Herefordshire Histories Festival Events
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SATURDAY 9 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Hamnet Tour of Herefordshire
Starting at Wobbly Badger in Weobley, exploring the film locations, before moving in via Eardisland and Pembridge, then adding a stop at Cwmmau Farmhouse; ‘home’ to Agnes
The Old Words of Herefordshire
Exhibition and talk from Richard Wheeler. Oxford Arms, Kington, 9 May, 12.00 – 4.00pm (talk 1.00pm)
Access all Areas at HARC
Come and explore the hidden strong rooms where many of Herefordshire’s most precious historical written treasures are carefully stored and get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes (and some historical gems too).
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Free Family Day
Hereford Community Farm. Ashley Farm buildings, Grafton Lane. Hereford. Saturday 9th May. 11am – 3pm.
Grange Court, Leominster
Grange Court, Leominster. Open all year, free entry. Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays during the Festival, 11am on 15th and 22nd; 2pm on 9th, 16th and 23rd May.
Fair Oak Cider Open Weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 11 till 5, the mill and press at Fair Oak Farm in Bacton, HR2 0AT, will be open to visitors; and Featherstone, the young mill horse, will be offering dray rides.
Celebrating 140 Years of Bellringing
Saturday 9th May 2026, St Peter’s Church Hereford, 10:00am to 2.00pm. A display about the history of church bellringing and how the ringing of bells enriches our lives and communities
Mordiford Mill Working Watermill
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May – 10am to 4pm – address Mordiford Mill, Mordiford, Hereford, HR1 4LW
Clodock Mill Open Days
The mill will be open Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May 2.00 to 5.00pm. See www.clodockmill.com for directions. What3words meanders.hike.responses
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Rotherwas Chapel Words and Music
A words and music event at Rotherwas chapel. Celebrating Herefordshire and international people of good faith and commitment. 9 May 2026 (2.00 to 4.00 pm)
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Historic Cradley
9 and 10 May 2pm Guided tour of Church and Churchyard. 3.15 Guided walk through Historic Cradley. 16th Century Village Hall and Exhibition open from 1pm to 5pm. Refreshments available.
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
The Ghost Tour of Hereford
A lighthearted and entertaining walk through the darker corners of the city’s history. Expect chills, chuckles, and a good dose of Hereford’s haunted history. 9th, 16th and 23rd May 7pm by Bull in Town.
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.
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).
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Hamnet Tour of Herefordshire
See links here for full details, timings and pricing - private tours available too Hamnet History Tour
The Old Words of Herefordshire
We are Open Arms Kington. In early 2023 we bought The Oxford Arms, a Grade II listed former coaching inn, which we’re transforming into a community hub with café, bar, and B&B accommodation. Together, we’re creating a place where everyone can feel a sense of...
Access all Areas at HARC
A free tour of Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre. Three tours to choose from: 11am 1pm 3pm The tour takes about 1 hour to complete and includes a chance to see some of our wonderful archives. Email us to book your tour.
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Free Family Day
Hereford Community Farm are holding a free family day on Saturday the 9th May (Booking essential). Watch a Viking re-enactment, try willow weaving, games, nature trail and animals. This event is particularly suited to those with SEND and their families. To book,...
Grange Court, Leominster
Beautiful, Grade 2 listed market hall, built in 1633 by 'Kings Carpenter' John Abel and lavishly decorated with fine carvings. It originally stood in the centre of Leominster as part of a busy market and was rebuilt on the Grange in 1859 as a private house. It is now...
Fair Oak Cider Open Weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 11 till 5, the mill and press at Fair Oak Farm in Bacton HR2 0AT will be open to visitors; and Featherstone, the young mill horse, will be offering dray rides. Fair Oak's prize-winning ciders, made in the only horse-powered...
Celebrating 140 Years of Bellringing
The Hereford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers is celebrating its 140th Anniversary. Formed in the Victorian age, as a result of the 'Belfry Reform' movement as many clergy became concerned about the behaviour of bellringers (drunkenness and swearing were commonplace)....
Mordiford Mill Working Watermill
Traditional corn mill in working order, the waterwheel and gears will be turning. Car Park at the back of the mill 150 meters from the Moon Inn up the B4224 Fownhope road, on the left. Guided Tours - Entrance is free, donations are welcome to pay for maintenance of...
Clodock Mill Open Days
Clodock Mill was originally one of the manorial mills of the Ewyas Lacy marcher lordship, once in Wales, now in Herefordshire, dating back to the 13th century or earlier. The present buildings date from the 17th century onwards with the main machinery installed in...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Rotherwas Chapel Words and Music
The event will... Share the chapel’s spirit and tell its story, starting with Ron Shoesmith’s report on the state of the chapel in 1995. Share how Rotherwas Chapel has arrived at its present condition, through the Friends of Rotherwas Chapel in cooperation with...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Historic Cradley
In our 16th Century Village Hall. an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Village Hall and the local photographs, records and maps stored there. The Church of St James Cradley dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. It has important connections with the Three...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
The Ghost Tour of Hereford
Evening Ghost Tours If you're visiting Hereford and are in the mood for a thrilling adventure, an evening ghost tour is just the ticket. Steeped in history and mystery, we offer a variety of spine-tingling tales that will captivate your imagination. Ghost Stories...
Weapons and Arrows
Step back into the medieval world with an interactive talk and hands-on demonstration led by enthusiast and former re-enactor Lesley Arrowsmith. Discover the weapons used by medieval warriors, handle swords, try on chainmail and a helmet, and explore the different...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
SUNDAY 10 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Fair Oak Cider Open Weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 11 till 5, the mill and press at Fair Oak Farm in Bacton, HR2 0AT, will be open to visitors; and Featherstone, the young mill horse, will be offering dray rides.
Mordiford Mill Working Watermill
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May – 10am to 4pm – address Mordiford Mill, Mordiford, Hereford, HR1 4LW
Clodock Mill Open Days
The mill will be open Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May 2.00 to 5.00pm. See www.clodockmill.com for directions. What3words meanders.hike.responses
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Historic Cradley
9 and 10 May 2pm Guided tour of Church and Churchyard. 3.15 Guided walk through Historic Cradley. 16th Century Village Hall and Exhibition open from 1pm to 5pm. Refreshments available.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
The Orchard in the Hillfort
Circular hillfort walk on Sunday 10 May 2026 Meet 2.30pm at Humber Woodland of Remembrance (HR6 0NE) £5.00 (children free)
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).
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Fair Oak Cider Open Weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 11 till 5, the mill and press at Fair Oak Farm in Bacton HR2 0AT will be open to visitors; and Featherstone, the young mill horse, will be offering dray rides. Fair Oak's prize-winning ciders, made in the only horse-powered...
