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.
History of England Study Day
History Study Day Wed 25 November 2026: College Hall, Cathedral Cloisters, 10am to 4pm Do you know England’s story from end-to-end? How English freedoms and identity came to be?
Dinedor – Hillfort and Ribbon Walk
Tuesday 19th May 2pm – 4.30pm. Meet at Dinedor Village Hall for a 4km return walk with Professor Keith Ray, County Archaeologist when Rotherwas Ribbon discovered in 2007
Leintwardine before the Normans
Thursday 21 May at 11.00, about 2 hours. Using recent research, evidence from past excavations, physical features of the village, church and surrounding fields to explain how we believe the village was used.