Courtyard Events, Hereford, Herefordshire.

Events coming up at the Courtyard, visit their website for all events that are showing today, or by the week or month.

The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is the leading arts provider in Herefordshire and a registered charity. We have a 400-seat main house, a 120-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, a gallery, meeting spaces and an award-winning cafe bar. Whilst being primary a receiving venue, we also produce in house including our annual panto, youth theatre shows and some co-producing. We have a varied live, film and visual arts programme, a thriving youth theatre and work extensively with people of all ages in the community.

More Information:
Website: The Courtyard

Hay Festival, Hay On Wye, Herefordshire.

For 11 days a year many thousands of people come from all over the UK, Europe, America and the rest of the world to join a carnival celebration of ideas and stories at the Hay Festival.

The programme of some six hundred events (including two free days for schools and a parallel programme for children and families, called HAYDAYS) takes place in the tented festival village during the spring bank holiday. Writers, politicians, poets, scientists, comedians, philosophers and musicians come together on the greenfield site to talk, eat, think, drink and be merry.

More Information: Hay Festival

HowTheLightGetsIn, Hay On Wye, Herefordshire.
The world’s largest philosophy and music festival.

Over 300 events, 100 debates and talks, and 200 music and performance events.

HowTheLightGetsIn returns to Hay-on-Wye for a festival experience full of magic and wonder.

On the Bank Holiday weekend from 24th – 27th May, our newly expanded Riverside site will host more venues than ever before. You’ll find headline music acts, the best in stand-up comedy from the UK and beyond, debates between the world’s leading thinkers, and so much more.

Our music programme is what makes HowTheLightGetsIn unique. From enchanting solo singers to exhilarating dance, all day and night, you’ll find our idyllic riverside site alive with the music that fills the air.

As night begins to fall at HowTheLightGetsIn, the Ring and the Stage turn from hubs of intellectual activity into venues abuzz with some of the UK’s best comedy acts. With an indecently funny line-up, the laughs are (almost) guaranteed to drown out the party next door. We’re joined by comics such as Phil Wang, Lou Sanders, and Ahir Shah rubbing shoulders with some of the best up-and-coming talent on the comedy circuit.

Accommodation
Complete your festival experience with a Boutique Yurt, nominated for best hospitality at the 2018 UK Festival Awards. Against the backdrop of the Black Mountains, our brand new location for 2019 provides an unmatched combination of tranquility for your glamping experience, whilst also being just opposite the Riverside Festival site.

You can retreat at the end of the day to the comfort of your own yurt within minutes. Based on the traditional Mongolian dwellings, our Yurts offer hotel style accommodation and provide a cosy, dry haven to retreat into and rest up between the jam-packed days and nights. With access to plenty of luxury showers, toilets and a pamper parlour, glamping never felt so decadent.

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: HowTheLightGetsIn

Treasure Island Trail at Berrington Hall, Leominster in Herefordshire.

The best places to go & things to do around Herefordshire during the May bank holiday weekend and the school half term.

Explore the grounds, battle the pirates and uncover the hidden treasure in the gardens at Berrington on our ‘Treasure Island’ trail. Do you have what it takes to take part in this adventure?

Prices: All, per trail £2.50

Information: Berrington Hall

Nature Art Trail at Croft Castle in Herefordshire.

The best places to go & things to do around Herefordshire during the school half term.

Connect with nature through art this May half term. See what weird and wonderful creations you can make using sticks, leaves and other natural materials.

See if you can follow the clues around the gardens using your trail sheet. Complete the different activities to collect your prize at the end.

Prices: All, per trail £2.50
Suitability: Dogs on leads are welcome
Meeting point: Please collect your trail sheet from Visitor Reception on arrival
What to bring and wear: Please bring sturdy footwear and warm/waterproof clothing as appropriate
Accessibility: Trail may involve steps and uneven paths

Information: Email Croft Castle | Tel: 01568 780246

Wildlife Safari at the Weir Garden, Hereford, Herefordshire.

The best places to go & things to do around Herefordshire during the May bank holiday and the school half term.

We’re going on a Wildlife Safari at The Weir Garden.

Unlike any Safari you’ve been on before, we’re looking at the birds, mammals, fish and insects that live here and discovering what makes them so unique.

