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Events

Hereford Crematorium Open Day

Date: Saturday 4 July 2026

Hereford Crematorium is opening its doors to the public on Saturday 4 July, from 10am to 1pm, for a special event designed to offer guidance, reassurance and practical advice for those dealing with bereavement or planning ahead.

stained glass window inside Crematorium

  • Medieval Beasts!

    Hear ye, hear ye! Fearsome beasts are stirring at the Old House…

    Dragon puppet made out of a green carboard tube with tissue paper flames

  • Potion Lab

    Enter the alchemist’s chamber and discover the secrets of medieval magic.

    3 potion bottles in green and brown with a mystical background featuring a cauldron

  • A Knight's Trail

    Saddle your horse, shine your armour, and set off on a daring quest through the Old House!

    tapestry showing a knight on a horse with 2 coats of arms

  • Herbal Charm Craft

    Step into the world of medieval plant lore and create your own scented charm pouch inspired by centuries old traditions.

    A bee landing on a lavender plant

  • Plague Rat Puppets

    Scurry back into medieval history and meet one of the most unexpected characters of the past, the humble rat!

    An generated image of rats on the table in the old house museum making rat finger puppets



  • h.Art - Herefordshire Art Week

    A celebration of local creativity with 400 participating artists in 134 venues across Herefordshire and its neighbouring borders

    Silver metal line sculpture of two hares boxing

  • The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Hereford

    A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa Briggs.

    Lighthouse on a small rock island looking out to sea