Herefordshire Histories Festival Events
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EARLY MAY
VE DAY TEA AT ROSS LIBRARY
Thu 8 May 2025 2.00 – 4.00pm, Ross-on-Wye Library. Tea and cake supplied by the Friends of Ross Library to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
HISTORIC PLACES NAMES IN WALES
Friday 9th May 2025 4.00pm, Cusop Village Hall. Historic Place Names in Wales. A fascinating insight into land-use, archaeology and history of Wales by Royal Commission’s Place-names Officer, Dr James January- McCann .
1940s TEA DANCE WITH MONMOUTH BIG BAND
4 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye A part of Ross Town’s VE Day celebrations.
TALK: VE DAY IN HEREFORD 1945
8 May 2025, Hereford a richly illustrated talk by Derek Foxton on Hereford VE Day, 1945
VE DAY TEA AT ROSS LIBRARY
Thu 8 May 2025 2.00 - 4.00pm, Ross Library. Afternoon tea at Ross-on-Wye Library. Refreshments supplied by the Friends of Ross Library. to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and launch the library's exhibition of photos of Herefordshire in the Second World War. FREE....
HISTORIC PLACES NAMES IN WALES
Friday 9 May 2025 4.00pm, Cusop Village Hall, Lower Mead, Cusop, HR3 5RW A fascinating insight into land-use, archaeology and history of Wales by Royal Commission’s Place-names Officer, Dr James January- McCann Cusop History Group has been researching changes in the...
1940s TEA DANCE WITH MONMOUTH BIG BAND
Sunday 4 May 2025, 2.00pm, St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye Come and jive the afternoon away as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This event is organised by St Mary's Church, The Friends of St Mary's and Ross Royal British Legion. Ticketing arrangements will...
TALK: VE DAY IN HEREFORD 1945
Thursday 8 May 2025, 7.30pm, Kindle Centre, Hereford HR2 7JE A richly illustrated talk from Derek Foxton Hereford VE Day, 1945 Kindle Centre, Hereford HR2 7JE
SATURDAY 10 MAY
FAIR OAK CIDER OPEN DAY
Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 May, 11 till 5, Fair Oak, Bacton, Herefordshire HR2 0AT. Fair Oak Cider’s horse-powered cider mill will be open for visitors to come and enjoy cider, dray rides with Featherstone, and Sunanta’s Thai buffet..
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
MADLEY HISTORY WALK
Saturday 10th May 2025, at 9.45am, walk 10am to 12am, Madley Recreation Ground. Visit the remarkable 12th century Church with Ed Kelly’s modern artworks, beautiful 13c stained glass and large crypt chapel. Also see the Forge; 1790 Workhouse; an ancient wood with wild orchids;
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND
Sat 10th and Sun 11th MAY, 2025, National Mills Weekend. Various sites around Herefordshire and beyond. This year 23 mills hope to be open to the public in this area; 9 in Herefordshire, 6 in Shropshire, 6 in Worcestershire and 2 in Powys.
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am – 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm, Bromyard Local & Family History Centre, 5 Sherford Street Bromyard HR7 4DL. An exhibition of photographs and artifacts showing the trades of Bromyard & District spanning one hundred and fifty years..
MORDIFORD WATER MILL
Saturday 10 May 2025 10.00 – 4.00pm, Mordiford Water Mill. Mordiford Water Mill. A tall stone corn mill on a steep site. The large overshot waterwheel drove iron machinery & 2 pairs of stones.
HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORY DAY AT HARC
10 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas Herefordshire History Day at HARC. Herefordshire Family History Society will be hosting a history day at the HARC in Rotherwas where we will welcoming other history organisations to come along and display what they have to offer. Societies who have agreed to exhibit at the moment are: Bartonsham History Group, Bromyard Local History Society, Caring for God’s Acre, Hereford Community Farm, Dinedor Heritage Group, Rotherwas Together and the Woolhope Club
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
REMEMBERING ST JOHN KEMBLE
Saturday 10th May. Tour 1.40 pm, followed by talk at 2 pm. St Francis Xavier’s RC Church HR4 9AP. A talk about the life, times and death of Herefordshire’s own martyr, St John Kemble. A short tour of St Francis Xavier’s R C Church is also offered..
