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The Changeling

Our tale this week comes from Kington. It sounds fantastical, unreal and impossible. But what if it was true? Women […]

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The Devil visits Grosmont

There are so many stories and tales about the Devil’s visits to Herefordshire and Wales that we thought we would […]

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HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2024

HowTheLightGetsIn Hay Festival returns to its idyllic home on the banks of the River Wye for a bank holiday weekend […]

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The Magical Bells of Kinsham

There are many tales and strange occurrences involving churches in Herefordshire folklore. Our story this week takes us to the […]

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The Ghost of Lady Bluefoot

There are many tales of hauntings in Herefordshire, some are rather sinister and others said to highlight a wrong doing […]

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Fantastic Family Days Out

As the days get longer and the weather more inviting, it’s time to start planning your next Herefordshire adventure with […]

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The Story of Wild Edric

Out to the very north of Herefordshire, to the east of Leintwardine there lies a small village called Burrington. It […]

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St Katherine’s Vision

There are many tales of pious people who have made their mark on Herefordshire, many of those have been Kings, […]

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Let it Snow-Drop!

Beyond the gloomy weather, brighter things will come and Herefordshire’s verges, ancient woodlands and visitor gardens display their natural countryside […]

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The Walking Dog of Kington

Once upon a time in the quaint town of Kington, nestled in the heart of Herefordshire, there lived a four-legged […]

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Christmas Creatures

As we near Christmas we thought we would bring you some of the world’s strangest creatures that are remembered at […]

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Christmas in the City Weekend

Hereford City Life have organised a magical Christmas entertainment and event weekend with an alpine ski-lift with snow machine, 7-foot […]

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The Enchanted Chamber Pot

This week’s tale is all about enchantment and a character that seems to pop up in many a Herefordshire folklore […]

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HEREFORD CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS FAIR

Preparations for Hereford Cathedral’s annual Christmas Fair are well underway with over forty stallholders attending the event on Saturday 16 […]

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Sip Drink Gift Herefordshire

Create your Christmas cocktails, stocking fillers, wine cellar, party bar and more all from incredible local award-winning craft drinks producers. […]

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Festive Herefoodie Feasting Out

Festive menus and party nights, Christmas Day and New Years Eve celebrations at some of our favourite Herefordshire dining destinations, […]

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Christmas Town of Delights

Ledbury Town Council and Ledbury Traders are celebrating the Poet Laureate John Masefield this year and his fabulous story A […]

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Tales of Penyard Castle

Our tale this week takes us to the south of beautiful Herefordshire near to Weston Under Penyard to a place […]

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Tragedy at Aylton Court

If you’ve ever been out to the east of Herefordshire you may have come across the lovely village of Aylton. […]

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The Famous Nell Gwynne

Nell Gwynne the famous mistress of Charles II was said to have been born ‘half way up a wall’ in […]

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The Ghost of Old Taylor

It was 200 years ago that ‘Old Taylor’ haunted Hereford’s Whitecross Road and he would strike fear into anyone that […]

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The Rhydspence Inn Murders

We have so many old and wonderful buildings in Herefordshire steeped in history, many with tales of hauntings. Some of […]

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Hereford Dino Trail Returns

Dinosaurs are returning to Hereford city centre this summer! The Hereford City Life team are excited to confirm that they […]

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Red Cow Pie Wins Silver

Congratulations to ESL Member Gwatkin Red Cow, in Abbeydore, who are are delighted to have won a Silver Award at […]

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