What's On in Hereford & Worcester

The Aardvark Big Sale Launch and Car Boot!

Venue: Aardvark Books

Address: The Bookery Manor Farm, Bucknell

Website: www.aardvark-books.com/events/the-aardvark-july-sale

The Aardvark Book Sale is bigger than ever in 2024. The Car Boot will run from 9am-2pm, with stalls of vintage, bric-a-brac and more; perfect for summer Sunday browsing in the open air! At lunchtime,...

Dinosaurs on the Doorstep

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Address: Foregate Street, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

It’s a fantastic summer of dinosaurs at the Art Gallery and Museum as free exhibition Dinosaurs on the Doorstep roars into the city from Saturday 13th July! Say hello to resident dinosaur Magnus, check...

Leominster Market

Venue: Etnam Street Car Park

Address: Leominster

Website: www.leominstertowncouncil.gov.uk/markets-and-events/

Pop by to browse the variety of stalls available each week, including fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, flowers and plants, bread, cheese, meat and pies, clothing, pet supplies and homewears. Takes place...

Mini Pro Golf

Venue: Mini Pro Golf Parks

Address: Wolverley, Kidderminster

Website: miniprogolfparks.com/index.html

Mini Pro Golf offers a very family-friendly activity at great value and the venue is very popular with customers returning for regular re-matches. The course boasts 18 Holes of golf on perfectly trimmed...

MPPS School Heritage Project

Venue: Online

Website: www.spacehive.com/malvern-parish-primary-school-heritage

Help Malvern Parish Primary School PTA to delve into the past and celebrate the history of the beautiful school! The school is an integral part of the community and has provided education to generations...

Summer Adventures at Aztec Adventure

Venue: Aztec Adventure

Address: Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove

Website: www.aztecadventure.co.uk

Visit for family fun and active adventures. Aztec Adventure are offering 10% discount on online bookings for Adventure Golf, Aerial Adventure, Aqua Park plus Hire and Launch for Primary Times readers...

Summer Fun at The Commandery

Venue: The Commandery

Address: Sidbury, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

The Commandery’s family mornings are here all summer long! Through the holidays, children can enjoy creative activities, fun family trails, listen to stories, have fun in the gardens and more in Amazing...

Summer Paint-Your-Own-Pottery

Venue: The Museum of Royal Worcester

Address: Severn St, Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/summer-paint-your-own-pottery/

Choose from a wide range of ceramic shapes, including mugs, bowls, plates and animal figurines. They've also got flower pots, bird boxes, trinket holders and pet bowls, for your four-legged friends. Friendly...

Timeless Tales and Living History: Summer Events at Ludlow Castle

Venue: Ludlow Castle

Address: Castle Sq, Ludlow

Website: www.ludlowcastle.com

Ludlow Castle has an August packed with events for the whole family! Learn about the archaeology of the castle and town, view historical items found within the town, get hands-on cleaning finds, take a...

Transport Museum Wythall

Venue: Transport Museum Wythall

Address: Worcestershire

Website: wythall.org.uk

Transport Museum Wythall has something for all the family this summer. Open at weekends (and Wednesdays in school holidays), there’s vintage and classic vehicle displays, free bus rides, a miniature...

Vale Pianos

Venue: Vale Pianos

Address: Throckmorton Road between Pershore and Evesham

Website: valepianos.co.uk

Make time to play the piano, even for just a few minutes per day! It is a wonderful hobby no matter what age you are. The knowledgeable team at Vale Pianos will be happy to help you choose the best piano...

Age of the Dinosaurs Trail

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Address: Foregate Street, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

Do you know the difference between a diplodocus and a T-rex? Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test and see if you can match the dinosaurs to their silhouettes. £1; purchase from the shop. Free entry...

Bags of Fun

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Address: Foregate Street, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

Get creative with these bags of fun and make your own flapping Pterodactyl, a T-rex peg puppet and Ichthyosaur fossil art. Each bag has multiple themed activities inside, and the Activity Space in the...

Beside the Sea – Summer Family Trail

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Address: Hartlebury, Worcestershire

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

This summer, see what you can discover on the holiday themed trail around the Castle. Perfect for entertaining the kids, as well as the whole family. Don’t forget to visit the Adventure Playground, and...

