What's On in Hereford & Worcester

Family Trail: What Did They Watch in the 90s?

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/family-trail-what-did-they-watch-in-the-90s-sunday/

Find out about popular TV and film in the 90s by looking for them hidden around the Art Gallery and Museum. Next to each one will be a letter. Collect them all and try and work out what word they spell.

The Big Butterfly Count 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: bigbutterflycount.org

By taking part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count, you can help assess the health of the environment simply by counting butterflies. Watch for 15 minutes and add your counts on the website...

Family Bags of Fun: 1990s

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/family-bags-of-fun-1990s-sunday/

Time-travel to the 90s with fun children’s activity bags this summer! Pick up a bag from the shop and head upstairs to the Activity Space to decorate your own snap band, make a paper fortune teller,...

Find the Pirate Ships! Family Trail

Venue: The Commandery

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/find-the-pirate-ships-family-trail-sundays/

Go on a quest around one of the oldest buildings in Worcester… Follow your treasure map to see if you can discover all the 3D pirate ships waiting to be found! Then, take your sheet to the shop to receive...

Kids Go Free at Avoncroft Museum

Venue: Avoncroft Museum

Website: avoncroft.org.uk/product/may-half-term-19-july-31-august-kids-go-free

This summer, the award-winning Avoncroft Museum near Bromsgrove will be running its popular #kidsGoFree programme. This allows up to two children to go free with each full-paying adult. The site is ideal...

Summer of Play at Croft Castle

Venue: Croft Castle

Address: near Leominster, Herefordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/

Discover endless ways to play with a medieval themed Summer of Play festival at a real castle filled with legend, folklore and history. Embark on a medieval journey and explore exciting activity zones...

Summer of Play at Croome

Venue: Croome

Address: Worcester, Worcestershire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croome/events/

Summer of Play is returning to Croome for 2025! This summer, they're celebrating all things bugs and biodiversity, with critter-themed fairground games, hands-on creative workshops, and a mini theatre...

The Unfolding Garden

Venue: Worcester

Website: www.worcesterbid.com

Discover Worcester BID’s Summer Art Trail: The Unfolding Garden, a city-wide sculpture trail. 20 vibrant sculptures and window art will fill shop windows across the city, inviting families to explore...

Elio (U)

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/elio-u/

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover...

Whodunnit Summer Family Trail

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Address: Worcestershire

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/whodunnit-summer-family-trail/

Solve the Castle mystery this summer! Search for clues and find out whodunnit on their family trail. Make a day of your visit and explore the grounds and gardens, bring a picnic, or take a tasty trip to...

Hands-on Summer Fun

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/hands-on-summer-fun/

Immerse the whole family in the Castle’s history! Step into the past this summer. Get hands-on with real historical objects, enjoy dressing up and have a go at rag rugging. Plus, enjoy the Scullery and...

Children’s Holiday Art Club

Venue: Museum of Royal Worcester

Address: Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on

Looking for exciting and creative summer holiday activities? At the Museum of Royal Worcester, children aged 5-12 can explore art and design through fun, hands-on clay workshops, pottery painting, and...

Ludwig Theatre Arts: The Wizard of Oz

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/ludwig-theatre-arts-the-wizard-of-oz/

In this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, meeting Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion along the way…...

Summer Family Rave

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/summer-family-rave-3/

Full of bubbles, balloons and all of your favourite summery tunes, bring your crew and dance your way into a summer of fun. There will be dance competitions with medals for the best movers, plus classic...

Mythical Creatures Summer Workshop

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/mythical-creatures-summer-workshop/

Step into a world of fantasy and excitement! You’ll be actor, writer and director of your own theatre piece! This week-long, multi-media workshop includes film making and digital content creation, where...

Lakefest

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

The magical music festival returns with four days of fun for the whole family! Book online.

Gamecon

Venue: The Three Counties Showground

Address: Malvern

Website: threecounties.co.uk/events/gamecon/

Gamecon is a video gaming festival that brings together esports, game publishers, and gaming enthusiasts for an exciting and immersive experience. From intense esports tournaments to vibrant cosplay showcases,...

Suitcase Storyteller Adventures

Venue: Ludlow Castle

Address: Ludlow

Website: www.ludlowcastle.com/events/suitcase-storyteller-adventures/

The Suitcase Storytellers return for another year with bigger and better stories of their adventures. Keep an eye on the website for more information!

Summer Open Day

Venue: Museum of Royal Worcester

Address: Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on

A day full of creative activities for all ages celebrating Worcester porcelain’s colourful stories. Enjoy clay-modelling, craft, tea-tasting, Georgian ice-cream workshops and pottery painting (advance...

