THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
We are excited to announce that we are expanding the team here at Aylestone Court and are therefore looking for a Breakfast Host and Housekeeper.
The role is for 20 hours per week spread over 5 mornings including 1 weekend day.
If you’re a people person with an eye for detail who fancies joining our family business, please email us through our website for more details.
Aylestone Court Hotel, 2 Aylestone Hill, Hereford, HR1 1HS
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It’s Summer and Eastnor Castle is back almost fully open following the restrictions. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 22nd July until 29th August, there’s a great line-up of activities to amuse the kids…all INCLUDED in your entrance price! Open from 10:30am until 5.30pm Wednesday 22nd – Sunday 26th July: Little Land Rover Circuits Wednesday 29th July – Sunday 2nd August: Run away to the Circus Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th August: Circus Bikes Wednesday 12th – Sunday 16th August: Dinosaur Show Wednesday 19th – Sunday 23rd August: Bushcraft Survival Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th August Eastnor Nature Trail * August Bank Holiday and September events coming soon! *See our website for more information Don’t forget all the usual attractions too*: Castle | Arboretum | Adventure Playground | Junior Obstacle Course | Woodland Play Area | Rope-Swing Route | Tea Room | Ice Cream Parlour * Please kindly note that in order to comply with social distancing regulations, we are unable to open our maze or Little Land Rovers this summer (other than for our Little Land Rover Circuits event from 22nd to 26th July). Covid-19 Safe: We strive to stay on track with Government guidelines on Covid-19 health and safety and […]
In the absence of the annual Ross Walking Festival we invite you to come and visit our beautiful and relatively unknown corner of England for our “Summer of Self-Guided Walking” which is being launched on 1st August 2020. Walks of all standards and distances, which you can download/ link to your map app to explore the local town and surrounding countryside – forests, hills, rolling farmland, wildflowers and wildlife, the amazing River Wye and of course our buzzing little town with a range of independent shops and vintage trail. Only an hour from Birmingham, Cardiff or Bristol. Keep safe; Keep separate; Keep active; Keep happy… and keep in touch for 1st August and beyond… Cancelled due to Covid-19 – If you love walking you will love walking in the Wye Valley, and what better chance to learn about this beautiful area while getting your fill of exercise and fresh air, than by joining in the Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival – 3 days of guided walks along trails and footpaths offering a taste of the town and the surrounding countryside. For 2020 the festival is celebrating the 250th anniversary of “Picturesque Tourism” that William Gilpin started in the Wye Valley at Ross-on-Wye in […]
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. 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 […]
Normally during the summer we would welcome hundreds of visitors to the Cathedral Gardens to take part in guided tours. Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions in place, we are unable to offer our Garden Tours this year but instead will be opening the gardens for pre-booked visitors to tour themselves. Visitors will be able to to explore the Chapter House, Cloister garden, Canon’s and Dean’s garden at their own leisure with our team of volunteer gardeners on hand to answer any questions. Spaces for the Open Gardens will be limited as to ensure that social distancing remains possible for visitors throughout their visit. Following on from the flooding in February which caused devastation to some of the gardens and the lockdown period in which the gardeners weren’t able to access the gardens to tend to them, our team of volunteers have been very hard at work to restore the gardens ready for this summer. We will be offering three sessions throughout the day: Session One: 10 – 11.30am Session Two: 12 – 1.30 pm Session Three: 2 – 3.30 pm. Please ensure that you book for the correct time slot as we will not be able to change this once […]
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June: Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working 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 […]
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 Organised by Kington Vintage Club Ltd, this annual show celebrates its annual vintage rally at the recreation ground in Kington. Including all sorts of classic and vintage vehicles and machines as well as a great line up in display ring including Inspire Mountain Bike Trails display. The annual grand parade on Sunday will leave Hatton Gardens Industrial Estate at 9:30 and will be led by The Hospice Angels. There will be plenty of food stands and a car boot sale running both days. Great family weekend. Contact Alison for any further information 01544 350693 or 07790727152.
