Family Events Herefordshire Summer Holidays 2024

The holidays are almost upon us, and Herefordshire has a lot planned to entertain families. There are so many family-friendly places to visit that I have been asked to recommend (which will take a while so I will break them down by town when I have some time). I have not mentioned the many markets and car boots, but they should not be forgotten! I would advise keeping an eye on the tourism sites and socials as well as local town Facebook pages. I always end up missing out as some smaller events are promoted in Parish magazines and on signs by the road! This is purely a list for families to use and refer to, it is not an advertisement so local businesses that are holding any family days, or are focused on children’s activities etc just message me and I will include any information. Or if any I have needs a tweak.  If you know of little fetes, church events, etc tell me, just don’t let me on any bottle stalls.

Please double-check the below, some will need booking in advance and visit the primary websites for detailed information to be sure on times/locations and disabled access etc.

• 20^TH July Get Wild! St Catherine’s Church 2.00-5.00pm , HOARWITHY, HR2 6QQ.
• 20^TH July Newton Court Family Fun Day 9.00am-8.00pm LEOMINSTER, HR6 0PF.
• 20^TH July Huntington Fete 3.00pm start, Huntington Court, Huntington, Nr. KINGTON HR5 3PZ.
• 20^TH July 12.00-4.00pm LEAF Family Fun Day, LEDBURY, Recreation Ground.
• 20^TH July Free Junior Bowls Club 10.30am-12.00pm (6-17 years) Hereford Bowling Club, 38 Bewell Street, HEREFORD, HR4 0BA.
• 20^TH July St Andrew’s Church Village Fete 2.00 – 4.30pm, BREDWARDINE, HR3 6DB.
• 20^TH July Open gardens 10am – 3.30pm. Hereford Cathedral, HEREFORD, HR12NG.
• 21^ST July Summer Fun Day (11.00am-2.00pm) Withington Village Hall, Coppice Close, HEREFORD, HR1 3PP.
• 21^ST July Hay Summer Show. Playing fields, Brecon road, HAY ON WYE.
• 24^TH July Pond Dipping Berrington Hall LEOMINSTER HR6 0DW. £2 plus Normal National Trust admission.
• 23^RD & 24^TH July Escape to The Woods at The Cart Shed Kids Club: Devereux Wootton Farm, NORTON CANON, HR4 8QN.
• 24^TH July & 25^TH July. Wild Adventure Club: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0PY.
• 25^TH July Starry Village family festival. Barton Hill Farm, Kentchurch, HEREFORD, Herefordshire, HR2 0BZ.
• 27^TH & 28^TH July Three Counties Food and Drink Festival – Three Counties Showground, MALVERN, WR13 6NW.
• 28^TH – 29^TH July Hawkeye Falconry display Hampton Court Castle, Hope under Dinmore, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN.
• 21^ST July – 25^TH July Dino uproar at Eastnor castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 30^TH & 31^ST July Escape to The Woods at The Cart Shed Kids Club: Devereux Wootton Farm, NORTON CANON, HR4 8QN.
• 30^TH – 31^ST July Animal Encounters Hampton Court Castle, Hope under Dinmore, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN.
• 31^ST July Kids Summer Make & Take at Hay Castle. Oxford Road, Hay on Wye, HR3 5DG. Two sessions 10.30-11.30am and 1-2pm.
• 1^ST August. Fizz Pop Science workshop. BELMONT AND KINGTON LIBRARIES.
• 2^ND August Fizz Pop Science workshop. LEOMINSTER AND BROMYARD LIBRARIES. (See Herefordshire Libraries websites for times). *The SUMMER READING CHALLENGE is running at the libraries, visit to pick up your pack.
• 3^RD August Free Junior Bowls Club 10.30am-12.00pm (6-17 years) Hereford Bowling Club, 38 Bewell Street, HEREFORD, HR4 0BA.
• 3rd August 11:00 am – 12:00. Summer family rave. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, HEREFORD, Herefordshire, HR4 9JR
• 4^TH – 8^TH August Circus Skills Eastnor castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 5^TH August Fizz Pop Science workshop. LEDBURY AND ROSS LIBRARIES. (See Herefordshire Libraries websites for times).
• 6^TH August Enchanted Garden interactive storytelling. Croft Castle LEOMINSTER. £5 per child plus Normal National Trust admission.
• 6^TH – 7^TH August Wild Adventure Club: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0PY.
• 7^TH August Pentre CIC. Farm Friends Summer outreach. This one is in HAY ON WYE at the Globe. Check out their Facebook page for other locations and on site activities.
