Leominster and track down the clues as you go and collect your delicious chocolate treat at the end. Dress up and play games in the castle, go wild in our natural and mini-castle play areas, spot the spring flowers in the gardens and treat yourself in our gift shop and tea-room; every penny spent at Croft goes towards vital conservation projects. Croft Castle is an historic house, gardens, parkland, orienteering, play areas, wild play, walks, ancient trees, iron age hill fort and above all, family fun. You can walk round the beautiful walled garden, have a bite to eat in the tea room and explore over a thousand acres of parkland. The castle is open for free-flow viewing throughout the day, so you can relax in the rooms, play the piano and even dress up in the family room. The castle tells the story of Croft during the early twentieth century, and you can hear the sounds of the Ludlow Hunt Ball of 1930 and learn about the Croft men who went to war in 1914. No booking required. Trail is £2.50, normal admission prices apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Cadbury ‘The Wind in the Willows’ trail at The weir Garden, near Hereford. Join Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger as you decipher the clues and learn more about this nostalgic tale which is set in the beautiful English countryside. Complete your sheets and win a tasty prize at the end. Additional Information: £2.50 per trail, includes a Cadburys Easter Egg. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Eastnor Castle’s legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds. Chocolate for everyone who takes part and a chance to win an enormous Easter Egg! #EasteratEastnor Ticket price includes event admission, entrance to the Castle & Grounds plus all of the attractions… – Knight’s Maze – Junior Obstacle Course – Adventure Playground – Woodland Play Area – Tree Hunters’ Trek – Rope-swing route – Tree-Top Walkway – Lakeside & Woodland Walks – Children’s Fun Booklet Tea Room, Gift Shop & Ice Cream Parlour open all day. Picnics & dogs welcome! Castle & Grounds Admission Adult: £13.00, Child (3-15yrs): £8.00, Family (2+3): £34.00 (Discounted tickets available online www.eastnorcastle.com
This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.
Follow the Little Explorers Bird Spotting trail around Croft Castle, near Leominster and track down the clues as you go and collect your delicious chocolate treat at the end. Dress up and play games in the castle, go wild in our natural and mini-castle play areas, spot the spring flowers in the gardens and treat yourself in our gift shop and tea-room; every penny spent at Croft goes towards vital conservation projects. Croft Castle is an historic house, gardens, parkland, orienteering, play areas, wild play, walks, ancient trees, iron age hill fort and above all, family fun. You can walk round the beautiful walled garden, have a bite to eat in the tea room and explore over a thousand acres of parkland. The castle is open for free-flow viewing throughout the day, so you can relax in the rooms, play the piano and even dress up in the family room. The castle tells the story of Croft during the early twentieth century, and you can hear the sounds of the Ludlow Hunt Ball of 1930 and learn about the Croft men who went to war in 1914. No booking required. Trail is £2.50, normal admission prices apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk
Aardvark Books hosts their annual Easter Garden event, with RHS Gold Award-winners, The Cottage Herbery, also live music from the Trevor Davies Trio,and chocolatey treats in the Café. Free entry, free parking , all welcome! Bookshop and Café are open from 10am-5pm
Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are April 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS ONWARD (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 4 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Create your own spell book Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 THE CURIOUS GARDEN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 11 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a paper watering can Tickets £7.50 PAW PATROL: READY, RACE, RESCUE (U) LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 18 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Find the Paw Patrol dog bones Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 ECO-CRAFTS WITH WILDPLAY […]
Eastnor Castle’s legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds. Chocolate for everyone who takes part and a chance to win an enormous Easter Egg! #EasteratEastnor Ticket price includes event admission, entrance to the Castle & Grounds plus all of the attractions… – Knight’s Maze – Junior Obstacle Course – Adventure Playground – Woodland Play Area – Tree Hunters’ Trek – Rope-swing route – Tree-Top Walkway – Lakeside & Woodland Walks – Children’s Fun Booklet Tea Room, Gift Shop & Ice Cream Parlour open all day. Picnics & dogs welcome! Castle & Grounds Admission Adult: £13.00, Child (3-15yrs): £8.00, Family (2+3): £34.00 (Discounted tickets available online www.eastnorcastle.com
This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.
Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk
Follow the Little Explorers Bird Spotting trail around Croft Castle, near Leominster and track down the clues as you go and collect your delicious chocolate treat at the end. Dress up and play games in the castle, go wild in our natural and mini-castle play areas, spot the spring flowers in the gardens and treat yourself in our gift shop and tea-room; every penny spent at Croft goes towards vital conservation projects. Croft Castle is an historic house, gardens, parkland, orienteering, play areas, wild play, walks, ancient trees, iron age hill fort and above all, family fun. You can walk round the beautiful walled garden, have a bite to eat in the tea room and explore over a thousand acres of parkland. The castle is open for free-flow viewing throughout the day, so you can relax in the rooms, play the piano and even dress up in the family room. The castle tells the story of Croft during the early twentieth century, and you can hear the sounds of the Ludlow Hunt Ball of 1930 and learn about the Croft men who went to war in 1914. No booking required. Trail is £2.50, normal admission prices apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Eastnor Castle’s legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds. Chocolate for everyone who takes part and a chance to win an enormous Easter Egg! #EasteratEastnor Ticket price includes event admission, entrance to the Castle & Grounds plus all of the attractions… – Knight’s Maze – Junior Obstacle Course – Adventure Playground – Woodland Play Area – Tree Hunters’ Trek – Rope-swing route – Tree-Top Walkway – Lakeside & Woodland Walks – Children’s Fun Booklet Tea Room, Gift Shop & Ice Cream Parlour open all day. Picnics & dogs welcome! Castle & Grounds Admission Adult: £13.00, Child (3-15yrs): £8.00, Family (2+3): £34.00 (Discounted tickets available online www.eastnorcastle.com
This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.
The Waterworks Museum, Hereford are hosting a stationary engine rally on the forecourt. Members of the Herefordshire & District Preservation Society and others will be showing their stationary engines in operation on the Museum forecourt on Easter Day. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible other special attractions on family open-days. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk Established in 1974, the museum is an independent working museum concerned primarily, but not exclusively, with the story of the supply of water for public consumption from earliest habitation to the close of the 20th […]
Follow the Little Explorers Bird Spotting trail around Croft Castle, near Leominster and track down the clues as you go and collect your delicious chocolate treat at the end. Dress up and play games in the castle, go wild in our natural and mini-castle play areas, spot the spring flowers in the gardens and treat yourself in our gift shop and tea-room; every penny spent at Croft goes towards vital conservation projects. Croft Castle is an historic house, gardens, parkland, orienteering, play areas, wild play, walks, ancient trees, iron age hill fort and above all, family fun. You can walk round the beautiful walled garden, have a bite to eat in the tea room and explore over a thousand acres of parkland. The castle is open for free-flow viewing throughout the day, so you can relax in the rooms, play the piano and even dress up in the family room. The castle tells the story of Croft during the early twentieth century, and you can hear the sounds of the Ludlow Hunt Ball of 1930 and learn about the Croft men who went to war in 1914. No booking required. Trail is £2.50, normal admission prices apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk
This year the historic water supplies exhibition at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford focuses on Leominster and will tell the fascinating story of the history of water supply in Leominster. Its water pumping station was built in 1865 after a typhoid outbreak that killed 38 people. 30 years ago, the water pumping station was saved from demolition and rebuilt by volunteers at the Waterworks Museum (now known as our ‘Tangye House’). Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible other special attractions on family open-days.Further details for events/open days […]
This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.
Children’s School Holiday Pottery Sessions are fabulous, themed, workshops that take place every school break at Eastnor Pottery. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. A different theme every time includes either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. The 1 ½ hr sessions take place throughout the day and are designed to suit either 4-8yrs and 9-12yrs. Small friendly groups ensure maximum attention from our experienced team of potters, always on hand to guide and offer advice. Big emphasis on having fun and learning via enjoyment. Fantastic results every time. Your child’s clay masterpiece will need to dry thoroughly before it can be fired. Collection times will be issued on the day of the workshop. Dates for 2020: 18 – 22 Feb, 7 – 18 Apr (closed 10-13 April), 26 – 30 May, 7 July – 1 September, 27 – 31 Oct Other dates are available for group and family bookings. Duration: 1½ hr sessions start at: 9.30am, 11.30am & 2.00pm Cost £20 per child. Price includes all materials and firing costs. Telephone or email booking essential: admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 […]
Visit Eastnor Castle and let off some steam in the school holidays! Grounds Only Admission (castle upgrades available) Adult: £9.00, Child (3-15yrs): £6.00, Family (2+3): £24.00 For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com
Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden
Visit Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard as we celebrate the quintessential tale of Jeremy Fisher, the rather misfortunate frog who lives in a slippy-sloppy house at the edge of a pond. £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Brockhampton Estate belongs to The National Trust and has a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century. The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530-40. There are miles of walks through orchards, park and woodland, featuring ancient trees, historic damson and apple orchards and the picturesque Lawn Pool. Inside discover the history of Brockhampton in the fireside comfort of the mid-century sitting room. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Visit Eastnor Castle and let off some steam in the school holidays! Grounds Only Admission (castle upgrades available) Adult: £9.00, Child (3-15yrs): £6.00, Family (2+3): £24.00 For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com