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 Organised by Kington Vintage Club Ltd, this annual show celebrates its annual vintage rally at the recreation ground in Kington. Including all sorts of classic and vintage vehicles and machines as well as a great line up in display ring including Inspire Mountain Bike Trails display. The annual grand parade on Sunday will leave Hatton Gardens Industrial Estate at 9:30 and will be led by The Hospice Angels. There will be plenty of food stands and a car boot sale running both days. Great family weekend. Contact Alison for any further information 01544 350693 or 07790727152.
DIGITAL EVENT – Hellens Garden Festival ‘Re-imagined’ With restrictions still in place, this event is changing from a physical weekend festival to an online, creative digital event on the 22nd & 23rd August. This exciting new format will feature live forums, a variety of informative, topical and engaging short films, plants workshops, a virtual tour of Hellens gardens & grounds and much more! To complement HGF’s online presence, there will be a new Sculpture Trail in the gardens and grounds and an Art Exhibition in the Great Barn for a period of a month, starting Wednesday 26th August. This is a fundraising event St Michael’s Hospice and Back to the Wild CIC. All events will be by donation – Please give generously and help us to make this happen. The guiding principles of Hellens Garden Festival ~ To celebrate the natural world ~ Have a positive, constructive and educational approach to local and global issues ~ Create an enjoyable, celebratory atmosphere ~ Raise awareness of environmental and ecological issues ~ Share profits between charities promoting similar ideas and have social and community benefit w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
DIGITAL EVENT – Hellens Garden Festival ‘Re-imagined’ With restrictions still in place, this event is changing from a physical weekend festival to an online, creative digital event on the 22nd & 23rd August. This exciting new format will feature live forums, a variety of informative, topical and engaging short films, plants workshops, a virtual tour of Hellens gardens & grounds and much more! To complement HGF’s online presence, there will be a new Sculpture Trail in the gardens and grounds and an Art Exhibition in the Great Barn for a period of a month, starting Wednesday 26th August. This is a fundraising event St Michael’s Hospice and Back to the Wild CIC. All events will be by donation – Please give generously and help us to make this happen. The guiding principles of Hellens Garden Festival ~ To celebrate the natural world ~ Have a positive, constructive and educational approach to local and global issues ~ Create an enjoyable, celebratory atmosphere ~ Raise awareness of environmental and ecological issues ~ Share profits between charities promoting similar ideas and have social and community benefit w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
POSTPONED Planned for the 29 and 30 August 2020 (with a daytime opening on Monday 31st), Hereford Indie Food Festival is an urban festival of food + drink culture, music and makers and aims to celebrate independent business operating in Hereford and beyond. The Indie Food Festival was launched in 2016 by brothers, Dorian and Edwin Kirk (owners of two award-winning restaurants, The Bookshop and The Burger Shop, on Aubrey Street, in the middle of Hereford’s medieval city quarter, which have also featured in The Guardian, the Financial Times, The Observer Food Awards, Olive, Waitrose Good Food Guide 2020 and more ) and immediately became a platform for Herefordshire’s independent food and drink producers. Farming has been central to Herefordshire’s economy for thousands of years and it is known worldwide for its beef and cider. Herefordshire is famous for its spirit of independence. Its magnificent landscapes, location in the centre of the Welsh Marches, history and cultural heritage make it one of the UK’s fastest growing go-to destinations and this unique event hopes to attract 1000s of visitors in and around one of Britain’s oldest hotels. The 2020 Festival will be bigger and better than ever, including an expanded […]
