Prepare to enjoy world-class concerts, masterclasses, music at the church, and a trip to the pub. Hellensmusic returns for its […]
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 […]
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2024
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay Festival returns to its idyllic home on the banks of the River Wye for a bank holiday weekend […]
Spring arrives at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum
Flora and fauna Spring brings a spectacular display of woodland flowers to Queenswood which also coincides with some of the […]
ESL TAKES HEREFORDSHIRE NATIONAL FOR ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK
Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire (ESL), the area’s award-winning destination marketing company, is excited to announce that we will be representing […]
Heartbreak at the Garrick Theatre
Our story today takes us back to the First World War, to a time of uncertainty where a tragedy befell […]
Tragedy at Alton Court
Our tale this week takes us down to the south of the county near to Ross-on-Wye. To Alton Court a […]
Borderlines Film Festival 2024 opens this Friday
Borderlines Film Festival, a major and much-anticipated cultural event across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Marches, is back for its […]
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 […]
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 […]
St Katherine’s Vision
There are many tales of pious people who have made their mark on Herefordshire, many of those have been Kings, […]
Herefordshire Prepares For Tourism Kick-off
Now in its ninth year, Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire (ESL) hosted a highly engaging Tourism Forum this February at one […]
The Beefy Boys’ Murf to Judge National Burger Awards After 2023 Double Win!
Anthony ‘Murf’ Murphy, a founding member of The Beefy Boys, has been invited to serve as a judge at the […]
Burger Shop Earns Coveted Finalist Spot in National Burger Awards
Hereford and Worcester Burger Shop, the purist haven for burger enthusiasts, proudly announces its achievement as a finalist in the […]
Five Wetlands to visit in Herefordshire
Winter is a marvellous time in our wetlands as migrant birds leave their breeding grounds across Northern Europe and Russia […]
The Wrath of the Fairy Master
Centuries ago and not far from where Hereford Castle stood on the banks of the River Wye, the city’s washer […]
Gwen Walford Nursing Home Unveils Stunning Refurbishment
Gwen Walford Nursing Home in Hereford is proud to announce the completion of its refurbishment, embodying its commitment to providing […]
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 […]
The Lost Road of Dorstone
In the heart of Herefordshire, where the hills gently cradle the village of Dorstone, whispers abound about an enigmatic and […]
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 […]
Three Counties Event Celebrates Most Successful Year-to-Date
Winter Glow, the biggest Christmas event in the Three Counties, is celebrating its most successful event to date after welcoming […]
Queenswood Arboretum Thrives Amid Wet Winter
Queenswood Arboretum and Country Park welcomed almost 200,000 visitors in 2023, an increase of nearly 5% on the previous year. […]
The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor
As this is our last Folklore Friday for this year we thought we would bring you the tale of the […]
Christmas Creatures
As we near Christmas we thought we would bring you some of the world’s strangest creatures that are remembered at […]
Cider Soaked Toasts and Torchlit Trails: Herefordshire’s Wassail Venues 2024
After the New Year’s celebrations, Herefordshire unveils its stalwart seasonal tradition—Wassailing! Rooted in cider-making regions, this ancient ceremony blesses orchards […]
Shop HEREfordshire this Christmas
Shop indie and local with our guide to some of Herefordshire’s most unique destinations for gifting and your own home […]
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 […]
Excellence on Track for Rowden Mill Station.
We are delighted to share news with you about ESL Member Rowden Mill Station winning the ‘National Highways Award for […]
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 […]
The Best Local Food for Your Table or Gifts
Want some real HereFOODiness for your plate or prezzies? We’ve got everything covered from Herefordshire’s farmshops and artisan producers, who […]
Festive Herefoodie Feasting Out
Festive menus and party nights, Christmas Day and New Years Eve celebrations at some of our favourite Herefordshire dining destinations, […]
NMITE unveils ‘Changing Lives’ impact and new Bursary Initiative
NMITE is transforming futures in and for the local community with new bursary initiative. Two years on from welcoming its […]
Hereford Christmas Free Parking & Late Night Shopping 2023
Hereford City Centre FREE parking dates for Christmas late-night shopping on Wednesday this year are 6, 13 & 20 December […]
Herefordshire Firework and Bonfire Events 2023
We’ve put together a round-up of fiery events in Herefordshire over the next few weeks, with some combined with Halloween […]
Waterworks Museum – Hereford Awarded Accreditation Accolade
The Waterworks Museum – Hereford is delighted to announce that it has been awarded full accreditation from Arts Council England. […]
Tales of Penyard Castle
Our tale this week takes us to the south of beautiful Herefordshire near to Weston Under Penyard to a place […]
ESL Empowers Herefordshire Group Travel Destinations
Herefordshire’s position as a destination for Groups remains a priority for Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire (ESL), who recently ran a […]
Calling All Christmas Enthusiasts in Herefordshire: Be Santa’s Elf!