Mordiford Mill Working Watermill
Traditional corn mill in working order, the waterwheel and gears will be turning. Car Park at the back of the mill 150 meters from the Moon Inn up the B4224 Fownhope road, on the left. Guided Tours - Entrance is free, donations are welcome to pay for maintenance of...
Clodock Mill Open Days
Clodock Mill was originally one of the manorial mills of the Ewyas Lacy marcher lordship, once in Wales, now in Herefordshire, dating back to the 13th century or earlier. The present buildings date from the 17th century onwards with the main machinery installed in...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Historic Cradley
In our 16th Century Village Hall. an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Village Hall and the local photographs, records and maps stored there. The Church of St James Cradley dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. It has important connections with the Three...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
The Orchard in the Hillfort
The Orchard in the Hillfort Circular walk 3.5 miles to Risbury Hillfort with its lovely orchard, where we will have a short talk about this historic site and a bring and share picnic Sunday 10 May 2026 Meet 2.30pm at Humber Woodland of Remembrance (HR6 0NE) Tickets...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
MONDAY 11 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Madley Church Tower
Madley Church Tower, Saturday 16 May 2026, between 12.00 and 2.00pm. Climb the tower, marvel at the views, experience the bells.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Mercian Fortress in Herefordshire
A talk by Keith Ray will be at Breinton Church. Saturday 16th May at 10.30am.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
National Hero and Local People
Friday 15 May 2026, 7.30-9.00pm, Madley Parish Hall. Stories of Madley in the 20th century including the link with Stephen Beattie VC and ’the most daring wartime raid’ on St Nazaire.
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.
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).
Horse Drawn Tramways
At St. Laurence Church, Weston under Penyard Monday 11th. May 2pm. Refreshments will be provided,
Digging for Cusop
Free Community Dig at Cusop Castle 5th-14th June Two 3 hour slots per day, 9.30-12.30 and 1-4pm. No experience needed. Training, equipment and refreshments provided. Age 12+ Adjacent to St Mary’s Church Cusop HR3 5RF
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Blanche Parry & Queen Elizabeth I
Blanche Parry was Queen Elizabeth I's confidante and the unique Bacton Altar Cloth was allowed to come to Bacton by the Queen presumably in memory of her friend. It is the only surviving example in the world, from the period, of direct embroidery. The white silk is...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Horse Drawn Tramways
The early tramways of the Wye Valley were a short-lived transport system of horse-drawn waggons on rails operating from the late eighteenth century to the introduction of steam locomotives, primarily used for transporting goods such as coal, lime and minerals.
TUESDAY 12 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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).
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
WEDNESDAY 13 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Talk – Medieval Saints
An illustrated talk by Dr Janet Cooper – St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye Wednesday 13th May 2.15pm – £10 (with refreshments) payable at the door
Visit the Rotherwas Munitions Factory
Visit Rotherwas Munitions Factory – Wednesday 13th May, 2.00pm.
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
Hereford History Pub Quiz
Popular pub quiz at The Barrels
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).
The Peasants’ Revolt
The Peasants Revolt. Wednesday 13th May 2026. 7.30pm. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Talk – Medieval Saints
An illustrated talk by Dr Janet Cooper - St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye Wednesday 13th May 2.15pm (please note changed date) - £10 (with refreshments) payable at the door The accounts of saints’ lives written in the Middle Ages might be seen as early biographies, but...
Visit the Rotherwas Munitions Factory
A visit to the site of the former Rotherwas Royal Ordnance Factory to find out more about the working conditions of the Rotherwas Canary Girls. This event is organised by Ross Civic Society as part of their regular programme. Guests are very welcome - £5.00 Where:...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Hereford History Pub Quiz
For teams of up to five people this quiz night, hosted by Hereford Civic Society in the Brewery Room, will be the first of two on successive Wednesdays during the Festival. The theme is Hereford City history. 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. £3 per person
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
The Peasants’ Revolt
In the summer of 1381, the first well documented popular rising in England shook the political foundations of a nation. A teenage king sought to deal with a populace pushed beyond what they could tolerate. What sparked the Peasants’ Revolt? Why is the name it has been...
THURSDAY 14 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Archaeology Walk At The Rodd
Thursday 14 May 11am – 1pm, The Rodd near Presteigne, £12pp. A guided archaeology walk exploring the marks of thousands of years of human habitation in the Herefordshire-Wales borders. Booking required.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Talk: Cider, Liberty, & Revolution!
Join curators from the Museum of Cider for a talk on the very real role cider played in establishing boundaries at a time of government overreach and taxation. Thursday 14th May 2026 at 2pm. Tickets £5.00pp.
Hereford Castle – The Hidden History of a Defended City
A talk by Kate Andrew, Clerk of Works at Worcester Cathedral. Thursday 14 May at Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2 6LA at 7pm. Cost £5. Please book at archives@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Farming in Herefordshire since 1945
Thursday,14th May, at 7.15pm Pembridge Parish Hall, Pembridge, Leominster HR6 9EB
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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
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).
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Archaeology Walk At The Rodd
Step into the past with Herefordshire archaeologist Tim Hoverd and uncover thousands of years of human history on a guided archaeology walk through the beautiful Welsh Marches landscape. This 1.5 hour circular walk will explore the signs of human habitation...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Talk: Cider, Liberty, & Revolution!
Explore the dynamic role of cider in the history of protest with a curators' illustrated talk: 'Cider, liberty & revolution!' Riots were a feature of the 18th century as people grappled with ideas of fairness and freedom. Find out how cider had a key role to play...
Hereford Castle – The Hidden History of a Defended City
Little remains of the substantial fortification at the heart of Hereford since the 11th century. The mound that once supported a keep as substantial as York’s has been entirely removed. Kate Andrew, Clerk of Works at Worcester Cathedral, tells the story of the castle...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Farming in Herefordshire since 1945
Tickets: £5 on the door, and to be certain of a seat you can reserve/purchase tickets in advance. There has been farming in the Arrow Valley for thousands of years but there was never more change in Agriculture than that which occured after the Second World war. Tony...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
We Will Remember Them
Jennifer Harrison will show how we remember those from Herefordshire who died in the service of our country. Jennifer will look at all the many different ways we commemorate them in the towns and villages throughout the county. She will also take us further...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
FRIDAY 15 MAY
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Grange Court, Leominster
Grange Court, Leominster. Open all year, free entry. Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays during the Festival, 11am on 15th and 22nd; 2pm on 9th, 16th and 23rd May.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
National Hero and Local People
Friday 15 May 2026, 7.30-9.00pm, Madley Parish Hall. Stories of Madley in the 20th century including the link with Stephen Beattie VC and ’the most daring wartime raid’ on St Nazaire.
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).