NMITE GRADUATION PROCESSION
Saturday 10 May 2025 1.50pm, Hereford Green Dragon Hotel. Academic Procession from the Green Dragon Hotel to Hereford Cathedral for NMITE’s first Graduation Ceremony..
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.
HEREFORD & GLOUCESTER CANAL TRUST – Minibus Tour of sites of H&G Canal
Saturday 10 May 2025 10.00am till Mid afternoon, Aylestone Park, Hereford. A whistle stop tour of sites on the H&G Canal in Herefordshire.
CALLOW VE DAY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday 10 May 2025 3.00 – 5.00pm, Callow Parish Hall. A tea party at Callow Parish Hall on Saturday 10 May 2025 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day, with an exhibition of Second World War photographs and memorabilia, and the opportunity to speak to people who can remember Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945..
HEREFORD DIOCESAN GUILD OF BELLRINGERS
Saturday 10 May 2025 3.00 – 5.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye. AGM of the HDGB will be held in St Marys Church Ross on Wye, we will include activities and some archive material from our Guild (139 years old).
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
DISCOVER MOCCAS: CHURCH, ORGAN and WATER PUMP
Saturday 10 May 2025 2.00 – 5.00pm, Moccas Church. Moccas Church PCC, in collaboration with the Woolhope Club, is putting on an afternoon of illustrated talks and organ demo : David Whitehead on the history of Moccas Church and its newly restored organ and waterpump, Francis Chester-Master on the Moccas stained glass, Anthea Chester-Master on the Knox family during WW1, and Lyndon Eatough Smith will demonstrate the organ and waterpump, and play Elgar and the Dambusters hymn in celebration of VE day .
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
FAIR OAK CIDER OPEN DAY
Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May 2025 11.00am - 5.00pm, Fair Oak, Bacton, Herefordshire HR2 0AT The 17th century mill and press at Fair Oak Farm were restored after a gap of a hundred years, and have now been making cider in the traditional way since 2014....
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Thu 8 - 31 May 2025 during Ross Library Opening Hours, Ross Library Unique images from Herefordshire Lore and Herefordshire Libraries Herefordshire History Archive FREE Exhibition of photos of Herefordshire from World War Two Ross Library, Herefordshire. HR9 7AN 8th...
MADLEY HISTORY WALK
Saturday 10 May 2025 9.45 - 12.00am, Madley Recreation Ground Madley History walk  Date: Sat 10th May 2025, 10-12am to explore the history and natural history of Madley Including 12c Pilgrim Church, forge, 1790 Workhouse, orchids, and Madley Moat (ice age pond) ...
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKENDHEREFORDSHIRE & PARTS OF NEIGHBOURING COUNTIES SAT. 10th and SUN. 11th MAY, 2025This year 23 mills hope to be open to the public in this area;9 in Herefordshire, 6 in Shropshire, 6 in Worcestershire and 2 in Powys. HEREFORDSHIREClodock Mill...
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am - 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm From the early 1800s Bromyard was a manufacturing centre. Indeed it was said that if you couldn’t find it in Bromyard, then you didn’t need it. At one time you could...
MORDIFORD WATER MILL
Saturday 10 May 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm, Mordiford Water Mill Mordiford Water Mill. A tall stone corn mill on a steep site. The large overshot waterwheel drove iron machinery & 2 pairs of stones. Restored to working condition. Waterwheel will be turning on open day....
HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORY DAY AT HARC
Sat 10th May 2025, 10am - 4pm, HARC, Rotherwas History Day at HARC. Herefordshire Family History Society will be hosting a history day at the HARC in Rotherwas where we will welcoming other history organisations to come along and display what they have to offer. We...
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
REMEMBERING ST JOHN KEMBLE
Saturday 10th May. Tour 1.40 pm, followed by talk at 2 pm. St Francis Xavier's RC Church HR4 9AP Tour of St Francis Xavier’s R C Church 1.40 pmNo chargeYou might be familiar with the yellow pillars of St Francis Xavier’s Church on Broad Street but have you ever been...
