The Tearooms & Cafe at Ludlow Castle offer a delightful rest from browsing the history of this fine medieval castle. Operated by Les Petits Gris you will find a wonderful menu offering delicious bites to tickle your taste buds
Open daily 10am-4pm and currently operating on a one-way system.
Entry is through the Castle entrance. You will need to queue to enter.
To book call 01584 878796 or email enquiries@lespetitsgris.co.uk
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Learn moreThe 19th edition of Borderlines Film Festival will take place from Friday 26 March to Sunday 11 April 2021. UPDATE: BORDERLINES 2021 GOES VIRTUAL Like many other film festivals around the world, we’ve decided to take Borderlines Film Festival completely online this year. While we’ll all miss seeing great films in the cinema, we are excited about opening up the Festival to audiences across the UK. SAME DATES – Friday 26 March to Sunday 11 April 2021. SAME GREAT CINEMA – Our programming team at the Independent Cinema Office, Jonny and Isabel, are working hard to secure a fabulous selection of new films to screen at the Festival. We know you will enjoy them. Many will be previews so will be unavailable to watch elsewhere. Follow the website with lots of information on how to DO the Festival and plenty of tips on how to make it special. Full details of the programme on the Borderlines website.
Barton Court, near Colwall are planning three days of fun dancing, painting, crafting and forest skills in their beautiful grounds. Groups will be arranged by Key Stages. Children can attend with their siblings if liked and special prices are available. The cost is £20 per day or book all 3 for £50. Siblings day package is £32 and Sibling package for all 3 days is £80. Book here. Barton Court is a magnificent Georgian country house and outbuildings on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire border. Available for exclusive weekend hire, filming, locations, weddings, artisan workshops, comprehensive business activities and corporate events. W: bartoncourtonline.co.uk
Swan Brewery are all ready and good to go for their next Tasting Day on Friday 16 April. Back by popular demand Mother Earth Pizza will also be doing their fabulous thing! At Swan Brewery Tasting Days, on the Enterprise Park in Leominster, there’s a drink on the house for all visitors, brewing to watch, the shop to browse and a dart board for practice. Be among the first people to taste a new seasonal beer, alongside other ales from the Swan Brewery. Jimmy Swan is known for his creativity in developing new beers all crafted using only the 4 ingredients of water, malt, hops and yeast. Leominster’s Swan Brewery was set up in 2015 by Jimmy Swan, a brewer of over 25 years’ experience, with the aim to brew classic beer styles exceptionally well. The brewery is 10 barrels in size, a microbrewery, which means each batch is 2,880 pints of expertly brewed ale. Raw materials are chosen with care: about 85% of the hops used are grown in Herefordshire or Worcestershire; the brewing grain is grown in the east of England; a unique strain of yeast is used which is propagated and harvested each time. T: 01568 617709 […]
e-Sports Hereford Rocket League Tournament is running from 17 April 2021 Groups will consist of 3 teams with 3 players per team, and are being held on the following dates and times: 17th April 2021 starting at 13:00 17th April 2021 starting at 17:00 18th April 2021 starting at 13:00 18th April 2021 starting at 17:00 24th April 2021 starting at 13:00 24th April 2021 starting at 17:00 Finals – 25th April 2021 starting at 13:00 If you are looking for a team mate or two…join e-Sports Hereford on Discord to get involved in the chat and find that ideal team player (https://discord.gg/YZ7Cqb7VQm) Entry for this event is £5.00 per player (£15.00 per team) Tournament prizes: 1ST PLACE TEAM = £200 2ND PLACE TEAM = £100 Register here!