World War Two Display
An exciting display of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and ephemera will be on show at The Bunker, Unit 7, Munitions Close, Hereford HR2 6FJ from 15-18 May inclusive 11am-3pm
Nicholas de Hereford, Rebel Cleric, Papal Prisoner and Bible Translator
Friday 15th May, 2pm Fownhope Church. Refreshments will be provided
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
Open Day at The Lion Ballroom
Come and view this stunning ballroom and see the beautiful plasterwork and magnificent chandeliers. Open between 10-2pm on Friday 15th May, Friday 26th June, Friday 10th July and Friday 18th September. In addition, it is open from 5th-13th September each day between...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Grange Court, Leominster
Beautiful, Grade 2 listed market hall, built in 1633 by 'Kings Carpenter' John Abel and lavishly decorated with fine carvings. It originally stood in the centre of Leominster as part of a busy market and was rebuilt on the Grange in 1859 as a private house. It is now...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
National Hero and Local People
David Hammond, Military Historian, will tell us of the raid on St Nazaire in 1942 and Stephen’s link with Madley. We will also hear stories of local Madley people, with recordings of David Burman and Joyce Barrell made by John Dinnen. Donations to Madley Village Hall...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
World War Two Display
Taylor Historics at The Bunker is a privately owned collection of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and collectibles displayed in realistic settings. Including a Military Police Checkpoint, Field Dressing Station, SAS Desert display and a Home Front corner,...
Nicholas de Hereford, Rebel Cleric, Papal Prisoner and Bible Translator
Nicholas studied at the University of Oxford, and was ordained a priest in 1370 and earned in 1382 the degree of Doctor of Theology. Nicholas criticized the luxury of the Church and reaffirmed the right of every Christian to attain his own faith by reading the Bible....
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
SATURDAY 16 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Madley Church Tower
Madley Church Tower, Saturday 16 May 2026, between 12.00 and 2.00pm. Climb the tower, marvel at the views, experience the bells.
Ethelbert Lecture: Foreign Monks and Political Tensions
Saturday 16 May, 4 pm – 5 pm | College Hall. The lecture begins at 4pm but everyone is welcome to join us from 3.30pm for refreshments. This is a free event, but booking is essential
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Mortimer History Society Spring Conference
Five talks related to religious aspects of the Welsh Marches during the medieval period. Saturday 16th May 2026, 10.00 to 16.45, Doors open 09.15 Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Grange Court, Leominster
Grange Court, Leominster. Open all year, free entry. Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays during the Festival, 11am on 15th and 22nd; 2pm on 9th, 16th and 23rd May.
Guided Tour of 17th-Century Rodd Court
Saturday 16th and Thursday 21 May, c1hr tours 11am & 2pm both days, The Rodd nr Presteigne, £10pp. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of this remarkable historic house exploring its rich history and character. Please book.
Mercian Fortress in Herefordshire
A talk by Keith Ray will be at Breinton Church. Saturday 16th May at 10.30am.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
The Ghost Tour of Hereford
A lighthearted and entertaining walk through the darker corners of the city’s history. Expect chills, chuckles, and a good dose of Hereford’s haunted history. 9th, 16th and 23rd May 7pm by Bull in Town.
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).
World War Two Display
An exciting display of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and ephemera will be on show at The Bunker, Unit 7, Munitions Close, Hereford HR2 6FJ from 15-18 May inclusive 11am-3pm
Hereford History Day
The Hereford History Day Saturday 16th May 2026
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Madley Church Tower
Visit the Tower - Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Madley. Experience the ringing of the bells. View the beauty of the Herefordshire countryside. Marvel at the splendour of the picturesque vistas. Witness the re-launch of the clock chimes at 12 noon, now repaired....
Ethelbert Lecture: Foreign Monks and Political Tensions
Canon Christopher Pullin, Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral from 2008 – 2022 will return to give this year’s Ethelbert Lecture which explores the creation of Hereford Diocese. The foundation of what became Hereford Diocese was part of an overarching plan enacted by the...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Mortimer History Society Spring Conference
“Witches: Magic and Power in the Middle Ages and Later” Professor Marion Gibson This talk will explore a Medieval English witch trial and compare it with a seventeenth-century one that took place in Ludlow to trace patterns in witch trials over time. ...
Grange Court, Leominster
Beautiful, Grade 2 listed market hall, built in 1633 by 'Kings Carpenter' John Abel and lavishly decorated with fine carvings. It originally stood in the centre of Leominster as part of a busy market and was rebuilt on the Grange in 1859 as a private house. It is now...
Guided Tour of 17th-Century Rodd Court
Step back in time with a fascinating guided tour of the atmospheric Jacobean manor house, Rodd Court. Led by knowledgeable guide Alisdair, this one-hour experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and character of this remarkable building....
Mercian Fortress in Herefordshire
Herefordshire was a significant, contested part of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia. Especially during the eighth century when King Offa established the border along the River Wye, protected by Offa’s Dyke. Several sites in Herefordshire have pre-Conquest or Mercian...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
The Ghost Tour of Hereford
Evening Ghost Tours If you're visiting Hereford and are in the mood for a thrilling adventure, an evening ghost tour is just the ticket. Steeped in history and mystery, we offer a variety of spine-tingling tales that will captivate your imagination. Ghost Stories...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
World War Two Display
Taylor Historics at The Bunker is a privately owned collection of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and collectibles displayed in realistic settings. Including a Military Police Checkpoint, Field Dressing Station, SAS Desert display and a Home Front corner,...
Hereford History Day
The Hereford History Day will take place in Hereford at the St Peter's Church, situated in St Peter's Square near the the Town Hall and Shire Hall. Open from 10am to 4pm. Where you will be able talk with family and local history societies from around Herefordshire.
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
SUNDAY 17 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Hereford During The English Civil War – Hereford Guided Walks
Sunday 17th May at 11.30 and Saturday 23rd May at 2.30pm 90 mins approx. Adults £7.50 Age 6-17 £1 Starts from The Old House, Hightown, Hereford
Guided Walk around Sutton Walls
Sunday 17th May, the walk starts at 10.30 from St Michael Church, Sutton HR1 3AY, covering c.1.5 miles and taking c.1.5 hrs. Displays about Sutton Walls and Lost Houses of Sutton will be in Sutton Village Hall/School 10.00-2.00.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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).
World War Two Display
An exciting display of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and ephemera will be on show at The Bunker, Unit 7, Munitions Close, Hereford HR2 6FJ from 15-18 May inclusive 11am-3pm
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Hereford During The English Civil War – Hereford Guided Walks
With Hereford Guild of Mayor's Guides. Hereford, a royal garrison armed and fortified during the Middle Ages, on the front line of England's defence of its border with Wales. Our shire was one of the first to declare for the King when Charles I raised his standard at...