NMITE GRADUATION PROCESSION
Saturday 10 May 2025 1.50pm, Hereford Green Dragon to Hereford Cathedral Academic Procession from the Green Dragon Hotel to Hereford Cathedral for NMITE's first Graduation Ceremony. 1.50pm on Saturday 10th May 2025
SUNDAY 11 MAY
FAIR OAK CIDER OPEN DAY
Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 May, 11 till 5, Fair Oak, Bacton, Herefordshire HR2 0AT. Fair Oak Cider’s horse-powered cider mill will be open for visitors to come and enjoy cider, dray rides with Featherstone, and Sunanta’s Thai buffet..
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND
Sat 10th and Sun 11th MAY, 2025, National Mills Weekend. Various sites around Herefordshire and beyond. This year 23 mills hope to be open to the public in this area; 9 in Herefordshire, 6 in Shropshire, 6 in Worcestershire and 2 in Powys.
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
10, 11, 12 May 2025, Rowden Abbey IRowden Abbey Open House Tours
CLODOCK MILL OPEN DAYS
10 & 11 May 2025, Clodock Mill, Longtown Visit a working Herefordshire watermill
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Sat 10th, Sun 11th 2025 12.00 to 4.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Walterstone, HR2 0DX . From Walterstone to New York. Telling the story of orphan David Price and his childhood leading up to his emigration to the USA in 1842 and what happened afterwards.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
KINGSLAND CHURCHYARD OPEN AFTERNOON
Sunday 11 May 2025 12.00 – 4.00pm, Kingsland Churchyard. Explore the history and heritage of Kingsland’s churchyard and learn more about the memorials of those buried here. .
SUTTON WALLS GUIDED WALKS AND DISPLAYS
Sunday 11 May 2025 2.00 – 5.00pm, Start from Sutton St Michael Church HR1 3AY. Bookable Walks at 10am and 1pm and History Display and refreshments in the Village Hall from 9.30am to 2pm..
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm – 8pm, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, 1pm – 4pm , Peterchurch Church Hub. An exhibition covering some of the key events that happened over the last 30,000 years through the eyes of a local Time Traveller.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HEREFORD WATERWORKS MUSEUM STEAM DAY
Sunday 11 May 2025 11.00 – 4.00pm, Hereford Waterworks Museum. If you’re a steam buff, looking for a family day out, or at all interested in history, the Waterworks Museum’s steam day will be perfect for you! See the engines come to life, play in the water park, and visit our refurbished World War Two display. .
FAIR OAK CIDER OPEN DAY
Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May 2025 11.00am - 5.00pm, Fair Oak, Bacton, Herefordshire HR2 0AT The 17th century mill and press at Fair Oak Farm were restored after a gap of a hundred years, and have now been making cider in the traditional way since 2014....
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKENDHEREFORDSHIRE & PARTS OF NEIGHBOURING COUNTIES SAT. 10th and SUN. 11th MAY, 2025This year 23 mills hope to be open to the public in this area;9 in Herefordshire, 6 in Shropshire, 6 in Worcestershire and 2 in Powys. HEREFORDSHIREClodock Mill...
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May - Saturday 17 May 2025. Weobley Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of this lovely black and white village. Special displays in 2025 will include a wall panel commemorating VE Day and exhibits about Weobley during...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
Sat 10, Sun 11, Mon 12 May 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Rowden Abbey Winslow An historic Arts & Crafts private residence Rowden Abbey Country House was built in 1881 and designed by the prominent architect Robert Douglas. It is a stunning example of a period Arts &...
CLODOCK MILL OPEN DAYS
10 & 11 May, 2pm - 5pm, Clodock Mill Several traditional watermills across Herefordshire will be open to visitors on National Mills Weekend, 10th and 11th May. All being well, Clodock Mill on the River Monnow will be grinding corn each afternoon. Refreshments and...
MONDAY 12 MAY
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
10, 11, 12 May 2025, Rowden Abbey IRowden Abbey Open House Tours
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm – 8pm, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, 1pm – 4pm , Peterchurch Church Hub. An exhibition covering some of the key events that happened over the last 30,000 years through the eyes of a local Time Traveller.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HEREFORD QUAKERS – Mon 12 May – Herefordshire Quaker Histories
Monday 12 May (Afternoon Session) 2025 1.00 – 5.00pm, Hereford Quaker Meeting House. Herefordshire Quaker Histories
HEREFORD QUAKERS – Mon 12 May – A Celebration of Herefordshire Film Making
Monday 12 May (Evening Session) 2025 5.00 – 7.00pm, Hereford Quaker Meeting House. A Celebration of Herefordshire Film Making
NEW FINDINGS AT LEINTWARDINE CHURCH
Monday 12 May 2025 2.00pm, Leintwardine Church. New evidence of the early importance of Leintwardine church.