Price: Per train £2.50
Suitability: Children welcome. Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event
Meeting point: Collect your trail sheet from the kiosk when you arrive
What to bring and wear: Wear suitable footwear as we have lots of uneven paths
Accessibility: Some steep climbs and steps

Information: The Weir Garden

Ewyas Harold Festival Of Arts, Herefordshire

Ewyas Harold will hold its second Arts Festival, showcasing and selling the works of local artists, photographers and crafts people in Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall, St Michael’s Hall, St Michael’s Church, the Temple Bar Inn, the Baptist Hall, and the Methodist Hall.

There will be other events and activities too; craft demonstrations and videos, a display of old photos of the village, music by community choirs and The Psychedelic Heart’s Club Band, and opportunities to learn how to ring the church bells. Villagers and local schoolchildren are already helping make bunting, as well as making plans for their scarecrows.

The Festival is very much a community event, and the Kemble Centre marquee will be the base for local groups and organisations that work for the benefit of the local community, and the local environment.

Old King Street Farm’s llamas will be putting in an appearance outside the Memorial Hall, and Sunanta’s Thai Kitchen will be selling homemade Thai cuisine outside the Kemble Centre.

The Festival Information tent will also be based outside the Kemble Centre and ‘park and ride’ transport between Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall and the village centre will be provided by Dore Community Transport.

There are no entrance fees to any of the exhibitions/events.

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: Ewyas Harold Arts Festival | Facebook Page

Stadium Music Festival, Hereford Football Stadium, Herefordshire.
FLASHBACK 90’s/00’s will be hosting Saturday 25th May with CLUBLAND hosting Sunday 26th May.

Lineup announced so far:
Saturday – Flashback 90s & 00s 
Gareth Gates
Dappy
Amelia Lily
Sweet Female Attitude
Ironik
N-Trance
Ed Sheeran (Tribute)
Little Mix (Tribute)

Sunday – Clubland
Cascada
Ultrabeat
Flip N Fill
Dee Dee
Kelly Llorenna
Micky Modelle
Mark Breeze
Hixxy
Scott Brown

Saturday FLASHBACK 90s/00s
Standard Ticket £20
VIP Ticket (including afterparty) £25
Under 16 £10
Family Ticket £50 (2 adults/2 children)

Sunday CLUBLAND
Standard Ticket £20
VIP Ticket (including afterparty) £25
Under 16 £10
Family Ticket £50 (2 adults/2 children)

Dual Ticket (both days)
Weekend Ticket £30
VIP Weekend Ticket (including afterparty) £40

VIP Tickets will have access to a VIP Bar, VIP Seating, Meet and Greet with the artists and Queue Jump.

MORE INFORMATION & TICKETS:
Stadium Music Festival | Facebook

Tudor Cherry Chase Trail at Brockhampton Estate, Bromyard, in Herefordshire.

The best places to go & things to do around Herefordshire during the school half term and May bank holiday.

Discover how the Tudors brought delicious cherries to Britain. Tudor people loved these fruits. We grow them in the orchards at Brockhampton too. Complete the Tudor cherry chase and win a prize.

Herefordshire is well known for excellent cherry crops and there was once a large cherry orchard near the manor house at Brockhampton. Discover more in our Tudor cherry chase trail.

Price: Trail £2.50
Suitability: Children welcome. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Meeting point: Lower Brockhampton

Information: Brockhampton Estate

Croc8, Crocodile 8, Burghill, Hereford, Herefordshire.

The Crocodile 8 is a tough multi-terrain 8.8 mile race on road, grass and mud.

Adult Race

• The main race begins at 3.00pm on Sunday 26th May 2019
• You should be 16 or over to run the main race
• Early bird entry fee; £16.00 or £13.00 (affiliated members) when paying online
• You are welcome to enter on the raceday between 12-2pm (we only accept cash; £18.00 or £15.00 (affiliated members)
• Race entries are limited to 350 so to avoid disappointment we recommend paying online

Mini Fun Run
The fun runs start at 1pm, before the main race has begun. Every child receives a slap band.

• 4 races for different age categories. medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
• Race 1 – Watch pre-school and reception children chase the Croc around the mini-course
• Race 2 – Years 1, 2 around the mini-course
• Race 3 – Years 3, 4, race around an extended mini course
• Race 4 – Years 5, 6 race around a new and improved, longer course
• Entries (from 12-1pm) are £2 and are paid on the raceday

Junior Race
The Junior Race takes place at 3:00pm, at the rear of the main race and will follow the same course until Court Farm.