Spring Festival of Stories & Songs by Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks Over 2 days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April, Arts Alive presents a Spring Festival of stories and songs – featuring artists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Friday Night: English Folk duo Whalebone is joined by poet Jean Atkin to perform Understories, a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire. Oli Wilson-Dickson – Dylan and Oli are two leading musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion – the traditional music of Wales. From stirring songs to driving jigs – they communicate their music with relaxed humour and genuine affection that is truly infectious. Saturday Lunchtime: 1.00 – 2.30 Join local storytellers as they tell tales over lunch. Amy Douglas- Award-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas tells traditional tales from Shropshire and Scotland. Helen East and Rick Wilson – tell traditional stories drawn from first-hand experience of places they have worked in and visited worldwide. Saturday evening: Wendy Weatherby and Sandy Breichin – Wendy Weatherby (Vocals, Cello) and Sandy Brechin (Accordion) are two of Scotland’s most versatile and popular musicians, playing a mixture of traditional and original material. Michelle Burke and […]
Spring Festival of Stories & Songs by Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks Over 2 days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April, Arts Alive presents a Spring Festival of stories and songs – featuring artists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Friday Night: English Folk duo Whalebone is joined by poet Jean Atkin to perform Understories, a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire. Oli Wilson-Dickson – Dylan and Oli are two leading musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion – the traditional music of Wales. From stirring songs to driving jigs – they communicate their music with relaxed humour and genuine affection that is truly infectious. Saturday Lunchtime: 1.00 – 2.30 Join local storytellers as they tell tales over lunch. Amy Douglas- Award-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas tells traditional tales from Shropshire and Scotland. Helen East and Rick Wilson – tell traditional stories drawn from first-hand experience of places they have worked in and visited worldwide. Saturday evening: Wendy Weatherby and Sandy Breichin – Wendy Weatherby (Vocals, Cello) and Sandy Brechin (Accordion) are two of Scotland’s most versatile and popular musicians, playing a mixture of traditional and original material. Michelle Burke and […]
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman has teamed up with with the Waterworks Museum Hereford to present a very special two part event in 2021, bringing magic and comedy to the museum both virtually and live! Part one is this virtual show, where Greg will be creating three 20 minute magic and comedy shows available to watch free online to mark the Hereford Steampunk Weekend 2021! these will be released on: Episode 1 – Sat 24th April at 2pm Episode 2 – Sat 24th April at 6.30 pm Episode 3 – Sun 25th April at 2pm The videos will be available free online from then onwards on the Waterworks Museum – Hereford The second part of the show will be a live show performed at the Waterworks Museum – Hereford on Saturday 7th August 2021 – for more details on that see the event here
Spring Festival of Stories & Songs by Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks Over 2 days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April, Arts Alive presents a Spring Festival of stories and songs – featuring artists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Friday Night: English Folk duo Whalebone is joined by poet Jean Atkin to perform Understories, a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire. Oli Wilson-Dickson – Dylan and Oli are two leading musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion – the traditional music of Wales. From stirring songs to driving jigs – they communicate their music with relaxed humour and genuine affection that is truly infectious. Saturday Lunchtime: 1.00 – 2.30 Join local storytellers as they tell tales over lunch. Amy Douglas- Award-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas tells traditional tales from Shropshire and Scotland. Helen East and Rick Wilson – tell traditional stories drawn from first-hand experience of places they have worked in and visited worldwide. Saturday evening: Wendy Weatherby and Sandy Breichin – Wendy Weatherby (Vocals, Cello) and Sandy Brechin (Accordion) are two of Scotland’s most versatile and popular musicians, playing a mixture of traditional and original material. Michelle Burke and […]
Join the Tours team for a virtual tour and tutored tasting of Chase Distillery, where you will be guided through an interactive and fun tour exploring how we make our spirits from field to bottle and have the opportunity to sample our delicious range of spirits with a tutored tasting plus a cocktail and a G&T to sip throughout. All virtual attendees must be over 18. For any large or private tours, please click here to enquire. It’s going to be fun, interactive and a great way to get your friends and family together. James and Dale will guide you through their delicious range of spirits with tutored tastings and lots of Chase chat. So it’s time to get your party started! Hurry though as there is limited availability. Buy a virtual tour ticket (£30) online for your chosen tour date, and you will receive a tasting kit containing all you need! They can also send these to separate addresses, just let them know. Tasting Pack Contents: X1 5cl Chase Original Potato Vodka, X1 5cl Chase GB Gin X1 5cl Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin X1 5cl Chase Seville Marmalade Gin X 1 5cl Chase Rhubarb & Bramley Apple Gin X2 […]
May Fair 900 is an exhibition celebrating 900 years of Hereford May Fair, the oldest surviving chartered fair in Britain, and will be displayed at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. Historical fairground memorabilia and photographs, archive footage and stories of all the fun of the fair. Exhibition opening and access are subject to current Covid-19 restrictions. Please check the website for updates on opening days and times. Visit the May Fair 900 page for more information and details of the celebrations happening from April through to August. Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little, the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.