BRIAN HATTON TALK BY ROBIN THORNDYKE – BREINTON HISTORY GROUP
Monday 12 May 2025 7.30pm, Breinton Village Hall. Robin Thorndyke will be presenting an illustrated talk on the work of the much admired local young artist Brian Hatton(1887-1916). .
HEREFORD QUAKERS – HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
Saturday 10th May 12.30-6.30; Monday 12th 12.30-5pm; Tuesday 13th 12.30-5pm., Hereford Quaker Meeting House. History Symposium
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Thu 8 - 31 May 2025 during Ross Library Opening Hours, Ross Library Unique images from Herefordshire Lore and Herefordshire Libraries Herefordshire History Archive FREE Exhibition of photos of Herefordshire from World War Two Ross Library, Herefordshire. HR9 7AN 8th...
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court and Gardens. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 - 4; free tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. I was built in 1633 and am the last surviving Market House...
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
Sat 10, Sun 11, Mon 12 May 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Rowden Abbey Winslow An historic Arts & Crafts private residence Rowden Abbey Country House was built in 1881 and designed by the prominent architect Robert Douglas. It is a stunning example of a period Arts &...
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Open Every Day of the Festival and Beyond, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW Croft Castle was noted in the Domesday book in 1086 and the Croft family have fought to keep their home ever since. In the castle you can uncover stories about the key members...
TUESDAY 13 MAY
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm – 8pm, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, 1pm – 4pm , Peterchurch Church Hub. An exhibition covering some of the key events that happened over the last 30,000 years through the eyes of a local Time Traveller.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
A STROLL THROUGH BARTONSHAM’S HISTORY
Tuesday May 13 6.00 pm (2 hours approx.). Join Bartonsham History to learn about the Bishops’ mills, Knights Templars, St Owens’ ‘lost’ church, and civic swims – in the river! .
JOHN ABELL, 17th-century ‘Architector’
Tuesday 13 May 2025 2.30pm, Herefordshire Archives & Records Centre. John Abell, the Kings Carpenter. This richly – illustrated talk by Duncan James will explores the life and work of this remarkable man.
The QUAKER HISTORY OF LEOMINSTER
Tuesday 13 May 2025 10.00 – 12.00, Grange Court, Pinsley Road, Leominster HR6 8NL. The Quaker history of Leominster. Organised by Leominster Walkers are Welcome. Tickets from Leominster TIC in Corn Square or on the day. £5.00, under 16s free.
HEREFORD QUAKERS – HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
Saturday 10th May 12.30-6.30; Monday 12th 12.30-5pm; Tuesday 13th 12.30-5pm., Hereford Quaker Meeting House. History Symposium
HEREFORD QUAKERS – Tue 13 May (Afternoon) – Shared Conversations
Tuesday 13 May (Afternoon Session) 2025 1.00 – 5.00pm, Hereford Quaker Meeting House. Shared Conversations
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Thu 8 - 31 May 2025 during Ross Library Opening Hours, Ross Library Unique images from Herefordshire Lore and Herefordshire Libraries Herefordshire History Archive FREE Exhibition of photos of Herefordshire from World War Two Ross Library, Herefordshire. HR9 7AN 8th...
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court and Gardens. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 - 4; free tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. I was built in 1633 and am the last surviving Market House...
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Open Every Day of the Festival and Beyond, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW Croft Castle was noted in the Domesday book in 1086 and the Croft family have fought to keep their home ever since. In the castle you can uncover stories about the key members...
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May Leominster Three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon – 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon – 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon – 6pm. Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus, sister Anthea and her husband Frank will be on hand throughout the day to talk you through Wythall’s remarkable history and the estate’s more recent diversification into English wine. Wythall Estate Vineyard. HR9 5SD
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
WW2 EXHIBITION
Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025 between 10.30 and 3.30 WW2 Exhibition of a private collection of British Second World War vehicles and equipment including weapons and uniforms, as part of our Living History group displays.