Guided Walk around Sutton Walls
Members of Sutton Walls Conservation Group will be leading a Guided Walk around Sutton Walls Hillfort at 10.30am on Sunday May 17th. Displays about the archaeology, history and ecology of Sutton Walls by Sutton Walls Conservation Group, plus further displays on...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
World War Two Display
Taylor Historics at The Bunker is a privately owned collection of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and collectibles displayed in realistic settings. Including a Military Police Checkpoint, Field Dressing Station, SAS Desert display and a Home Front corner,...
MONDAY 18 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Understanding the Census
Monday 18 May, 11am-12pm at Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2 6LA. Cost £5. Please book at archives@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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
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
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).
World War Two Display
An exciting display of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and ephemera will be on show at The Bunker, Unit 7, Munitions Close, Hereford HR2 6FJ from 15-18 May inclusive 11am-3pm
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Understanding the Census
Clare O'Grady follows the enumerator through the ins and outs of the nation's people count. From the first full population listing of 1841 to the detailed assessment conducted 80 years later, Clare will explain the evolution of the census and how best to exploit its...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Blanche Parry & Queen Elizabeth I
Blanche Parry was Queen Elizabeth I's confidante and the unique Bacton Altar Cloth was allowed to come to Bacton by the Queen presumably in memory of her friend. It is the only surviving example in the world, from the period, of direct embroidery. The white silk is...
Voices from the River Wye
In the summer of 2017, Marsha O’Mahony travelled up and down the Wye in Herefordshire recording the experiences of the people who have lived and worked on the river, or simply been drawn to its waters in search of recreation or a jam jar of minnows. Thanks to then a...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
World War Two Display
Taylor Historics at The Bunker is a privately owned collection of World War Two vehicles, weapons, equipment and collectibles displayed in realistic settings. Including a Military Police Checkpoint, Field Dressing Station, SAS Desert display and a Home Front corner,...
TUESDAY 19 MAY
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
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
ST PETER’S CHURCH AND WELL
Tuesday 19th May. Gather in St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch from 1.30pm for a 2pm start. The Hub Cafe will be open.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Compassionate Quakers
A walk around Quaker Leominster. Tuesday, 19 May, 11 – 1 Tickets £5.00, children free Meet at Leominster Information Centre, Corn Square HR6 8YP
Hereford and District Working Boys’ Home
Tuesday 19 May, 2pm at Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2 6LA. Cost £5. Please book at archives@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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).
Dinedor – Hillfort and Ribbon Walk
2pm: meet at the front of Dinedor Village Hall - car parking available at the rear 2.15pm: Depart for 4km (2.5 mile) guided walk with 2 stiles and 10 swing gates steep ascent with comfortable descent to return - sturdy waterproof footwear recommended, and walking...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
ST PETER’S CHURCH AND WELL
A tour of the ancient church and optional walk to St Peter's Well and back covering the history of the church and other early celtic churches in the Wye and Golden Valleys. Expected finish time is approximately 4pm.
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Compassionate Quakers
Compassionate Quakers Join us on a walk around some of the key places associated with the story of the Quakers in Leominster, including Henry Stanley Newman, founder of the Orphan's Press and associated children's home. Tuesday, 19 May, 11 - 1 Meet outside the...
Hereford and District Working Boys’ Home
The industrial school was a classic setting for the application of rigid but well-meaning Victorian educational values. Shirley Dalley has devoted many years to the search for evidence of Hereford’s example and the poor boys who were brought here from across the...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Talk – Wartime Evacuation
Wartime Evacuation, The Chelsea Pensioners and Ross-on-Wye – Talk by Martin Cawthorne. Wednesday 20th May, 1.00pm – St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye. A free event.
Walk: Almshouses of Ross-on-Wye
Ross Heritage Walks: Wednesday 20th May, 10.30am – Almshouses Past and Present led by local historian, Heather Hurley.
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
The Confessor and the Godfather
Where College Hall, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, HR1 2NG When Wednesday 20 May, 2026 at 11 am
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Elizabethan Wall Paintings in Wellington
Wednesday 20th and Saturday 23rd May with multiple time slots at Church House Farm in Wellington.
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
Herefordshire History Pub Quiz
Popular pub quiz at The Barrels
Leominster History Society
ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT 7.30PM IN THE JOHN ABEL ROOM, GRANGE COURT, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NL.
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).
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Talk – Wartime Evacuation
Wartime Evacuation – The Royal Hospital Chelsea and Ross-on-Wye In St Mary’s churchyard is a memorial to 22 Chelsea Pensioners and an Officer of the Royal Hospital Chelsea who died whilst evacuated to Ross-on-Wye during the Second World War. There is also a memorial...
Walk: Almshouses of Ross-on-Wye
Ross Heritage Walks - Almshouses Past and Present - led by local historian, Heather Hurley. Revealing the story of the benefactors who endowed houses for the less fortunate of Ross from Copse Cross to Cawdor. The walk will take about 90 minutes and will be gentle,...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
The Confessor and the Godfather
Kris Johnston, a retired lawyer, focuses on the Wars of the Roses in a lecture entitled The Confessor and the Godfather. This is a story of four Kings, three Suns, two Bishops and no heirs. Who was the Confessor? Who was the Godfather? What is the unique link that...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Elizabethan Wall Paintings in Wellington
All bookings must be made via Eventbrite please. This is not a drop in event - only visitors with tickets via Eventbrite may attend. Link to booking page. During house improvements and redecoration in 2018, the home owners of Church House Farm uncovered paintings...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Herefordshire History Pub Quiz
For teams of up to five people this quiz night, hosted by Hereford Civic Society in the Brewery Room, will be the second of two on successive Wednesdays during the Festival. The theme is Herefordshire history. 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. £3 per person
Leominster History Society
Programme 2026 Wednesday, March 18th - TIM HOVERD The story of Snodhill Castle, in the Golden Valley between Peterchurch and Dorstone. A unique castle with an extraordinary history. Wednesday, April 15th - DAVID LOVELACE Leominster landscape and agriculture. The...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
THURSDAY 21 MAY
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Remembering the Canary Girls
Artist Anita Marles will be exhibiting work inspired by the ‘Canary Girls’ at the Shell Store, Rotherwas, alongside a talk, tea and tour, taking place on May 21st, 11:00am-12:00pm.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Guided Tour of 17th-Century Rodd Court
Saturday 16th and Thursday 21 May, c1hr tours 11am & 2pm both days, The Rodd nr Presteigne, £10pp. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of this remarkable historic house exploring its rich history and character. Please book.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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).
Hereford’s Industrial Development
Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7.30pm. Kindle Centre
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
Leintwardine before the Normans
Roman Leintwardine was unusual as a settlement. It is protected with an impressive Vallum, partly still visible today. It neither fits the form of a Roman fort nor a vicus. We think that there is potential evidence of some continuity with pre Roman occupation. The...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Remembering the Canary Girls
Anita Marles is an artist and architect and will be exhibiting a work centred on female munitions workers in the first and second World Wars. These women, referred to as 'Canary Girls,' have inspired Anita to create a sculpture expressing their efforts and sacrifices....