Burton Court Antiques Fair will be going ahead on 18-19 May 2021 The fair includes 45 deals, located in one huge marquee with several throughout the rooms of the stunning house. Alongside the antiques, there will be homemade delicious food for you to enjoy whilst staring out to the beautiful grounds. The admission for this wonderful day out is only £5. It’s probably worth that just to see the gorgeous house (let alone the antiques!) W: antiquesintents.co.uk
Burton Court Antiques Fair will be going ahead on 18-19 May 2021 The fair includes 45 deals, located in one huge marquee with several throughout the rooms of the stunning house. Alongside the antiques, there will be homemade delicious food for you to enjoy whilst staring out to the beautiful grounds. The admission for this wonderful day out is only £5. It’s probably worth that just to see the gorgeous house (let alone the antiques!) W: antiquesintents.co.uk
Leominster in Bloom Plant and Craft Fair has lovely bedding plants, perennials and gardening items also Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery and much more. This May it will be on the Grange, Leominster to ensure lots of room for social distancing. The Leominster in Bloom group consists of a small group of local residents who are interested in keeping Leominster, Herefordshire looking good for both local residents and visitors alike. Volunteers We are always looking for new members to join our team, help whenever you can with various tasks in and around Leominster from planting, weeding, watering, etc. to joining our committee to bring new ideas and support the existing team. If you would like to help visit the website for details.
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.
Stadium Fest Hereford proudly presents a day of incredible music on the May bank holiday weekend, bringing you the very best in Pop, Dance and live bands for a family friendly music festival. After the Success of 2019’s Stadium Music Festival…Stadium Fest Hereford returns to Edgar Street with this Huge event with some of the Biggest names in Pop & Dance music from over the years. TULISA ATOMIC KITTEN S CLUB 3 ULTRABEAT IAN VAN DAHL DJ IRONIK FLIP N FILL KAREN PARRY HIXXY Hosted by MC KEYES, FINCHY & WOTSEE with Support from DJZ MATT HEALY DENZO M FRIEND REESE MC ENERGY + more local acts TBA Sunday 30 May 2021 at Hereford FC’s Edgar St Stadium. Full details coming soon! This is an all ages event and family tickets are also on sale now Tickets Learn more
The 2021 Leominster Festival will take place on 3-6 June in various venues around the town. Leominster Festival, run by a voluntary committee of local individuals since 1978 (first festival in 1980), is a well known and respected celebration of the Arts in rural Herefordshire. It seeks to engage and involve the whole community by bringing top quality performers right to the doorstep of the citizens of Leominster and beyond. Every year the Festival provides an exciting, eclectic and varied programme of events across the Herefordshire Market town; including poetry, historic walks and talks, theatre, music, fine art and family fun. It also provides a platform for local community groups, charities and businesses to get involved with the Arts and engage with the wider community through a variety of free and ticketed events.Please see our “Events” for further details, more information is being added all the time. Follow the Facebook Page for details of individual events.