LEOMINSTER AND WAR HISTORY WALK
Wednesday 14thth May 10.00am. A short walk in the centre of Leominster looking at life and stories in periods of war.
GARDEN HISTORY TOUR AT BERRINGTON HALL
Wednesday 14th May 12.15-1.45pm, Berrington Hall, Leominster, Herefordshire. Get a real understanding of Berrington Hall’s garden and landscape to learn how people and plants have shaped the grounds..
THE TREASURES AND HISTORY OF THE CITY OF HEREFORD
Wednesday’s between 10:30am – 2:30pm, Hereford Town Hall. The Treasures and History of the City of Hereford. FREE entry to The Heritage Suite including The Mayor’s Parlour and Silver Museum.
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court and Gardens. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 - 4; free tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. I was built in 1633 and am the last surviving Market House...
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May 2025, Leominster Information Centre There will be three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre Leominster Heritage Guides invite you to join one of their experienced volunteer guides on a fascinating walk...
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
THURSDAY 15 MAY
80:80 HEREFORDSHIRE MEMORIES OF WW2
Starting Thursday 8th May 10am-1pm, Hereford Library. Anyone with local photos or memories of WWII from anywhere in the county is invited to come along and share them with Herefordshire Lore .
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am – 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm, Bromyard Local & Family History Centre, 5 Sherford Street Bromyard HR7 4DL. An exhibition of photographs and artifacts showing the trades of Bromyard & District spanning one hundred and fifty years..
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
HAY CASTLE TRUST – DIRECTORS TOUR OF HAY CASTLE
Tuesday 13th May & Thursday 15th May 11:00am – 12:00pm, Hay Castle. Come and explore Hay Castle with its director Tom True.
WW2 EXHIBITION
Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025 between 10.30 and 3.30 WW2 Exhibition of a private collection of British Second World War vehicles and equipment including weapons and uniforms, as part of our Living History group displays.
GUIDED TOURS OF RODD COURT
Thursday 15 May 2025 11am – 12pm AND 2pm – 3pm. The Rodd, Presteigne Explore and learn some of the history of this atmospheric grade II* Jacobean Manor House, finished c1630, now part of a rural centre for the arts.
80:80 HEREFORDSHIRE MEMORIES OF WW2
Various dates at Herefordshire Libraries It’s 80 years since VE and VJ Days marked the end of the deadliest conflict in history, World War 2. Over the next four months Herefordshire Libraries and Herefordshire Lore will work together to remember the war in 80 stories...
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Thu 8 - 31 May 2025 during Ross Library Opening Hours, Ross Library Unique images from Herefordshire Lore and Herefordshire Libraries Herefordshire History Archive FREE Exhibition of photos of Herefordshire from World War Two Ross Library, Herefordshire. HR9 7AN 8th...
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am - 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm From the early 1800s Bromyard was a manufacturing centre. Indeed it was said that if you couldn’t find it in Bromyard, then you didn’t need it. At one time you could...
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court and Gardens. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 - 4; free tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. I was built in 1633 and am the last surviving Market House...
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
FRIDAY 16 MAY
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am – 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm, Bromyard Local & Family History Centre, 5 Sherford Street Bromyard HR7 4DL. An exhibition of photographs and artifacts showing the trades of Bromyard & District spanning one hundred and fifty years..
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court, Leominster. Throughout Herefordshire History Festival week my friendly volunteer guides will be offering free short guided tours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. Free entry Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4.
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm – 8pm, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, 1pm – 4pm , Peterchurch Church Hub. An exhibition covering some of the key events that happened over the last 30,000 years through the eyes of a local Time Traveller.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
MEDIEVAL ALLENSMORE
Thursday 15th May. Friday 16th and Sunday 18th May. Allensmore Church. HR2 9AG. What do we know about medieval Allensmore?’
Exhibition of Allensmore’s history from pre Norman Conquest to the 14th century.
DORE ABBEY GUIDED TOURS
11.15 am on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May at £4 per person. Come and visit Dore Abbey, one of the finest Cistercian survivals set in Herefordshire’s Golden Valley with a guided tour.