Out of Nature – Reconnection Exhibition 29th August – 13th September 2020 Like so any other things in all our lives over the last few months, our original plans for the relocated Out of Nature exhibition have been re-thought to adapt to the new circumstances. However, our commitment to host the exhibition later this summer to celebrate the very best artistic work in the beautiful surroundings of the Herefordshire-Worcestershire-Shropshire border remains undimmed. With so many cultural events cancelled this year, Out of Nature will provide the local community and visitors from further afield with a rare opportunity to view, appreciate and purchase sculpture and other works of art in a beautiful rural environment. After the challenges and confinement of lockdown we believe, more than ever, in the importance of reconnecting with the natural beauty of landscape and art as a channel for finding solace and inspiration in an unpredictable world. The Covid-19 crisis has also highlighted the importance of mental and physical well-being. This exhibition is the key fund-raiser for Cartshed, a Herefordshire and Worcestershire based mental health charity that does amazing work to help rehabilitate and connect with others in an outdoor environment. With their other fund-raising events cancelled, this […]
Back by popular demand! After a delicious Bloody Mary to kick start your Saturday, indulge in fresh grilled Lobster, unlimited Champagne* and relax with friends listening to live Jazz. With award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and saxophonist Becki Biggins performing on the day! There will of course be Lemore extras! What a perfect way to spend the weekend in Herefordshire’s finest countryside. A £50 booking fee to reserve your place will be taken off your total bill. All dietary requirements can be met so if lobster is not your thing, don’t worry! Timings: 12-3pm and 4:30pm – 7:30pm Why not make a weekend break and stay the night at Lemore Manor. Included in your overnight stay, pizza from the wood-fired oven in the evening and breakfast with a gorgeous view, for just £190 for two! (This does not include the event tickets) Please contact the team on enquiries@lemoremanor.com or call 01544 300281 to book your room! Lemore Manor pride themselves on providing outstanding service with quality food and good times and have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to work out how to slightly adapt events to provide you with the best service as well as keeping you and the […]
POSTPONED Planned for the 29 and 30 August 2020 (with a daytime opening on Monday 31st), Hereford Indie Food Festival is an urban festival of food + drink culture, music and makers and aims to celebrate independent business operating in Hereford and beyond. The Indie Food Festival was launched in 2016 by brothers, Dorian and Edwin Kirk (owners of two award-winning restaurants, The Bookshop and The Burger Shop, on Aubrey Street, in the middle of Hereford’s medieval city quarter, which have also featured in The Guardian, the Financial Times, The Observer Food Awards, Olive, Waitrose Good Food Guide 2020 and more ) and immediately became a platform for Herefordshire’s independent food and drink producers. Farming has been central to Herefordshire’s economy for thousands of years and it is known worldwide for its beef and cider. Herefordshire is famous for its spirit of independence. Its magnificent landscapes, location in the centre of the Welsh Marches, history and cultural heritage make it one of the UK’s fastest growing go-to destinations and this unique event hopes to attract 1000s of visitors in and around one of Britain’s oldest hotels. The 2020 Festival will be bigger and better than ever, including an expanded […]
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. 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 […]
This year’s Carnival is going ahead but it will be a Carnival like nothing before. A first in Hereford where we want you to stay at home and enjoy the fun. There will be two parts to the 2020 Carnival: First a virtual Carnival where everyone who normally comes along or takes part on the day can take part online Second, a live, outdoors part where instead of you coming to us, we will bring the Carnival to your community. In this way everyone can take part from their homes, in their gardens if they have them or on their street within their bubbles, with neighbours – or whatever the guidelines allow on the day. More information will be revealed over the coming weeks and there will be a series of online workshops and fun sessions where people can discover how to make their own Carnival confectionery, lantern or poster. We’re also looking at a special online Carnival dance, nature school, Carnival cocktail making, cookery, sporting challenges and loads more, even a virtual pet show – something for everyone we hope. On the day On the day, there will be a programme of events and ‘happenings’ running on our website […]
CANCELLED h.Art – Herefordshire Art Week features over 100 venues across the County 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