Summer of Play at Croft Castle

Venue: Croft Castle

Address: Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/489a3231-4fb7-477f-b08f-6278c0ee37f1

There are endless ways to play this summer at Croft Castle. Little ones can explore the natural world, burn off steam, and let their imaginations run wild with activities and games that encourage the whole...

The Whimsical Woods - Summer Holidays Trail

Venue: Croft Castle

Address: Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/47de0403-9725-4637-9f53-dc40f6312768

Take a magical journey through the grounds and gardens at Croft and discover the whimsical woodland creatures and features as you explore. This trail will be running every day of the summer holidays. Trail...

Hands-on History

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Address: Foregate St, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

Get up close to real fossils from the museum’s natural history collection and discover fascinating creatures of the past in this half-hour session. Bring along all your biggest questions! These sessions...

Knight School

Venue: Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Website: sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/knight-school

Children of all ages are invited to dress-up and join the fun of Sudeley's Knight School, every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer. The ancient art of sword-fighting, archery and jousting are...

Motiv8 presents: Disney’s Moana JR.

Venue: Swan Theatre

Address: The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED

Website: www.swan-theatre.co.uk/motiv8-presents-disneys-moana-jr/

Motiv8 Productions present Disney’s Moana JR, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film. This thrilling and heartwarming...

Art Sessions

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Address: Foregate St, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

Inspired by the dinos and their habitats you discover in the exhibition, experiment with lots of different art materials to create your own dinosaur scene. Make stamps to print onto your designs too! These...

Three Counties Food & Drink Festival

Venue: Three Counties Showground

Address: Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

Website: www.threecounties.co.uk/whats-on/three-counties-food-drink-festival/

Jam-packed with over 160 local traders, offering shopping, delicious food and drink opportunities alongside a showcase of street food, bars and vendors, there will be endless opportunities for festival-goers...

Wildplay

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Address: Castle Office, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

Have fun with the Mud Kitchen, bug hunting, den building and rope trails. Children aged 2 and under are free of charge and do not need a ticket.

Beside the Sea – Summer Holiday Crafts

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Address: Hartlebury, Worcestershire

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/summer-holiday-crafts-30th-july/

Try your hand at holiday themed crafts including decorating a lighthouse, creating a seagull puppet, making a kite and flying it at the Castle throughout the summer break (wind permitting)! Get creative...

Kids Summer Make & Take at Hay Castle

Venue: Hay Castle Clore Learning Space

Address: Oxford Road, Hay on Wye

Website: www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/event-pro/kids-summer-make-take-at-hay-castle/

Get crafty this summer! These drop in sessions are designed for kids to drop in and get creative in the Clore Learning Space and explore who they are through different art forms. Coloured pens, glue, tissue...

Summer Family Rave

Venue: The Courtyard

Address: Edgar Street, Hereford

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/summer-family-rave-2/

The Summer Family Rave is bringing you all the sunshine vibes! Full of bubbles, balloons and all of your favourite summery tunes, bring your crew and dance your way into a summer of fun. Dressing up is...

Children's Art Sessions with Olivia Mabey

Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum

Address: Dinmore Hill, Herefordshire

Website: www.herefordshirewt.org/events/2024-08-04-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...

Circus Skills

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Address: Castle Office, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

Clown around with Thomas Trilby! Interactive circus fun throughout the day! Children aged 2 and under are free of charge and do not need a ticket.

Wild Adventure Club

Venue: Queenswood Country Park

Address: Dinmore Hill, Leominster

Website: www.herefordshirewt.org/events/2024-08-06-wild-adventure-club

Allow children to discover the joy and freedom of being in nature. They'll be building and lighting fires for cooking, learning bushcraft skills, den building, hammock hanging and other nature-based activities....

Lakefest

Venue: Eastnor Castle Deer Park

Address: Eastnor, Herefordshire

Website: lakefest.co.uk

The magical music festival returns with four days of fun for the whole family. Alongside massive headliners, they're also bringing you a whole host of family-friendly activities, wellbeing area, kids'...

