Herefordshire

Properties and events in Herefordshire

Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.

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16th Century Painted Room, Ledbury

Town Council Office, 1 Church Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

16th Century Wall Paintings were discovered in the late 20th century. Ask questions of the guides. Display cabinets and information boards. Children's activities.

Arthur's Stone Guided Tours

Arthur's Stone, Arthur's Stone Lane, Dorstone, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX
In person
Pre-booking required

Visitors to Arthur’s Stone will get the opportunity to learn more about this iconic Herefordshire landmark and the exciting excavations that took place during July 2024.

Berrington Hall

Berrington Hall, Berrington, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Berrington Hall for free this Heritage Open Day.

Brockhampton

Brockhampton, Bringsty, Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Brockhampton for free this Heritage Open Day.

Burgage Hall (former Congregational Chapel)

Chapel Alley, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the Burgage Hall, up a tiny alleyway in the centre of town and a living remnant of history from when this building was originally a black and white Congregational chapel. It was rebuilt in 1832 in an austere classical style.

Butcher Row House Museum

Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DW
In person
Pre-booking not required

This fascinating folk museum measures 5m square, over two floors - and has been moved twice! Today it can be found in a pretty courtyard and has local exhibits including a selection of Victorian christening robes and rare musical instruments.

Chapel at Ledbury Cemetery, Ledbury

Ledbury Cemetery, New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

The new Cemetery and its two chapels in New Street date from the 1860s, the chapels being designed by London architect Frederick Cockerill using local stone with Bath stone dressings. Visitors will also have access to the Burial Books.

Civic Society Country Walk

Edwyn Ralph, Church Street, Edwyn Ralph, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LU
In person
Pre-booking required

Edwyn Ralph and Edvin Loach - those two well known Herefordshire characters. Joining details will be emailed nearer the time. The walk will be led by Christopher Barnett

Clodock Mill

Clodock Mill, Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0PD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit a traditional working watermill, grinding corn in a picturesque corner of Herefordshire.

Connect with the Past: The Wonders of Wigmore Castle Guided Tour

Wigmore Castle, Wigmore, Leominster, Shropshire, HR6 9UB
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our knowledgeable guide for a walk around stunning Wigmore Castle and learn about its role in the story of England

Connecting - People at The Master's House, Ledbury

St Katherine's Square, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A free pop-in art workshop for children and adults aged 7+, following this year's HODs theme 'Connections' with local Artist Jeanette McCulloch.

Croft Castle

Croft Castle, Croft, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Croft Castle for free this Heritage Open Day.

DOMESDAY BOOK

The Market House, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Read through the County edition of the Domesday Book in one of the towns most iconic landmarks: the 17th-century Market House. This County Edition of Great Domesday Book is limited to one thousand copies!!

Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL
In person
Pre-booking required

Visit Eastnor Castle, the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family and discover the grandeur of the rooms with a guided tour. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds afterwards and marvel at the magnificent trees in the arboretum, alongside a breath-taking lake.

Explore the secrets of Rotherwas Chapel and its Pugin Interior

Rotherwas Chapel, Chapel Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6LD
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy an exclusive free tour and find out about the secrets of Rotherwas Chapel and its Pugin Interior

Hereford Cathedral Cloister Tour

5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG
In person
Pre-booking required

To celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Day, we are running special Cloister Tours. The College Cloisters were built in 1475 for the Vicars Choral, and today are a private part of the site for staff and residents. Discover more on a free tour!

Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum

Suvla Barracks, Harold Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QX
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum will be open without booking!

Lower Brockhampton Estate and Manor House

Lower Brockhampton Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB
In person
Pre-booking not required

National Trust property - open FOC all day

Quaker Meeting House Hereford

Friends Meeting House, 21 King Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9BX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover our meeting house tucked away off King Street in Hereford and find out its interesting history.

Routes of Kington from the Oxford Arms

Duke Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3DR
In person
Pre-booking not required

A day of discovery based at the Oxford Arms, an ancient coaching inn. Explore routes of Kington through a heritage photography stroll and a virtual pub crawl - or have a go at building a bridge for a drover's sheep!