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Thu 8 - 31 May 2025 during Ross Library Opening Hours, Ross Library Unique images from Herefordshire Lore and Herefordshire Libraries Herefordshire History Archive FREE Exhibition of photos of Herefordshire from World War Two Ross Library, Herefordshire. HR9 7AN 8th...
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am - 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm From the early 1800s Bromyard was a manufacturing centre. Indeed it was said that if you couldn’t find it in Bromyard, then you didn’t need it. At one time you could...
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
GRANGE COURT and GARDENS
Grange Court and Gardens. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 - 4; free tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am; Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm Magnificent historic building open to local community and to visitors. I was built in 1633 and am the last surviving Market House...
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May - Saturday 17 May 2025. Weobley Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of this lovely black and white village. Special displays in 2025 will include a wall panel commemorating VE Day and exhibits about Weobley during...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SATURDAY 17 MAY
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May Leominster Three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm – 8pm, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, 1pm – 4pm , Peterchurch Church Hub. An exhibition covering some of the key events that happened over the last 30,000 years through the eyes of a local Time Traveller.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
TOUR OF CRASWALL PRIORY SITE
Saturday 17 May 2025 2.30pm, Craswall Priory. Guided walk around the ruins of Craswall Priory organised by the Longtown and District Historical Society.
600 Years at BROCKHAMPTON MANOR HOUSE
Every day of the Festival and beyond.. Discover the historic traditions of medieval life at Brockhampton..
THE EARLY CHURCH IN HEREFORDSHIRE
Saturday 17 May 2025, 2.30pm, St. George’s Church, Orleton. Prof. Keith Ray will speak about ‘The Early Church in Herefordshire: Twenty Five Years On.’
DYNASTY OF DESTINY 1066 – 1485
Saturday 17 May 2025, Ludlow Methodist Church, all day. Mortimer History Society’s annual ‘Spring Conference’ about the Mortimer family.
OP BLACKOUT – The arrest of Admiral Doenitz
Saturday 17 May 2025 6.30pm, Hereford Town Hall. The arrest of Admiral Doenitz, Hitler’s successor in May 1945 and The Herefordshire Regiment’s part in it..
HEREFORD CATTLE HISTORIES
Saturday 17 May 2025 2.00 – 3.00pm, The Rodd, Presteigne. Hereford Cattle Histories, an Illustrated talk by Catherine Beale at The Rodd – ‘Hereford Cattle Histories: local breed, global reach.
COLWALL’S HOME FRONT
Saturday 17 May 2025 2.00 – 5.00pm, Colwall Village Hall. A celebration of what life was like in Colwall during the Second World War.
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Thu 8 - 31 May 2025 during Ross Library Opening Hours, Ross Library Unique images from Herefordshire Lore and Herefordshire Libraries Herefordshire History Archive FREE Exhibition of photos of Herefordshire from World War Two Ross Library, Herefordshire. HR9 7AN 8th...
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May 2025, Leominster Information Centre There will be three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre Leominster Heritage Guides invite you to join one of their experienced volunteer guides on a fascinating walk...
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
SUNDAY 18 MAY
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
Every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival, Bell Inn, Yarpole. Combine your visit to the Bell Tower at Yarpole and view the original Cider Mill and Press at the Bell at Yarpole..
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
10th to 18th May 2025 – Visit to Yarpole with a pre-ordered afternoon tea at the Gallery Café on Weds 14 May. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café, Village Shop and Post Office.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Every day during the festival and beyond 11.00am – 5.00pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries, including present day.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm – 8pm, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, 1pm – 4pm , Peterchurch Church Hub. An exhibition covering some of the key events that happened over the last 30,000 years through the eyes of a local Time Traveller.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon – 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon – 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon – 6pm. Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus, sister Anthea and her husband Frank will be on hand throughout the day to talk you through Wythall’s remarkable history and the estate’s more recent diversification into English wine. Wythall Estate Vineyard. HR9 5SD
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
MEDIEVAL ALLENSMORE
Thursday 15th May. Friday 16th and Sunday 18th May. Allensmore Church. HR2 9AG. What do we know about medieval Allensmore?’
