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.

“Thank you for finding our site.

We now have nearly four dozen separate events listed here with many being repeated from last year. A special thanks to the water mills which are opening up. It is no coincidence that National Mills Weekend is during the Festival.

If you are an organiser and have questions, or just want to meet other event organisers, I will be at HARC from 3pm on Friday 17 April with some publicity materials. Please come along.

The next day (Saturday 18 April) we have a stand in High Town, Hereford. Please come along to meet others, and hand out either your own, or the Festival’s, publicity.

You can also print your own HHF publicity materials, follow the link below.

We have the events, we just need to encourage people to come along to them. Our social media will now start in earnest. I hope that like me you see this event as a celebration of our county’s history. Something to celebrate when there is so much conflict in other places.

Below are pics from 2025.”

David Hitchiner

HHF PUBLICITY STUFF

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.