Eardisland. Church of St Mary the Virgin. Exhibition for 2009 ‘Herefordshire Vision and Verse’. 60 large reproductions of Herefordshire photography by Kathleen Freeman, complemented by some of England’s best loved poetry. Open Daily all year.
Eardisland. Dovecote Heritage Centre. ‘A unique building with a unique history’. Open all year. Admission free.
Kington The Museum. April 7th – Sept. 30th. Tues – Sat. 10.30am – 4pm. (subject to volunteer availability). Special Exhibitions this season: ‘Water Power at Kington and its Environs’ and ‘Smocks’ (in conjunction with Hereford Heritage Services) Additions have been made to Kington Camp Display. 01544 231748. new website www.kingtonmuseum.co.uk, so pay it a visit. Email: info@kington museum.co.uk
Pembridge. Old Chapel Gallery. Mon – Sat 10am – 5.30pm. Sun 11am – 5.30pm.
- Garden Sculpture Exhibition. Featuring sculpture in a variety of media. Opens May 2nd 11am and continues through summer.
- Summer Exhibition ‘Beside the Sea’ featuring new work by : Heather Swain, Nancy Sutcliffe, Michael Turner, Lizzie Spikes, Pauline Beynon, Tim Nash, Susie Grindley. Opens July 4th 11am continues until August 31st.
- hArt 11th September to 30th September, featuring work by: Miranda Mitchells forged steel sculpture, David England carved stone uniques, Hilary Mee papier maché, Richard Hastings ironwork & Joanna Griffiths artist.
- New exhibitions beginning on October 10th, November 7th and December 5th all with Christmas shopping in mind! 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk
Kingswood. Kington. Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre. From 1st to 24th December, enjoy a traditional Christmas Experience. See the animals in snug winter quarters, meet Santa’s reindeer and Father Christmas himself and discuss your Christmas wishes with him. Group discounts available. PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL 01544 231109
Ludlow. Guided Town Tours. Dept. 2.30pm from cannon by Castle entrance. Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays from April 4th to October 31st. Daily during Ludlow Festival and Whit. Half-term week. 01584 874205.
Bleddfa Nr Knighton. The Bleddfa Centre
- “Seasons and Dreams Recurring” an exhibition of paintings by Alice Perceval, General opening Sunday July 12th 2-5pm. Thereafter every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2pm – 5pm. Runs until August 15th 01547 550377
- The Bleddfa Annual Storytelling Week Friday Aug. 7th 5pm (registration 3pm) ends after lunch on 13th. A week long course with evening performances. 01547 550377
Hereford Cathedral. The Hereford Magna Carta. A unique exhibition of the finest surviving ‘official’ 1217 Magna Carta displayed among previously unseen books, documents and artefacts. June 1st - August 31st, Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pm. Sunday 11am – 3.30pm. 01432 374225/6
Ludlow. Ludlow College, Lower Mill Street. August 1st to 15th. Contemporary Art Festival. Nationally recognised Artists submit works from all over the country. 10am – 4pm. 01584 875053.
Ludlow. The Castle and various venues round town:- ‘Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival’ September 11th – 13th A feast of mouth watering events, marquees bursting with very best regional food and drink producers. Park and Ride. 01584 873957 www.foodfestival.co.uk
Ludlow. The Castle and Market. ‘Medieval Christmas Fayre’ November 28th and 29th. All the ingredients of a traditional Christmas in a medieval market with costumed entertainers, musicians and traders. Park and ride. Evening opening Saturday in the Castle. Otherwise 10am – 4pm. 01584 875053
Church Stretton. July 18th to August 1st. 43rd Arts Festival. 01694 723133
Elan Valley. The Visitor Centre. July 18th to August 2nd. Rivers Exhibition staged by Wye-Severn- a group of Powys based textile artists working in a wide range of media. 10am to 5.30pm daily. 01597 810898.
Elan Valley. The Visitor Centre. August 15th to September 1st. ‘The Beauty of Winter. Elan Valley Landscapes’ by landscape photographer Max Rush. 10am to 5.30pm daily. 01597 810898
Malvern. Three Counties Showground. August 2nd – 9th. Vintage Sports Car Club 01684 562213
Hereford. August 24th – 31st. The Cathedral: Great Hall and garden, The Bishop’s Palace. Palace Art Festival. Over 40 artists exhibiting. Wide selection of paintings and sculpture. Free entry 10am -5pm. (Sunday 12 noon – 3.30pm) 01432 374261
Yarpole Nr Leominster. Croft Castle and Parkland N.T. July 11th until September 2010. ‘Tell it to the Trees’. An exhibition of contemporary art by nine artists inspired by man’s relationship to trees. 01568 780141. www.meadowarts.org
Hereford. The Courtyard. The Courtyard Autumn Musical ‘Calamity Jane’. September 14th – 26th. 7.30pm 01432 340555
Venues Across the County Herefordshire Art Week h/Art. September 12th to 20th. 01432 260182 www.h-art.org.uk
Llangollen. International Musical Eisteddfod. July 7th to 12th. 01978 862001
Hereford. Museum and Art Gallery. July 4th to September 2nd. ‘Made in Herefordshire. Past Product, Present Passion’ – Exhibition. The display will illustrate Herefordshire’s rich creative industries and be paralleled with examples of work today. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm. Sundays and 31.08.09 10am – 4pm. 01432 383585 www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Knighton. Serendipity Festival. 11th – 19th July. In and around Knighton. 01547 528753
Titley Station. Contact for events, openings etc 01544 231185
