What’s On In Herefordshire

Bromyard Royal British Legion Poppy Festival at St Peter’s church in memory of WW2 Evacuees. The church will be open 9am to 7.00pm daily. This year the festival will be themed OP PIED PIPER 80- REMEMBERING EVACUEES. There will be displays made by local groups, clubs, schools, organisations and individuals. Further details of the OP Pied Piper 80 festival can be found here. Keep up to date with all the plans and preparation on the Bromyard RBL Facebook page.  

Events at Trumpet Corner this Winter are all detailed below, please visit the website if you have any questions and to book. Click here to download and get a free drink when you take the poster with you!

The Christmas Fayre at The Feathers Hotel in Ledbury is perfect for a night of festive shopping, supporting local independent businesses. There will be lots of stalls, many of them new, of inspiring gift ideas at affordable prices. Carol singers will get you in the festive mood. Something for everyone, from food and stocking fillers to sheer indulgence. In aid of HOPE Support Services.  All your Christmas shopping under one roof – at over 40 stalls.   £5 entry to include a glass of wine. Enquiries:  01531 670250 More Christmas Events

The Gateway Cinema are pleased to announce their inaugural comedy night when the CrazyBird Comedy Club brings an incredible line-up of professional Stand-Up Comedians to Ross on Wye. Headlining this great evening of entertainment will be English Comedian of the Year 2018 and Britain’s Got Talent 2018 Semi-Finalist Nick Page, “a huge dose of likeability with some very clever material” Bath Chronicle. Supporting Nick will be three fantastic acts. First up will be Louise Leigh. In between whizzing about Bristol on her electric bike, and removing parasites from her family, Louise somehow finds time to turn in “an impressive performance” – John Hegley. Next is the very funny Samantha Day. Despite being relatively new to the scene, Samantha will deliver a warm and set that guarantees to have the audience hanging on her every word. Complimenting this awesome line-up is the Midlands Comedy Awards & Nottingham. Comedy Reviewers Award winner Douglas Carter who will regale you with entertaining general day to day observations coupled with hilarious stories and anecdotes including a true story about Jeremy Kyle who quotes Douglas as “I bloody hate that guy!” The night will be hosted by MC Jon Wagstaffe ,“a naturally sharp & funny comedian, […]

Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the region and are held regularly throughout the year. Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers. Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions. For additional information contact Becky at office@boffyartsandevents.com 2018 Dates are as follows: Saturday 8 June Saturday 14 September Saturday 16 November Saturday 14 December Learn more about Hereford

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden

Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are November 2019 events – THE JUNGLE BOOK (SINGALONG) (U) FILM SATURDAY 2 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 THE WIZARD OF OZ (U)  FILM SATURDAY 9 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) FILM SATURDAY 16 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3  UNDER THE FROZEN MOON LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 23 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Space crafts Tickets £7.50 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 30 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – […]

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

Hereford Choral Society’s Autumn concert will be An English Idyll, conducted by Geraint Bowen. An evening of beautiful, but thought-provoking, 20th-century English music in its autumn concert with the Hereford Sinfonia orchestra in Hereford Cathedral on Saturday 16 November at 7.30 pm. The three choral works in this concert were written in consecutive years from 1936 and it is easy to identify different reactions in them to the tensions of the time. Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams was originally composed for 16 named soloists, but later arranged in a choral version, which is the one to be performed in this concert. It sets Shakespeare’s words from The Merchant of Venice saying that ‘he man that hath no music in himself [is only] fit for treasons, stratagems and spoil’ and that music and harmony come from the heavens. Harmony, this time of the human kind, is the central theme of John Ireland’s These Things Shall Be, which provides an aspirational view of mankind. It is a setting of a poem by J Addington Symonds which may have raised eyebrows, particularly in 1937, with its opening reference to the rising of ‘… a loftier race than e’er the world hath […]

Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden

Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

Visitor days are every Tuesday at The Waterworks Museum – Hereford Whatever the weather, we have something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size devices for lifting, pumping, moving and filtering water which have been used down the generations. In a totally safe environment children can have immense fun and learn at the same time the difficulties of obtaining water in days gone by. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available from the cafe. Dogs may be admitted to the Museum grounds on a leash, but for the […]

On Wednesday 20 November 2019 The Green Dragon Hotel in Broad Street, Hereford welcomes shoppers to their newly refurbished Ballroom where manufacturers and producers, many local to the county, will be selling their most festive goods. Browse vintage glassware, cutlery and linen, cashmere, jewellery, homewares and fashion. Doors open 11am-5pm. £5 entry for shoppers which will include a complimentary tea or coffee and mince pie. The event is to raise much-needed funds for Herefordshire Headway, a charity making a huge difference to those in the county who face extraordinary challenge following brain injury. So, if you are looking for that special something for that special someone, you will most likely find it at this Hereford Christmas shopping day.  Go along and get some festive cheer whilst helping a very good cause along the way! W: greendragonhotel.com

The Artists Gallery is a unique pop-up Gallery managed by 8 artists who show their work there. Open from October until the end of December 2019 daily, 10am – 5pm. Located on the site of Ludlow Farm Shop (Formerly Ludlow Food Centre) This November the gallery is being opened to other artists and crafts people on selected Open Art Days 22 & 30 November and 1 & 6 December. This will be a fantastic opportunity for people to visit The Artists’ Gallery and do a little bit of Christmas shopping whilst experiencing what the rest of the site has to offer at Ludlow Farm, from the food centre itself, the neighbouring Plant Centre and then Ludlow Kitchen and The Clive serving delicious food all day. Find out more about the artists and organisation here  