• 7^TH – 11^TH August Lakefest DEER PARK EVENT Eastnor castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 8^TH August Pop Party 2.00pm The Courtyard, Edgar Street, HEREFORD, Herefordshire, HR4 9JR.
• 9^TH August Princess & Superhero Afternoon Tea (12.00 and 3.00pm). Green Dragon Hotel, Broad Street, HEREFORD, HR4 9BG.
• 10^TH August Free Junior Bowls Club 10.30am-12.00pm (6-17 years) Hereford Bowling Club, 38 Bewell Street, HEREFORD, HR4 0BA.
• 10^TH August Stoke Lacey Summer Fete 12.00-4.00 Stoke Lacy, BROMYARD, HR7 4HJ.
• SUN 11^TH – 15^TH August Animal Encounters Eastnor Castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 11^TH August 10am -4pm. Festival of Wildlife, Queenswood Country Park, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0PY.
• 12^TH-13^TH August. Perseids meteor shower peak. COUNTYWIDE. Just find a field.
• 12^TH -13^TH Aug 10am – 2pm Adventures of Zog! Holiday Workshop. Age 4-7. £50 for two days. The Courtyard, HEREFORD, HR4 9JR.
• 15^TH August 11am-2pm. Maylords Orchards Summer Fun Day, HEREFORD.
• 15^TH August 12:00pm Summer Messy Church – Olympics. The Nave, Hereford Cathedral, HEREFORD, HR1 2NG.
• 17^TH August NESTFEST 10.00am-4.00pm. The Nest, Little Verzons Farm, Hereford Road, LEDBURY, Herefordshire HR8 2PZ.
• 17^TH – 18^TH August Kington Vintage Show, Kington Recreation Ground, KINGTON, HR5 3AL.
• 17^TH – 18^TH August Suitcase Storyteller Ludlow Castle. Castle Square, LUDLOW, Shropshire, SY8 1AY.
• 17^TH – 18^TH August Fighting Knights at Goodrich Castle, ROSS ON WYE, HR9 6HY.
• 17^TH August Free Junior Bowls Club 10.30-12.00 (6-17 years) Hereford Bowling Club, 38 Bewell Street, HEREFORD, HR4 0BA.
• 17th ‐ 24th August Hereford City Dino Days, Hereford City Centre, HEREFORD.
• 18^TH – 22^ND August Dance Workshops Eastnor Castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 18th August 2pm Eaton Bishop Fruit, Flower, Vegetable and Craft Village Show: EATON BISHOP Village Hall, HR2 9QA. Adults 50p, children free.
• 19^TH August Wildplay LEOMINSTER Library. Nature based crafting. 10.30am – 12.30pm.
• 20^TH August ‘Princesses, Knights & Dragons’ interactive storytelling interactive storytelling. Croft Castle, LEOMINSTER. £5 per child plus National Trust admission.
• 23^RD-24^TH August HEREFORD River Carnival.
• 23^RD – 25^TH August YFest family fun festival. Ross Rugby Club, Abbott’s Close, Greytree, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7GQ, UK.
• 24^TH August WildPlay at Hereford Temporary Library. Nature based crafting. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Free. 58 Friars Street HEREFORD, HR4 0AS.
• 24^TH August Dorstonbury Family Friendly Weekend Music Festival Hereford, HR3 6AW.
• 24^TH August Free Junior Bowls Club 10.30am-12.00pm (6-17 years) Hereford Bowling Club, 38 Bewell Street, HEREFORD, HR4 0BA.
• 25^TH  August Hereford Duck Race Hereford City Centre, HEREFORD.
• 25^TH-26^TH August. Past Times Living History. Ludlow Castle. Castle Square, LUDLOW, Shropshire, SY8 1AY.
• 26^TH Ledbury Carnival (11.00-5.00pm). LEDBURY.
• 25^TH – 29^TH August Knights & Princess School Eastnor Castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 31^ST August 10.30am – 4pm. Maylords Orchards Summer Lovin’ Street Fest & Talent Showcase, HEREFORD.
• 31^ST August Firework Champions DEER PARK EVENT Eastnor Castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.
• 1^ST September Family Fun Day Eastnor Castle, LEDBURY, HR8 1RL.

SUMMER LONG

• 12th May – 25th August, 2024 Bands in the Park – The Bandstand – ROSS-ON-WYE.
• 20^TH JULY – 1^st SEPTEMBER Summer of Play Berrington Hall LEOMINSTER (play equipment can be borrowed from the visitor centre). Normal admission applies. Alice and Wonderland Trail £3. Same dates.
• 20^TH JULY – 1^st SEPTEMBER Summer of Play Croft Castle LEOMINSTER. Whimsical Woods Trail £3. Same dates.
• Ralph Court Garden Dino Summer. Edwyn Ralph, BROMYARD, HR7 4LU.
• Drovers Rest Animal safaris, DIY Farm Trails, Campfire experiences and feasts. Multiple dates through July and August. Drovers Rest, Llanerch Y Coed Farm, HAY ON WYE, HR3 6AG.
• Open during holidays. Pony rides. Newbridge Farm Park, Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2QG.

Check out each of the towns ‘Trails’ great activities to do with the children.