The History of Cider (with tasting) Uncover the history of our most famous beverage and find out how it is made. Even better, you can taste samples and savour the wide variety of flavours that can come from the simple cider apple
Five Extraordinary Churches
Travel back through time from the early 20th century to the early 12th century to explore Brockhampton (thatched Arts and Crafts), Hoarwithy (Italianate), Shobdon (Strawberry Hill Gothic), Dore Abbey (Cistercian origins) and Kilpeck (the Romanesque jewel).
A Photographer’s View of Herefordshire
Explore some landscapes, river scenes an d the little nooks and crannies, where you can spend time enhancing your photographic (or artist’s) skills. Perhaps this will inspire you to make more use of your digital camera
Hereford Cathedral’s Secrets
As a guide at the Cathedral, I can give a glimpse into the structure of the building through the ages, and give life to the people who have left their mark on what we see today – including our two famous saints – St. Ethelbert (8th c.) and St. Thomas Bishop of Hereford (13th c.)
The City of Hereford Revealed
Take a virtual tour along the banks of the River Wye, across the Castle Green and into the heart of our old city, and learn about its history along the way.
Herefordshire’s Market Towns
Discover some of the long history of Ledbury, Bromyard, Leominster, Kington and Ross-on-Wye. Take a look at the buildings and churches of these ancient trading centres.
Half-timbered Herefordshire
We see these buildings all around us – many of them survivals from the Middle Ages. Why not find out how they were made, then – and now – using green oak.
Unusual Country Churches
Every church is unique – ancient carvings at Llanveynoe, Rowlstone, Brinsop,- local memorials and tomb effigies at Much Cowarne, Bacton, Much Marcle & Moccas – fabulous stained glass at Eaton Bishop – fonts at Kenchester, Castle Frome & Eardisley. Discover other delights at Clodock, St Margaret’s, Welsh Newton & Kempley etc.