FURZIE Wool Sculpture Courses Needle-felt an animal at Trumpet Corner Gallery and Tea Room near Ledbury Course cost £55 and includes:  A full day 10.00am – 4.30pm  and all materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee You will learn how to needle-felt with wool and how to make a wire armature There is an option to purchase felting tools and mat before or after course To book: Phone 01594 516906 Email: felt@furzie.co.uk W: furzie.co.uk “It’s one of the best things I have done in a long time” “Great teacher, great course, great location, great value for money!” “I was apprehensive that my skills wouldn’t be good enough to create anything like the beautiful creations on her website. How wrong was I!” “I’d highly recommend going with a few friends. the laughs are as good as the course”

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Aardvark’s annual pre-advent discount day with children’s crafts and live music Aardvark’s annual shopping treat. Discounts on everything in the shop – including books, cards, Christmas cards and wrap, CDs, DVDs and much more. With live music from the Trevor Davies trio and a delicious home made winter soup. Event starts at 10:00am.

This year’s Steiner Advent Fair takes place on Saturday 23 November at The Shire Hall, Hereford. With something for all family including 60 beautiful stalls, Storytelling, Children’s Activities, Live Music, Homemade Produce + Craft Stalls, Raffle, Wreath Making and a visit from The Snow Queen. All funds raised goes towards The Steiner Academy school fundraising. Phone 01981 540221 For more information about the Advent Fair visit steineracademyhereford.eu

Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are November 2019 events – THE JUNGLE BOOK (SINGALONG) (U) FILM SATURDAY 2 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 THE WIZARD OF OZ (U)  FILM SATURDAY 9 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) FILM SATURDAY 16 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3  UNDER THE FROZEN MOON LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 23 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Space crafts Tickets £7.50 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 30 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – […]

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. Make a note in your diaries for 2019 for the Big Switch-On of Bromyard Christmas Lights, accompanied as always by a busy day of Yuletide events –  Saturday 23rd November 2019 at 5.00 pm prompt. See detailed programme for Christmas Lights. 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. You can also view the programme of events and follow the build up to the event via our blog. There are also pictures of the “Light Brigade” in action over the years in the gallery. Please help us spread the word by sharing this site via Twitter, Facebook or Google using […]

Get into the festive spirit and have a go at making your own traditional Christmas wreath under the guidance of the senior gardener at Berrington Hall, Leominster. Decorate your house for the festive season with something special and adorn your door with your own Berrington wreath. Gain expert advice to create this special seasonal gift for your home. £10 per wreath. Normal admission applies. Berrington Hall is a  beautiful Georgian National Trust house situated between Ludlow and Leominster and set in a stunning ‘Capability’ Brown landscape with lakeside & woodland walks. There are always lots of family events going on throughout the year which are both educating and fun. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Visit Ludlow Castle for food and drink, entertainment, shopping and more at the 21st anniversary of this unique Christmas event. Mingle with medieval jesters and enjoy live music as you browse over 100 stalls selling quality wares, handmade gifts and seasonal products. You’re bound to find the perfect presents – and unique treats for yourself too! When you’ve worked up an appetite, why not tickle your taste buds with our tempting food and drink stalls? With a full timetable of entertainment all weekend including music, comedy, fighting knights, theatre and puppets, the Fayre is fantastic fun for all ages! Join in our carol singing sessions and our panto – oh yes you will! Have a go at archery and sword-fighting or why not try your hand at juggling and circus skills? W: www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk Facebook / Twitter/Instagram: @LudlowMedieval

Join Brockhampton Estate for a festive wreath making workshop using greenery gathered from the estate woods. Be inspired by Tudor style and make a festive wreath with Maurice to decorate your door for Christmas. Booking: Booking essential, please ring 01885 482077 to secure your place. Cost: £20 per person W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

The Christmas lights will be switched on and there will be the annual Christmas fayre in Ross on Wye on Sunday 24 November 2019. A Christmas fayre  with lots to offer: Open from 11am – 5pm with 40 stalls. Father Christmas & Grotto Lights switch on at 4pm at the Market House with singing around the town Christmas tree with Ross Town Band. For more information visit the Facebook page. More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Poetry Breakfast is an informal and relaxed way to experience your poetry, whether you are a confirmed poetry lover already, or were put off in the 5th form by having to study it for O level. Whatever your reason for coming, enjoyment is guaranteed as we bring the very best of poetry and share it by simply reading aloud to each other. There are always plenty who like to read so there is no pressure to perform and listeners are very much wanted too, so don’t be shy about joining us. The cost is £8 per person, to include your breakfast and a free coffee refill, and the session lasts about an hour. If you can let us know by the day before if you are coming, that does help enormously with planning, but if you’re last minute, just turn up. We will be delighted to see you. Poetry Breakfast was created by Anna Dreda, of Wenlock Books and Wenlock Poetry Festival, The Aardvark Poetry Breakfast will normally be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Anna at info@wenlockbooks.co.uk W: aardvark-books.com

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.

Trumpet Corner Tea Rooms are having  a special Christmas Pop-Up Shop for Midlands Air Ambulance, see details below.