CANCELLED Leominster Food Fayre is a great community event for local people and visitors to the town. Held in Corn Square in the heart of the town centre there will be a wonderful Street Market where you will find everything from cocktails to chutneys, full list of exhibitors here. Street Market – 10am until 4pm Over 30 food, drink & craft producers in Corn Square. Children’s Activities – 11am until 2pm Cookery Demonstrations Live Entertainment Plus more to be announced. A full programme will be released in the Summer. w: leominsterfoodfayre.co.uk Leominster Food Fayre is a not-for-profit event aimed at showcasing local food and drink producers in the “Leominster Country” and surrounding area. It also aims to put on a great community event for those who live in and around Leominster and visitors to the town. Working in conjunction with Leominster Tourist Information Centre and Leominster Town Council. Places to visit and stay in Leominster. Leominster heralds many a black and white building and is packed with antique shops, Leominster sits to the north of Hereford City, in the heart of The Herefordshire Marches and close to the border of Shropshire. Leominster heralds the start of The Black and White Trail, which you […]
St Michael’s Hospice are holding a Charity Open Garden at Lemore Manor, near Kington this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit this idyllic 11-acre gardens and grounds and all in aid of St. Michael’s Hospice. There is a lake, fruit trees coupled with a forest to roam and plenty to explore. Why don’t you make a day of it and stop for a bite to eat with a two-course lunch cooked by the top-class chef? St. Michael’s Hospice will be offering Tea’s and Cake’s throughout the day too. Lemore Manor is a remarkable property situated close to the Tudor village of Eardisley. The manor, built-in 1640, was formerly used as a hunting lodge for the Bishop of Hereford. Boasting 11-acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Lemore Manor offers a peaceful and serene environment to all who visit. Margaret and Ben, have worked tirelessly to create sumptuous grounds which boast a variety of trees and flowers to compliment the majestic manor. Above all Lemore Manor is a beautiful venue that we would like to share with the public. All proceeds raised will go to St. Michael’s hospice, please see below for pricing: In advance: £5, On the day: £6, Two-course lunch: […]
Lemore Manor is a remarkable property situated close to the Tudor village of Eardisley. The manor, built-in 1640, was formerly used as a hunting lodge for the Bishop of Hereford. Boasting 11-acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Lemore Manor offers a peaceful and serene environment to all who visit. Margaret and Ben, have worked tirelessly to create sumptuous grounds which boast a variety of trees and flowers to compliment the majestic manor. Above all Lemore Manor is a beautiful venue that we would like to share with the public. This September you can enjoy this idyllic 11-acre gardens and grounds all in aid of St. Michael’s Hospice. With the lake, fruit trees and forest to roam, there is plenty to explore. Why don’t you make a day of it and stop for a bite to eat with a two-course lunch? St. Michael’s Hospice will be offering Tea’s and Cake’s throughout the day. All proceeds raised will go to St. Michael’s hospice, please see below for pricing: In advance: £5 On the day: £6 Two-course lunch: £28 Advanced tickets will be available to purchase at https://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/event/lemore-manor/ in due course. For any enquiries, please email enquiries@lemoremanor.com alternatively you can call us on 01544 300281.
The BIG Hereford Wedding Show at The Three Counties Hotel is HEREFORDS BIGGEST WEDDING FAYRE – ALL THE BEST WEDDING AND EVENT SUPPLIERS – UNDER ONE ROOF! 45 Wedding and Event Exhibitors. Join us to see Hereford’s very popular – Three Counties Hotel dressed to impress, as well as a drink on arrival, competitions and offers on the day, and lots of goodies from Herefords Top Wedding Suppliers! We have some of the finest suppliers the county has to offer and you’ll find everything under one roof to plan your perfect event – birthdays, christenings, engagement parties, anniversaries, and of course weddings! You will be able to see 45 exhibitors on the day as well as part of the venue dressed or a wedding ceremony and reception. FREE PARKING FREE ENTRY FREE GOODY BAG FREE MAGAZINES FREE Local Wedding Directory The DIVA Directory! Free Drink on Arrival from Riverbank Bars Hereford EXHIBITOR BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR AVAILABILITY. FULL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.
POSTPONED Updates as they are released For more information and to book walks visit the website Learn more about Kington.
