History comes alive in May ’25.
Herefordshire HISTORIES FESTIVAL
The story starts
A county-wide festival of Herefordshire History, new from 2025. We’re asking individuals and organisations to plan events (10 – 18 May) like the ones already on this site, and to tell us about them.
Exciting times ahead, as we embrace history.
Walks
Exhibitions and Special Events
Talks
Places to explore
10 – 18 MAY 2025
This Spring, we are asking groups and individuals throughout the County to organise events to celebrate the extraordinary history of Herefordshire. The Festival recognises that the County has many historic sites and stories which are not celebrated enough.
The enthusiasm of event organisers will ensure the longevity of this Festival. Our vision is to hold Festivals each year. And attract people to visit and enjoy the history of the County.
Festival Events
This Festival is organised through a Community Interest Company by a group of volunteers who are passionate about history and the County.
Please tell your friends, family and neighbours and visit the sites during the Festival period.
Meanwhile already promised, we have a growing selection of events.
If you are interested in putting on a Festival event, however big or small, do please…
Featured Events
MORDIFORD WATER MILL
Saturday 10 May 2025 10.00 – 4.00pm, Mordiford Water Mill. Mordiford Water Mill. A tall stone corn mill on a steep site. The large overshot waterwheel drove iron machinery & 2 pairs of stones.
GUIDED TOURS OF RODD COURT
Thursday 15 May 2025 11am – 12pm AND 2pm – 3pm. The Rodd, Presteigne Explore and learn some of the history of this atmospheric grade II* Jacobean Manor House, finished c1630, now part of a rural centre for the arts.
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am – 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm, Bromyard Local & Family History Centre, 5 Sherford Street Bromyard HR7 4DL. An exhibition of photographs and artifacts showing the trades of Bromyard & District spanning one hundred and fifty years..