Hampton Court Castle will once again be hosting their Christmas Fair, for the 11th year! Held within the castle, you’ll be able to see beautiful decorations, large fir trees and roaring open fires. We will have stalls exhibiting a wide range of gifts, local crafts & produce, and delicious, seasonal food. The perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping or simply treat yourself! Opening Times 10.30am – 5pm daily Please note that the Gardens and River Walk will not be open during this event. t: 01568 797676 (weekdays) w: www.hamptoncourt.org.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups  of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director).  Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops  and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]

The Artists Gallery is a unique pop-up Gallery managed by 8 artists who show their work there. Open from October until the end of December 2019 daily, 10am – 5pm. Located on the site of Ludlow Farm Shop (Formerly Ludlow Food Centre) This November the gallery is being opened to other artists and crafts people on selected Open Art Days 22 & 30 November and 1 & 6 December. This will be a fantastic opportunity for people to visit The Artists’ Gallery and do a little bit of Christmas shopping whilst experiencing what the rest of the site has to offer at Ludlow Farm, from the food centre itself, the neighbouring Plant Centre and then Ludlow Kitchen and The Clive serving delicious food all day. Find out more about the artists and organisation here  

Find Father Christmas in his workshop in the stables at Croft Castle and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! £6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift). Booking essential. Normal entry charges to Croft Castle also apply.

Get Creative with Hereford College of Arts this Christmas! Join the team for Christmas creativity in these specialist workshops. Inspiring staff will encourage you to let your imagination sparkle as you design and make your very own Christmas products to gift, or keep and enjoy for years to come. Suitable for individuals, groups of friends, or business colleagues wanting to get together for something a bit different this year – these one off workshops are a wonderful way to bring some festive making into your celebrations this year. Workshops take place on two dates at the end of November and early December at the Folly Lane Campus, where parking is free. Each date will include festive refreshments and Christmas music. Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Apply here. Choose from the following: Saturday 30th November 2019 Time: 10-12.30  Make a Personalised Silver Ring – £30 Course Code: 1920OESILVA4 Hand make your own personalised silver ring in our Small Metals workshop. You will learn basic skills and techniques of Silversmithing, including cutting, soldering and shaping to create a fantastic gift for a loved one or a Christmas treat for yourself! Glass Christmas Tree Decorations – £30 Course Code: 1920OETREEA4 Working with coloured […]

Courtyard Family Saturdays are every Saturday from 10.30am for lots of Family Fun! Stuck for family activities? Want something different to do with your kids on a Saturday morning? Keep up to date with what’s on for families in Herefordshire and which children’s activities are happening every Saturday morning at The Courtyard. Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we are hosting an event for all the family every Saturday morning. Activities include workshops, films, shows and extra activities for all the family to enjoy, at an affordable price. So get a wiggle on down to The Courtyard for a Saturday morning to remember! For all the information and updates on What’s on click here. Below are November 2019 events – THE JUNGLE BOOK (SINGALONG) (U) FILM SATURDAY 2 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 THE WIZARD OF OZ (U)  FILM SATURDAY 9 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3 A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (U) FILM SATURDAY 16 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – £3  UNDER THE FROZEN MOON LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 23 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Space crafts Tickets £7.50 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 30 | 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am Tickets £7 – […]

Hampton Court Castle will once again be hosting their Christmas Fair, for the 11th year! Held within the castle, you’ll be able to see beautiful decorations, large fir trees and roaring open fires. We will have stalls exhibiting a wide range of gifts, local crafts & produce, and delicious, seasonal food. The perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping or simply treat yourself! Opening Times 10.30am – 5pm daily Please note that the Gardens and River Walk will not be open during this event. t: 01568 797676 (weekdays) w: www.hamptoncourt.org.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

’tis that time of year again! Its going to be a fun filled day with a small fair starting in Corn Square at midday and a little bit of Late Night Shopping! The 2019 Leominster Christmas Light Switch on will be hosted by Pulse FX, there will be free entertainment for all the family. Fairground rides for children, live music from 2pm. W: leominstertourism.co.uk/events

The very talented local artist Alice Straker will be exhibiting her beautiful paintings in the Bar at Castle House Hotel throughout December 2019. All the paintings will be for sale; an ideal Christmas present. Alice works with a range of mediums and tools; including watercolour, acrylic, oils, palette knives and brushes, to create highly original paintings. W: alicestraker.com

Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden

Hampton Court Castle will once again be hosting their Christmas Fair, for the 11th year! Held within the castle, you’ll be able to see beautiful decorations, large fir trees and roaring open fires. We will have stalls exhibiting a wide range of gifts, local crafts & produce, and delicious, seasonal food. The perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping or simply treat yourself! Opening Times 10.30am – 5pm daily Please note that the Gardens and River Walk will not be open during this event. t: 01568 797676 (weekdays) w: www.hamptoncourt.org.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Bromyard is preparing for its 8th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December 2019. 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). Friday November 29th      15:30 – 20:00 Saturday November 30th  09:30 – 21:00 Sunday December 1st       12:00 – 16:00 Entertainment: Friday (evening): Local Primary Schools, Conquest Youth Theatre Saturday (afternoon): U3A Singers, Ukulele band, Saturday (evening): Ukapellas, Hannah Clayton, Huw Knight & Viv Bell, John Bloor & Phil Marshall Website

Castle House Hotel in Hereford is great for Christmas Parties big and small and they are available to book throughout December 2019. Get together with friends or host your own party at Castle House. Celebrate with a glass of Mulberry Fizz on arrival, followed by a three-course lunch or dinner with Christmas crackers and all the trimmings. £40 per person. CASTLE HOUSE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DINNER, JAZZ AND DANCING Tuesday, 31st December 7pm ‘till late Meet for a Champagne reception before our six-course New Year’s Eve Dinner. Listen and dance the night away to cool jazz from our regular favourite The Hannah Lockerman Band. Just before the clock strikes midnight, we will have fizz and fireworks beside the moat and welcome in 2020. Ticket: £125 per person. Available from reception. Stay the night from £155 for two including full English Breakfast. More details here. Visit the website

 Have you booked your Christmas party yet? Why not treat yourself and have a look at The Temple Bar Inn’s Christmas menu (lunchtime and evening from 4th -21st December) and book now? Go with your family, friends or colleagues for a festive feast in the award winning restaurant. The Christmas party menu has been thoughtfully put together to evoke the essence of Christmas; an opportunity for seasonal warmth and indulgence. Book now to avoid disappointment. Ideal for couples, friends, families, work colleagues, groups & societies. See the Temple Bar Inn Christmas menu. www.thetemplebarinn.co.uk  

Castle House Two-course Supper followed by CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT AT HEREFORD cathedral WITH EX CATHEDRA CONSORT, CONDUCTED BY JEFFREY SKIDMORE. Book our two-course, pre-concert supper at Castle House and then walk to Hereford Cathedral for what is the most magical evenings in the calendar. In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new, and readings to make you smile and reflect, these popular Christmas concerts are a unique way to begin your festive season. Early booking is recommended. This concert will end at approximately 10pm. Two-course pre-concert supper and ticket (reserved seating) £40 per person. Stay the night at Castle House from £155 (ex. supper and ticket) Visit the website  

Get Creative with Hereford College of Arts this Christmas! Join the team for Christmas creativity in these specialist workshops. Inspiring staff will encourage you to let your imagination sparkle as you design and make your very own Christmas products to gift, or keep and enjoy for years to come. Suitable for individuals, groups of friends, or business colleagues wanting to get together for something a bit different this year – these one off workshops are a wonderful way to bring some festive making into your celebrations this year. Workshops take place on two dates at the end of November and early December at the Folly Lane Campus, where parking is free. Each date will include festive refreshments and Christmas music. Numbers are limited and booking is essential. Apply here. Choose from the following: Saturday 30th November 2019 Time: 10-12.30  Make a Personalised Silver Ring – £30 Course Code: 1920OESILVA4 Hand make your own personalised silver ring in our Small Metals workshop. You will learn basic skills and techniques of Silversmithing, including cutting, soldering and shaping to create a fantastic gift for a loved one or a Christmas treat for yourself! Glass Christmas Tree Decorations – £30 Course Code: 1920OETREEA4 Working with coloured […]

A magical time awaits you this Christmas with fantastic Christmas Markets in Hereford, hosting around 40 stalls each day. With festive treats and gifts on offer and including locally made crafts, decorations and jewellery as well as delicious hot street food and drinks. Soak up the festive atmosphere all overlooked by the wonderful giant Christmas tree and lights. See all the dates and times below. W: herefordshire.gov.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Feel the vibe at the newly refurbished Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford, this Christmas with festive fun in the opulent ballroom! Christmas party nights are the perfect chance to celebrate with your friends and colleagues, enjoy a tipple on arrival, sumptuous three course traditional menu, crackers, treats, bar, music and dancing til late for £46 per person. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Fancy making a night of it? Preferential B&B rates in newly refurbished bedrooms for any guests booking a Christmas Party night, subject to availability. Email info@greendragonhotel.com to enquire about booking and for menu details and bedrooms.

Celebrate Kington’s Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary’s Church, Kington with words and music for Christmas. Presented by the Choirs of Hereford Cathedral School with local Schools. Sponsored by Hereford Cathedral School Music Outreach Department and Tanners wines. 7pm start. Get tickets here

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Spend a creative and relaxing day making pots on the potter’s wheel. Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Dates for 2019 Sat 12 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 9 Mar, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 27 Apr, Sat 11 May, Sat 25 May, Sat 8 Jun, Sat 22 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 14 Sept, Sat 21 Sept, Sat 12 Oct, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 7 Dec. 10am – 4pm Other dates are available for x2 or more participants and large groups How to book: Please contact the Pottery to check availability admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886. Pottery address: Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD W: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

This is the second magical Christmas Fair at Barton Court, Colwall, Herefordshire’s hidden gem.  It opens on 7th December at 10am until 6pm. Father Christmas will be in residence in the Clock Tower, welcoming children, chatting with them as he sits by the log fire, handing out gifts.  Seeing him is by appointment only so that it cuts down on waiting time. (£5 per child with a present) Also new for this year will be a circus to the fair this year and look forward to seeing a glorious red and white striped tent on the Dovecote lawn next to the Engine Room and the Saw Mill.  It will be a nostalgic, vintage, affair with a fantastic clown/acrobat who will be doing a couple of interactive shows to entertain the children. (Price TBC) There will be some excellent stalls selling artisan local produce [Hereford’s food and drink is terrific] and beautiful unusual gifts, often hand made by talented local crafts people. Refreshments and yummy food will be available all day long so why not go along and spend a few happy hours in this lovely environment. For more details about the event and the stallholders, please go to www.bartoncourtonline.co.uk where […]

Find Father Christmas in his workshop in the stables at Croft Castle and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! £6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift). Booking essential. Normal entry charges to Croft Castle also apply.

Get the whole family outdoors and beat the winter blues by learning about the wildlife in the garden and how it prepares for the cold winter months with this fun family trail, at the Weir Gardens near Hereford. Complete your sheet and return it to Visitor Reception to receive a special prize at the end. £2.50 per trail which includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir, which is a National Trust property, sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden

Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

Feel the vibe at the newly refurbished Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford, this Christmas with festive fun in the opulent ballroom! Christmas party nights are the perfect chance to celebrate with your friends and colleagues, enjoy a tipple on arrival, sumptuous three course traditional menu, crackers, treats, bar, music and dancing til late for £46 per person. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Fancy making a night of it? Preferential B&B rates in newly refurbished bedrooms for any guests booking a Christmas Party night, subject to availability. Email info@greendragonhotel.com to enquire about booking and for menu details and bedrooms.

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

The Courtyard in Hereford present A Winter Union. a festive folk band like no other. From five leading lights of the British roots scene expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the band delight you with a repertoire of original seasonal songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and classics from both sides of the Atlantic. Book tickets

Visit Hereford Cathedral this December for a journey of festive discovery and explore Christmas through the ages. These tours are a wonderful way to discover more about Hereford Cathedral during this very special season as experienced guides share snippets of Christmas knowledge. Each tour will feature a selection of little known stories and seasonal anecdotes which have been uncovered within the cathedral archive. Ticket price includes a mince pie and hot drink from the Cathedral Café to be enjoyed after the tour. Advance booking for these tours is strongly recommended due to limited spaces. Tickets cost £7.50 from the Cathedral Shop and can be purchased in advance on 01432 374 210. Tours will run on the following dates: Wednesday 11 | 1.30 pm Thursday 12 | 12.30 pm Thursday 19 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Friday 20 | 1.30 pm Monday 30 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Tuesday 31 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm W: herefordcathedral.org  

A magical time awaits you this Christmas with fantastic Christmas Markets in Hereford, hosting around 40 stalls each day. With festive treats and gifts on offer and including locally made crafts, decorations and jewellery as well as delicious hot street food and drinks. Soak up the festive atmosphere all overlooked by the wonderful giant Christmas tree and lights. See all the dates and times below. W: herefordshire.gov.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be showing at the Courtyard in Hereford this December. A Christmas Carol was the first public performance Charles Dickens gave of his own work. He enacted it over 150 times and the effect on the public was phenomenal. This Christmas, you can experience what it must have been like to be in the audience. Actor John O’Connor faithfully recreates Dickens’s famous performance of his best-loved ghost story. Come and enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future. Book tickets

A magical time awaits you this Christmas with fantastic Christmas Markets in Hereford, hosting around 40 stalls each day. With festive treats and gifts on offer and including locally made crafts, decorations and jewellery as well as delicious hot street food and drinks. Soak up the festive atmosphere all overlooked by the wonderful giant Christmas tree and lights. See all the dates and times below. W: herefordshire.gov.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

‘Who Killed Santa…?!’ Back by popular demand – a Christmas Murder Mystery. The evening will commence with reception drinks whilst you meet the actors. This will be followed by dining in our festivally decorated medieval Great Hall. A Three Course seasonal menu will accompany the entertainment. The actors will mingle onto each table and provide clues and fun interactions as the plot thickens… A murder will take place and it is up to your table to work together as a team to find out ‘who dunnit’. This event encourages a great team building exercise and prizes will be given to the winning table. This unique experience is available at only £45 + VAT a head and will include:- Reception drinks; House Wine on Tables; Three Course Meal; and fabulous Christmas decor throughout our main rooms. W: burtoncourt.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be showing at the Courtyard in Hereford this December. A Christmas Carol was the first public performance Charles Dickens gave of his own work. He enacted it over 150 times and the effect on the public was phenomenal. This Christmas, you can experience what it must have been like to be in the audience. Actor John O’Connor faithfully recreates Dickens’s famous performance of his best-loved ghost story. Come and enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future. Book tickets

Over forty stallholders will be in Hereford cathedral on Saturday 14 December for their annual Christmas Fair. Featuring homemade produce, handcrafted items and plenty of gift ideas. At 1 pm popular Carols for Shoppers service will be performed by Hereford Church Singers & Herefordshire Junior Youth Choir. Free Entry. Please note that we have reached capacity for stallholders this year. If you would like to express your interest in 2020’s event please email erica.manley@herefordcathedral.org Open 9.30 – 4.00 More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Trumpet Corner near Ledbury are hosting a wreath making workshop including coffee and cake, all materials and tuition with Deb from the Beehive Florist. Call 01432 270970 to book £40.00 per person Trumpet Corner Tea Room, Garden and Gallery is a delightful oasis of calm on the key crossroads where the A368, A417 and A4172 join, about four miles west of Ledbury in rural Herefordshire. The tea room serves freshly made tea, coffee and  a wide variety of home-made light lunches using local produce. Enjoy cream teas and fresh home-baked cakes made on site in our kitchens. W: trumpetcorner.co.uk T: 01531 670082

Step back in time to the 1940’s at Croft Castle and discover how the family would have been celebrating Christmas. Discover traditional, hand-made decorations, sing along to carols in the Saloon, go on a frosty winter walk through the parkland and tuck into some festive treats in the tea-room. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland

Find Father Christmas in his workshop in the stables at Croft Castle and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! £6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift). Booking essential. Normal entry charges to Croft Castle also apply.

Get into the festive spirit and have a go at making your own traditional Christmas wreath under the guidance of the senior gardener at Berrington Hall, Leominster. Decorate your house for the festive season with something special and adorn your door with your own Berrington wreath. Gain expert advice to create this special seasonal gift for your home. £10 per wreath. Normal admission applies. Berrington Hall is a  beautiful Georgian National Trust house situated between Ludlow and Leominster and set in a stunning ‘Capability’ Brown landscape with lakeside & woodland walks. There are always lots of family events going on throughout the year which are both educating and fun. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events

Orchard Elves trail at Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard. Weekends only from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December, 11am to 4:30pm The elves have hunkered down for the winter; search the orchard for their homes. Using the map you’ve been given, complete the trail and win a prize at the end. Cost: £2.50 per trail (includes a prize). Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups  of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director).  Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops  and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]

Join hundreds of Santas dashing through Hereford on Sunday, 15th December.   Choose from a 2.5k or 5k course. Each route is fully signed and marshalled. At the finish line, you’ll receive a medal, bottle of water and later the chance to check your time online. Children aged five and over are permitted to enter the 2.5K (please be aware this involves crossing West Street). Children aged eight and over are permitted to enter either the 2.5K or 5K. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16 for the duration of the event. For full details see the website st-michaels-hospice.org.uk  

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Join us for a ‘Present Hunt’ trail in the garden followed by a visit to the big man himself. Help Father Christmas by finding the hidden presents in the garden and deliver him your own Christmas wish list in person. Purchase a golden ticket from Visitor Reception when you arrive, please note time slots are not allocated for this event. £5 per child, includes a present from Father Christmas. Normal admission applies for non-National Trust members. w: nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Rolling into the Weir Gardens is possibly the smallest museum in the world dedicated to natural history. Tim Kaye from CLaN CIC, with over 25 years’ experience in ecology, will inspire through his enthusiasm and humorous take on the world around us. Young and old can peer at live invertebrates, skulls, poo, fungi, shells, galls, plants and more from around the United Kingdom. Every draw or cabinet has a story to tell and people are encouraged to feel, look, smell and listen to a cornucopia of items and live specimens. The tiny museum is an engagement project that reconnects us to the natural world but is big on fun. Normal admission applies. 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  

Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups  of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director).  Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops  and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]

Musicals & Christmas Classics: Live on Stage at The Gateway in Ross on Wye. The Gateway introduces its first ever night of live music! West End star Katy Treharne (Phantom of the Opera) and Steffan Hughes (Only Men Aloud) take to the stage live at The Gateway cinema with songs from some of the West End and Broadway’s best-loved shows, as well as a selection of Christmas classics. Curated by David Mahoney and with piano accompaniment from David George Harrington, join us as The Gateway goes from Screen to Stage for a night of Musical Theatre and festive favourites. Ticket Information General admission – arrival from 7pm Entry + arrival glass of prosecco: £22.00 *Discount (Tub seat/Chair) : £17.00 Pre-show dinner package – arrival at 6:15pm Entry + Festive Platter & glass of prosecco: £35.00 *Discount (Tub seat/Chair) : £30.00 More info and tickets can be bought at www.thegatewaycinema.co.uk

A magical time awaits you this Christmas with fantastic Christmas Markets in Hereford, hosting around 40 stalls each day. With festive treats and gifts on offer and including locally made crafts, decorations and jewellery as well as delicious hot street food and drinks. Soak up the festive atmosphere all overlooked by the wonderful giant Christmas tree and lights. See all the dates and times below. W: herefordshire.gov.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

A magical time awaits you this Christmas with fantastic Christmas Markets in Hereford, hosting around 40 stalls each day. With festive treats and gifts on offer and including locally made crafts, decorations and jewellery as well as delicious hot street food and drinks. Soak up the festive atmosphere all overlooked by the wonderful giant Christmas tree and lights. See all the dates and times below. W: herefordshire.gov.uk More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

Visit Hereford Cathedral this December for a journey of festive discovery and explore Christmas through the ages. These tours are a wonderful way to discover more about Hereford Cathedral during this very special season as experienced guides share snippets of Christmas knowledge. Each tour will feature a selection of little known stories and seasonal anecdotes which have been uncovered within the cathedral archive. Ticket price includes a mince pie and hot drink from the Cathedral Café to be enjoyed after the tour. Advance booking for these tours is strongly recommended due to limited spaces. Tickets cost £7.50 from the Cathedral Shop and can be purchased in advance on 01432 374 210. Tours will run on the following dates: Wednesday 11 | 1.30 pm Thursday 12 | 12.30 pm Thursday 19 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Friday 20 | 1.30 pm Monday 30 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Tuesday 31 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm W: herefordcathedral.org  

Visit Hereford Cathedral this December for a journey of festive discovery and explore Christmas through the ages. These tours are a wonderful way to discover more about Hereford Cathedral during this very special season as experienced guides share snippets of Christmas knowledge. Each tour will feature a selection of little known stories and seasonal anecdotes which have been uncovered within the cathedral archive. Ticket price includes a mince pie and hot drink from the Cathedral Café to be enjoyed after the tour. Advance booking for these tours is strongly recommended due to limited spaces. Tickets cost £7.50 from the Cathedral Shop and can be purchased in advance on 01432 374 210. Tours will run on the following dates: Wednesday 11 | 1.30 pm Thursday 12 | 12.30 pm Thursday 19 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Friday 20 | 1.30 pm Monday 30 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Tuesday 31 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm W: herefordcathedral.org  

Burton Court will host a Collective Dinner and Dance on Friday 20th December from 7:30pm  themed  Winter Wonderland A more informal set up alongside other local businesses to create a big collective party atmosphere Available at £30 + VAT a head and will include: Reception drinks underneath the cantilevered staircase Two Course Christmas Menu served in one of our period rooms Licensed Bar with a large range of drinks available and our new Gin and Cocktail Bar Disco in the Great Hall by Pulse FX utilising our state of the art DMX lighting system Dancing the night away till 1am W: burtoncourt.com  

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Step back in time to the 1940’s at Croft Castle and discover how the family would have been celebrating Christmas. Discover traditional, hand-made decorations, sing along to carols in the Saloon, go on a frosty winter walk through the parkland and tuck into some festive treats in the tea-room. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland

Westons Cider Comedy Club (18+) at The Courtyard, Hereford Unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Suitable for ages 18+ Groups  of 10+ get tickets for £10 each. W: courtyard.org.uk The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction and opportunities. Its programmes cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops and creative projects and they cater for people of every age and disposition. Westons Cider Mill, has been making authentic cider since 1880, nestled deep in the heart of cider making country, in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle. An independent, family owned cider company run by a fourth generation of the Weston family; Helen Thomas (Managing Director).  Places to visit and stay in Hereford Hereford is an historical beautiful city with ancient buildings, folklore and history, riverside walks, independent shops  and a food lovers paradise. There are great events, indoor and outdoor activities, ideas for days out with the children & family. Visit […]

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Situated in a quiet part of the beautiful city of Hereford, just a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral,  Castle House is a really special place to have your Christmas celebrations. Packages get booked up very quickly so we would advise early booking.  One thing is for certain, you will not have to think about a thing, as we will do it all for you! From Tuesday, 24th – Friday, 27th December 2019 CHRISTMAS EVE Arrive in time for afternoon tea, followed by a pre-dinner Champagne reception and six-course candlelit dinner. There will be mulled wine and mince pies for anyone returning from the Midnight Service at Hereford Cathedral. CHRISTMAS DAY After a full Hereford breakfast, unwrap and enjoy your presents. Traditional Christmas Lunch will be served in the Restaurant, and there will be Afternoon Tea from 3pm. Dinner will be a light buffet. BOXING DAY Full Hereford breakfast will be served until 10am. Take time to explore Hereford with one or both of our circular city walks. After a buffet lunch, there is a matinée performance of the pantomime ‘Cinderella’ at The Courtyard Theatre. After the show, a three-course dinner will be served back at Castle House. FRIDAY, 27TH DECEMBER Enjoy a full Hereford breakfast, served in […]

The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do too so visit the National Trust property, just outside Leominster for Christmas with the Georgians at Berrington Hall. Once again we’re taking you back to a Georgian Christmas. See the mansion decorated with traditional decorations and a beautiful Christmas tree. There will also be carriage rides, an outdoor children’s trail, a festive shop range and a seasonal menu to try. w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall Learn more about Leominster More Christmas events in Herefordshire here

Visit Hereford Cathedral this December for a journey of festive discovery and explore Christmas through the ages. These tours are a wonderful way to discover more about Hereford Cathedral during this very special season as experienced guides share snippets of Christmas knowledge. Each tour will feature a selection of little known stories and seasonal anecdotes which have been uncovered within the cathedral archive. Ticket price includes a mince pie and hot drink from the Cathedral Café to be enjoyed after the tour. Advance booking for these tours is strongly recommended due to limited spaces. Tickets cost £7.50 from the Cathedral Shop and can be purchased in advance on 01432 374 210. Tours will run on the following dates: Wednesday 11 | 1.30 pm Thursday 12 | 12.30 pm Thursday 19 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Friday 20 | 1.30 pm Monday 30 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Tuesday 31 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm W: herefordcathedral.org  

Visit Hereford Cathedral this December for a journey of festive discovery and explore Christmas through the ages. These tours are a wonderful way to discover more about Hereford Cathedral during this very special season as experienced guides share snippets of Christmas knowledge. Each tour will feature a selection of little known stories and seasonal anecdotes which have been uncovered within the cathedral archive. Ticket price includes a mince pie and hot drink from the Cathedral Café to be enjoyed after the tour. Advance booking for these tours is strongly recommended due to limited spaces. Tickets cost £7.50 from the Cathedral Shop and can be purchased in advance on 01432 374 210. Tours will run on the following dates: Wednesday 11 | 1.30 pm Thursday 12 | 12.30 pm Thursday 19 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Friday 20 | 1.30 pm Monday 30 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm Tuesday 31 | 11.30 am & 1.30 pm W: herefordcathedral.org  

Castle House New Year’s Eve Party kicks off with a Champagne reception before sitting down to a delicious six-course dinner. The Hannah Lockerman Band, will play some cool jazz during dinner and will up the tempo later on with some dance numbers. Just before midnight, gather in the garden, beside the old moat, to watch the fireworks and welcome in 2020. Dress: Elegant Tickets: £125 per person (booking essential) Park the car and stay the night from £155 for two Call 01432 356321 to book

A charitable exhibition of an eclectic range of paintings drawings and sculptures by Chris. Saturday 7 Dec – Thursday 12 Dec Tuesday 17 Dec – Saturday 22 Dec Tuesday 7 Jan – Saturday 1 Feb All proceeds go to cancer research UK  

Get hands-on this February with a special orchard pruning workshop at Berrington Hall near Leominster. Discover the historic orchard and how and gain expert advice on how to prune and graft your own apple tree. You will also be helping Berrington to raise funds to restore the unique walled garden and pleasure grounds; the final landscape design of ‘Capability’ Brown. £25 per ticket, includes soup and a hot drink. Normal admission applies, booking essential. To book please call or email Berrington Hall: 01568 615 721 Email: berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk W: nationaltrust.org.uk/events

The intimate restaurant at Castle House Hotel in Hereford is perfect for a romantic, candlelit dinner and the chefs have lovingly created a delicious menu, with St. Valentine’s Day in mind. Check with reception for 2020 Valentine’s packages. Early booking advised to avoid disappointment. Call 01432 356321 to book

Learn how to make your very own sourdough bread from just flour, water and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will remove the mystery behind the world of sourdough. We’ll explain the basic principles, leaving the complex jargon at the door. You’ll learn how to make and look after your own starter with a lifetime guarantee. We’ll then guide you through each step of the bread-making process. From kneading, to proving, to shaping, and of course baking. Including how to make your very own party centre-piece Focaccia. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average ‘sourdough’ supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own sourdough bread, a pot of Peter Cooks Bread starter, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own sourdough bread at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at the Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, […]

Pre-Cheltenham Evening at Castle House Hotel in Hereford with Peter Scudamore MBE and his panel of experts who will discuss and debate the Runners and Riders at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Tickets: £35 including two course dinner and a glass of Wye Valley’s Butty Bach or wine. Stay the night from £155 including full English breakfast About an hour’s drive from Castle House, the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival is from Tuesday, 10th to Friday, 13th March.  Base yourself at Castle House with Bed & Breakfast in a Junior Suite from £155 for two per night. For more information contact Castle House Hotel 01432 356321 or visit castlehse.co.uk

If you feel you’ve mastered the basics and are looking to take the next step in your bread making, then this is the workshop for you. Find out how to get a greater depth of flavour in your bread, how to get the crumb you’re after and how to master the art of tackling a really wet dough. We’ll show you how by teaching you the secrets behind our Ledbury Loaf, as well as our award-winning Ciabatta. We’ll also guide you through a number of different shaping techniques, making sure you can tackle any loaf you choose when back in your own home. Not to mention the chance to make some sticky Chelsea Buns. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own real bread, and all the information and recipes you need to recreate your own at home. The workshop takes place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket, just a short drive from Ledbury and Malvern. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost £150 You can book online here, or to avoid the service charge, simply contact us at hello@petercooksbread.co.uk to arrange payment by cheque, BACS […]

Hereford River Carnival is a two day celebration of the River Wye that takes place in, on, beside the river & around the city of Hereford on early May bank holiday weekend each year. It is run by volunteers and regularly attracts around 10,000 visitors. The next spectacular Hereford River Carnival will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May 2020, a variety of fantastic activities on land and river. A celebration of arts, culture and community. w: rivercarnival.org.uk

Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk

Once again the Cadbury Bunny has hidden precious Choccy eggs across Britain. Now it’s up to you and your family to find them by joining the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the Blossom and Birdsong trail around Berrington Hall, following the clues and exploring the gardens as you go. Will you find the stash of delicious chocolate prizes at the end? £2.50 per egg hunt, includes chocolate prize. Normal entry charges to Berrington also apply. W: nationaltrust.org.uk

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 FRIDAY 8 AND SATURDAY 9 MAY 2020. Rossbeerfest is a beer and cider festival for Ross-on-Wye. Showcasing locally made beers and ciders, it is planned to make improvements each year to make the event better each time! So it will always be new and improved! There is a live band stage for music throughout and our huge marquees make an indoor ‘beerhall’ with a food tent alongside. Organised by Ross Rotary and Ross Lions we also raise funds for charitable good causes. W: rossbeerfest.org

Big Apple Blossomtime Weekend is a celebration of Springtime! The Cider and Perry Trials will now take place on Saturday 9th May and the usual Blossomtime programme will now all happen on Sunday 10th May.  We will extend the opening times on Sunday 10th to try and make up to some extent for the loss of the Monday.  We are not planning to have any events on Friday 8th as there will no doubt be many VE Day commemorations taking place. There will be Grand Cider Tasting and Teas. Cider, perry and apple juice tasting. Leaflets will be available for self-guided orchard walks. Meet lots of exciting local suppliers for tastings and sales. Keep an eye on the website for all the updates bigapple.org.uk More about Hereford  

This year marks the eighth Hellensmusic Festival and it is thrilling to welcome again remarkable players, young instrumentalists and all lovers of sublime music! Join in this for a five-day musical feast and listen to world-class artists perform, inspire local children and teach talented students from the best music colleges in Britain. Hellensmusic is a music festival that takes place every Spring over five days at Hellens Manor in Herefordshire. The event’s aims are threefold: to bring exceptional musicians to work together in intimate surroundings exploring new ideas; to provide talented music students from all over the country with the opportunity to learn from world-class professionals in the field; and to bring great music to a lost corner of England, inspiring local audiences, both children and adults, to a greater understanding and appreciation of all music. The event has a strong focus on music education and training for the young. The main concerts take place in the early evenings, and during the day the performing musicians deliver a series of masterclasses to talented students from the UK’s best music schools and colleges. During five days of intense musical work, students have the chance to learn from renowned professionals coming from some […]

Create a personal mission statement that enables you to describe your true calling and then set out what it is you really want to do. Carefully chosen arts and writing activities will you help clarify this mission and define your vision. This engaging and playful process enables you to bring more of your authentic purpose into the world – in a clear and confident way. Story Space workshops provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere with plenty of encouragement. They suitable for people with or without experience of using writing and arts activities to explore self-expression. You’ll need a notebook and pen, and non-slip soft-soled shoes.  All other materials will be provided. Lunch can be bought from one of the fabulous cafes either on or near King Street, or you can bring your own packed lunches. Tea and Coffee will be provided throughout the day. Led by Carol Florence Graham: poet-storyteller, writer and performer. For more information: www.storyspace.co.uk Or email Carol: info@storyspace.co.uk Cost £165 -£185 Booking via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2H7Arta

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 JULY 3, 4, 5 2020 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 2020 JULY 3, 4, 5 2020 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 2020 10-12 JULY INC Beer on the Wye XVI Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its sixteenth year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 10th to 12th July 2020 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 […]

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NOZSTOCK 2020 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