The Pop Party

Venue: The Courtyard Hereford

Address: Edgar St, Hereford, HR4 9JR

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/the-pop-party/

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Pop Party takes the stage! This exhilarating live concert, made especially for kids, brings the latest trending TikTok hits to life...

Artisan Markets

Venue: The Nest

Address: Hereford Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PZ

Website: guide2.co.uk/herefordshire/whats-on-in-herefordshire/the-nest-3/var/ri-7.l-L1/

A wonderful market featuring an eclectic mix of immensely talented crafters, food and drink producers, artists and more. Pop by with family and have a browse to see what takes your fancy! 9am-4pm.

‘Summer Fruits’ Summer Open Day

Venue: The Museum of Royal Worcester

Address: Severn St, Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/summer-fruits-summer-open-day/

Visit for the summer fun day inspired by the colourful summer fruits painted and served on Worcester porcelain, suitable for all ages. Enjoy lots of fun, creative and sensory activities including Summer-Fruits-themed...

Sculptures in the Gardens 

Venue: Spetchley Park Estate Gardens

Address: Spetchley Park Estate, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS

Website: www.spetchleyparkestate.co.uk/events/sculptures

Enjoy various sculptures throughout the gardens from mid August through to September. Included in your gardens Admission ticket, Season Ticket holders are free. Book online or pay on the day.

Fighting Knights at Goodrich Castle

Venue: Goodrich Castle

Address: Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/goodrich-castle-fighting-knights-17-18-aug-24/

Step back in time at Goodrich Castle this summer and meet their brave knights! Watch two shining warriors as they show off their skills and get a flavour of medieval life as you take part in hands-on family...

Outdoor Cinema – Singalong Mamma Mia!

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Address: Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/outdoor-cinema-mamma-mia/

Sing along to all the ABBA classics while watching Mamma Mia outdoors this summer! Join in with Meryl Streep, Dame Julie Walters and (probably sound better than) Pierce Brosnan, as you follow the story...

Outdoor Cinema – Wonka

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Address: Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/outdoor-cinema-wonka/

Watch a fun-packed family film outdoors in the beautiful Carriage Circle this summer! The story that began a world of pure imagination… with dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate,...

As You Like It – Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Address: Hartlebury, Worcestershire

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/as-you-like-it/

The ancient Forest of Arden serves as the backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous, quotable comedy. When Rosalind is banished from Duke Ferdinand’s court, new identities are explored with hilarious consequences....

Twelfth Night

Venue: Priory Park

Address: Malvern

Website: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/twelfth-night-priory-park/

Jenny Wren Productions are thrilled to present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the open-air – please bring a blanket or chair. Grounds open an hour prior to the performance for picnics.

A Marvellous Circus Day

Venue: The Commandery

Address: Sidbury, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

Circus entertainer Steve Kaos is at The Commandery for one day only! Head out into the beautiful gardens for day of circus skills workshops and performances. You can explore The Commandery with the fun...

The Aardvark August Bank Holiday Car Boot!

Venue: Aardvark Books

Address: The Bookery Manor Farm, Bucknell

Website: www.aardvark-books.com/events/the-aardvark-august-car-boot-

The popular Aardvark August Bank Holiday Vide Grenier (Empty Your Attic) Sale returns! There will be live music and hot and cold cafe refreshments. Visit with friends and family for a relaxed, sociable,...

Dino Disco

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Address: Foregate St, Worcester

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2024/

Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs and go to a roar-some Dino Disco! You’ll be able to show off your best dinosaur dance moves as well as taking part in prehistoric themed games. The disco...

Outdoor Cinema – Grease!

Venue: Spetchley Park Estate

Address: Spetchley, Worcester

Website: www.spetchleyparkestate.co.uk/events/cinema

Nestled in the picturesque setting of Spetchley Gardens, dust off your leather jackets and get ready to relive this timeless classic! Get your friends and family together for an unforgettable ‘summer...

Toy Collectors Fair

Venue: Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground

Address: Malvern, Worcestershire

Website: www.threecounties.co.uk/whats-on/toy-collectors-fair-2/

This event, hosted by Bulldog Fairs, will see a wide range of stalls offering many obsolete toys and models for sale. Free parking and Café serving light refreshments all day. Entry through Yellow Gate....

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