CANCELLED Expert gardeners battle it out to see who can grow the heaviest or longest veg and be crowned the ultimate vegetable growing champion at the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship. Drawing around 65,000 visitors over two days, foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. Tickets are on sale now. Adult (16yrs +) – £19.00 Children under 16s gain free entry to the show w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128
CANCELLED The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen, joined by Cotswold Craftsmen and the Worcester Guild of Contemporary Craft, will transform the top bay of the vast Wye Hall into a ‘village’ showcasing the very best handcrafted work in the country. See below for a small selection of what will be available. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. Malvern Autumn Show returns for a weekend of home-grown family fun. You can browse top exhibits in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality plants from these award-winning nurseries. The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship promises to return bigger and better than ever before with a broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with an array of eclectic finds. Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the family and throws open its gates to welcome toddlers to teenagers and big kids too. Find out more about Malvern Autumn Show
CANCELLED Expert gardeners battle it out to see who can grow the heaviest or longest veg and be crowned the ultimate vegetable growing champion at the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship. Drawing around 65,000 visitors over two days, foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. Tickets are on sale now. Adult (16yrs +) – £19.00 Children under 16s gain free entry to the show w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128
CANCELLED The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen, joined by Cotswold Craftsmen and the Worcester Guild of Contemporary Craft, will transform the top bay of the vast Wye Hall into a ‘village’ showcasing the very best handcrafted work in the country. See below for a small selection of what will be available. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. Malvern Autumn Show returns for a weekend of home-grown family fun. You can browse top exhibits in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality plants from these award-winning nurseries. The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship promises to return bigger and better than ever before with a broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with an array of eclectic finds. Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the family and throws open its gates to welcome toddlers to teenagers and big kids too. Find out more about Malvern Autumn Show
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. 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 […]
CANCELLED The Aardvark Brocante Events have gained a solid reputation for their variety and quality of flea-market style stalls selling vintage, antique, bric-a-brac goods and upcycled crafts. Held them 4 times a year, visitors can enjoy browsing the stalls and the bookshop, with refreshments from the Aardvark Café and live music to add to the relaxed, party atmosphere that Aardvark is known for. Free entry, free parking (in the car park or nearby field), all are welcome! W: aardvark-books.com/aardvark-events
Hergest Croft Gardens Plant Fair offers over 40 plant and craft stalls from a wide range of local specialist nurseries. Many rare and unusual plants will be available, some of them propagated at the gardens Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Hergest Croft Gardens as it basks in Autumn colours as well as the wonderful array of plants and crafts for sale. Admission £7 adults, accompanied children under 16 free. Hergest Croft Gardens lies in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. The gardens contain a unique collection of rare plants, trees and shrubs and over 90 “Champion” Trees. There are gorgeous flower borders, an old fashioned Kitchen Garden, Azalea Garden, Maple Grove, and Park Wood, all to discover. With a Gift Shop and Tearooms the Gardens are the perfect place to explore and relax. w: hergest.co.uk Learn more about Kington
Visit the annual apple fair in Leominster where there will be apple displays, apple identification and the opportunity to try and/or buy plenty of different varieties of local apples. Also as part of the event there will be stalls selling local crafts and cafe with local home made food and cakes. Entrance £1.50 Children free For more information and to find out more about local apple and pear events visit www.marcherapple.net
Peculiar Pumpkins Trail at The Weir Gardens, near Hereford. Find the weird and wonderful pumpkin and gourd monsters in the garden and complete your sheet to win a spooky prize. It’s the perfect Halloween half term activity! £2.50 per trail, includes a prize. 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
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June: Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working 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 […]
Marches Family Network 25th Birthday Party and Family Fun Day will be on Monday 26 October 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
Besom Broomstick Making at Brockhampton – Join Richard from Really Rural as he shows you how to make your very own spooky broomstick to fly around the Brockhampton estate. No need to book beforehand, just buy a ticket from Visitor Reception when you arrive. £3 per broomstick, tickets must be purchased to secure your place. 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
