Historic Walk in the Parish of St Peter’s
Date: Saturday 16th May 2026 at (tba)
Location: St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Square, Hereford HR1 2DL
Cost: FOC
Maximum 15 people capacity
The Mayor’s Guides will take you on a Historic Hereford walk, lasting about an hour, featuring some of the many fascinating facts relating to the area around St Peter’s Church. This may include a little about the church itself, the Rev. John Venn, the War Memorial, the Shire Shall, The Town Hall, The Old House or St Owner’s Street – a Lucky Dip of historic stories, buildings and characters!
Guides can take 15 people maximum per group on a first come first served basis, so register your interest as early as possible at the Guild of Mayor’s Guide Stand within St Peter’s Church on the day. what3words///found.behind.chief
The Civil War in Hereford 1642-1645
Date: Sunday 17th May at 11.30am and Saturday 23rd May at 2.30pm.
Location: The Old House, Hightown, HR1 2AA
Cost: Adults £7.50. Ages 6 – 17 £1
Maximum 15 people capacity
Hereford, a royal garrison heavily armed and fortified during the Middle Ages, on the front line of the English defence of its border with Wales. Our shire was one of the first to declare for the King when Charles 1st raised his standard at Nottingham in 1642, throwing the country into civil war. The city changed hands more than once as the struggle between King and Parliament played out. Who were the key players locally? What happened in the city and what impact did the war have? This walk starts at The Old House, Hightown HR1 2AA what3words ///sling.swim.waters
The River Runs Through It : Hereford on the Wye
Date: Sunday 24th May at 11.30am
Location: The Pavilion, Castle Green HR1 2NW
Cost: Adults £7.50. Ages 6 – 17 £1
Maximum 15 people capacity
The River Wye has always played a central role in the life of our city, even before settlement began here on its banks. A natural wonder, a defence and a threat, a source of food, a route for transport and communication, a resource for industry, trade, tourism and recreation, the river is a precious artery flowing through the city. Join our walk along its banks and learn about the complex relationship between river and city, past present and future. This walk starts at The Pavilion, Castle Green HR1 2NW what3words///plant.tiles.acted
Herefordshire Histories Festival
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