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What's On in Hereford & Worcester
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
9th-12th May 2024
Venue: Three Counties Showground
Address: Malvern, Worcestershire
Website: www.rhsmalvern.co.uk/whats-on/festival-theme/
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’, celebrating evolution in the world of horticulture and embracing the positive impact this has on planting, people, and wellbeing. The 2024 Festival seeks...
Ludlow Spring Festival 2024
10th-12th May 2024
Venue: Ludlow Castle
Address: Castle Sq, Ludlow
Website: www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk
Ludlow Spring Festival returns to Ludlow Castle with real ales, live music, comedy, and classic vehicles to enjoy over the weekend. That's not forgetting lots of local food and drink producers to discover!...
Bee Weekend at Croft Castle
18th-19th May 2024
Venue: Croft Castle
Address: Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire
Visit and discover more about the wonderful world of bees, from the vital role they play in pollinating produce, to the many ways to support and protect these special insects. Find out more about how they...
The Royal Welsh Smallholding & Countryside Festival
18th-19th May 2024
Venue: Royal Welsh Showground
Address: Builth Wells, Mid Wales
Website: rwas.wales/smallholding-and-countryside-festival/
The weekend-long event is a showcase of the real diversity of the Welsh countryside and a fantastic day out for young families, garden enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the great outdoors. With...
Spot's Birthday Party
21st-22nd May 2024
Venue: Swan Theatre
Address: The Moors, Worcester
Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/spots-birthday-party
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life...
Kids Rule! at Goodrich Castle
25th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Goodrich Castle
Address: Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/goodrich-castle-kids-rule-25-may-2-jun-24/
Visit the grounds and gardens of Goodrich Castle for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. 10am - 5pm. This event is included in the standard entry price. Members get free entry. Book online and...
Eastnor Steam & Vintage
26th-27th May 2024
Venue: Eastnor Castle
Address: Castle Office, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL
Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/eastnor-steam-vintage/
Enjoy a nostalgic day out at Eastnor Castle with an impressive line up of steam engines, vintage cars, giant garden games, vintage carousel, model steam engine rides, chair swings, nostalgic dance workshops...
Milkshake! Live
27th May 2024
Venue: Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatre
Address: Grange Rd, Great Malvern, Malvern
Website: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/milkshake-live-3/
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as you go on an all-singing, all-dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!
The Three Little Pigs
28th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Swan Theatre
Address: The Moors, Worcester
Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/three-little-pigs
Join Patrick, Pinky and Penelope as they trot out of mom’s house and into the big world. Packed full of playful songs and passionate pigs, this intimate introduction to theatre in the Swan Studio is...
Dinosaur Adventure Live - Trouble on Volcano Island
29th May 2024
Venue: Palace Theatre, Redditch
Address: Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8AE
Website: www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/dinosaur-adventure-live-trouble-on-volcano-island
Join the brave Rangers for another action-packed Dinosaur Adventure in the all new and exciting show. When the island's ancient volcano becomes active, it spells danger for everyone – including the dinosaurs!...
Cooking on the Woodland Camp Fire
30th May 2024
Venue: Queenswood Country Park
Address: Dinmore Hill, Leominster
Website: www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/cooking-on-the-woodland-camp-fire/
Enjoy an outdoor cooking session around a camp fire in this beautiful woodland setting. Learn the technique of outdoor fire lighting and create a delicious lunch with your family. The experienced Wild...
Pop Princesses
30th May 2024
Venue: Palace Theatre, Redditch
Address: Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
Website: www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/pop-princesses
A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus songs...
Rude Science
30th May 2024
Venue: Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatre
Address: Grange Rd, Great Malvern, Malvern
Website: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/rude-science/
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry...
Rapunzel
31st May 2024
Venue: Swan Theatre
Address: The Moors, Worcester
Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/rapunzel
Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this exciting and fun musical adventure. With a wicked witch, a feisty heroine, a tap dancing horse and a host of adventures, Rapunzel promises to be a vibrant...
Taylor Swift Tribute: The Eras Experience
1st June 2024
Venue: Swan Theatre
Address: The Moors, Worcester
Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/taylor-swift-tribute-the-eras-experience
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible artist: Xenna. The Taylor Swift Tribute is a celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style,...
Children's Art Sessions with Olivia Mabey
2nd June 2024
Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum
Address: Dinmore Hill, Herefordshire
Website: www.herefordshirewt.org/events/2024-06-02-childrens-art-sessions-olivia-mabey
A peaceful family event in the heart of the forest. All ages are welcome to this drop-in art session being held in their lovely yurt, with Olivia Mabey of Creative Minds Herefordshire. Tickets are £3...
Family Fun Day
2nd June 2024
Venue: Eastnor Castle
Address: Castle Office, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL
Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/
Head along for family fun with garden games and a zip-wire on the Valley Lawn! Max weight 20 stone (127kg). Min height 3 foot 6 (1.07m). Tickets can be booked online.
Laura Gale Drama Present: Roald Dahl’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
6th-8th June 2024
Venue: The Courtyard Hereford
Address: Edgar St, Hereford, HR4 9JR
Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/roald-dahls-charlie-the-chocolate-factory/
Laura Gale Drama’s senior cast return with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. Journey with young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners as they...
Hellens Garden Festival 2024
8th-9th June 2024
Website: www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
A summer festival of the sustainable and the eclectic, crafted and grown, held in the glorious gardens and grounds of Hellens Manor in Herefordshire. For people, plants and the planet… Our...
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
11th-12th June 2024
Venue: Swan Theatre
Address: The Moors, Worcester
Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/charlie-cooks-favourite-book
Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it - it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life...
Royal Three Counties Show
14th-16th June 2024
Venue: Three Counties Showground
Address: Malvern, Worcestershire
Website: www.royalthreecounties.co.uk
Royal Three Counties Show returns for a spectacular weekend of family fun this June! There is always lots to do and see for families including getting your hands dirty at the potato patch, Adventure Avenue,...
Horrible Histories – Rotten Royals
19th-20th June 2024
Venue: The Courtyard Hereford
Address: Edgar Street, Hereford
Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/horrible-histories-rotten-royals/
Horrible Histories is back in 2024 with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will you be hanged by King James for being a witch? It’s history...
Midsummer Fun Day
23rd June 2024
Venue: Eastnor Castle
Address: Castle Office, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire
Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/
Visit with friends and family for Midsummer fun with local suppliers and games aplenty! Tickets can be booked online through the website.
Great Malvern Food Festival
6th-7th July 2024
Venue: Priory Park, Malvern
Website: www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/great-malvern-food-festival/
This incredible free food festival features food and drink stalls from local producers, Cooking Demonstrations and music and entertainment to enjoy with family and friends!