ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
It started with a conversation
Chatting, there was a comment that other local counties have History Festivals but with far less impressive history than Herefordshire. Drawing on some of the idea from the very successful H-art project and encouraged by many positive conversations, a Steering Group was formed. Finance was arranged and the current format emerged.
The Festival is a celebration of Herefordshire’s History. Events are being organised by individuals and groups across the whole of the County, for the benefit of the whole community.
The Herefordshire History Festival is measured by the involvement, both by those organising and those visiting. 2026 is our second year.Â
DAVID HITCHINER & THE TEAM
DAVID HITCHINER & THE TEAM
If you would like to list an event it’s simple, see below. There’s a link below.
We will provide support here and, finance permitting, other publicity.
Please take a moment to explore what’s already on the site. And visit from time to time as new events are added.
The Festival takes place under an umbrella not-for-profit Community Interest Company – Herefordshire Histories Group CIC. It has four Directors…
- Cllr David Hitchiner
- Ian Campbell
- Dr Joe Davey
- Jo Kerr
And a small number of other members.
It is supported by an enthusiastic Steering Committee and has been financed by some generous individuals, Herefordshire Community Foundation, the Friends of Herefordshire Museums and Art, and Hereford Family History Society.
We’d love to list your 2026 event. There’s a straightforward form. Fill in the details, submit and we’ll get your event published soon as we can.
some 2026 Events
Snodhill Castle Tours, Saturday 23rd May 11.00am and 2.00pm
The tours are on Saturday 23rd May at 11.00am and 2pm. We invite donations of £10 for adults. Children and well-behaved dogs are also welcome. B
Fresh Insights into Herefordshire’s History
Friday 22 May at HARC. Talks organised by the Woolhope Club. Fresh insights into Herefordshire’s history. You can book for morning talks (10.30 am – 12.45 pm), afternoon talks (2.00 – 4.15 pm), or both.
Apple Film: Welcome to the Orchard of England
Free entry: Wednesday 24th June at 2pm and 6pm then again on Wednesday 16th September at 2pm and 6pm at The Lion Ballroom in Leominster.
Open Day at The Lion Ballroom
Visit The Lion Ballroom in Leominster and view the magnificent chandeliers and plasterwork. Open 10-2pm on Friday 15th May, Friday 26th June, Friday 10th July and Friday 18th September.
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.