Join us for green-fingered inspiration or just a good mooch, and help grow support for St Michael’s Browse a wide range of herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, annuals, trees, shrubs, alpines, bulbs, carnivorous and indoor plants grown by professional and amateur gardeners. In amongst the plant stalls, you will also find strawberries; asparagus; wild bird food & bird feeding products; pottery; greetings cards; homewares; preserves; garden furniture and pots. For further information visit the website st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
Kington Summer Food & Drink Festival is a great way to spend a Saturday. Tempt your taste buds with some great street food, music, ciders, ales and spirits from the very best of the borders with free parking and admission, runs from 9:30 till 3.30 right in the centre of the town of Kington. Located in the heart of Kington at the Market Hall, Place de Marines, Coach House, Cloud Nine car park and the Mill Street car parks, HR53BQ. More information as it is released. w: Kingtonfoodfestival.co.uk
Join us for green-fingered inspiration or just a good mooch, and help grow support for St Michael’s Browse a wide range of herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, annuals, trees, shrubs, alpines, bulbs, carnivorous and indoor plants grown by professional and amateur gardeners. In amongst the plant stalls, you will also find strawberries; asparagus; wild bird food & bird feeding products; pottery; greetings cards; homewares; preserves; garden furniture and pots. For further information visit the website st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
Hellens Garden Festival is an annual event, about discovering all that you can do with gardening and attending to the earth and environment. Believing that you can create and grow, wherever you live, whether you have a windowsill or a field. That working with Nature, can enhance biodiversity, learn valuable lessons and that being outdoors can improve our well being. Following last years online event due to Covid-19, the team at Hellens are planning a fully resumed show for 2021 but keep an eye on here for updates. Parking is available free on site at Hellens. Well behaved dogs are welcome but, but ask that they are kept on a lead and under control at all times. The festival takes place in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Hellens. Entry to the house is by guided tour only. w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
Hellens Garden Festival is an annual event, about discovering all that you can do with gardening and attending to the earth and environment. Believing that you can create and grow, wherever you live, whether you have a windowsill or a field. That working with Nature, can enhance biodiversity, learn valuable lessons and that being outdoors can improve our well being. Following last years online event due to Covid-19, the team at Hellens are planning a fully resumed show for 2021 but keep an eye on here for updates. Parking is available free on site at Hellens. Well behaved dogs are welcome but, but ask that they are kept on a lead and under control at all times. The festival takes place in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Hellens. Entry to the house is by guided tour only. w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford on 14 June 2021. The Knife Angel is a stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK. Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley, it has been on tour of towns and cities around Britain raising awareness of the issues of knife crime and all forms of violence and aggression. The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford in June 2021 for 28 Days, hosted by Hereford Cathedral. During the Knife Angel’s visit there will be a series of workshops and interactive events. It is envisaged that this initiative will continue after the Knife Angel leaves Hereford. The majority of host towns & cities to date have had a knife amnesty whilst the Angel is in situ. There will be a general weapons amnesty, with the approval of West Mercia Police. There is a “knife surrender” secure bin which travels with the Angel. Keep an eye out here for planned event details. More information.
Join us for this beautiful race of 4.5 miles, with some bracing hills and fabulous views. The first recorded race was in 1923, and the race has taken place annually since 2010. Although 2020’s race was cancelled due to Covid-19, we are optimistic that this year’s race will go ahead. We are adjusting our plans accordingly to ensure optimum safety of runners, volunteers and the general public. This year we are pleased to announce the introduction of chip-timing. This will enable staggered starts if required, and runners will receive a more accurate race time. It is a great course and distance for both new and experienced runners, so whether this is your first race or you are aiming to beat your previous time, get training and we look forward to seeing you on race day! You can sign up here: www.avtiming.com/roundthedowns. Race date: Sunday 20th June 2021 Start time: 10am. Please arrive by 9.30am to collect your race number and timing chip and allow for socially distanced queuing time. There is a time limit of 100 minutes to complete the race. Entries: Entry fee £10 affiliated runners, £12 non-affiliated runners. Minimum age 16 (runners under 18 will need a responsible adult to sign up […]
The ELY Charity Cycle Challenge 2021 Challenge will take place on the 27th June. Government guidelines regarding the coronavirus situation meant the 2020 ELY Charity Cycle Challenge was cancelled, but all being well, it should be able to run this year. There are three new routes for this years event. The proposed routes will take in part of the Black & White Village Trail of Herefordshire. They are characterised by large number of timbered and half timbered buildings. You will cycle through some of the prettiest villages and landscape in England. This year you have three routes to choose from, 30 miles, 46 miles and 68 miles and full details can be found here. The price varies per route. Entry prices as follows: 30 miles – £18 46 miles – £23 68 miles – £28 Under 16s cost £5 for all routes but must be accompanied by an adult You can enter via the event page on the British Cycling website DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE Full details can be found by the Ely Memorial Fund Website.