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Guided Tour of 17th-Century Rodd Court
Step back in time with a fascinating guided tour of the atmospheric Jacobean manor house, Rodd Court. Led by knowledgeable guide Alisdair, this one-hour experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and character of this remarkable building....
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford’s Industrial Development
A Talk hosted by Hereford Civic Society as part of the Herefordshire Histories Festival. The speaker, Colin Richards is a joint founder of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation and has worked extensively within the heritage building industry as a...
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
FRIDAY 22 MAY
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Grange Court, Leominster
Grange Court, Leominster. Open all year, free entry. Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays during the Festival, 11am on 15th and 22nd; 2pm on 9th, 16th and 23rd May.
Film, Ledbury Ox Roast 1953
The Ledbury Civic Society’s Vintage Film Night will be held on Friday, 22nd May at 7.30p.m. in the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DW. All are welcome. Free for members, visitors £5.
Guided Walk Along The Canal
Friday 22nd May 10am Ashperton £15 Guided circular walk
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
The Pateshalls of Allensmore Court
Talk at Pateshall Hall, Allensmore (HR2 9AF), Friday 22nd May 2026, 7.00 p.m. Entrance fee £3.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
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).
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
Fresh Insights into Herefordshire’s History
A programme of talks offering fresh insight into Herefordshire's history - the tradition of timber buildings, the outcome of excavations at the Cathedral, the Hereford Gospels, and Offa's Dyke - from the authors of recently published or forthcoming books. Venue:...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Grange Court, Leominster
Beautiful, Grade 2 listed market hall, built in 1633 by 'Kings Carpenter' John Abel and lavishly decorated with fine carvings. It originally stood in the centre of Leominster as part of a busy market and was rebuilt on the Grange in 1859 as a private house. It is now...
Film, Ledbury Ox Roast 1953
Where were you on Coronation Day in 1953? Perhaps you were huddled round your new-fangled gadget called a television set, watching all the events as they unfolded in London. Or maybe you took part in this local celebration in the shadow of the Market House in...
Guided Walk Along The Canal
A guided circular walk between Ashperton and Staplow. The walk of around 7.5 easy miles follows the route of the canal, some of which is in water, passing over the Ashperton tunnel and stopping for a pub lunch at the halfway point. The price of the lunch is included...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
The Pateshalls of Allensmore Court
The talk explores the story of heirs, spares (and a cuckoo in the nest!) that kept the Pateshalls at Allensmore Court for over two centuries. Come and hear about sibling rivalries, rebellious nieces, military heroes and 'lunatics', all underpinned by a formula for...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Landscape, Architecture and Memory – The Drawings of Elizabeth Lewis
Elizabeth Jane Woodhouse Lewis (1813–1874) was born in Ludlow and spent much of her life at Yatton Court, Aymestrey. She seems to have been a remarkably independent spirit, who defied her father by marrying geologist and antiquarian, Revd Thomas Taylor Lewis. She was...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
SATURDAY 23 MAY
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
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Leominster’s Old Priory – Past, Present and Future
Saturday 23rd May, 3pm. External guided tour of Leominster’s 900 year-old Scheduled Ancient Monument. Free to attend with advance registration. Meet at the Old Priory Centre, Leominster, HR6 8EQ.
Ross-on-Wye Historical Treasure Hunt
Museum Without Walls Quiz and Treasure Hunt. Saturday 23rd May. Collect your forms from St Mary’s Church between 10am and 3pm.
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Hereford During The English Civil War – Hereford Guided Walks
Sunday 17th May at 11.30 and Saturday 23rd May at 2.30pm 90 mins approx. Adults £7.50 Age 6-17 £1 Starts from The Old House, Hightown, Hereford
Grange Court, Leominster
Grange Court, Leominster. Open all year, free entry. Guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays during the Festival, 11am on 15th and 22nd; 2pm on 9th, 16th and 23rd May.
Elizabethan Wall Paintings in Wellington
Wednesday 20th and Saturday 23rd May with multiple time slots at Church House Farm in Wellington.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Cradley through the Ages
23 and 25 May 2pm Guided tour of Church and Churchyard. 16th Century Village Hall and Exhibition open from 1pm to 5pm. Refreshments available.
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
The Ghost Tour of Hereford
A lighthearted and entertaining walk through the darker corners of the city’s history. Expect chills, chuckles, and a good dose of Hereford’s haunted history. 9th, 16th and 23rd May 7pm by Bull in Town.
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).
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
An exciting new partnership for 2026 sees all the Rotherwas exhibitions are brought together in one venue, hosted at Bromyard Local History Centre between 14 February and 23 May.
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. Book now using the contact form on our website:- https://www.snodhillcastle.org/visit/#tours or email:-...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Leominster’s Old Priory – Past, Present and Future
Join us on Saturday 23rd May at 3pm for a chance to hear about the fascinating history and exciting future plans for Leominster’s Old Priory Centre – a 900 year old heritage site and Scheduled Ancient Monument. Originally part of the medieval Leominster Priory...
Ross-on-Wye Historical Treasure Hunt
Saturday 23rd May, 10am - 4pm. Challenge your brain, learn some of the town's history, and maybe win a prize! The Museum Without Walls is Ross's virtual museum. You just need your smart phone or tablet to take part. All the answers are in the app, or at the 12 museum...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Hereford During The English Civil War – Hereford Guided Walks
With Hereford Guild of Mayor's Guides. Hereford, a royal garrison armed and fortified during the Middle Ages, on the front line of England's defence of its border with Wales. Our shire was one of the first to declare for the King when Charles I raised his standard at...
Grange Court, Leominster
Beautiful, Grade 2 listed market hall, built in 1633 by 'Kings Carpenter' John Abel and lavishly decorated with fine carvings. It originally stood in the centre of Leominster as part of a busy market and was rebuilt on the Grange in 1859 as a private house. It is now...
Elizabethan Wall Paintings in Wellington
All bookings must be made via Eventbrite please. This is not a drop in event - only visitors with tickets via Eventbrite may attend. Link to booking page. During house improvements and redecoration in 2018, the home owners of Church House Farm uncovered paintings...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Cradley through the Ages
The Church of St James Cradley dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. It has important connections with the Three Choirs Festival and was visited by both Sir Edward Elgar and Sir Arthur Bliss. The church is open to visitors daily. During the Herefordshire Histories...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
The Ghost Tour of Hereford
Evening Ghost Tours If you're visiting Hereford and are in the mood for a thrilling adventure, an evening ghost tour is just the ticket. Steeped in history and mystery, we offer a variety of spine-tingling tales that will captivate your imagination. Ghost Stories...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Rotherwas Together Exhibition at Bromyard
Rotherwas Together is the Herefordshire-based voluntary organisation dedicated to researching stories and raising awareness of the munitions factory ROF Rotherwas, the Royal Ordnance Factory built during the First World War. The factory was used for filling shells,...
