Heritage Open Day: The Old Grammar School is over 500 years old, and houses the Heritage Centre. During HODS week we will be open as usually but..... more >

The Old Grammar School, Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DN

Sun 8 Sep to Tue 10 Sep, Sat 14 Sep, Sun 15 Sep

Saint Michael And All Angels Church Ledbury

Heritage Open Day: Come and see this beautiful, ancient and living church. Stewards available to answer questions and guide. more >

Saint Michael And All Angels Church, Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DR

Fri 6 Sep to Sun 15 Sep

Connecting - People at The Master's House, Ledbury

Heritage Open Day: A free pop-in art workshop for children and adults aged 7+, following this year's HODs theme 'Connections' with... more >

St Katherine’s Square, Ledbury HR8 1EA

Sat 7 Sep

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Herefordshire

Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum

Heritage Open Day: The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum will be open without booking! The Museum holds artefacts and a research archive relating..... more >

Suvla Barracks, Harold Street, Hereford HR1 2QX

Sat 7 Sep

The Weir Garden

Heritage Open Day: Explore The Weir Garden for free this Heritage Open Day. Explore the idyllic riverside garden, take a stroll around the parkland..... more >

The Weir Garden, Swainshill, Hereford HR4 7QF

Sat 7 Sep

The River Runs Through It - Hereford on the Wye

Heritage Open Day: A Free Guided Walk along the river highlighting the relationship between river and city through the ages... more >

The Black & White House, Hightown, Hereford HR1 2AA

Sat 7 Sep

Quaker Meeting House Hereford

Heritage Open Day: Discover our meeting house tucked away off King Street in Hereford and find out its interesting history... more >

Friends Meeting House, 21 King Street, Hereford HR4 9BX

Mon 9 Sep

Berrington Hall

Heritage Open Day: Discover Berrington Hall for free this Heritage Open Day. Explore â€˜Capabilityâ€™ Brownâ€™s final landscape masterpiece, step..... more >

Berrington Hall, Berrington, Leominster HR6 0DW

Sat 7 Sep

Croft Castle

Heritage Open Day: Explore Croft Castle for free this Heritage Open Day. Discover 1000 years of history inside the castle, explore miles of..... more >

Croft Castle, Croft, Leominster HR6 9PW

Sat 7 Sep

Burgage Hall (former Congregational Chapel)

Heritage Open Day: Discover the Burgage Hall, up a tiny alleyway in the centre of town and a living remnant of history from when this building was... more >

Chapel Alley, High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DW

Mon 9 Sep, Tue 10 Sep

Butcher Row House Museum

Heritage Open Day: This fascinating folk museum measures 5m square, over two floors - and has been moved twice!... more >

Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DW

Mon 9 Sep, Tue 10 Sep, Thu 12 Sep to Sun 15 Sep

30 Orchard Green - Open Garden for NGS

Only four years old, RHS Gold Medal winning designer Sara Edwards' small back garden accommodates her eclectic collection of unusual plants,... more >

30 Orchard Green, Hereford HR1 3ED

Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep

Brockhampton

Heritage Open Day: Explore Brockhampton for free this Heritage Open Day. Explore the picturesque, Medieval moated manor house, grab a cuppa and a..... more >

Brockhampton, Bringsty, Bromyard WR6 5TB

Sat 7 Sep

Lower Brockhampton Estate and Manor House

Heritage Open Day: National Trust property - open FOC all day This unique C15 Herefordshire farm house - maybe the oldest in the National Trust - is... more >

Lower Brockhampton Estate, Bromyard WR6 5TB

Sat 7 Sep

Routes of Kington from the Oxford Arms

Heritage Open Day: A day of discovery based at the Oxford Arms, an ancient coaching inn. Explore routes of Kington through a heritage photography..... more >

Duke Street, Kington HR5 3DR

Sun 8 Sep

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Herefordshire

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Drovers Rest, Off Watery Lane, Hay-on-Wye HR3 6AG

Sun 8 Sep, Fri 27 Sep, Sun 13 Oct, Sun 27 Oct

Lower Hope Gardens

Outstanding 5 acre garden with wonderful seasonal variations. Impeccable lawns with herbaceous borders, rose gardens, white garden, Mediterranean,..... more >

Lower Hope Estate, Ullingswick, Hereford HR1 3JF

Sun 8 Sep

Lower Hope - Open Garden for NGS

Outstanding five acre garden with wonderful seasonal variations. Impeccable lawns with herbaceous borders, rose gardens, white garden, Mediterranean,..... more >

Lower Hope, Hereford HR1 3JF

Sun 8 Sep

Clodock Mill

Heritage Open Day: Visit a traditional working watermill, grinding corn in a picturesque corner of Herefordshire... more >

Clodock Mill, Longtown, Hereford HR2 0PD

Sun 8 Sep

Daniel Light - The White Ladder

Triumph and Tragedy at the Dawn of Mountaineering Daniel Light will talk about the true stories of the thrill-seekers, map-makers, soldiers,... more >

Rossiter Books, High Street, Ross on Wye HR9 5HL

Tue 10 Sep

What have the Railways ever done for Us?