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
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ – Elvis Presley. Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies and the stunning 68 TV special. With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more! This event has been rescheduled from 16 July 2020 to 3 July 2021 due to Covid-19. All ticket holders will have automatically been moved to the new date and received an email. Book tickets.
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
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
Due to the Covid-19 situation, the 2020 Three Choirs Festival was postponed and therefore the next festival will therefore take place in 2021 in Worcester: the dates are 24th – 31st July 2021. The week long three choirs festival rotates each year between Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester. 2021 is Worcesters turn. It is the oldest non competitive classical music event in the world at over 300 years! There will be daily Choral Evensong by choirs from the three cathedrals, evening concerts featuring the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and the Philharmonia Orchestra and a packed schedule of daytime events with a large community programme in each city. Take a look at this years festival programme here Box Office number 01452 768928 TICKET PRICES WILL VARY, SEE THE WEBSITE www.3choirs.org
The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2021 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions but will be held in August instead of the traditional May date due to the Pandemic. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page
The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2021 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions but will be held in August instead of the traditional May date due to the Pandemic. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page
The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2021 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions but will be held in August instead of the traditional May date due to the Pandemic. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page
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
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair usually takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday, but this year due to lockdown it has been rescheduled to 3 – 5 August 2021 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair usually takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday, but this year due to lockdown it has been rescheduled to 3 – 5 August 2021 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair usually takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday, but this year due to lockdown it has been rescheduled to 3 – 5 August 2021 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here
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
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman has teamed up with with the Waterworks Museum Hereford to present a very special two part event in 2021, bringing magic and comedy to the museum both virtually and live! Part one is a series of free online comedy and magic shows, which you can find out about here: https://fb.me/e/1dxT1cTfp For the second part, Steampunk Magician and Entertainer Greg Chapman arrives at the Waterworks Museum Hereford on Saturday 7th August to present a comedy magic show which will be fun for all the family! The gates of the museum will open at 5pm to give you a chance to look around, and enjoy the music of PLUG (Pearl Lake Ukulele Group), and set up your picnic blanket for the evening’s show! At 7pm, Greg’s show will begin, with a fast paced performance of comedy and magic as thrilling for ninety year olds as it is for nine year olds, and everyone in between! So book your tickets now for an exciting evening of entertainment at the Hereford Waterworks Museum from www.ticketsource.co.uk/gregchapman. The live show will be an outside performance but ticket sales will be limited to 80 in the first instance so that, if adverse weather […]
It is intended that Ross Regatta will go ahead in 2021! TO BE CONFIRMED, CHECK THE WEBSITE FROM JUNE 21 ONWARDS. Ross Regatta is a charitable run event that is held in Ross on Wye. Each year, over the August Bank Holiday, the Ross Regatta brings boat crews and spectators from all over the country. In 2019 the event attracted almost 1000 competitors aged from 11 to 77 competing in 140 events. The regatta will be held over the August bank holiday weekend as usual (29-30 August) with dragon boat racing on Saturday 28 August. Some adaptions may be in place to comply with government and British Rowing guidelines. w: rossrowingclub.co.uk
A weekend of delicious food, excellent music, wide ranging beer and of course, incredible cider. You will be part of a small festival of enthusiasts and ciderlovers who welcome you with open arms. A friendly festival suitable for families with entertainment throughout the weekend. An excellent getaway to end the summer and celebrate local craft cider! See you there! Beer and wine available, as well soft drinks and more. Activities for children are a staple and under 17s don’t require a ticket. This is a festival for everyone. W: rosscider.com Places to visit and stay in Ross-in-Wye. Ross-on-Wye has it all! Hailed as the birthplace of tourism in 1745, it has a 16C market House which exudes history and tradition. Spectacular scenery all around the town, make this an ideal place to explore Wye Valley, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and as far as Monmouthshire in Wales. There are boutique shops, as well as big names including Labels Shopping where you can go to the trendy new cinema The Gateway as well as castles, abbeys, adventure experiences, walking and cycling routes, museums and so much more. When it comes to accommodation in Ross-on-Wye you will be spoilt for choice from cosy B&Bs, self-catering houses and cottages, […]