Christmas fans in Herefordshire are being invited to audition for the role of Santa’s elves this festive season. Winter Glow, […]
The Famous Nell Gwynne
Nell Gwynne the famous mistress of Charles II was said to have been born ‘half way up a wall’ in […]
Crowning Glory: The New Inn Reigns as AA’s BEST Restaurant with Rooms and 3-AA Rosettes
The New Inn at St Owen’s Cross, near Ross-on-Wye was named the Best Restaurant with Rooms England 2023-2024 at the […]
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 […]
Hereford AppleFest Fringe Events Taking Place Now
Hereford AppleFest kicked off on 30 September in High Town, Hereford. Last year saw Herefordshire celebrate the apple, one of […]
Nine Awesome Autumn Walks
Autumn is here and our beautiful county is slowly changing. The burnished reds and golds of autumn are starting to […]
The Strange Disappearance of Old Pembridge
We all love the beautiful Black and White trail in North Herefordshire and one of the prettiest villages on that […]
King Merewald, Leominster’s Lion King
Our story this week is focused on a seventh century pagan King who ruled the realm of Mercia. His name […]
Prestigious Awards for Herefordshire Farm Shop
The Guild of Fine Foods has just announced their Great Taste awards for 2023, the world’s most trusted food and […]
Hauntings in St Mary’s Avenbury Church
The strange happenings that we are about to describe occur in what would be considered a rural idyll, a place […]
Fantastic Family Fun For All This Summer at Queenswood
The Courtyard teams up with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for a summer of events at Queenswood Country Park This summer, The […]
Hereford Dino Trail Returns
Dinosaurs are returning to Hereford city centre this summer! The Hereford City Life team are excited to confirm that they […]
Hereford Cathedral is Great For Groups
The team at Hereford Cathedral is celebrating after being shortlisted for the third year running in the 2023 Group Leisure […]
Autumn Art Week is a Real Treat
The Twenty-first Herefordshire Art Week (h.Art) takes place on 2 – 10 September 2023. Meet a myriad of creative people […]
Hellens Garden Festival 2023
Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire this year on June 10 & 11 and find […]
Celebrity Guests Complete Line up at Brand New Food & Drink Festival
Three Counties Food and Drink Festival completes Sunday line-up of celebrity guests, and announces exciting new features for 2023. The […]
Hereford Cathedral Concert for the Coronation
The Chapter of Hereford Cathedral and Hereford Cathedral School welcome everyone to join them as they host A Concert for […]
Herefordshire’s Tourism Season Opens
With two brilliant Tourism Exchange events and the launch of ESL’s official 2023 guide book to the region, everything is […]
Cathedral Gardens Spring Opening
Hereford Cathedral will be opening the gates to its beautiful gardens on Friday 17 March for visitors to explore. Each […]
For ‘Mum’ with Love from Herefordshire
We’ve found some amazing gifts, treats, experiences and perfect days out for you and your family to make Mother’s Day […]
The Laskett Garden opens to the public
The Laskett in Herefordshire, one of Perennial’s gardens, is opening to the public. Until now, the garden has been limited […]
A Wheelie Friendly Accessible Amble in Leominster
Accessible Herefordshire CIC was pleased to celebrate the re surfacing of the Grange circular pathway with local community groups in […]
9 Naughty Nights in Herefordshire
When it comes to romantic getaways, Herefordshire is a winner on every front, a dream destination. Developing a reputation for […]
11 Romantic Wedding Venues
Are you on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue? Take a look at our handpicked selection of the best […]
Valentine’s Festivities and Free Parking in Hereford
Get ready for romance this February with Hereford City Life! Save the date! On February 11th, make your way to […]
Herefordshire’s Hot Hideaways This Winter
Perfect for new year breaks or gatherings, cosy up in a rural idyll off the beaten track in one of […]
Family Raves at The Courtyard
Following the success of previous events, The Courtyard are pleased to announce they will be hosting two more Family Raves […]
Hereford Indie Food will be back in 2023
Early Bird tickets are now available for the hugely successful Hereford Indie Food Festival 2023. Hereford Indie Food is a […]
Christmas Capers at Hereford Cathedral
The Library and Archives team at Hereford Cathedral invite the community to join them for an evening of fast-paced festive […]
The countdown is on for Hereford’s Christmas Nutcracker Trail
This festive season, Hereford City Life are launching an exciting seasonal trail that will see twelve impressive Nutcracker statues making […]
Santa Returns To Oakchurch This Christmas
Children of all ages and their families are invited to visit Santa in his grotto in the run up to […]
NMITE Student Open House Events
NMITE are throwing open their doors to all prospective students this October and November and inviting you to step inside […]
Advent at The Laskett Gardens
A Christmas invitation – Advent at The Laskett with Perennial Perennial, the charity helping people in horticulture, invites you to […]
Herefordshire’s Family Festival returns with a Toy Box full of fun
Herefordshire families are invited to join The Courtyard at this year’s Herefordshire’s Family Festival on Wednesday 26 October. On Wednesday […]
MEET THE HEREFOODIES
Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire recently hosted a Meet the Foodies event at Saxtys Wine Bar, Restaurant & Club in Hereford […]
Hereford AppleFest Brings Cider To The City
To celebrate the 2022 harvest, the City of Hereford is bringing the world of the apple into the City. In […]
Bold, geometric artworks herald Hereford’s cultural gateway
Displaying from now until April 2023, German artist Lothar Götz has transformed the area around No. 1 Station Approach next […]
Competition success leads to world première at Three Choirs Festival
Competition success leads to world première at Three Choirs Festival for Olivia Sparkhall A new choral work is set to […]
Queen’s Baton Relay To Pass Through Hereford
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Hereford on Tuesday 5 July during its final journey through England this […]
GET CREATIVE AND MAKE YOUR OWN SCARECROW
The annual charity scarecrow competition is being judged once again this year by local TV celebrity and antiques expert, Kate […]
Get Creative At Hereford Cathedral
Photographers and poets are being sought for creative workshop sessions in the historic and beautiful cloisters at the cathedral. In […]
Mayor of Hereford donates rare Holmer Perry Pear tree to Artistraw Cider’s orchard
Inspired by the district in Hereford he comes from, the Right Worshipful, The Mayor of Hereford Cllr Paul Stevens today […]
ESL AT BRITISH TOURISM SHOW
Team ESL is excited to be representing Herefordshire as THE destination for Group Travel at this year’s British Tourism & […]