SUNDAY 24 MAY
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Discovering Rotherwas Chapel
Sunday 24 May: 2pm, meet at Warehouse 701 for 1km led walk. 2 to 4pm: Rotherwas Chapel open for visitors. 3:30pm, return led walk to Warehouse 701
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A walking tour exploring the Anglo Saxon history of Leominster. Starting from Leominster Information Centre every Wednesday at 2pm and every Saturday at 11am during the ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition. £5pp.
Vikings at the Priory
A free exhibition plus a series of talks, concerts, drama and workshops celebrating British, Anglo-Saxon and Viking art, craft and treasure. 27 May to 22 June at Leominster Priory.
Anglo Saxon Weaving Workshop
Join the ECHO Weavers to learn Anglo-Saxon and Viking spinning and weaving techniques using simple equipment. Drop-in workshops take place in Leominster Priory 10am – 3pm each Friday of the ‘Vikings at the Priory’
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
The River Runs Through It – Hereford Guided Walks
Sunday 24th May at 11.30am. 90 mins approx. Adults £7.50 6-17 years £1 Book online at herefordguidedwalks.org.uk
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
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).
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
The National Burials Index project is an on-going process of recording from the original parish registers the burials in Herefordshire.
Preludes and Fugues of Bach
Friday 12 June Hereford Cathedral Nave 7pm The Preludes and Fugues of Bach on organ, piano and big screen
Digging for Cusop
Free Community Dig at Cusop Castle 5th-14th June Two 3 hour slots per day, 9.30-12.30 and 1-4pm. No experience needed. Training, equipment and refreshments provided. Age 12+ Adjacent to St Mary’s Church Cusop HR3 5RF
SAXON Church Tour
A guided tour by minibus of six of Herefordshire’s finest Saxon churches. Starting at Leominster Priory. Friday 12th June, 10:00-16:15. Booking essential. £30 pp
Discovering Rotherwas Chapel
Park at Warehouse 701, in Rotherwas Industrial Estate to walk a 1km route to Rotherwas chapel discovering hidden history on route. Through woodland, past a historic lake and ending at Rotherwas chapel. Explore the chapel grounds and find out more about the history...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
The River Runs Through It – Hereford Guided Walks
With Hereford Guild of Mayor's Guides The River Runs Through It: Hereford on the Wye. The River Wye has always played a central role in the life of the city, shaping the settlement that began here on its banks. A natural wonder, a defence and a threat, a source of...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
MONDAY 25 MAY
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Celebrating Weobley Churchyard
Monday 25th May 2-5pm in St Peter & St Paul Church and churchyard, Weobley
Wellington Dovecote
Visit Wellington’s icon dovecote anytime during daylight hours to view the hundreds of nest recesses and learn about why pigeons were kept for food and fertiliser.
Cradley through the Ages
23 and 25 May 2pm Guided tour of Church and Churchyard. 16th Century Village Hall and Exhibition open from 1pm to 5pm. Refreshments available.
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).
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Celebrating Weobley Churchyard
Weobley and District Local History Society, the Weobley Branch of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and Weobley PCC are celebrating 25 years of Caring for God's Acre in Weobley churchyard. Enjoy guided walks, short talks, hands-on activities for all ages exploring the...
Wellington Dovecote
In Wellington, the Stocks House dovecote is a very fine example of a dovecote. It’s early 18th century, octagonal with “diaper patterns in flared headers” – the brickwork patterns outside. The interior is circular and there are row upon row of nests, reaching all...
Cradley through the Ages
The Church of St James Cradley dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. It has important connections with the Three Choirs Festival and was visited by both Sir Edward Elgar and Sir Arthur Bliss. The church is open to visitors daily. During the Herefordshire Histories...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
26 – 31 MAY
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A walking tour exploring the Anglo Saxon history of Leominster. Starting from Leominster Information Centre every Wednesday at 2pm and every Saturday at 11am during the ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition. £5pp.
Vikings at the Priory
A free exhibition plus a series of talks, concerts, drama and workshops celebrating British, Anglo-Saxon and Viking art, craft and treasure. 27 May to 22 June at Leominster Priory.
Viking Re-enactment Weekend 30 and 31 May
Over the weekend of 30th and 31st May, Leominster is hosting a vibrant, immersive, Viking living village and a dramatic battle on The Grange each day.
Anglo Saxon Weaving Workshop
Join the ECHO Weavers to learn Anglo-Saxon and Viking spinning and weaving techniques using simple equipment. Drop-in workshops take place in Leominster Priory 10am – 3pm each Friday of the ‘Vikings at the Priory’
Ledbury’s Libraries
A slide show about the history of Ledbury Libraries, for the Herefordshire Histories Festival 2026
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. 2nd to 30th May 2026 in The Old Stable Gallery, Leominster Information Centre in Corn Square.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
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).
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A special guided walking tour of Leominster focused on the town before the Normal conquest and its redevelopment following the re-founding of the Priory in 1125. This tour has been curated especially to illuminate the Viking and Anglo-Saxon influences on the town’s...
Vikings at the Priory
Main Exhibition 27 May to 22 June The ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition is open every day from 10am - 4pm (Sundays 11am - 4pm) including the Herefordshire Hoard ‘Revealing our Roots’ exhibit. Leominster Priory is a working church and some special services may be...
Viking Re-enactment Weekend 30 and 31 May
Leominster’s park – the Grange - is being transformed by Regia Anglorum, a group of re-enactors - into a Viking village for the weekend of 30 & 31 May. The actors will live like Vikings, eating, sleeping, singing, praying, playing and doing battle training....
Anglo Saxon Weaving Workshop
Our Anglo-Saxon and Viking ancestors made everything they wore by collecting and preparing the wool, spinning, dyeing and then weaving it. These traditional practices have been handed down across the centuries and are still used today. A regular Friday workshop run by...
Ledbury’s Libraries
The 20-minute show covering over two centuries of Libraries in Ledbury. How they started as Private Libraries. Then Ledbury's Circulating Libraries, also known as Lending or Rental Libraries, and specialist Subscription Libraries. Includes a description of the Master...
Home and Away
Home & Away is an exhibition of archive photographs taken by Christopher Preece during the 1980s and 1990s. The photographs feature his home town, Leominster, and elsewhere. Each photo of Leominster is paired with a photo from elsewhere. It could be a railway...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
JUNE
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A walking tour exploring the Anglo Saxon history of Leominster. Starting from Leominster Information Centre every Wednesday at 2pm and every Saturday at 11am during the ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition. £5pp.