h.Art Sat 4 – 12 September 2021 We’re all looking forward to getting out and about later this year and living life to the full again. Why not get these dates in your diaries. Plan to take the time too feel uplifted and inspired by Herefordshire’s creative people. Enrich your homes and lives with their wonderfully varied art and craftworks. 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
Firework Champions at Eastnor Castle is the only one of its type in the UK where the audience have the capability to vote for the team they liked the most using their mobile phone – purely for fun. Texts will be charged at normal rates and a limit of 1 vote per number is in place. Each voting number receives a text back with the results. Eastnor Castle in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake – is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils other roles as an exclusive-use wedding venue, corporate and team building venue, as well as a venue for product launches and location filming. Tickets can be bought online here, or by ringing MLE the organisers on 01327 876037, or at the entrance gate on the day. If you buy tickets in advance then there is a discount offered. W fireworkchampions.co.uk
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
Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled! Ludlow Food Festival is one of the town’s biggest events of the year, regularly attracting around 15,000 people to the grounds of Ludlow Castle across three days. The UK’s first food festival, Ludlow Food Festival was established back in 1995 and continues to push the agenda on food issues, attract the top names from the culinary world and celebrate local producers from the Marches area. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. There is plenty happening all weekend. A huge range of produce will be available to sample and buy throughout the weekend too, everything from fresh vegetables to chocolate, from locally produced meats and cheese to unusual wines and beers, honeys and herbs and much more. The Friday night will also see a brand new Fire & Feast event celebrating outdoor cooking in the Castle, whilst Saturday night sees Rachel Roddy and Claire Thomson […]
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 […]
Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled! Ludlow Food Festival is one of the town’s biggest events of the year, regularly attracting around 15,000 people to the grounds of Ludlow Castle across three days. The UK’s first food festival, Ludlow Food Festival was established back in 1995 and continues to push the agenda on food issues, attract the top names from the culinary world and celebrate local producers from the Marches area. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. There is plenty happening all weekend. A huge range of produce will be available to sample and buy throughout the weekend too, everything from fresh vegetables to chocolate, from locally produced meats and cheese to unusual wines and beers, honeys and herbs and much more. The Friday night will also see a brand new Fire & Feast event celebrating outdoor cooking in the Castle, whilst Saturday night sees Rachel Roddy and Claire Thomson […]
Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled! Ludlow Food Festival is one of the town’s biggest events of the year, regularly attracting around 15,000 people to the grounds of Ludlow Castle across three days. The UK’s first food festival, Ludlow Food Festival was established back in 1995 and continues to push the agenda on food issues, attract the top names from the culinary world and celebrate local producers from the Marches area. With a whole array of things to do and get involved, with be sure to plan your itinerary before arriving so you are all set to explore the Festival. There is plenty happening all weekend. A huge range of produce will be available to sample and buy throughout the weekend too, everything from fresh vegetables to chocolate, from locally produced meats and cheese to unusual wines and beers, honeys and herbs and much more. The Friday night will also see a brand new Fire & Feast event celebrating outdoor cooking in the Castle, whilst Saturday night sees Rachel Roddy and Claire Thomson […]
Friday to Sunday, September 16th – 19th 2021 Kington Walks Festival returns for its tenth year and Kington is looking forward to welcoming old friends and new to this ever popular weekend. The festival organisers intend to return with a full programme of walks and events this year and information will follow on social media channels and newsletters in the next few months. The Festival Office will be available at The Walking Hub, 26 High Street, Kington HR5 3AX, alternatively telephone 07552 087786. For more information and to book walks visit the website Learn more about Kington.