Exhibition of Allensmore’s history from pre Norman Conquest to the 14th century.
HEREFORDSHIRE TOGETHER HISTORY EVENT
Sunday 18th May 11.00am – 3pm A free community event celebrating Herefordshire Histories Festival. The Black Crow Vikings will be performing with their historic re-enactments. Plus we will have family activities, campfire cooking, nature trail and a local history exhibition.
THE CIDER MILL AT THE BELL, YARPOLE.
CIDER MILL at the Bell Inn, Yarpole, Open every day except Monday & Tuesday of the festival. The pub still retains the original Mill and large millstone, dating from the 17th century; used for pulping the apples. The Cider Mill was powered using a horse....
VISIT to YARPOLE ST LEONARD’S BELLTOWER
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 18th May 2025.Yarpole, St Leonard Parish Church. St Leonard’s Management, Yarpole invites you to our beautiful Bell Tower and Trailblazing 14th century church that was the first reordered church which hosts an award winning Gallery Café,...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY AT CROFT CASTLE
Open Every Day of the Festival and Beyond, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW Croft Castle was noted in the Domesday book in 1086 and the Croft family have fought to keep their home ever since. In the castle you can uncover stories about the key members...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
THE TIME TRAVELLERS GUIDE EXHIBITION
Various dates and timings, Peterchurch Church Hub Sunday & Monday 11th/12th May 1pm till 4pm, Tuesday 13th 5pm -8pm, Friday 16th -Sunday 18th May, 1pm - 4pm The Exhibition held in St Peter's Church/Hub in Peterchurch, covers a series of stops in an imagined Time...
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
FULL EVENT LISTING
80:80 HEREFORDSHIRE MEMORIES OF WW2
Starting Thursday 8th May 10am-1pm, Hereford Library. Anyone with local photos or memories of WWII from anywhere in the county is invited to come along and share them with Herefordshire Lore .
FAIR OAK CIDER OPEN DAY
Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 May, 11 till 5, Fair Oak, Bacton, Herefordshire HR2 0AT. Fair Oak Cider’s horse-powered cider mill will be open for visitors to come and enjoy cider, dray rides with Featherstone, and Sunanta’s Thai buffet..
HEREFORDSHIRE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
8th May to 31 May : during Ross-on-Wye Library opening times. A celebration of what life was like in Herefordshire during the Second World War.
VE DAY TEA AT ROSS LIBRARY
Thu 8 May 2025 2.00 – 4.00pm, Ross-on-Wye Library. Tea and cake supplied by the Friends of Ross Library to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
MADLEY HISTORY WALK
Saturday 10th May 2025, at 9.45am, walk 10am to 12am, Madley Recreation Ground. Visit the remarkable 12th century Church with Ed Kelly’s modern artworks, beautiful 13c stained glass and large crypt chapel. Also see the Forge; 1790 Workhouse; an ancient wood with wild orchids;
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND
Sat 10th and Sun 11th MAY, 2025, National Mills Weekend. Various sites around Herefordshire and beyond. This year 23 mills hope to be open to the public in this area; 9 in Herefordshire, 6 in Shropshire, 6 in Worcestershire and 2 in Powys.
BROMYARD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – Made in Bromyard
Saturday 10th May 10am – 12.30. Thursday 15th May and Friday 16th May 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm, Bromyard Local & Family History Centre, 5 Sherford Street Bromyard HR7 4DL. An exhibition of photographs and artifacts showing the trades of Bromyard & District spanning one hundred and fifty years..
MORDIFORD WATER MILL
Saturday 10 May 2025 10.00 – 4.00pm, Mordiford Water Mill. Mordiford Water Mill. A tall stone corn mill on a steep site. The large overshot waterwheel drove iron machinery & 2 pairs of stones.
HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORY DAY AT HARC
10 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas Herefordshire History Day at HARC. Herefordshire Family History Society will be hosting a history day at the HARC in Rotherwas where we will welcoming other history organisations to come along and display what they have to offer. Societies who have agreed to exhibit at the moment are: Bartonsham History Group, Bromyard Local History Society, Caring for God’s Acre, Hereford Community Farm, Dinedor Heritage Group, Rotherwas Together and the Woolhope Club
More events very soon!