• Distance 2.57 miles
• Entries are £5 and are paid on the raceday
• Entries between 12-2:30pm

Post Race Party
The Bell Inn Tillington, the local pub, is once again kindly playing host for the evening’s entertainments. Sit back, relax, enjoy yourself and settle down to a well-deserved pint after a hard day of running.

There are plenty of activities to involve yourself in throughout the evening. The pub provides excellent catering and will ensure you won’t go hungry. Musicians will be on hand for you to dance the night away and a play area allows the younger runners to enjoy themselves.

The fun starts at 6pm and the race results will be announced and prizes awarded during the evening.

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: Crocodile8
Enter: Entry Central

Country Gardeners Day, Stockton Bury Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire.
Come and join us for our annual traditional plant fair in the heart of the garden. Now in its 5th year this charming event offers the chance to enjoy the garden and cafe and shop for plants, sundries and garden art from local suppliers.

Our exhibitors include:

• Seggins Bees (honey and more)
• Old Court Nurseries (perennials and alpines)
• The Cottage Herbery (Herbs)
• Carrob Plants (rose and woodland plants)
• Mynd Hardy Plants (perennials)
• The Woodee (fire pits)
• Metalsmiths (garden art)
• Basket Jenny (willow supports) and plenty more

Expect about 15 stalls, lots of free advice and friendly people. Also music from a local folk band.

Normal garden entry applies (season ticket holders are free).

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Stockton Bury Gardens

Eastnor Steam And Vintage, Ledbury, Herefordshire.

A nostalgic family fun day! Line up of impressive steam engines, tea tent, giant garden games, model steam engine rides, vintage carousel, chair swing and more!

More Information: Eastnor Castle

Founders Weekend & In Steam Day At The Waterworks Museum, Hereford, Herefordshire.

Celebrating the achievements of our volunteers.

Open day in steam: Whatever your reasons for visiting the Waterworks Museum – Hereford, there is so much more to see than just big engines and industrial heritage.

Whatever the weather, we have something to offer all visitors including family groups with children.

The Waterworks Museum traces the history of drinking water from the cave-dwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers. Classified by English Heritage as “a site of clear national importance”, the Museum is home to the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in the UK and probably has the widest range of working pumps and engines.

The Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park is unique in the UK and is aimed primarily at young people but ALL visitors are encouraged to enter and have a go with the historic water devices. Here visitors can interact with full-size devices for lifting, pumping, moving and filtering water which have been used down the generations. In a totally safe environment children can have immense fun and learn at the same time the difficulties of obtaining water in days gone by.

Entrance Fee
Adults: £7
Seniors: £6
Children under 16: FREE
Students (16+): £2

Free admission for:
Members of the Waterworks Museum.
Members of the Museums Association (cards to be shown).
Visitors bearing complimentary admission cards (cards to be given up).
Coach drivers/couriers (plus free tea/coffee).

Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are always available.

Admission of Dogs
Museum policy is that dogs may be admitted to the Museum grounds on a leash, but for the safety of other visitors this is always at the discretion of Museum staff. Dogs are not permitted in the Museum buildings or the Noel Meeke Heritage Water Park (with the exception of Assistance Dogs).

More Information:
Website: https://www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk/ | Tel: 01432 357236 | Events Calendar

Be You Fest At De Koffie Pot, Herefordshire. Hosted By Alice Lapeta Holistic Healing.

We welcome you to BE YOU Festival inspired by all mental health, wellbeing and self care. BE YOU Festival celebrates our own empowered mental health. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. We will be taking you through many holistic practices, programmes and tools you can use to regain control over your mind, body and spirit.

Come along and explore tailored classes and workshops in mindset, loss and wellbeing, yoga, essential oils, self esteem, nutrition and safe detox, breathwork, mindfulness meditation and more!

This is an event for everyone, whether you are going through some challenges or someone you know and care for is. Or perhaps you simply want to rediscover your best health and wellbeing by implementing new, powerful self care practices in to your life. You will have the opportunity to learn how you can support others who are struggling with their mental health too.

We look forward to seeing you there and welcoming you the first BE YOU Festival!

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: Be You Fest | Alice Lapeta Holistic Healing