Heritage Open Day: The Railways of Leominster and North Herefordshire: its arrival in Leominster and its impact on the local community An illustrated... more >

Grange Court, Pinsley Road, Leominster HR6 8NW

Wed 11 Sep

Visit Colwall St James Church

Heritage Open Day: Visit St James - a pilgrim Church and appreciate its history with some refreshments Situated just over a mile southwest of the... more >

St Jame’s Church Colwall, Colwall WR13 6EG

Wed 11 Sep

16th Century Painted Room, Ledbury

Heritage Open Day: 16th Century Wall Paintings were discovered in the late 20th century. Ask questions of the guides... more >

Town Council Office, 1 Church Street, Ledbury HR8 1DH

Thu 12 Sep to Sat 14 Sep

The Sixteen's Choral Pilgrimage 2024: Masters of Imitation. Hereford

Celebrating the art of imitation, our 2024 Choral Pilgrimage explores music from the master of parody, Orlande de Lassus, alongside works by Josquin,... more >

Hereford Cathedral, 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG

Thu 12 Sep

The Market House, Ledbury

Heritage Open Day: The room above the Market House will be open to view. The stilted black and white Market House dates from the early 17th century..... more >

High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DH

Thu 12 Sep to Sat 14 Sep

Foraging Course with Wild Food UK - Ross-on-Wye

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

The Alma Inn, Linton HR9 7RY

Fri 13 Sep, Sun 6 Oct

DOMESDAY BOOK

Heritage Open Day: Read through the County edition of the Domesday Book in one of the towns most iconic landmarks: the 17th-century Market House... more >

The Market House, High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DH

Sat 14 Sep

Chapel at Ledbury Cemetery, Ledbury

Heritage Open Day: The new Cemetery and its two chapels in New Street date from the 1860s, the chapels being designed by London architect Frederick... more >

Ledbury Cemetery, New Street, Ledbury HR8 2EL

Sat 14 Sep

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

After their last sold-out visit, we simply had to have them back! Widely considered to be one of the best ever ABBA tribute Acts, they play to..... more >

The Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Road, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LL

Sat 14 Sep

Grendon Court - Open Garden for NGS

A contemporary garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith. Planted on two levels, a clever collection of mass-planted perennials and grasses of different..... more >

Grendon Court, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP

Sun 15 Sep

Foraging Course with Wild Food UK - Ledbury

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

The Woodshed, Eastnor Deer Park, Ledbury HR8 1RA

Sun 15 Sep, Sun 29 Sep, Fri 4 Oct

Brockhampton Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Created from scratch in 1999 by the owner and Tom Stuart-Smith, this beautiful hilltop garden looks south and west over unspoilt countryside... more >

Brockhampton Cottage, Brockhampton HR1 4TQ

Sun 15 Sep

The Picton Garden - Open Garden for NGS

1½ acres west of Malvern Hills. Bulbs and a multitude of woodland plants in spring. Interesting perennials and shrubs in August... more >

The Picton Garden, Colwall WR13 6QE

Mon 16 Sep, Mon 14 Oct

FREE taster session with the Hereford Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. The Withington Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach..... more >

Withington Village Hall, Coppice Close, Withies Road, Withington HR1 3PP

Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, and more dates until Thu 14 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Monthly Bingo Night!

Come along to our monthly bingo nights on the 3rd Friday each month, next one on Friday 20th September 2024, until Friday 15th November 2024 at... more >

Burley Gate Village Hall, A465 between Burley Gate Roundabout and the village of Stoke Lacy, Adjacent to Burley Gate Primary School HR1 3QR

Fri 20 Sep

Ivy Croft - Open Garden for NGS

Now over 25 years old, the garden shows signs of maturity, inc some surprising trees. A very wide range of plants is displayed, blending with..... more >

Ivy Croft, Leominster HR6 0JN

Sat 21 Sep, Sun 22 Sep

Perrycroft - Open Garden for NGS

Perrycroft is an Arts and Crafts house designed by CFA Voysey in 1895. Situated high on the Malvern Hills, with magnificent views to the south and..... more >