40 years since Aled was a choirboy at Bangor Cathedral, he bring his special concert of music and stories to cathedrals throughout the UK including Hereford. As one of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, Aled Jones has received countless prestigious awards, record-breaking sales and chart successes. Over his extraordinary 37-year career, Aled’s outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history. He is the original crossover star, has performed for the Pope and the Royal Family, received an MBE, released over 36 albums -with over 10 million album sales and has over 40 silver, gold and platinum discs. Buy tickets
Bromyard is preparing for its 9th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Bromyard. A fantastic display of Christmas Trees creatively decorated by local businesses and community groups in the beautiful surroundings of St Peter’s Church in Bromyard. If you would like to sponsor a Christmas tree to be part of a display in the aisles of St Peter’s during a weekend of colour, music, mulled wine and more! The trees, available in two sizes (2-3ft and 4-5ft), can be adorned with your chosen themed decorations. There are prizes for the best decorated trees. Once the Festival is over you can choose to keep your tree or allow it to be sold to raise further funds for the causes detailed below. Further details on sponsorship options, decoration and tree collection times are specified on the sponsorship form (click here to download). More details as they follow Website
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. 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 […]
Bromyard’s very own firework spectacular, fun for all the family. Come down to the Rifle Range by the Football Club. We have a bonfire at 5.30pm followed by a fireworks display. W: bromyardfestivals.co.uk
Bromyard is a very special place all year round but never more so than at Christmas when the main streets are festooned with strings of lights for the town’s fabled Christmas Illuminations, reputed to be the best display in Herefordshire. This event brings around 2500 people to the town centre. Crowds can visit several local Christmas Fairs, enjoy the arrival of Father Christmas in his sleigh, and visit him at home in his Grotto where children receive a Christmas gift’. This website tells you how and when the lights started; introduces the “Light Brigade”, our band of volunteers who make this event a reality, and explains how to get in touch if you want to know more. More information to follow W: bromyardchristmaslights.co.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
Festival magic for all the family. Enjoy Hay Festival Winter Weekend and the start of Advent in Hay on Wye. Hay Festival Winter Weekend is an annual festival of ideas just before Christmas in Hay-on-Wye. Events take place at venues around the town, and include a wide range of author conversations, music, comedy and performance, as well as workshops for young people. The programme also includes: The switching on of Hay Christmas Lights where local choirs will sing and there will be mince pies and mulled wine. Hay Winter Food Festival is on Saturday in the Market Square with over 40 local exhibitors. All this and a spectacular line up of talks and music and poetry, visit the website for more information on all this and to book tickets. PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS. w: hayfestival.com/winterweekend More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
The larger than life family pantomime! Fee! Fi! Fo! FUN! Have the climb of your life at The Courtyard’s GIANT family pantomime for 2020-21, Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack and his poor old Mum are down on their luck… when Jack sells his beloved cow, all he gets is a measly bag of beans. But these are no ordinary beans! When a huge beanstalk appears in the garden, Jack realises his extraordinary adventures are about to begin… So join us for a giant journey at Hereford’s biggest pantomime, featuring all the ingredients for the perfect Christmas family treat! Complete with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and hilarious panto dame, as well as bags of slapstick fun! W: courtyard.org.uk
EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. 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 […]
Bromyard is preparing for its 9th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Bromyard. A fantastic display of Christmas Trees creatively decorated by local businesses and community groups in the beautiful surroundings of St Peter’s Church in Bromyard. If you would like to sponsor a Christmas tree to be part of a display in the aisles of St Peter’s during a weekend of colour, music, mulled wine and more! The trees, available in two sizes (2-3ft and 4-5ft), can be adorned with your chosen themed decorations. There are prizes for the best decorated trees. Once the Festival is over you can choose to keep your tree or allow it to be sold to raise further funds for the causes detailed below. Further details on sponsorship options, decoration and tree collection times are specified on the sponsorship form (click here to download). More details as they follow Website
Leominster Victorian Christmas Market is held in Leominster each year, with a wide variety of stallholders, dressed in traditional Victorian dress, lining Corn Square and Broad Street and selling a range of crafts and gifts plus local and seasonal produce. With all the usual tasty treats, gifts and trimmings. The ever-popular Leominster Morris Men will entertain as usual, inviting on-lookers to have a ‘bash’ with sticks and and wave a hanky or two. Locals dress in traditional Victorian dress, and there is plenty of street entertainment to entertain all the family. A great day out for all the family, stalls and activities in Corn Square and Broad Street. For further information contact leominstervictorianmarket@mail.com For more information visit the Leominster Tourist Information website. More Christmas in Herefordshire events.