Vikings at the Priory
A free exhibition plus a series of talks, concerts, drama and workshops celebrating British, Anglo-Saxon and Viking art, craft and treasure. 27 May to 22 June at Leominster Priory.
Anglo Saxon Weaving Workshop
Join the ECHO Weavers to learn Anglo-Saxon and Viking spinning and weaving techniques using simple equipment. Drop-in workshops take place in Leominster Priory 10am – 3pm each Friday of the ‘Vikings at the Priory’
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
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).
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
The National Burials Index project is an on-going process of recording from the original parish registers the burials in Herefordshire.
Preludes and Fugues of Bach
Friday 12 June Hereford Cathedral Nave 7pm The Preludes and Fugues of Bach on organ, piano and big screen
Digging for Cusop
Free Community Dig at Cusop Castle 5th-14th June Two 3 hour slots per day, 9.30-12.30 and 1-4pm. No experience needed. Training, equipment and refreshments provided. Age 12+ Adjacent to St Mary’s Church Cusop HR3 5RF
SAXON Church Tour
A guided tour by minibus of six of Herefordshire’s finest Saxon churches. Starting at Leominster Priory. Friday 12th June, 10:00-16:15. Booking essential. £30 pp
Apple Film: Welcome to the Orchard of England
This is a fascinating film about the apples in Herefordshire. Known historically as the Orchard of England, Herefordshire is apple country. Sat in the middle is the ancient market town of Leominster, where people have been growing, picking, eating, stealing, throwing,...
Open Day at The Lion Ballroom
Come and view this stunning ballroom and see the beautiful plasterwork and magnificent chandeliers. Open between 10-2pm on Friday 15th May, Friday 26th June, Friday 10th July and Friday 18th September. In addition, it is open from 5th-13th September each day between...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A special guided walking tour of Leominster focused on the town before the Normal conquest and its redevelopment following the re-founding of the Priory in 1125. This tour has been curated especially to illuminate the Viking and Anglo-Saxon influences on the town’s...
Vikings at the Priory
Main Exhibition 27 May to 22 June The ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition is open every day from 10am - 4pm (Sundays 11am - 4pm) including the Herefordshire Hoard ‘Revealing our Roots’ exhibit. Leominster Priory is a working church and some special services may be...
Anglo Saxon Weaving Workshop
Our Anglo-Saxon and Viking ancestors made everything they wore by collecting and preparing the wool, spinning, dyeing and then weaving it. These traditional practices have been handed down across the centuries and are still used today. A regular Friday workshop run by...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Hereford Record Office. Volunteers are always welcome to attend: please contact the NBI Co-ordinator Linda Lloyd for more details. Click below. This takes place every first Friday of the Month at the Herefordshire...
Preludes and Fugues of Bach
Friday 12 June Hereford Cathedral Nave 7pm Dean Emeritus, Michael Tavinor, presents ‘Unlocking the Magic of the 48 Preludes and Fugues of J S Bach’, illustrating his talk using both piano and Hereford Cathedral's famous Father Willis organ. Fizz and canapes are...
Digging for Cusop
Our first-ever Community Dig – volunteers needed! Cusop, 5-14 June 2026 All are welcome to come and join Cusop History Group in excavating the mysterious heritage site of Cusop Castle, alongside professional archaeologists. There are various activities for volunteers,...
SAXON Church Tour
On Friday 12th June 10am - 4pm Fr Guy Cole and Neil Ramsay lead an intimate tour of the best preserved Saxon churches in the diocese of Hereford. Starting at Leominster Priory, the tour will take in St Giles Acton Beauchamp, St Leonards Hatfield, St Mary Edwin Loach,...
JULY
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Violette Szabo Museum Special Event
Violette’s special anniversary day will take place on Sunday 12th July 2026. The Parade will leave from the Park in Wormelow at 1.30pm led by a Highland Piper.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
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).
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
The National Burials Index project is an on-going process of recording from the original parish registers the burials in Herefordshire.
Open Day at The Lion Ballroom
Come and view this stunning ballroom and see the beautiful plasterwork and magnificent chandeliers. Open between 10-2pm on Friday 15th May, Friday 26th June, Friday 10th July and Friday 18th September. In addition, it is open from 5th-13th September each day between...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Violette Szabo Museum Special Event
Very Important – Violette’s Special Day 2026 Violette’s special anniversary day will take place on Sunday 12th July 2026 at 1-30pm The Parade will leave from the Park in Wormelow at 1.30pm led by a Highland Piper. It will enter the Rosemary Rigby Millennium Green, on...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Hereford Record Office. Volunteers are always welcome to attend: please contact the NBI Co-ordinator Linda Lloyd for more details. Click below. This takes place every first Friday of the Month at the Herefordshire...
AUGUST
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Cradley – A historic Village
Weekends 9/10 and 15/16 August 3.15 Walk through old Cradley. 16th Century Village Hall and Exhibition open from 1pm to 5pm. 2pm Sundays Guided tour of Church and Churchyard. Cream teas available.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
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).
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
The National Burials Index project is an on-going process of recording from the original parish registers the burials in Herefordshire.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Cradley – A historic Village
The Church of St James Cradley dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. It has important connections with the Three Choirs Festival and was visited by both Sir Edward Elgar and Sir Arthur Bliss. The church is open to visitors daily. On the advertised Sundays in August...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Hereford Record Office. Volunteers are always welcome to attend: please contact the NBI Co-ordinator Linda Lloyd for more details. Click below. This takes place every first Friday of the Month at the Herefordshire...
SEPTEMBER
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley HR4 8SG
Tour of Knights Templar Church
Sunday 10th – Friday 22nd May | St Michael’s Church Garway (tours on request)
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
Leominster History Society
ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT 7.30PM IN THE JOHN ABEL ROOM, GRANGE COURT, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NL.
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).
The Tichborne family
The Tichborne family. Wednesday 9th September 2026. 7.30pm. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard.
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
The National Burials Index project is an on-going process of recording from the original parish registers the burials in Herefordshire.
Apple Film: Welcome to the Orchard of England
This is a fascinating film about the apples in Herefordshire. Known historically as the Orchard of England, Herefordshire is apple country. Sat in the middle is the ancient market town of Leominster, where people have been growing, picking, eating, stealing, throwing,...
Open Day at The Lion Ballroom
Come and view this stunning ballroom and see the beautiful plasterwork and magnificent chandeliers. Open between 10-2pm on Friday 15th May, Friday 26th June, Friday 10th July and Friday 18th September. In addition, it is open from 5th-13th September each day between...
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Located in the former court house and police station, Weobley Museum celebrates and illustrates the fascinating history of this black and white village. The main focus of our displays in 2026 is Broad Street, the commercial centre of village life, running between...