Perrycroft, Malvern WR13 6DN

Sun 22 Sep

FREE taster session with the Hereford Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Hereford Rock Choir... more >

Hampton Bishop Village Hall, Church Lane, Hampton Bishop, Hereford HR1 4JY

Mon 23 Sep, Mon 30 Sep, and more dates until Mon 18 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Rick Stein's Food Stories

Book signing Rick Stein is back with a major new BBC TWO tv series and book, Rick Stein’s Food Stories, a celebration of the best of British food... more >

Rossiter Books, 14 Church Street, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 2LR

Thu 26 Sep

Swing from Paris at Gorsley Village Hall

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing at Gorsley Village Hall, with quartet Swing from Paris... more >

Gorsley Village Hall, Lovers Walk, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7SW

Thu 26 Sep

Last Night at the Proms

Buy your tickets now online as an early bird if you want to experience the Last Night of the Proms in the beautiful church of St Mary Magdalene in... more >

St Mary Magdalene Church Church Road SY7 0LD

Sat 5 Oct

Ralph Court Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

All tickets must be purchased through the garden website or at the gate. 14 amazing gardens set in the grounds of a gothic rectory... more >

Ralph Court Gardens, Hereford HR7 4LU

Sat 5 Oct, Sun 6 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sun 17 Nov

Coddington Vineyard - Open Garden for NGS

Five acres inc a two acre vineyard, listed farmhouse, threshing barn and cider mill. Garden with terraces, wildflower meadow, woodland with massed..... more >

Coddington Vineyard, Coddington HR8 1JJ

Fri 11 Oct and Sat 12 Oct

Kate Humble - Homemade

Join broadcaster and author Kate Humble – a champion of the environment, nature conservation and rural affairs, for an evening celebrating everyone... more >

Town Hall Hereford HR1 2PJ

Wed 16 Oct

Monthly Bingo Night!

Come along to our monthly bingo nights on the 3rd Friday each month, next one on Friday 18th October 2024, until Friday 15th November 2024 at Burley... more >

Burley Gate Village Hall, A465 between Burley Gate Roundabout and the village of Stoke Lacy, Adjacent to Burley Gate Primary School HR1 3QR

Fri 18 Oct

Bingo Night!

Come along to our last bingo night of 2024 on Friday 15th November 2024 at Burley Gate Village Hall, HR1 3QR. Doors open at 7... more >

Burley Gate Village Hall, A465 between Burley Gate Roundabout and the village of Stoke Lacy, Adjacent to Burley Gate Primary School HR1 3QR

Fri 15 Nov

Church Going by Andrew Ziminski Book Talk

Churches are many things to us - they are places of worship, vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection... more >

ST Marys Church Ross on Wye HR9 5HN

Mon 25 Nov

Things to do around Herefordshire

If you're planning a day out in Herefordshire, this picturesque county in West Midlands, England, offers a variety of activities for all interests. Whether you're a nature lover, history enthusiast, or simply seeking a memorable experience, Herefordshire has something to offer. Let's explore some delightful options:

1. Hereford Cathedral:
- Begin your day by visiting Hereford Cathedral, a stunning example of historic architecture. Explore its grand interior, admire the medieval stained glass, and learn about its rich history. Don't miss the Mappa Mundi exhibition, which houses a unique medieval map of the world.

2. Goodrich Castle:
- Venture to Goodrich Castle, perched dramatically on a hilltop near Ross-on-Wye. Enjoy panoramic views of the Wye Valley and explore the castle's ruins. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photography lovers.

3. Docklow Pools:
- If you're a fishing enthusiast, head to Docklow Pools. This serene fishing venue offers well-stocked lakes and beautiful surroundings. Spend a relaxing day by the water, enjoying the peaceful ambiance.

4. Eastnor Castle:
- Discover Eastnor Castle, nestled in the Malvern Hills. Explore its historic rooms, picturesque gardens, and deer park. The castle also hosts weddings and corporate events, making it a versatile venue for various occasions.

5. Explore the Cotswolds:
- While not entirely within Herefordshire, the nearby Cotswolds offer charming villages, rolling hills, and scenic walks. Visit Ledbury, stroll through quaint streets, and soak in the Cotswold countryside. It's a delightful escape into rural England.

6. Enjoy Outdoor Pursuits:
- Herefordshire is perfect for outdoor adventures. Try quad biking, high ropes courses, or even axe-throwing. For adrenaline seekers, the Land Rover Experience offers thrilling off-road drives.

Remember, Herefordshire's mix of historic landmarks, natural beauty, and outdoor activities promises an unforgettable day out! 🌳🏰🌿.