ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
It started with a conversation
Chatting , there was a comment that other local counties have History Festivals but have 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 will be measured by the involvement, both by those organising and those visiting. We hope for an annual outing.Â
DAVID HITCHINER & THE TEAM
DAVID HITCHINER & THE TEAM
If you would like to arrange an event please get in contact with us, or fill in the form. There’s a link below.
We will provide support here and, finance permitting, other publicity. The first stage is recording the events on the site and then from around March 2025 we expect event organisers will start to advertise their events, and we will do the same.
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, the Friends of Herefordshire Museums and Art, and Hereford Family History Society.
some Events
DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE
Friday May 16 2025 At the Vaga: 6 pm – 8 pm . Down by the Riverside, Andy Seed, the Blue Peter award-winning children’s author will spend a day working with children at Riverside School followed by a Friday Evening of River Memories at The Vaga Tavern with Kevin Tillett and river author Marsha O’Mahony..
A GUIDED WALK AT SNODHILL CASTLE
Friday 16 May, 10.30am Snodhill Castle Discover Snodhill Castle’s historic lands on a guided walk with a local historian. Uncover the rich stories of this remarkable estate.
DORSTONE CHURCH BELL RINGING
Friday 16th May at 11-12.15am & 14.00-15.15pm. Â Dorstone Church. Join us for a c.75 minute visit to learn about our bells and the ancient art of bell ringing..