'Story Garden' at Worcestershire Libraries & National Trust Croome

Venue: Worcestershire Libraries & National Trust Croome

Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/news/free-family-fun-summer-worcestershire-libraries-national-trust-croome

This summer, Worcestershire Libraries and National Trust Croome Court are partnering to offer families fun, free activities celebrating reading, creativity, and outdoor play. Croome’s scenic grounds...

Epic Explorers – Summer Holiday Club 2025

Venue: Hereford Cathedral

Address: Hereford

Website: www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/epic-explorers-summer-holiday-club-2025

Calling all young adventurers! This summer, the cathedral transforms into a place of wonder, discovery, and fun with Epic Explorers, their Holiday Club for children in school years 1 to 6. It’s the...

Medieval Living History Weekend

Venue: Ludlow Castle

Address: Ludlow

Website: www.ludlowcastle.com/events/medieval-living-history-weekend/

Visit for a jam-packed weekend of medieval history suitable for all the family. More details to follow but expect living history displays, medieval encampments, authentic armour displays, battle re-enactments,...

Knights & Princess School

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

Medieval mayhem for the children. Foam sword-training games and medieval princess shows. Book online.

Family Festival Raceday

Venue: Worcester Racecourse

Address: Worcester

Website: www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/family-festival-raceday

Experience an unforgettable day of thrilling racing and family-friendly fun at the Family Festival Raceday on Sunday 31st August 2025 at Worcester Racecourse. This action‑packed event blends exciting...

Ludwig Theatre Arts: High School Musical Jnr

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/ludwig-theatre-arts-high-school-musical-jnr/

Get ready to bop to the top as Ludwig Theatre Arts brings the Disney Channel smash hit High School Musical Jr. to life on The Courtyard stage! This high-energy production is the culmination of the LTA...

Ludlow Food Festival

Venue: Ludlow Castle

Address: Ludlow

Website: www.ludlowcastle.com/events/ludlow-food-festival-4/

Ludlow Food Festival has been enthralling foodies for over 30 years. Day and night, this festival offers a dynamic programme of cooking demonstrations from internationally-acclaimed chefs, live fire cooking...

Malvern Autumn Show

Venue: The Three Counties Showground

Address: Malvern

Website: malvernautumn.co.uk

A vibrant celebration of gardening, food, and countryside life. See the CANNA UK Giant Vegetables Championship, watch Great British Cake Off competitions, listen to talks from expert celebrities and taste...

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/pirates-love-underpants

Join the swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s treasure chest! Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set...

Sea Legs Puppet Theatre: Little Bo Peep

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/sea-legs-puppet-theatre-little-bo-peep/

Watch your favourite nursery rhymes come to life before your eyes in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s fabulous show, especially created for little peeps and their families. Featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic...

End of Season Trail

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

Look for clues around the grounds on Eastnor Castle's last Sunday open day of the season! Book tickets online.

Taylor Swift Tribute

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/taylor-swift-tribute

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,...

The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep

Venue: The Civic

Website: www.thecivicstourport.co.uk/event/the-witch-who-couldnt-sleep/

Based on a story from Steven Lee’s bestselling 'How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales', this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together...

Stories in the Dust

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/stories-in-the-dust/

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-nutcracker

A true masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire, The Nutcracker is a charming fairy tale that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Enter a magical world where a humble nutcracker may transform into...

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Venue: The Henrician

Website: www.henrician.org/events/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/

When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover...

Apple Pressing Weekend

Venue: Croft Castle

Address: near Leominster, Herefordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/

Visit Croft Castle for an apple pressing day as they welcome the beginning of autumn and the harvest season. Pick your own apples in the walled garden, enjoy apple pressing and tasting. Feel the crunch...

Pumpkin Trail and Games

Venue: Ludlow Castle

Address: Ludlow

Website: www.ludlowcastle.com/events/pumpkin-trail-and-games/

Visit Ludlow Castle for the Pumpkin Trail and Games! More details to follow - keep an eye on the website to find out more.

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

Venue: Malvern Theatres

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk/event/the-dinosaur-that-pooped-a-rock-show/

Adapted from the number one best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and...

Pop Princesses

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/pop-princesses

A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...

The Gruffalo's Child

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-gruffalos-child

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Let your imagination run wild with...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Malvern Theatres

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk/event/the-nutcracker/

Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, including the iconic Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Nutcracker continues to captivate audiences of all ages. With snow flurries,...

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/sleeping-beauty

Visit for a magical (and sometimes wicked) story, and find yourself enchanted by your favourite songs, fantastic dance routines, incredible vocals and non-stop laughter! The Worcester Repertory Company...

Treasure Island

Venue: The Artrix Theatre

Address: Bromsgrove

Website: bromsgrovepanto.co.uk

Alongside the timeless tale of Treasure Island, there will be hilarious characters, sing-a-long songs, mesmerising sets, spellbinding dances and a sprinkle of panto magic! There is also a relaxed performance...