ANNOUNCING 2020 TOUR DATES!! *** TICKETS ON SALE FRI 15th NOV – 10:00AM *** Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting… After sell-out tours for the last 3 years, G4 return in 2020 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! With a series of 27 shows in beautiful venues nationwide, join Jonathan, Lewis, Mike and Duncan as they recall the musical experiences of their childhoods. Expect to hear timeless classics such as When A Child is Born, Silent Night and All I Want For Christmas, as well as delightful medleys to evoke the Christmas spirit, all delivered exquisitely in some of the UK’s most iconic historical venues. VIP tickets are available, including a pre-show Meet & Greet with G4 at 6pm for all “G4 Christmas” tour dates. TICKET PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED For wheelchair/access bookings, please email nathan@amickproductions.co.uk
The 19th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 26 February to Sunday 14 March 2021 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.
EVENT POSTPONED TO A NEW DATE, NOW TAKING PLACE ON 10 APRIL 2021 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 […]
Hay Festival is the literary highlight of the UK’s cultural calendar, bringing together the greatest writers, thinkers and performers of the moment in a vibrant exchange of ideas and celebration of creative work for all ages. Hay Festival celebrates great writing from poets and scientists, lyricists and comedians, novelists and environmentalists, and the power of great ideas to transform our way of thinking. The festival was founded around a kitchen table in 1987 and continues to attract the most exciting writers, filmmakers, comedians, politicians and musicians to inspire, delight and entertain. Find out more about the festival programme as detail is released and book tickets and how to get there at www.hayfestival.com. PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS, PLEASE CHECK.
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 JULY 2-4 July 2021 Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. 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
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 JULY 2-4 July 2021 Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. 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
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 JULY 2-4 July 2021 Linton Music Festival takes place at The Alma Inn in Linton, near Ross on Wye. 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
2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV 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 halves and pints. […]
2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV 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 halves and pints. […]
2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV 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 halves and pints. […]
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NOZSTOCK 2021 More updates as they are released. Like the very best of festivals, Nozstock was founded by a fun-loving family, their extended relatives, friends, acquaintances and pretty much everyone who had a guitar to play or a joke to tell. The Hidden Valley is based in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside on the outskirts of a small town called Bromyard. It’s rural, there are few pavements. Pack your wellies ready for inclement weather and welly-raving. Tickets available at www.nozstock.com/tickets Learn more about Bromyard
A great family day out, here will be the usual country fair favourites: terrier racing, working gun dogs, inter hunt relay, scurry racing, 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 Herefordshire Country Fair will be held at the Whitfield Estate, HR2 9DG. 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
The Carnival Field, which is situated at The Ropewalk will open to the public at 11:00am. 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 grabs. The carnival was revived in 1977 by a dedicated committee in celebration of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee after years of there being no parade in the town. It’s origins however stretch back though to the 1920’s. For more details of the procession map, programme for the day and best places to park please go to the dedicated carnival website listed below. Free entry T: 07854 795374 w: rosscarnival.org.uk Learn more about Ross on Wye
Bromyard Folk Festival is 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. 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
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. 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 show, horticultural classes, shearing and YFC competitions. Further information can be found on the website kingtonshow.co.uk or contact the show secretary e: wendy@kingtonshow.co.uk t: 01544 340598 […]