Tour of Knights Templar Church
HISTORICAL GARWAY Sunday May 10th to Friday May 22nd 2026. (Individual and group tours and teas are also available throughout the Spring and Summer up to September.) The earliest record of a monastery in Garway is 615 AD, but it was with the arrival of the Knights...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Leominster History Society
Programme 2026 Wednesday, March 18th - TIM HOVERD The story of Snodhill Castle, in the Golden Valley between Peterchurch and Dorstone. A unique castle with an extraordinary history. Wednesday, April 15th - DAVID LOVELACE Leominster landscape and agriculture. The...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
The Tichborne family
This talk will tell the history of one of the oldest English families, the Tichbornes of Hampshire, who have lived at Tichborne near Winchester since before the Norman Conquest and still live there now. Their story includes a twelfth century curse that came true in...
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Hereford Record Office. Volunteers are always welcome to attend: please contact the NBI Co-ordinator Linda Lloyd for more details. Click below. This takes place every first Friday of the Month at the Herefordshire...
OCTOBER
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Violette Szabo Museum, Wormelow, Herefordshire HR2 8HN
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 2pm, April – October 2026 Tickets £5.00 (free for under 16s) from Leominster Information Centre, Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, phone 01568 616460.
Leominster History Society
ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT 7.30PM IN THE JOHN ABEL ROOM, GRANGE COURT, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NL.
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).
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
The National Burials Index project is an on-going process of recording from the original parish registers the burials in Herefordshire.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
The VIOLETTE SZABO GC Museum
Introduction by Rosemary Rigby M.B.E. Founder of the Violette Szabo GC Museum A dream that became a reality on the 24th June 2000! During the 36 years I have lived at ‘Cartref House’ the idea of creating this unique memorial for Violette took root. Having already...
Guided Walks in Historic Leominster
A 90 minute guided walk and talk. Join the tour as we trace Leominster's long history from the foundation of its minster church and first monastery in AD 660. The easy-paced tour, via historic landmarks of Leominster, begins and ends in Corn Square. Tickets £5.00...
Leominster History Society
Programme 2026 Wednesday, March 18th - TIM HOVERD The story of Snodhill Castle, in the Golden Valley between Peterchurch and Dorstone. A unique castle with an extraordinary history. Wednesday, April 15th - DAVID LOVELACE Leominster landscape and agriculture. The...
Historic Hereford Guided Walks
Hereford is a historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much-disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
Herefordshire FHS NBI Recording
We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Hereford Record Office. Volunteers are always welcome to attend: please contact the NBI Co-ordinator Linda Lloyd for more details. Click below. This takes place every first Friday of the Month at the Herefordshire...
NOVEMBER
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
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?
Leominster History Society
ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT 7.30PM IN THE JOHN ABEL ROOM, GRANGE COURT, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NL.
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
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? After this romp through history, you will! For more information, email...
Leominster History Society
Programme 2026 Wednesday, March 18th - TIM HOVERD The story of Snodhill Castle, in the Golden Valley between Peterchurch and Dorstone. A unique castle with an extraordinary history. Wednesday, April 15th - DAVID LOVELACE Leominster landscape and agriculture. The...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
DECEMBER
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Leominster History Society
ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT 7.30PM IN THE JOHN ABEL ROOM, GRANGE COURT, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NL.
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Steam, Petrol and Diesel Engines from a bygone era.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail trail of eight historic village houses in Kingsland which is available throughout the year. The research and information provided in the guide has been researched and compiled by the Kingsland History Group. The guide is available at the Kingsland...
Leominster History Society
Programme 2026 Wednesday, March 18th - TIM HOVERD The story of Snodhill Castle, in the Golden Valley between Peterchurch and Dorstone. A unique castle with an extraordinary history. Wednesday, April 15th - DAVID LOVELACE Leominster landscape and agriculture. The...
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Once a week, on a Tuesday, the Hereford Waterworks opens from 11am to 4pm where you can view the original buildings of the waterworks and many vintage steam, petrol and diesel engines from bygone days. As many of the engines that are possible will be running,...
FULL EVENT LISTING
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Madley Church Tower
Madley Church Tower, Saturday 16 May 2026, between 12.00 and 2.00pm. Climb the tower, marvel at the views, experience the bells.
Discovering Rotherwas Chapel
Sunday 24 May: 2pm, meet at Warehouse 701 for 1km led walk. 2 to 4pm: Rotherwas Chapel open for visitors. 3:30pm, return led walk to Warehouse 701
ST PETER’S CHURCH AND WELL
Tuesday 19th May. Gather in St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch from 1.30pm for a 2pm start. The Hub Cafe will be open.
Walk Leominster’s Anglo Saxon history
A walking tour exploring the Anglo Saxon history of Leominster. Starting from Leominster Information Centre every Wednesday at 2pm and every Saturday at 11am during the ‘Vikings at the Priory’ exhibition. £5pp.
Vikings at the Priory
A free exhibition plus a series of talks, concerts, drama and workshops celebrating British, Anglo-Saxon and Viking art, craft and treasure. 27 May to 22 June at Leominster Priory.
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?
Viking Re-enactment Weekend 30 and 31 May
Over the weekend of 30th and 31st May, Leominster is hosting a vibrant, immersive, Viking living village and a dramatic battle on The Grange each day.
Hamnet Tour of Herefordshire
Starting at Wobbly Badger in Weobley, exploring the film locations, before moving in via Eardisland and Pembridge, then adding a stop at Cwmmau Farmhouse; ‘home’ to Agnes
The Old Words of Herefordshire
Exhibition and talk from Richard Wheeler. Oxford Arms, Kington, 9 May, 12.00 – 4.00pm (talk 1.00pm)
Remembering the Canary Girls
Artist Anita Marles will be exhibiting work inspired by the ‘Canary Girls’ at the Shell Store, Rotherwas, alongside a talk, tea and tour, taking place on May 21st, 11:00am-12:00pm.
Leominster’s Old Priory – Past, Present and Future
Saturday 23rd May, 3pm. External guided tour of Leominster’s 900 year-old Scheduled Ancient Monument. Free to attend with advance registration. Meet at the Old Priory Centre, Leominster, HR6 8EQ.
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.
Kingsland Village Trail
A self-guided trail of historic village houses in Kingsland available throughout the year. A trail guide is available from the Kingsland Village Shop, Kingsland Church and Leominster Tourist Information Centre.
Madley Church Tower
Madley Church Tower, Saturday 16 May 2026, between 12.00 and 2.00pm. Climb the tower, marvel at the views, experience the bells.
Discovering Rotherwas Chapel
Sunday 24 May: 2pm, meet at Warehouse 701 for 1km led walk. 2 to 4pm: Rotherwas Chapel open for visitors. 3:30pm, return led walk to Warehouse 701
ST PETER’S CHURCH AND WELL
Tuesday 19th May. Gather in St Peter’s Church, Peterchurch from 1.30pm for a 2pm start. The Hub Cafe will be open.