History comes alive again in May ’26.
Herefordshire HISTORIES FESTIVAL
The story
A county-wide festival of Herefordshire History. We asked individuals and organisations to plan suitable events.
Exciting times, as we embrace history. The 2026 Festival Saturday runs 9 May 2026 to Monday 25 May 2026.
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Over 80 organisations in the County are putting on nearly 200 events during the Herefordshire Histories Festival. This event celebrates the amazing History that our County contains, much of it hidden. Please support these events, invite friends and neighbours, walk to them or share transport. We have so much to be proud of in our county.
Event organisers, you can print your own HHF publicity materials, follow the link below.
Below are pics from 2025.”
Walks
Exhibitions and Special Events
Talks
Places to explore
9 – 25 MAY 2026
We ask 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. We’re into year two. 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.
Discovering Rotherwas Chapel
Sunday 24 May: 2pm, meet at Warehouse 701 for 1km led walk. 2 to 4pm: Rotherwas Chapel open for visitors. 3:30pm, return led walk to Warehouse 701
ST PETER’S CHURCH AND WELL
Tuesday 19th May. Gather in St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch from 1.30pm for a 2pm start. The Hub Cafe will be open.
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A walking tour exploring the Anglo Saxon history of Leominster. Starting from Leominster Information Centre every Wednesday at 2pm and every Saturday at 11am during the ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition. £5pp.