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, 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
Blanche Parry & Queen ELizabeth I
Bacton Church will be open to see Blanche Parry’s Monument, first depiction of Elizabeth I as ‘Gloriana’ the unique Bacton Altar Cloth, the pre-Reformation Chalice and Paten. Monday 11th May and Monday 18th May at 2-30pm
Weapons and Arrows
Find out more about the weapons used by medieval warriors, with an opportunity to handle swords, try on chainmail and a helmet, and see the different sorts of arrowheads that were used.
Voices from the River Wye
Much Marcle Church 18th. May 7pm. Refreshments provided. Free entry and retiring collection shared between Much Marcle Church PCC and HHCT
We Will Remember Them
Putley Church, Putley, HR8 2QP 7pm. Thursday 14th May. Refreshments will be provided. Free entry, retiring collection shared between Putley Church and HHCT
Landscape, Architecture and Memory – The Drawings of Elizabeth Lewis
Friday 22nd May, 2pm Aymestrey Church Refreshments will be provided. Free entry but donations split between the church and the Trust
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Daily walks start from the Cathedral Main Entrance (North Porch). Monday – Saturday 11.30am, Sunday 2.30pm. 90 minutes approx. Tickets online or from Cathedral ticket sales point (Mon – Sat).