Elgar in Hereford

Discover Elgar’s links to the City of Hereford with a walk illustrated with brief extracts from music during his Hereford years. We will put this period of his life in the context of his career, from humble origins to becoming one of Britain’s most famous composers.

Alfred Watkins – Hereford man of many talents

Born in 1855, Herefordian Alfred Watkins was the man who famously ‘discovered’ ley lines. But this was only one aspect of this multifaceted character. An amateur historian and experimental archaeologist, he was also a talented photographer, inventor, local artist and beekeeper. This walk will take you to his birthplace, school, home and other key locations and introduce you to the man who contributed so much to the city and county of his birth.

Building Hereford Through the Ages – architecture in the history city centre.

The historic city of Hereford’s varied architecture reflects its growth and development through the ages – Medieval, Jacobean, Georgian, Victorian and modern-day. We will show you our city’s architectural heritage, from the classical Shire Hall & the Baroque Town Hall to one of the oldest timbered halls in England. We’ll see examples of architectural recycling, consider the story of the ‘house that moved’ & give a flavour of the fascinating history of our city along the way.

Women in Hereford

Sinners and suffragettes, actresses and artists, this walk will introduce you to some notable female characters from the 15th century through to the present day. Some are famous or infamous, some are little known or anonymous; each has had an impact on the city, the country and in some cases the world. (This walk will start at Hereford Cathedral West Front (what3words ///client.caves.camp) and finish in Widemarsh Street.)

John Venn and the Society for Aiding the Industrious

John Venn was the vicar of St Peter’s and St Owen’s churches from 1833 until 1870. Together with his sister Emelia, he established the Hereford City Mission and the Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious (HSAI).

His work in housing, health, and education transformed lives

River Walk

The River Wye has always played a central role in the life of our city, even before settlement began here on it’s 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.

The Guild of Guides continues to expand and enrich its programme of bespoke walks as the collective knowledge of its members grows and evolves. With ongoing research, training, and first-hand experience, existing guides regularly develop new insights and perspectives that inspire fresh topics and updated presentations. At the same time, the arrival of new members—each bringing their own specialist interests, backgrounds, and passions—adds further depth and diversity to the range of talks on offer. This dynamic exchange of expertise ensures that the Guild’s walks remain engaging, relevant, and responsive to audience interests, reflecting both the Guild’s commitment to lifelong learning and the strength of its collaborative community