If you’re looking for inspiration to make the most of the school holidays, why not check out the packed programme of free, family friendly activities on offer from Herefordshire Museums & Galleries.
Designed to inspire and entertain, there’s everything from hands-on science and creative workshops to behind-the-scenes sessions, sensory displays and pop-up museum experiences at local events across the county. Whether you’re staying local or exploring Herefordshire with the family, there something to spark the imagination of all ages.
In Hereford city centre, August highlights include:
At the Old House, High Town, Hereford HR1 2AA:
- Science Discovery Day – Wednesday 6 August, 10am–4pm
Build and test your own mini structure in this hands-on, drop-in challenge for budding engineers and creative minds. - It’s About Time… – Wednesday 13 August, 10am–4pm
Make your own sundial or clock to take home. A fast, fun way to explore how people have told time through the centuries. - Exploring the World Trail – Until 1 September, drop-in during opening hours
A STEM*-themed family trail guiding you through the historic rooms of the Old House.
At the History Store, Friars Street, Hereford HR4 0AS:
- The Sensational Museum – Mondays and Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm
Sensory-friendly displays co-designed with local disabled people to test new ways of making museums more inclusive. - Ask the Expert – Thursday 21 August, 11am–2pm
Got a mystery object at home? Bring it along and chat with our curators about what it might be.
Around the county – Museum on the Move pop-ups
Our new Museum on the Move programme is bringing free pop-up museum experiences to events and festivals across Herefordshire this summer. Drop by to explore real museum objects, try hands-on activities, and discover surprising stories from the county’s past.
Coming to:
Hereford Library
- Wednesdays 6 August and 13 August from 10am - 12pm
- Wednesdays 20 August and 27 August from 1-3pm
Ledbury Library
- Thursday 7 August from 12.30-4.30pm
Leominster Library
- Thursdays 14 August and 28 August from 9.30am-12pm
Ross Library
- Thursday 21 August from 12.30-4pm
Plus:
- Leominster Food Fayre – Saturday 6 September – all day
- Kington Show – Saturday 13 September – all day
- Ledbury Heritage Week – Saturday 20 September – 9.30am-12.30pm
Damian Etheraads, Head of Culture, Museums, Libraries and Archives at Herefordshire Council, said:
There’s still time to make great memories this summer. Whether you’re getting hands-on with science, stepping into the past, or just enjoying time together in one of our beautiful buildings, we’ve got something to spark imaginations of all ages. It doesn’t cost a lot, you don’t need to book just drop in and get involved.
Further details of all events are available on the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries Facebook page and in our What’s On guide, available from Old House Hereford, The History Story, libraries and tourist information offices.
*STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Old House, Hereford – opening times and admission fees
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Under 16s free. Over 16s £4 (£3.50 concessions)
History Store, Hereford – opening times and admission fees
Monday & Tuesday 10am-4pm, Wednesday 10am-12.30pm
Free entry