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. Ross on Wye is recognised as an accredited “Walkers are Welcome” – offering something special for walkers and others who love the outdoors. We are happy to arrange bespoke packages for Walking Groups if required. Ross on-Wye is also acknowledged as the birthplace of modern tourism, drawing visitors for over 250 years. It sits at the heart of the River Wye along which the original tourists travelled by boat and later by train and on foot. Today the river and views are largely unaltered from that seen by William Gilpin when he travelled down in 1770 and wrote his guidebook “Observations on the River Wye”. Varied and picturesque background scenery – from the dramatic cliffs and wooded hills of the lower Wye to the rolling farmland and towering border hills; or the ancient Forest of Dean; much remaining as it was […]
The exhibition of six large scale tapestries by the Turner-Prize winning artist, Grayson Perry, explores the British fascination with taste and class, and will be displayed at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. Grayson Perry’s The Vanity of Small Differences tells the story of class mobility and the influence social class has on our aesthetic taste. Inspired by William Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress the six tapestries, measuring 2m x 4m each, chart the ‘class journey’ made by young Tim Rakewell and include many of the characters, incidents and objects Grayson Perry encountered on journeys through Sunderland, Tunbridge Wells and The Cotswolds for the television series ‘All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry’. Get involved – This is your opportunity to take inspiration from Grayson Perry’s exhibition and create your own work of art – a tapestry, textile or collage in any media, with a narrative – although not on the same scale! Your work can be displayed in the Museum at the same time as ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’ exhibition. There will also be a digital gallery of your works, or of you working on your creation. Email your image to Julia jradburn2@herefordshire.gov.uk and include up to 60 words about the piece and your consent for […]
Eastnor Castle Mud Bath Race is a family friendly mud bath race around the beautiful and muddy trails of the Eastnor Castle Estate. Runners take on the toughest of the Land Rover trails with waist deep mud and water around the course. After the run, enjoy a hog roast and beer after the race for just £5 extra. The registration fee is £27 for the 10km, with a minimum age of 14. £30 on the day. The registration fee is £22 for the 6km and there are two categories. Unaccompanied (min age 12) and Adult Accompanied (min age 10). £25 on the day. The registration fee is £12 for the 2.5km Mini Mud Bath. Runners aged 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (no charge). Min age 3. On the Day Registrations are £30 for the 10km, £25 for the 6km and £14 for the 2.5km Mini Mud Bath There is no charge for the accompanying adult, unless they wish to claim a finishers medal at which point we ask they register as well. Maximum ratio of 2 children to 1 adult. Muddy and water sections are deep in places. We suggest adults test the water for […]
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
Following the cancellation of this Pantomime in 2020, it has been rescheduled for 2021 with fabulous offers for early bird tickets. Learn more here. The larger than life family pantomime! 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
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
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
Kingtons annual food and drink festival features the very best of what the borders has to offer, With this annual festival hitting its 14th year we can now boast over 90 stalls hand picked to give the best variety of producers from charcuterie to patisserie to fresh meat including lamb, pork and goat to chocolate, to oil’s and then find the perfect kitchen wear to cook it in. This years festival is spread over 5 different venues from the market hall and coach house to the kington centre at the opposite end of the high street and this year we are lucky enough for one of the venues will be sponsored by the now famous White Heron cassis based just a few miles up the road with their pop up cocktail bar certainly one to visit to keep those December chills away. With a fabulous festive feel and atmosphere, great music and vibe, this winter foodie delight is spread over five venues. Sponsored again this year by award winning British Cassis from White Heron Properties it promises to be another marvellous event. For more information contact kingtonfoodfest@gmail.com or telephone 01544 231202 w: kingtonfoodfestival.co.uk Learn more about Kington
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
Golden Valley Vintage and Country Fair is a fair with a 1940’s twist. There will be exhibitors with classic cars, classic motorbikes, vintage tractors, military vehicles and stationary engines as well as the amazing Melissa Hollick performing live wartime favourites throughout the day. The main attraction is the John Fowler general purpose engine. VF 2984 – owned by David Williams. There will be a wide range of local stalls selling products from paintings to honey. A great way to help the local community and buy good quality products. and if you fancy staying on after the daytime activities, why not enjoy the after show dance? Full details below Visit the website.
