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.

See Event listings

INTERACTIVE MAP

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…

Add your event

Featured Events

GRANGE COURT and GARDENS

Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.

HISTORIC PLACES NAMES IN WALES

Friday 9th May 2025 4.00pm, Cusop Village Hall. Historic Place Names in Wales. A fascinating insight into land-use, archaeology and history of Wales by Royal Commission’s Place-names Officer, Dr James January- McCann .

HEREFORD & GLOUCESTER CANAL TRUST – Minibus Tour of sites of H&G Canal

Saturday 10 May 2025 10.00am till Mid afternoon, Aylestone Park, Hereford. A whistle stop tour of sites on the H&G Canal in Herefordshire.