Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22

Leominster and Hereford Kite Festival Berrington Hall

The Leominster/Hereford Kite Festival returns for its eleventh year. It’s a laid-back friendly festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites. It’s for kite enthusiasts and for the public to come along and watch – and to bring along a kite and join in. The fly-in starts at 12 noon and runs until 5pm (ish). If you are a newcomer to kites, you’ll be able to get lessons from members of the local Airheads display team and others. kitefestival.org.uk Sunday July 22 Hampton Court Castle Eagle and vulture spectacular with Trevor Hill. 01568 797777

Monday, July 23, 2-4pm

Ross Riverside

Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Monday 23 July - Wednesday 25 July The BFG

The Courtyard , 10am - 3pm

Create your very own Big Friendly Giant and blowing dreams into the houses of Herefordshire. Ages 6-12 £35 for all three days

Tuesday, July 24 to Friday, July 27, 11am

Storytelling for Children

St John’s Methodist Church, St Owen Stree

A magical oasis of interactive storytelling fun. A Three Choirs Plus event.

Tuesday, July 24m 11am to 3pm (museum open to 4pm)

Hereford Waterworks Museum

Pond-dipping day for children.

Super friendly primary science teacher will help you to dip the pond, see your squiggly finds under a microscope, identify them and explain their life cycles. A real fun science day. Normal admission charges.

Tuesday, July 24, 10-12pm in Lea; 2-4pm at Newton Farm

Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Tuesday, July 24, 2.30pm Sealegs Puppet Theatre presents The Selfish Giant Powell Theatre, Church Street

Hear the story, through puppetry and storytelling of the fiant who builds a wall to keep children out of his garden until the morning he hears beautiful music coming through his bedroom window. Three and up. A Three Choirs Plus event.

Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26 and every Wednesday and Thursday throughout August

Wild about Animals

Hampton Court Castle

Enter the amazing world of exotic animals, reptiles and insects. Get up close and personal with meerkats, skunks, spiders and lizards to name just a few. From armadillos to tarantulas and chinchillas to snakes, these amazing Animal Encounters have something for everyone whatever their age. 01568 797777

Thursday 26 and Friday 27

July Stage Combat Workshop

The Courtyard, 10am - 3pm

Have you ever watched an action movie and wanted to know how the fights were done? Well, now you can with our Stage Combat workshop. You'll learn how to punch, slap, kick and sword fight safely through a scene. An exciting, action-packed workshop! Ages 12-16 £25 for both days

Saturday, July 28, from 10am

The Art of Chocolate Making

St John’s Methodist Church, St Owen Street

Demonstrations and workshops with Stuart Deacon of the School of Choc, a must for chocoholics. Workshops, £10, demonstrations, free. To book: tickets.3choirs.org

Saturday, July 28

Den Building

Berrington Hall

Put your bushcraft skills to the test with den building in the woods at Berrington

Sunday, July 29, 1pm to 4pm

The Waterworks Museum, Hereford

Open day in steam.

Sunday, July 29

The Wheels on the Bus

The Courtyard, 11am and 1.30pm

Join Buster the big red bus and all his friends on their magical adventures travelling through a song book filled with family favourites. A classic singalong performance for children of all ages, the show includes well-known songs like Coming Round the Mountain, Five Little Ducks and Ten Green Bottles. To book, call the box office on 01432 340555 or go to courtyard.org.uk

Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, August 1

Graffiti Art School

Malvern Theatres , 10am-5pm 12yrs+

For the first time, Malvern Theatres is excited to announce a summer graffiti art project. Under the tuition of acclaimed graffiti artist Mr Shiz who took part in the popular Old Vic Tunnels project in London, young people taking part in this project will learn the disciplines and skills of graffiti and also create a magnificent piece of graffiti art at Malvern Theatres. £75

Monday, July 30 - 10am to 12pm at Bodenham Lake; 6-7pm, Tarrington Garden at village hall

Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Tuesday, July 31, Ewyas Harold

Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Tuesday, July 31

Sleeping Beauty

Hampton Court Castle A sleeping princess awaits her knight in shining armour whilst a wicked witch sets a trap to stop a magical kiss which shall awake a kingdom. This wonderful story is especially adapted for the open-air and is an absolute must for children of all ages. Come in your favourite fairy tale fancy dress for the parade and enjoy magical theatre in magical surroundings. Tickets from Discover Herefordshire Centre 01432 268430, Hampton Court ticket office 01568 797777, See Tickets 0871 2200260, Leominster TIC 01568 616460

Tuesday July 31 and Wednesday, August 1

Time Travellers Go ... Knights and Princesses

Goodrich Castle Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, and even try on armour in our academy for budding knights and princesses. 01600 890538/english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich