What’s On In Herefordshire

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.   See the fantastic range of films at the courtyard this March including the French Film Festival. Sat 7, 11am (Free pre-activity, 10.30am) FROZEN 2 (U) SINGALONG Sat 14, 11am (Free pre-activity, 10.30am) Sonic The Hedgehog (PG)  Mon 16 – Thu 19 MILITARY WIVES (12)  Mon 16 & Thu 19 KNIVES OUT (12A) Fri 20 & Wed 25 EMMA (PG TBC)  Fri 20 – Tue 24 LITTLE WOMEN (U)  Fri 27 & Mon 30 JUST MERCY (12a)  Fri 27 – Tue 31 ORDINARY LOVE (12A)  Sun 29, 7.30pm OUTSIDE THE CITY (PG) Post screening Q&A with Director Nick Hamer  Mon 30 2.30pm THE TWO POPES (12A) Buy Tickets.

CLOSED BUT TAKING ONLINE ORDERS We are adding new work to our website daily so keep checking… We are very much open for online sales and we do value your support. We have to get through this somehow or other. oldchapelgallery.co.uk The Spring Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery is titled ‘Earthly Delights’. Mixed media art by Jane Winton, stained glass by Tamsin Abbott, silver jewellery by Hannah Willow, pit fired burnished pots by Martin Everson Davis, textiles by Kathie Barrs, Upcycled by Rachael Blakeway. Opening on Sunday March 8 2020 with drinks from 11am This exhibition continues until the end of April. The gallery is open daily. 11 am – 5 pm and Sundays from 11am – 4pm. Tuesday’s by appointment. For more information visit the website oldchapelgallery.co.uk

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 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 February and March 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS  LEGO® CITY  WORKSHOP SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Tbc Tickets £6  SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Spy Hunt. Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5 POLAR SQUAD (U) FILM SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a marshmallow polar bear squad. Tickets £7, Concessions […]

CANCELLED The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the […]

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June:  Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size […]

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. See the fantastic range of films at the courtyard in Hereford this April including: Wed 1 & Thu 2 ORDINARY Love (12a)  Wed 1, 11am the two popes (12a)  Thu 2 & Wed 8 JUST MERCY (12A)  Sat 4 – Thu 9 ONWARD (PG TBC)  Sat 4 & Wed 8 THE GENTLEMEN (18)  Tue 7 – Wed 15 THE CALL OF THE WILD (PG)  Fri 10 – Thu 16 DOLITTLE (PG)  Sat 18, 11am* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Find the Paw Patrol dog bones PAW PATROL: READY, Race, rescue (u) Fri 17 – Tue 28 MISBEHAVIOUR (12A)  Mon 20 – Wed 22 Richard Jewell (15)  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. 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 […]

EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. We’ve been hiding eggs along our Gruffalo Trail! See if you can find them all and complete the mystery question by collecting clues – don’t forget to collect your prize when you’ve completed the trail! Start your journey at the visitor centre by buying your trail guide. This will show you how to collect your clues, found in the hidden eggs along the way! Once you’ve answered the mystery bird-related question you can collect your yummy prize from the visitor centre. No booking required – just turn up and buy your trail from the visitor centre, £4 per person (this includes your prize!). Usual parking charges will apply. Happy Egg Hunting! Website

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Due to the the current circumstances the Museum and Art Gallery will be shut from from close of business on Friday. No date is set for its reopening and all activities and events will be postponed. Thank you for your understanding. Ice Age Herefordshire, curated by Herefordshire Museum Service from April 4 – June 20 at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm Can you imagine mammoths roaming Herefordshire? Or a landscape on the edge of a massive ice sheet? How long did the Ice Age last and did people live here? Come and find the answers, discover the stories about King Arthur’s Cave and meet a life size mammoth model. Plenty for the family to explore including a child friendly science lab, making a cave painting, dressing up as wolf or reindeer, and helping to create a baby woolly mammoth! An exhibition developed by Worcester Museums has been recreated here with a Herefordshire focus. It features the bones of extinct animals, animals that survived the Pleistocene Ice Age, and artefacts made by early humans. It outlines the geology and landscape of Ice Age Herefordshire and beyond, including investigating the remains of […]

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The […]

EVENTS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK To accompany the ‘Ice Age Herefordshire’ exhibition there will be a range of family hands-on activities and special events at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Saturdays from April 4th – June 20th FREE Exploring the last Ice Age for the whole family with ‘Herefordshire’s Ice Age Ponds team’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 8 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Cave Art Hand Printing at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 15 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Pebble Painting Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday May 27 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity: create your own Cave Painting at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. During the ‘Discworld & Beyond’ exhibition of Paul Kidby’s illustrations and artwork there will be fantasy art and reading events in Hereford Museum, Art Gallery and Library. Wednesday 29 July – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘illustrate your favourite story’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 5 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘discovering Discworld’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 12 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘fantastical art’ […]

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES.   Discover the nostalgic tale of Jeremy Fisher and friends within the orchards of Brockhampton. Using your map, find the hidden clues and complete the trail to win a tasty prize at the end. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a Cadburys chocolate egg. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Brockhampton Estate has a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century. The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530-40. There are miles of walks through orchards, park and woodland, featuring ancient trees, historic damson and apple orchards and the picturesque Lawn Pool. Inside discover the history of Brockhampton in the fireside comfort of the mid-century sitting room. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton  

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK   Join Hearing Dogs at Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire on Sunday 5 April 2020 for a fun-filled dog walk and change a deaf person’s life. Free dog bandana with every adult ticket – to help your four legged friend look even cuter. Weekend walks – there will be something to suit every schedule. Fun for dogs – we’re all about dogs! Depending on which walk you take part in, we have dog agility, shows and games. Meet a hearing dog – find out how deaf people have reconnected with life. If you ask people to sponsor you or your dog, and raise more than £50, we’ll send you a special Great British Dog Walk certificate to mark your achievement! When you support The Great British Dog Walk you help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life. Get your tickets here

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENT CANCELLED AS EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Who we are Children’s School Holiday Pottery Sessions are fabulous, themed, workshops that take place every school break at Eastnor Pottery. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. A different theme every time includes either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. The 1 ½ hr sessions take place throughout the day and are designed to suit either 4-8yrs and 9-12yrs. Small friendly groups ensure maximum attention from our experienced team of potters, always on hand to guide and offer advice. Big emphasis on having fun and learning via enjoyment. Fantastic results every time. Your child’s clay masterpiece […]

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK Have EGGstra Easter Fun this year in Hereford High Town with Hereford City Council. Go along to the gazebo in High Town between 11am and 3pm on Wednesday 8th April to take part in a free drop-in craft session with Rebecca. Your little one can have a go at making colourful Easter crowns and masks – the perfect EGGcessory for an Easter Egg Hunt! Check out our other family activities on other days and don’t forget that between Saturday 4th and Sunday 19th April, Kids Go Free at the Black and White House Museum. W: herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK     Have EGGstra Easter Fun this year in Hereford High Town with Hereford City Council. Go along to High Town on Thursday 9th April to watch Moon Carrot’s EGGciting Easter Puppet Show starring a very naughty fox! Performances at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. “It’s Easter time and Rabbit wants to be just like the Easter Bunny. Prickly the Hedgehog is throwing an Easter party and Baby Badger just wants to win the Easter Bonnet competition. Fox on the other hand has got his eye on all the Easter eggs. He just loves eating chocolate. He’s also got some clever disguises so he can fool everyone and he’s got a plan. Will Fox manage to make off with all the eggs? Find out in this fun and interactive show.” Check out our other family activities on other days and don’t forget that between Saturday 4th and Sunday 19th April, Kids Go Free at the Black and White House Museum. W: herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. 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

CANCELLED EVENT STYLE CHANGED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE FULL STATEMENT AND NEW OPENING TIMES HERE SUMMARY FOR EVENT: “We will not be operating our OlympEgg Easter Treasure Hunt. Instead we will have our grounds open and operate a simple ‘Spot the Egg Treasure Hunt’ around the grounds. Children can look for clues, complete a Treasure Hunt form and swap it for a MaltEaster chocolate bunny as they depart. Tickets will be available for this event ONLINE ONLY. We wish to minimise the amount of contact between visitors and staff so our visitor entrance will be closed and an outdoor ticket-check station will be operating near the entrance. To re-iterate, visitors WILL NOT be able to buy tickets when they arrive. We will not be operating our giant chocolate Easter Egg draw and will instead be donating the eggs to charity.”     Eastnor Castle’s legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds. Chocolate for everyone who takes part and a chance to win an enormous Easter Egg! #EasteratEastnor Ticket price includes event admission, entrance to the Castle & Grounds plus all of the attractions… – Knight’s Maze – Junior Obstacle Course – Adventure Playground – Woodland Play […]

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK Aardvark Books hosts their annual Easter Garden event, with RHS Gold Award-winners, The Cottage Herbery, also live music from the Trevor Davies Trio,and chocolatey treats in the Café. Free entry, free parking , all welcome! Bookshop and Café are open from 10am-5pm

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. 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

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 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 April 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS  ONWARD (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 4 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Create your own spell book Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5  THE CURIOUS GARDEN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 11 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a paper watering can Tickets £7.50  PAW PATROL: READY, RACE, RESCUE (U) LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 18 APRIL 11AM* […]

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISKS – Chase Distillery have cancelled all distillery tours until the end of April. This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.

CANCELLED EVENT STYLE CHANGED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE FULL STATEMENT AND NEW OPENING TIMES HERE SUMMARY FOR EVENT: “We will not be operating our OlympEgg Easter Treasure Hunt. Instead we will have our grounds open and operate a simple ‘Spot the Egg Treasure Hunt’ around the grounds. Children can look for clues, complete a Treasure Hunt form and swap it for a MaltEaster chocolate bunny as they depart. Tickets will be available for this event ONLINE ONLY. We wish to minimise the amount of contact between visitors and staff so our visitor entrance will be closed and an outdoor ticket-check station will be operating near the entrance. To re-iterate, visitors WILL NOT be able to buy tickets when they arrive. We will not be operating our giant chocolate Easter Egg draw and will instead be donating the eggs to charity.”     Eastnor Castle’s legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds. Chocolate for everyone who takes part and a chance to win an enormous Easter Egg! #EasteratEastnor Ticket price includes event admission, entrance to the Castle & Grounds plus all of the attractions… – Knight’s Maze – Junior Obstacle Course – Adventure Playground – Woodland Play […]

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISKS – Chase Distillery have cancelled all distillery tours until the end of April. This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Follow the Little Explorers Bird Spotting trail around Croft Castle, near Leominster and track down the clues as you go and collect your delicious chocolate treat at the end. Dress up and play games in the castle, go wild in our natural and mini-castle play areas, spot the spring flowers in the gardens and treat yourself in our gift shop and tea-room; every penny spent at Croft goes towards vital conservation projects. Croft Castle is an historic house, gardens, parkland, orienteering, play areas, wild play, walks, ancient trees, iron age hill fort and above all, family fun. You can walk round the beautiful walled garden, have a bite to eat in the tea room and explore over a thousand acres of parkland. The castle is open for free-flow viewing throughout the day, so you can relax in the rooms, play the piano and even dress up in the family room. The castle tells the story of Croft during the early twentieth century, and you can hear the sounds of the Ludlow Hunt Ball of 1930 and learn about the Croft men who went to war […]

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISKS – Chase Distillery have cancelled all distillery tours until the end of April. This Easter, try something different with a tour at Chase Distillery where vodka and Gin are created from field to bottle. Chase Distillery is nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making award-winning of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place on the Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse the distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Easter distillery time’s: Thursday 9th April 12pm,3pm and 6pm Good Friday 11am,12.30pm,2pm and 4pm Saturday 11am,1pm,3pm and 5pm Sunday 11am,1pm and 3.30pm Easter Monday 12pm and 2pm To book, contact the team on tours@chasedistillery.co.uk or call 01432 808141 or book online.

CANCELLED Visit Eastnor Castle and let off some steam in the school holidays! Grounds Only Admission (castle upgrades available) Adult: £9.00, Child (3-15yrs): £6.00, Family (2+3): £24.00 For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

CANCELLED Visit Eastnor Castle and let off some steam in the school holidays! Grounds Only Admission (castle upgrades available) Adult: £9.00, Child (3-15yrs): £6.00, Family (2+3): £24.00 For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com

POSTPONED   Animal encounter at Wynne’s of Dinmore Countrystore and Tearoom in partnership with Zoolab. Wednesday 15th April – 2 time slots available 11.30-12.30 then 1.30-2.30 Weird and Wonderful animal encounter experience for the whole family. £10 per child – Accompanying adults FREE BOOKING ESSENTIAL & PAYMENT REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING LIMITED SPACES

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Busy bee’ trail at The Weir Garden near Hereford. There’s so much to learn about the fascinating world of bumblebees. Grab a ‘busy bee’ trail and get exploring. Additional information: £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK Go along to the gazebo in High Town between 11am and 3pm on Friday 17th April to take part in a free drop-in craft session with Sarah from Spare Room Arts. Spring chickens can have a go at making an Easter super-kite, beauteous bunny ears and masks and for a hoppy ending, decorate and take home a plant pot with miniature daffodil! Check out our other family activities on other days and don’t forget that between Saturday 4th and Sunday 19th April, Kids Go Free at the Black and White House Museum. W: herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk

CANCELLED Launch of Gilpin & Picturesque Walks – Symonds Yat West/East. A self guided walk along the Wye including sights that would have been enjoyed by Gilpin 250 years ago.  Two walks 3.25 miles or 5.5 miles. Further information can be found at rosscivic.org.uk This event is part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of William Gilpin’s visit to the Wye Valley. Printed details from The Old Court Hotel or look up on www.oldcourthotel.co.uk Download Calendar of Events It is 250 years since William Gilpin took a boat tour down the Wye in 1770, an event that heralded the birth of British tourism. His book, Observations on the River Wye, became a best seller, and taking the Wye Tour became the height of fashion by the late 18th century. Gilpin was a pioneer in the appreciation of Picturesque landscape in Britain and his ideas led, much later, to the designation of protected landscapes. Today the Wye Valley is recognised as one of the nation’s most treasured landscapes and is protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Events are taking place all year. W: gilpin2020.org

CANCELLED Ledbury Autumn Foraging Courses are held at the glorious Eastnor Castle near Ledbury These courses will be held around Eastnor Castle Deer Park, a beautiful 300 acre park overlooking Eastnor Castle and the Malvern Hills. Its mixture of parkland and wooded areas provide a variety of wild plants and mushrooms throughout the year. Being on the outskirts of Ledbury, this well situated venue is within easy reach of Malvern, Bromyard, Hereford, Worcester, Ross-on-Wye, Cheltenham and Gloucester. We will meet in the deer park, at the point shown on the map. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the deer park and the castle grounds, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All of our food is […]

CANCELLED Hereford Round Table are bringing the spirit of Oktoberfest to Hereford on 18th April 2020. An evening of Bavarian fun, where the Shirehall in Hereford will be transformed into a classic German beer hall whilst raising money for great local causes. Expect enormous benches laden with a BBQ feast, a bar stocked with the finest German beers, wines and cocktails, an incredible Oompah band and plenty of fancy dress. Your ticket includes entrance, entertainment, your meal and your first drink free!  The bar will be fully stocked with German beers, wine, cider, cocktails, spirits and soft drinks. Table service means you can concentrate on the important things – having fun! Your meal will be a Bavarian BBQ platter of roasted pork, Bratwurst sausage, chicken, potatoes, sauerkraut, mustard, gravy and rolls. Vegetarian options are available, just let us know when you book! Entertainment is provided throughout the evening by a traditional Oompah band, playing traditional German drinking songs Resident DJ will turn up the singalong tunes and party classics later in the evening!# Fancy dress Bavarian attire is encouraged! We’ll be giving a prize for the best dressed Mann und Frau! Doors open at 6:30pm, carriages at 12:30am Help raise […]

CANCELLED 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

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Couryard in Hereford are recreating the electrifying 80s taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor! Relive, sing, dance to many of the best 80s songs ever from artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, The Police, Tears For Fears, ABC, Japan, Human League and more. Unforgettable hits such as Planet Earth, True, Tainted Love, Vienna, The Look Of Love and many, many more! Performed by an incredible live band, awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast. This show is without doubt the most stunning 80’s experience ever brought back to the future! W: courtyard.org.uk

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 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 […]

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW In the light of Monday’s Government advice that all non-essential contact should be avoided due to the Covid-19 pandemic it is with regret that we have decided to cancel the Kington Walks Spring Weekend. All bookings will be refunded. If the booking was paid for via PayPal then the refund will be made back via PayPal; if it was paid for by cheque then a cheque will be sent back to the address on the booking form. We will try and process the refunds as quickly as possible, hopefully in next 10 days, but please be patient as our volunteers have many other issues to address. Many thanks to all the people who have made bookings for the Spring Weekend. It is obviously very disappointing, especially for all our volunteers who have put in a lot of hard work to create the Spring Weekend. However, we will continue the work that is presently being carried out to create a great programme of walks and events for our main Festival in September (17th – 20th) and details should be available by the end of May. We look forward to your continued […]

THE COURTYARD IN HEREFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HEALTH RISKS WITH CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE READ THEIR STATEMENT HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 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 April 2020 events – FAMILY SATURDAYS  ONWARD (PG TBC) FILM SATURDAY 4 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Create your own spell book Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Under 16s £5  THE CURIOUS GARDEN LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 11 APRIL 11AM* *Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make a paper watering can Tickets £7.50  PAW PATROL: READY, RACE, RESCUE (U) LIVE SHOW SATURDAY 18 APRIL 11AM* […]

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Steampunk Festival set to bring another celebration of fantasy Victoriana to Hereford. Back by popular demand Steampunk event at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford, now in it’s fourth year offers a weekend of vibrant sound and colour with some fantastic family entertainment from the popular entertainers Mr Alexander and Greg Chapman. Adding to the fun will be the chance to see a wide range of weird and wonderful costumes inspired by the science-fiction of the Victorian age of steam power, and stalls selling colourful Steampunk costume, period jewellery and collectables. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park […]

CANCELLED Learn how to make your very own Real Bread from just flour, water, yeast and salt with Peter Cooks Bread. This hands-on workshop will see you elbow deep in dough as you master the art of kneading, while understanding what’s going on inside your dough. We’ll guide you through the basics, step-by-step, with the grand finale of watching your bread rising in the oven. And while we’re at it, we’ll explain just what goes into your average supermarket loaf. Be warned, you’ll never want to go back. Workshops take place in our commercial bakery at The Hop Pocket in Bishop’s Frome. You’ll leave armed with a box full of your own Real Bread and all the information and recipes you need to recreate it at home. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day, along with a hearty lunch. Maximum workshop size: 10 Cost – £125 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 or to redeem a gift voucher.

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Steampunk Festival set to bring another celebration of fantasy Victoriana to Hereford. Back by popular demand Steampunk event at the Waterworks Museum, Hereford, now in it’s fourth year offers a weekend of vibrant sound and colour with some fantastic family entertainment from the popular entertainers Mr Alexander and Greg Chapman. Adding to the fun will be the chance to see a wide range of weird and wonderful costumes inspired by the science-fiction of the Victorian age of steam power, and stalls selling colourful Steampunk costume, period jewellery and collectables. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED – PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW Due to the health risks associated with Corona Virus, it is with great sadness we have cancelled The Cart Shed’s Spring Plant Fair on 29th April 2020 at Broxwood Court.  It is likely to be a tough year for The Cart Shed Charity, businesses and individuals. As a mental health charity we will be supporting people through this period of crisis and recovery. Any donations you feel you may be able to give the charity at this challenging time will be gratefully received.  01544 318231 info@thecartshed.co.uk www.thecartshed.co.uk Thank you for your support and understanding. Katie Eastaugh CEO The Cart Shed Charity.    The Spring Plant Fair is a special day out in the beautiful Broxwood Court gardens. Specialist nurseries, plantsmen and makers of garden related products will inspire those who wish to find unusual, interesting plants early in the season. Delicious homemade refreshments all day. Demonstrations and a chance to win some great prizes in the lucky dip/raffle. Cash and cheque books will be needed for payment. All proceeds will support The Cart Shed, (Reg Charity No 1167802), that uses woodland and horticulture to work with adults and young people experiencing an emotional imbalance in their […]

The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2020 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page

The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2020 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page

CANCELLED Wye Valley River Festival runs between the 2 May – 17 May 2020 A celebration of nature, culture, landscape and life along the River Wye in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) The festival theme this year is reaching for the moon with a programme of world class art and quirky entertainment. Grab a Festival Passport (as you’ll be crossing the border in and out of England and Wales) and follow this fantastic festival down the Wye in glorious bluebell-laden, lime green, new leaf spring time. The magical Museum of the Moon, created by international artist Luke Jerram, was one of the highlights of the Wye Valley River Festival 2018. As night fell a seven metre wide fusion of lunar imagery and moonlight, suspended high in the ruins of the Abbey enthralled visitors. Join us in 2020 for another night time arty adventure at Tintern Abbey. W: wyevalleyriverfestival.co.uk T: 01600 713977 E: office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk Facebook

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE.   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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]

CANCELLED This sell-out event is back for its 9th Year! – All things Chilli to try and buy, – Live music, – Entertainment, – Bars, – Hot food, – Children’s cookery school, – Chilli Eating Competition, – Cookery demonstrations. PLUS all of our usual attractions! Online Tickets: Adult: £13| Child (3-15 yrs): £8 | Family (2+3): £34 DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com

MARCHES MAKERS LIVE FESTIVAL 2020 HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2021 Marches Makers Festival is an exciting new arts festival held in the Marches border town of Kington on 2 & 3 May 2020. With over 90 exhibitors in 12 venues the Marches Makers Festival offers a wonderful variety of art and craft. Fast becoming a major art event in the county, the festival offers local artists and makers an opportunity to showcase their work and reach a wider audience. Venues and Galleries Venues include the beautiful St Mary’s Church, local galleries, Penrhos Court, Hergest Croft Gardens, the Market Hall and the Old Police Station. The Art and Craft Market is on Saturday and Sunday, hosting many stalls and live demonstrations. On Saturday evening PML Productions presents a music event:  Belshazzar’s Feast (“A blend of serious musicianship and dedicated subversion” – Living Tradition). Marches Makers Marches Makers is a group of artists, crafters and makers based in and around Kington. The town has become a focal point for makers of all kinds over the years, and we felt we should come together to support each other, promote the fruits of our labours and let the world know just how much […]

The Morris Family have been bringing the fun into Leominster for years. In 2020 they are promising to be BIGGER & BETTER with new rides and attractions. Enjoy this traditional street fair with all the popular rides including Waltzers, Dodgems, lots of stalls and a Casino Mint Arcade. For more information check the Facebook Page

CANCELLED These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All […]

Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday. In 2018 year it will be held Tuesday 5 May to Thursday 7 May 2020 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun. Hosted annually at Three Counties Showground in Malvern, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious gardening charity, and Three Counties, a specialist rural event organiser and agricultural society dating back to 1797. RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show following an ambitious repositioning in 2014. Whilst it is the gardening show for the Midlands and South West region, it attracts a national spotlight and offers unique engagement opportunities with an affluent and influential audience. As well as plants and gardening ideas there will be great food available and cookery demonstrations with artisan crafts for you to browse and buy too. Ticket prices vary so please visit the website for prices of each day. w: rhsmalvern.co.uk

Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years. A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelberts Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed. The Hereford May Fair takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the May Day bank holiday. In 2018 year it will be held Tuesday 5 May to Thursday 7 May 2020 inclusive. Opening times: Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm Thursday 12 noon to 11pm These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times. For details of road closures please click here

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK 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

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. The Waterworks Museum, Hereford are celebrating VE Day and it will be one of a range of events on Bank Holiday Friday running alongside Hereford’s River Carnival. Why not take advantage of half price adult admission to spend an hour or so at the Waterworks Museum, where there will be WW2 focused activities for children to enjoy with their family. Come dressed for the occasion. Optional WW2/1940’s themed costumes welcome. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • Please monitor the Museum website and Facebook/Twitter for possible […]

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun. Hosted annually at Three Counties Showground in Malvern, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious gardening charity, and Three Counties, a specialist rural event organiser and agricultural society dating back to 1797. RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show following an ambitious repositioning in 2014. Whilst it is the gardening show for the Midlands and South West region, it attracts a national spotlight and offers unique engagement opportunities with an affluent and influential audience. As well as plants and gardening ideas there will be great food available and cookery demonstrations with artisan crafts for you to browse and buy too. Ticket prices vary so please visit the website for prices of each day. w: rhsmalvern.co.uk

EVENT CANCELLED 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  

Gin lovers, it’s here! A Bottomless Gin Brunch*. The perfect excuse to catch up with friends, treat a loved one and to truly let your hair down. Lemore’s top-class chef will create marvellous gin-infused concoctions over a three-course lunch to get your taste buds dancing, and coupled with bottomless cocktails and live music you will be sure to get your feet tapping too!  Extend your trip! Why not turn it into a weekend break and stay the night at Lemore Manor? Our overnight stay provides you with a serene view over breakfast along with pizza from our wood-fired oven in the evening, at just £190 for two**! Divine food, bottomless cocktails and a bed to sleep in – what a perfect Saturday! We cater for all dietary requirements with willing enthusiasm (including vegan dishes). Tickets are subject to availability. To book get in touch on enquiries@lemoremanor.com or call 01544 300281. *Bottomless Cocktails available between 13:00 – 15:00 only **Please note this price does not include the Bottomless Gin Brunch tickets To make your reservations: Call 01544 300 281 or email enquiries@lemoremanor.com. W: lemoremanor.com

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES.   Visit Croft Castle at this spectacular time of year when the ancient parkland is a blanket of bluebells and journey around Croft’s ancient trees. Find out about the 1000 year old Quarry Oak, the story behind the Spanish Chestnut avenue and what other legendary and notable veteran trees Croft has hiding in its historic parkland. To Booking Call 01568 780246 or email croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Not suitable for young children. Dogs on leads are welcome. Please wear suitable footwear. W:

The Hergest Croft Spring Fair – ‘Bees & Trees’ is on Sunday 10 May 2020, 10 am to 5 pm A wide range of nurseries selling rare and unusual plants, together with produce, craft and charity stalls, all with an emphasis on ‘Bees & Trees’. Free guided walk to see the glorious rhododendron blooms. Admission £7 adults, accompanied children under 16 free. Hergest Croft Gardens lies in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. The gardens contain a unique collection of rare plants, trees and shrubs and over 90 “Champion” Trees. There are gorgeous flower borders, an old fashioned Kitchen Garden, Azalea Garden, Maple Grove, and Park Wood, all to discover. With a Gift Shop and Tearooms the Gardens are the perfect place to explore and relax. w: hergest.co.uk Learn more about Kington 

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE.   Visit the Waterworks Museum – Hereford to see working water and wind turbines as part of National Mills Weekend. The Museum will be open with all engines working in-steam and the children’s Heritage Water Park will be open between 12pm-4pm. The Waterworks Museum has fine examples of an overshot waterwheel and wind and other powered turbines and is pleased to support the annual National Mills weekend. Remember: Come dressed for the occasion – optional WW2/1940’s themed costumes welcome. Further details for events/open days in 2020 • The Museum is open every Tuesday from 11am – 4pm. New in 2020: Between April – October additional engines can be seen in operation (but not the steam engines). • On a family open-day the Museum is open from 12-4pm, with all engines working from 1pm. • FREE ADMISSION FOR: (i) Visitors under 16; (ii) Essential carers attending with a disabled visitor; (iii) Museum Members. • New for 2020: Buy an Annual Adult Pass at Reception (£10) and gain 12 months’ free admission from date of purchase • The children’s Heritage Water Park will normally be open between March and October 2020. • […]

CANCELLED Hereford’s highly acclaimed contemporary dance company celebrate their 20th anniversary with a unique evening of dance and live music at All Saints Cafe, Hereford. Act 1 includes their fearless new production – Power – exploring our relationship with authority and control, with Act 2 featuring live music and dance improvisation for the first time at All Saints. This promises to be an unmissable night with tickets selling fast! Supported by a delicious pre-concert supper made with the finest Herefordshire produce, with desserts available plus local ales, cider and wine list. Get tickets.  

The Call of Rome 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of The Sixteen’s annual Choral Pilgrimage tour. Since 2000 the choir have travelled the length and breadth of the UK, discovering some of the country’s most beautiful architecture and building relationships with wonderful communities, many of which they return to year after year. This year’s tour focuses on Rome, a city which has inspired countless pilgrimages, and where each of the four composers in this year’s programme created some of their finest work. Performers The Sixteen Harry Christophers conductor Programme Plainsong: De Lamentatione Victoria: Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday 1- 6 Josquin: Pater noster / Ave Maria F. Anerio: Litaniae Beatissimae Virginis Mariae Josquin: Gaude virgo Mater Christi Allegri: ‘Gloria’ from Missa In lectulo meo Josquin: Illibata Dei Virgo nutrix Allegri: Miserere (evolution version) F. Anerio: Regina caeli laetare a8 Victoria: Salve Regina a8 Tickets: £10 – 25 (50% discount available for children, students, job-seekers and those living with a disability) Buy tickets Box office: 03330102850 W: thesixteen.com The Sixteen are a world-renowned choral ensemble conducted by Harry Christophers. Stars of BBC Four’s Sacred Music series and ‘The Voices of Classic FM’.

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE.   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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]

CANCELLED Outdoor, nature-inspired, child-led play and adventures for under 5s at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum in association with Wildplay. Come and play in the woodand, learn some fun forest crafts and explore your imagination! We’ll be finding out who lives in the woodland, making up stories, creating homes for creatures and forest folk as well as learning woodland crafts and cooking snacks on the fire. Nature Tots runs on three Saturdays and booking is for all three sessions, held on the 2nd, 9th and 16th May. *Non-walking children who are accompanying a paying sibling attend for free. (Image Credit: Lianne De Mellow) W: herefordshirewt.org/nature-reserves/queenswood-country-park-and-arboretum

CANCELLED Hay Festival is the literary highlight of the UK’s cultural calendar, bringing together the greatest writers, thinkers and performers of the moment in a vibrant exchange of ideas and celebration of creative work for all ages. Hay Festival celebrates great writing from poets and scientists, lyricists and comedians, novelists and environmentalists, and the power of great ideas to transform our way of thinking. The festival was founded around a kitchen table in 1987 and continues to attract the most exciting writers, filmmakers, comedians, politicians and musicians to inspire, delight and entertain. Find out more about the festival programme as detail is released and book tickets and how to get there at www.hayfestival.com.  PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS, PLEASE CHECK.

HowTheLightGetsIn is returning to Hay-on-Wye for from 22 – 25 May with a festival experience unlike any other. Nestled in the beautiful Wye Valley on the edge of the Black Mountains, you’ll find headline music acts, the best in stand-up comedy from the UK and beyond, debates between the world’s leading thinkers, and so much more. HowTheLightGetsIn runs from late afternoon Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May with over 300 events across 12 stages, including more than 180 music and performance events and over 100 debates and talks. THE WORLD’S LARGEST PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL To book tickets click here. More about Hay on Wye

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE NATIONAL TRUST STATEMENT HERE AND CHECK INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WEBSITES FOR UPDATES. Spring brings all things nice to Brockhampton Estate near Bromyard from swooping swallows to beautiful bluebells. Discover what springtime nature resides in the garden with this fun family trail. £2.50 per trail, includes a prize. Normal admission fees apply for non-National Trust members. Brockhampton Estate belongs to The National Trust and has a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century. The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530-40. There are miles of walks through orchards, park and woodland, featuring ancient trees, historic damson and apple orchards and the picturesque Lawn Pool. Inside discover the history of Brockhampton in the fireside comfort of the mid-century sitting room. W: nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

CANCELLED The Aardvark Brocante Events have gained a solid reputation for their variety and quality of flea-market style stalls selling vintage, antique, bric-a-brac goods and upcycled crafts. Held them 4 times a year, visitors can enjoy browsing the stalls and the bookshop, with refreshments from the Aardvark Café and live music to add to the relaxed, party atmosphere that Aardvark is known for. Free entry, free parking (in the car park or nearby field), all are welcome! W: aardvark-books.com/aardvark-events

Following the success of 2019’s Stadium Music Festival, it will be back in Hereford in 2020 with a brand new look and the best part is you don’t have to pick what day to choose as it will all be combined the amazing ‘ Clubland ‘ and ‘ Flashback 90’s & 00’s on Bank Holiday Sunday 24th May 2020 at Hereford FC’s Edgar St Stadium!! Full details coming soon! Early bird tickets are on sale now for as little as £15. Tickets This is an all ages event and family tickets are also on sale now 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The wonderful Eastnor Steam & Vintage returns this May Bank Holiday to regale enthusiasts of classic vehicles and steam engines. A brilliant day out for the whole family. Look round an impressive line up of classic vehicles and Steam Engines: Enjoy a ride on a model engine, courtesy of the Hereford Society of Model Engineers Roll up for ride on a Vintage Carousel and Chair Swing Try your hand with the Giant Garden Games on the Valley Lawn Relax and listen to the sweet sounds of Sauce City Jazz Discover the Vintage Tea Tent on the Valley Lawn serving hot drinks and cakes Be entertained with a traditional Punch & Judy Show Enjoy the antics of resident entertainers Jem and Mark Sample the delights of a Pig Roast and a Bar in the Castle Courtyard Have fun on a Pony Ride PLUS… All of the normal attractions: Castle, Arboretum, Knight’s Maze, Children’s Adventure Playground, Junior Assault Course, Treetop Walkway, Woodland Play Area, Lakeside & Woodland Walks, Tree Hunters’ Trek, Rope Swings, Children’s Fun Booklets! ** DOGS WELCOME!! ** TICKET PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED For more information on the Eastnor Steam & Vintage event click here More about Ledbury

Half Term fun day at the Waterworks Museum – Hereford. Activities for children in the Heritage Water Park: suitable for ages 5-1. (younger visitors with parental support). If raining on the day, alternative indoor activities will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. w: waterworksmuseum.org.uk Established in 1974, the Waterworks Museum is an independent working museum concerned primarily, but not exclusively, with the story of the supply of water for public consumption from earliest habitation to the close of the 20th century. 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 our accommodation page for ideas on weekend breaks and family holidays in Hereford.

CANCELLED 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

CANCELLED Visit Eastnor Castle and let off some steam in the school holidays! Grounds Only Admission (castle upgrades available) Adult: £9.00, Child (3-15yrs): £6.00, Family (2+3): £24.00 For more information visit www.eastnorcastle.com

CANCELLED Bromyard Speed Festival will be held on the weekend of the 30th and 31st of May 2020 Sunday 31st May This years “Altitude with Attitude” event will essentially be a drivers experience day at the historic hill climb course at Shelsley Walsh in Worcestershire on Sunday the 31st May 2020 although friends, family and spectators are more than welcome and have been specially catered for. We have set aside plenty of room for special interest cars so expect to see cars and bike clubs (modern and vintage) and as a special attraction a famous land speed record car will be on display! The full facilities of this historic hill climb venue will be available to spectators at our usual minimal price of £10 per car (when pre-booked) or £15 on the day and all the food outlets from Shelsley will be open and available. We will also be featuring the very best of local food traders at our food village, where entertainers will distract the young ones whilst you enjoy viewing old and modern cars and motorcycles thundering up the hill with attitude…! Those wishing to enter – it is limited to those who have previously entered any one of the Town events […]

Visitors can enjoy a tranquil visit every Monday in June as Eastnor Castle once again opens for Mellow Mondays. As a contrast to the busy family events held most weekends between Easter and September, Eastnor Castle will be open every Monday throughout June as part of its Mellow Mondays programme. Visitors will be able to enjoy a peaceful lakeside walk, admire the magnificent trees in the Arboretum and marvel and the castle interiors with guided tours throughout the day, offering the perfect day out for its older visitors. The Castle Tea Room will be open on Mellow Mondays providing hot and cold drinks and snacks, and all adult visitors will be offered a free Mr Whippy Ice Cream. Mellow Mondays are being held on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June between 10.30am and 5.30pm. More information can be found on the Eastnor Castle website www.eastnorcastle.com

EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The […]

CANCELLED The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the […]

EVENT CANCELLED, PLEASE SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE   This year’s Royal Three Counties Show is set to be one of the biggest events of the farming schedule this year and not only that it is Herefordshire’s showcase year! Come along to the Herefordshire Hub and meet team ESL as well as other great Herefordshire businesses. On our big Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire stand you can have a go on the pottery wheel with the amazing Flying Potter on Friday and other events to be announced. As well as all this of course we will have our mobile Herefordshire Tourism Stand with lots of ideas for places to go and things to do all over the county. Take away our FREE copy of the Ultimate Herefordshire Guide 2020 and chat to our lovely team. The Royal Three Counties is a family and friends show and it’s a great summer’s day out. Lots of activities for all the family ensure that there is never a dull moment. Try your hand at lots of different activities, or get up close with the friendly animals in Fur, Feather & Farm. In the theatre, show ambassador Adam Henson delivers fascinating talks and insights and over […]

CANCELLED Members from The Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen will be exhibiting a range of high quality works as well as certain members providing demonstrations at the Royal Three Counties Show. They can be located in the Severn Hall. Members showing their high quality crafts at the Three Counties include ceramics, animal art, stain glass , resin sculpture , harcourt china, furniture , creative boxes in wood, leatherwork, fused glass,pottery and wood sculpture. Learn more about the members of Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen. A wonderful family show celebrating everything in the countryside with show cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, poultry marquees, tractors galore, a huge showring with events throughout the day, horse riding competition and farmers market. Find out about the Royal Show and entry prices.

Coming up to the 6th year of its regeneration, and its 30th running, the Offa’s Dyke 15 is back in 2020. In case you missed the history first time around, for 25 years between the years 1977 and 2001 it was THE off-road race to do, with runners coming from all over the country (and abroad) to complete this beautiful but challenging race. Foot and mouth caused its cancellation in 2002 and following this the race organisers were unable to get momentum back to re-start this popular race. In 2015 we had the help of David Joyce, the original Race Director to get it re-launched, and we are delighted to say it didn’t put him off and he is back with us, we couldn’t do it without him. Whilst it broadly follows the Offa’s Dyke Path, one of the quirks of this unique race is that to reduce the number of stiles runners must navigate, David has once again gained permission of every farmer/land owner to have the race go through their land and open their gates. 2020 Event Open For Entry Entries for the 2020 edition of Offa’s Dyke are officially open.  Book your place on the start line in Hay-on-Wye and […]

CANCELLED These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All […]

See all engines working during the June family open day at The Waterworks Museum blacksmith demonstration in Hereford. This is a unique opportunity to see and talk to skilled local Blacksmiths and to find out more about their functional, decorative and sculptural products, artefacts and skills. Also a first visit to the Waterworks Museum from a Museum that is just over the border in Wales and another hidden gem the National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells. he 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 […]

CANCELLED ‘Unwind, bask in the idyllic gardens  at Lemore Manor and get ready to indulge in a decadent afternoon tea. Whether it is a working lunch or a treat with a loved one, a tipple and a bite with great friends or a very special occasion, There is something for everyone. From ‘Lemore Classic’ to ‘Crafternoon Tea’. Eat, drink and enjoy!’ Dates available: Sunday 22nd March, Sunday 19th April, Sunday 17th May & Sunday 14th June 2pm until 5pm From £25 per person THE LEMORE CLASSIC Unwind and indulge. An assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, plain & fruit scones with clotted cream & seasonal preserves, a carefully hand-picked array of gorgeous cakes and fancies. Served with fresh tea & coffees. CRAFTERNOON TEA More of a savoury tooth? Why not opt for our delicious local Herefordshire cheeses served with thick crusty breads & wafers, mouth watering Monmouth Charcuterie meats, homemade sausage rolls, potted mackerel, Lyonshall quail scotch eggs, all served with a choice of Herefordshire Cider, Craft Beer. LEMORE’S G & TEA All of the delicious treats that come with our Lemore Classic tea package, plus our lavish speciality (Chase Distillery Elegant Gin, Sly Grapefruit Gin & Sly Lemon Verbena Gin accompanied with […]

POSTPONED The Paint Runner & Foam Zone after party is back – and more colourful than ever before. The vibrant summer fundraiser, supporting St Michael’s Hospice, sees more than 1,500 fundraisers gathering on a midsummer’s day with the intention of getting coloured silly for their Hospice. Just make sure you take a good look at the white clothes you wear, as they won’t look that way by the end of the day. There’ll also be more colour than ever as, for the first time, a Rainbow Paint Station is introduced, taking the number to six, the most there has ever been. Paint Runner is pre-registration only: you must buy your place in advance. Sign up here W: st-michaels-hospice.org.uk 

Visitors can enjoy a tranquil visit every Monday in June as Eastnor Castle once again opens for Mellow Mondays. As a contrast to the busy family events held most weekends between Easter and September, Eastnor Castle will be open every Monday throughout June as part of its Mellow Mondays programme. Visitors will be able to enjoy a peaceful lakeside walk, admire the magnificent trees in the Arboretum and marvel and the castle interiors with guided tours throughout the day, offering the perfect day out for its older visitors. The Castle Tea Room will be open on Mellow Mondays providing hot and cold drinks and snacks, and all adult visitors will be offered a free Mr Whippy Ice Cream. Mellow Mondays are being held on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June between 10.30am and 5.30pm. More information can be found on the Eastnor Castle website www.eastnorcastle.com

CANCELLED Bromyard Gala is a hugely popular show and highlights the best of country pursuits, classic vehicles, steam engines and local produce, with an action packed central arena. The first Bromyard Gala was held in 1967 to showcase the attractions of the market town of Bromyard. Fast forward 53 years, and the event remains Herefordshire’s biggest celebration of country pursuits and rural lifestyle. Welcoming thousands of visitors over a two-day event, Bromyard Gala is a fantastic outing for all the family. From Heavy horses to steam engines, vintage caravans to handicrafts, every year the Gala gets bigger and better. There is a jam-packed programme of events over the weekend as well as countless stalls, demonstrations and activities to join in with. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. On-site parking is free and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. For more information visit the website 2020 PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED Learn more about Bromyard.

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June:  Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size […]

Lemore Manor are offering a Pasta Masterclass, where you get to not only make the pasta but then to eat it in the luxurious surroundings of Lemore. Pasta is a staple ingredient in many dishes, but do you know how to make your own? Our guests can expect an unparalleled interactive dining experience allowing them to learn from our professional chef. Guests will take away a deeper understanding of cutting-edge techniques and have quality time learning with our Chef to enhance their knowledge. Not only will our masterclass have an element of learning, but an evening of laughter and good times. Guests will dine on their own creations with a glass or two of Aperol and as always we will add our Lemore touches for an unforgettable evening. Lemore will cater for all dietary requirements with willing enthusiasm (including vegan dishes). Extend your trip!  An overnight stay will provide you with a tranquil view over breakfast for an additional £170 per room. There are limited spaces for this unique experience. To book your culinary experience get in touch at enquiries@lemoremanor.com or call 01544 300281. W: lemoremanor.com

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

CANCELLED Discworld® & Beyond is a touring exhibition from St. Barbe Museum and Art Gallery which will be held at Hereford Museum, featuring the book jacket art and illustrations of Paul Kidby, one of the UK’s leading fantasy illustrators. He is best known as the ‘artist of choice’ of best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the Discworld series. For related events, see our Family Events page, website and Facebook pages. Hereford Museum is full of interesting local history with hands-on elements for all the family including a children’s Victorian kitchen and puppet theatre. The Art Gallery hosts regularly changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic art and objects. Website

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

Aardvark Books hosts the second Poetry in the Barn event: a summer celebration of poetry, with special guest Owen Sheers. The day is curated by Anna Dreda. Tickets bookable in advance. A one-day celebration of poets and poetry, with special guest Owen Sheers. The event is curated by Anna Dreda (of Wenlock Books) and promises to be a feast of poetic inspiration. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided, and the day takes place in our barn, surrounded by the fields and hills of Brampton Bryan in the upper Teme Valley. More details of the programme and how to book, coming soon, or to reserve a place please contact Anna Dreda, Wenlock Books Events, 07772 288077, or email:  info@wenlockbooks.co.uk Event starts at 10:00am.

The Leominster/Hereford Kite Festival returns once again!, a day of high-flying family fun whether you’re just watching or actually joining in the this amazing spectacle. From the whacky to the traditional, let’s go fly a kite at Berrington Hall; the skies above their beautiful grounds become awash with the colour and shapes of beautiful kites. It’s a laid-back friendly festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites. It’s for kite enthusiasts and for the public to come along and watch – and to bring along a kite and join in. The festival is at Berrington Hall on the lawns leading down to the lake. PUBLIC ACCESS: Members of the public are welcome to come along, watch or fly a kite. The site is on National Trust property, so there is an admission charge, which also includes the Hall and Gardens which are well worth a visit. For further information on taking part and spectating please see the website www.kitefestival.org.uk Learn more about Leominster

The Leominster/Hereford Kite Festival returns once again!, a day of high-flying family fun whether you’re just watching or actually joining in the this amazing spectacle. From the whacky to the traditional, let’s go fly a kite at Berrington Hall; the skies above their beautiful grounds become awash with the colour and shapes of beautiful kites. It’s a laid-back friendly festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites. It’s for kite enthusiasts and for the public to come along and watch – and to bring along a kite and join in. The festival is at Berrington Hall on the lawns leading down to the lake. PUBLIC ACCESS: Members of the public are welcome to come along, watch or fly a kite. The site is on National Trust property, so there is an admission charge, which also includes the Hall and Gardens which are well worth a visit. For further information on taking part and spectating please see the website www.kitefestival.org.uk Learn more about Leominster

Gather at the beach at The Weir Garden near Hereford and enjoy the sand as you listen to the relaxing sound of the Wye bubbling past. Get your bucket and spade at the ready as we bring the seaside to Herefordshire. 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

Follow the ‘Legends of the Wye’ trail at The weir Garden near Hereford. Discover the legends and myths set beside the River Wye which runs through The Weir Garden in this fun family trail. £2.50 per trail, includes a prize at the end. 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

EVENTS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK To accompany the ‘Ice Age Herefordshire’ exhibition there will be a range of family hands-on activities and special events at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Saturdays from April 4th – June 20th FREE Exploring the last Ice Age for the whole family with ‘Herefordshire’s Ice Age Ponds team’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 8 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Cave Art Hand Printing at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 15 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Pebble Painting Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday May 27 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity: create your own Cave Painting at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. During the ‘Discworld & Beyond’ exhibition of Paul Kidby’s illustrations and artwork there will be fantasy art and reading events in Hereford Museum, Art Gallery and Library. Wednesday 29 July – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘illustrate your favourite story’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 5 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘discovering Discworld’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 12 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘fantastical art’ […]

CANCELLED The Weir Garden is one of the National Trust’s most beautiful Herefordshire properties, running alongside the famous River Wye. The variety of veteran trees provide the perfect environment for a range of interesting mushrooms and plants to grow. The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes. Then you set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Wye, learning how to identify the different plants and mushrooms found. Along the way stop for some seasonal homemade refreshments, such as wild garlic & hogweed soup. After the walk, the day will end with a tasty wild food lunch based on what is found and some pre-prepared homemade treats. After the course, you will receive an email list of everything talked about on the day to help you to remember what you have learnt. There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online. Dates/times; 14th March & 28th March – 12pm-3.30pm 6th June – 12pm-3.30pm 4th July – 12pm-3.30pm 31st July – 11am-2.30pm Adults £50, under 16’s £25, under 12’s free Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed in the […]

The Herefordshire County Fair is now in its 42nd year and promises a great family day out.  This year there will be the usual country fair favourites: terrier racing, working gun dogs, inter hunt relay, scurry racing, clay shooting, fly fishing and a parade of foxhounds.  With over a 100 trade stands, the shopping and craft marquee and the fabulous food hall, the fair offers a great shopping experience. The Herefordshire Country Fair will be held at the Whitfield Estate, HR2 9DG. The doors open at 9:30 on what will be a great day of country sport and fun for all the family. There will be equestrian and dog competitions and displays running throughout the day. The Food Hall and the Shopping Marquee offer a great shopping experience. There is also a Motor Village, showcasing the best in new models and the ever popular Classic Car Display. Entertain the children including a fun fair, Punch and Judy and other displays. For more information and enquiries e: showdirector@herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk t: 01981 550 005 w: herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk Learn more about Ross on Wye

EVENTS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK To accompany the ‘Ice Age Herefordshire’ exhibition there will be a range of family hands-on activities and special events at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Saturdays from April 4th – June 20th FREE Exploring the last Ice Age for the whole family with ‘Herefordshire’s Ice Age Ponds team’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 8 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Cave Art Hand Printing at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 15 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Pebble Painting Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday May 27 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity: create your own Cave Painting at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. During the ‘Discworld & Beyond’ exhibition of Paul Kidby’s illustrations and artwork there will be fantasy art and reading events in Hereford Museum, Art Gallery and Library. Wednesday 29 July – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘illustrate your favourite story’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 5 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘discovering Discworld’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 12 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘fantastical art’ […]

CANCELLED These courses will be held around Linton; a lovely small village with plenty of fields, hedgerows and some wooded areas providing a variety of tasty wild edibles throughout the year. St Mary’s is a beautiful 13th Century church whose churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain, believed to be well over 1,000 years old. Located on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, these courses are within easy reach of Monmouth, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Bristol. We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for, our foraging code and a brief of the Countryside Act where it relates to foraging. Drinks are available from the pub. Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the village, teaching you how to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms that we find. We will stop along the way for some seasonal homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. Then it’s back to the Alma for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. All […]

EVENTS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK To accompany the ‘Ice Age Herefordshire’ exhibition there will be a range of family hands-on activities and special events at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Saturdays from April 4th – June 20th FREE Exploring the last Ice Age for the whole family with ‘Herefordshire’s Ice Age Ponds team’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 8 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Cave Art Hand Printing at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday April 15 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity including Pebble Painting Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday May 27 – 11am-3pm FREE family drop in activity: create your own Cave Painting at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. During the ‘Discworld & Beyond’ exhibition of Paul Kidby’s illustrations and artwork there will be fantasy art and reading events in Hereford Museum, Art Gallery and Library. Wednesday 29 July – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘illustrate your favourite story’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 5 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘discovering Discworld’ at Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday 12 August – 11am-3pm FREE drop in family activity: ‘fantastical art’ […]

The Sunrise Celebration at Kentchurch Estate in Herefordshire is great family fun. With multiple music stages, a range of interesting workshops, inspiring speakers from all walks of life, a varied holistic healing area, tantalising plant-based food, delicious drinks, a solar cinema, an amazing children’s area and much much more, whatever stage of life you find yourself in you will find something that interests and inspires you. This is the fourth year of the celebration at the amazing Kentchurch Estate. Enjoy the spectacular surrounding area of gorgeous countryside and rolling hills. Gates open at 4pm Thursday 20th to those who hold ‘Thursday Upgrade’ tickets in addition to their full weekend tickets. Gates open at 10am Friday 21st for everyone holding full weekend tickets. Information on camping and glamping options are available here. TICKET PRICES VARY, PLEASE SEE WEBSITE Tickets can be purchased here W: sunrisecelebration.com

The  Annual Grand Day Out at The Nest, Near Ledbury – free entry and parking with loads of stalls, activities, music and dance… initially launched as a small food festival nestfest has morphed into a grand day out. Live music, bouncy castles, treasure hunts, Street food, Morris dancers, samba workshops, gin masterclasses, meercats, snakes and birds of prey. chainsaw sculpture, working horses.. the list goes on! Interested in participating? The Nest are always on the look out for unique and local producers and makers, drop a line to admin@thenestledbury.co.uk if you would like an application pack. W: nestledbury.co.uk  

Hereford’s independent food festival returns in 2020 Held on the 29 and 30 August 2020 (with a daytime opening on Monday 31st), Hereford Indie Food is an urban festival of food + drink culture, music and makers, and aims to celebrate independent business’ operating in Hereford and beyond. To find out more Visit www.herefordindiefood.com  

Hereford’s independent food festival returns in 2020 Held on the 29 and 30 August 2020 (with a daytime opening on Monday 31st), Hereford Indie Food is an urban festival of food + drink culture, music and makers, and aims to celebrate independent business’ operating in Hereford and beyond. To find out more Visit www.herefordindiefood.com  

CANCELLED h.Art – Herefordshire Art Week features over 100 venues across the County Herefordshire Art Week is a nine day art trail open to all.  Artists, craft-makers and creative businesses open their private studios. Galleries put on special events, whilst groups get together to put on one-off exhibitions, in a wonderful mix of interesting venues across Herefordshire. Since 2002 this county wide art trail has taken place every year in the second week of September. h.Art has become part of Herefordshire’s rich cultural calendar, with a huge variety of art and art forms on show in Open Studios, Group Exhibitions and Gallery Events. With the vast majority offering FREE admission to visitors, h.Art promises a fun day out in one of England’s most beautiful counties. If you are an artist interested in taking part, visit the website w: www.h-art.org.uk Learn more about Herefordshire

Leominster Food Fayre is a great community event for local people and visitors to the town. Held in Corn Square in the heart of the town centre there will be a wonderful Street Market where you will find everything from cocktails to chutneys, full list of exhibitors here. Street Market – 10am until 4pm Over 30 food, drink & craft producers in Corn Square. Children’s Activities – 11am until 2pm Cookery Demonstrations Live Entertainment Plus more to be announced. A full programme will be released in the Summer. w: leominsterfoodfayre.co.uk Leominster Food Fayre is a not-for-profit event aimed at showcasing local food and drink producers in the “Leominster Country” and surrounding area. It also aims to put on a great community event for those who live in and around Leominster and visitors to the town. Working in conjunction with Leominster Tourist Information Centre and Leominster Town Council.  Places to visit and stay in Leominster. Leominster heralds many a black and white building and is packed with antique shops, Leominster sits to the north of Hereford City, in the heart of The Herefordshire Marches and close to the border of Shropshire. Leominster heralds the start of The Black and White Trail, which you simply cannot […]

Bromyard Folk Festival is a stalwart event in the Bromyard festival calendar. Bromyard Folk Festival is the best folk cultural event in the Welsh Border area, featuring over 170 hours of entertainment in just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance. Some of the most outstanding local, national and international traditional folk musicians performing in concert, ceilidhs and displays. Headliners will be announced shortly  + many more artists… The Best Of Folk. Bromyard Folk Festival is a registered charity whose aim is to promote traditional folk activities in an annual festival. e: info@bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk w: bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk Learn more about Bromyard

Kington Show offers a traditional show with horses, cattle, sheep and Poultry classes culminating with a grand parade of livestock. There is something for everyone including a motorbike stunt team, horticultural tent, young farmers, an after show dance and much more! There will be nearly 200 trade stands at the event, with many local producers, arts and crafts, food, tools, toys, clothes, tractors to name just a few! The show will combine the traditional feel of an agricultural show, including horse, cattle and sheep classes, with an action-packed programme of entertainment. In the main ring, excitement will be provided by the country’s top Freestyle Motorcross Team – Broke FMX with their heart stopping stunts. In addition, we will have the grand parade of livestock, sheep dog displays, trotting races and vintage vehicles. Elsewhere on the showground there will be thrilling displays. There will be plenty of opportunity to eat and drink during the day at the wide variety of catering stands and the licenced public bar. In addition, there will be nearly 200 trade stands, a dog show, horticultural classes, shearing and YFC competitions. Further information can be found on the website kingtonshow.co.uk or contact the show secretary e: wendy@kingtonshow.co.uk t: 01544 340598 […]

The BIG Hereford Wedding Show at The Three Counties Hotel is HEREFORDS BIGGEST WEDDING FAYRE – ALL THE BEST WEDDING AND EVENT SUPPLIERS – UNDER ONE ROOF! 45 Wedding and Event Exhibitors. Join us to see Hereford’s very popular – Three Counties Hotel dressed to impress, as well as a drink on arrival, competitions and offers on the day, and lots of goodies from Herefords Top Wedding Suppliers! We have some of the finest suppliers the county has to offer and you’ll find everything under one roof to plan your perfect event – birthdays, christenings, engagement parties, anniversaries, and of course weddings! You will be able to see 45 exhibitors on the day as well as part of the venue dressed or a wedding ceremony and reception. FREE PARKING FREE ENTRY FREE GOODY BAG FREE MAGAZINES FREE Local Wedding Directory The DIVA Directory! Free Drink on Arrival from Riverbank Bars Hereford EXHIBITOR BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR AVAILABILITY. FULL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.

The annual Kington Walks Festival, will take place September 17 – 20 2020 Updates as they are released For more information and to book walks visit the website Learn more about Kington.

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE.   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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]

Malvern Autumn Show, in association with Westons Cider Mill, returns this September, and offers fun for all the family. Expert gardeners battle it out to see who can grow the heaviest or longest veg and be crowned the ultimate vegetable growing champion at the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship. Drawing around 65,000 visitors over two days, foodies, farmers and families can immerse themselves in a plethora of autumnal activities. Tickets are on sale now. Adult (16yrs +) – £19.00 Children under 16s gain free entry to the show w: www.threecounties.co.uk t: 01684 230128

EVENT CANCELLED, TAKEOUT AVAILABLE, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW We’re open 9-4 for the rest of the week if you’d like to collect beer take outs, such as this 4 pint reusable beer bag. We also have 9, 18 and 36 pint options. But remember it’s fresh bright beer, so you ideally need to drink it within a couple of days. We also have 6 different bottled ales, with 12 x 500ml mixed cases (2 of each of the 6 kinds) being the most popular bulk option at £24. Months of shelf life on the bottles. If you live between Leominster and Wellington and would like a home delivery, we can organise this. You’ll need to ring 01568 617709, email beer@swanbrewery.co.uk or message 07377728822 and we’ll sort it out from there. You’ll find a big welcome at the Swan Brewery Tasting Days. To reach the brewery tap room you pass through the brewery itself and can stop to chat with the brewers while they go about their brewing or watch the marvellous process of turning water, malt, hops and yeast in to ale. Tasting Days always feature a brand new beer or returning seasonal special in the spotlight plus a suite […]

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE. Spend a relaxing weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel. The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter’s wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being. “I feel like I’ve spent a weekend at a health farm!” commented a recent punter. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. You will explore a whole range of making techniques based upon the potter’s wheel including: throwing, turning, attaching handles & motifs and decorating methods using under-glaze and coloured slip. Cost: £280 Includes refreshments, lunch, materials, (1-4 pots) firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. Content: Day 1 The […]

CANCELLED The Aardvark Brocante Events have gained a solid reputation for their variety and quality of flea-market style stalls selling vintage, antique, bric-a-brac goods and upcycled crafts. Held them 4 times a year, visitors can enjoy browsing the stalls and the bookshop, with refreshments from the Aardvark Café and live music to add to the relaxed, party atmosphere that Aardvark is known for. Free entry, free parking (in the car park or nearby field), all are welcome! W: aardvark-books.com/aardvark-events

Visit the annual apple fair in Leominster where there will be apple displays, apple identification and the opportunity to try and/or buy plenty of different varieties of local apples. Also as part of the event there will be stalls selling local crafts and cafe with local home made food and cakes. Entrance £1.50 Children free For more information and to find out more about local apple and pear events visit www.marcherapple.net

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT HERE. Family Fun Days At The Waterworks Museum are a great opportunity to see all engines working while enjoying great family things to do and see. Sunday 29th March: First Sunday open day in 2020 Sunday 31st May: Museum open all engines working Sunday 28th June:  Museum open all engines working Sunday 9th August: Museum open all engines working Sunday 25th October: Museum open all engines working Whatever the weather, there is something to offer all visitors including family groups with children. The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines. The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size […]

Marches Family Network 25th Birthday Party and Family Fun Day will be on Monday 26 October 2020 at Withington Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Full details will be sent out in the new year. Marches Family Network is a registered charity offering care and support to children with disabilities and their families/carers, promoting community inclusion, raising disability awareness, and empowering our service users. W: marchesfamilynetwork.co.uk

40 years since Aled was a choirboy at Bangor Cathedral, he bring his special concert of music and stories to cathedrals throughout the UK including Hereford. As one of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, Aled Jones has received countless prestigious awards, record-breaking sales and chart successes. Over his extraordinary 37-year career, Aled’s outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history. He is the original crossover star, has performed for the Pope and the Royal Family, received an MBE, released over 36 albums -with over 10 million album sales and has over 40 silver, gold and platinum discs. Buy tickets

Bromyard is preparing for its 9th Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Bromyard. A fantastic display of Christmas Trees creatively decorated by local businesses and community groups in the beautiful surroundings of St Peter’s Church in Bromyard. If you would like to sponsor a Christmas tree to be part of a display in the aisles of St Peter’s during a weekend of colour, music, mulled wine and more! The trees, available in two sizes (2-3ft and 4-5ft), can be adorned with your chosen themed decorations. There are prizes for the best decorated trees. Once the Festival is over you can choose to keep your tree or allow it to be sold to raise further funds for the causes detailed below.  Further details on sponsorship options, decoration and tree collection times are specified on the sponsorship form (click here to download). More details as they follow Website

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE.   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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]

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

Festival magic for all the family. Enjoy Hay Festival Winter Weekend and the start of Advent in Hay on Wye. Hay Festival Winter Weekend is an annual festival of ideas just before Christmas in Hay-on-Wye. Events take place at venues around the town, and include a wide range of author conversations, music, comedy and performance, as well as workshops for young people. The programme also includes: The switching on of Hay Christmas Lights where local choirs will sing and there will be mince pies and mulled wine. Hay Winter Food Festival  is on Saturday in the Market Square with over 40 local exhibitors. All this and a spectacular line up of talks and music and poetry, visit the website for more information on all this and to book tickets. PRICES APPLY AT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS. w: hayfestival.com/winterweekend More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

The larger than life family pantomime! Fee! Fi! Fo! FUN! Have the climb of your life at The Courtyard’s GIANT family pantomime for 2020-21, Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack and his poor old Mum are down on their luck… when Jack sells his beloved cow, all he gets is a measly bag of beans. But these are no ordinary beans! When a huge beanstalk appears in the garden, Jack realises his extraordinary adventures are about to begin… So join us for a giant journey at Hereford’s biggest pantomime, featuring all the ingredients for the perfect Christmas family treat! Complete with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and hilarious panto dame, as well as bags of slapstick fun! W: courtyard.org.uk

Leominster Victorian Christmas Market is held in Leominster each year, with a wide variety of stallholders, dressed in traditional Victorian dress, lining Corn Square and Broad Street and selling a range of crafts and gifts plus local and seasonal produce. With all the usual tasty treats, gifts and trimmings. The ever-popular Leominster Morris Men will entertain as usual, inviting on-lookers to have a ‘bash’ with sticks and and wave a hanky or two. Locals dress in traditional Victorian dress, and there is plenty of street entertainment to entertain all the family. A great day out for all the family, stalls and activities in Corn Square and Broad Street. For further information contact leominstervictorianmarket@mail.com For more information visit the Leominster Tourist Information website. More Christmas in Herefordshire events.

EASTNOR POTTERY IS CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RISK, PLEASE SEE STATEMENT BELOW. IN THE WAKE OF LAST NIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CORONA VIRUS, WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS MORNING. THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.  ALL VOUCHERS AND BOOKINGS WILL BE HONORED ONCE THIS SERIOUS EMERGENCY HAS PASSED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE POTTERY THEN. THANKS & STAY SAFE.   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! The workshop starts at 10am where you’ll be individually assigned a potter’s wheel for the duration of the workshop. After tea/coffee, introductions and initial demonstration you will be taken as a group, step by step, through the pot throwing process. Once you have got the hang of things, you will be encouraged to develop […]

2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal halves and pints. […]

2021 Beer on the Wye XVII Hereford’s annual beer and cider festival is back for its 17th year and is set to return to Hereford over the weekend of the 9-11 July2021 at the Hereford Rowing Club. BEER: Beer on the Wye XV will showcase over 135+ different real beers from breweries the length and breadth of the UK, with styles ranging from light ales to stouts; from lagers to dark milds and probably everything in between. As always there will be the popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar). The Foreign Beers Bar will again offer an eclectic and interesting range of 40 beers from overseas catering for those with more international tastes. CIDER & PERRY: As you might expect for an event based in Hereford there will be the very best range of ciders and perries from our local producers as well as some from the neighbouring counties. In total there will a choice of 130+ draught ciders and perries (over 100 from small Herefordshire producers) and a number of bottled products, some will be from new producers, as this vibrant sector continues to expand. Once again, beers and ciders will be sold in third-pint measures, as well as the normal halves and pints. […]