Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August
Holiday Club for 7-12 year olds
Oaker Wood Leisure near Leominster.
Each day is different with a range of fantastic outdoor activities, rafting, climbing, target shooting, woodland games, fire building and much, much more.
Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout August
Adventure Days for older brothers and sisters – 12-16 year olds, who can enjoy quad bike trekking, rafting, paintball and high ropes, plus Oaker Wood’s new 100 metre zip wire.
£17.50 a day if you book 4 days, or £22.50 for just one day. Adventure days, £30.
01547 530711

Every Friday in August
Aztec Adventure has teamed up with Hampton Court Castle to offer you an action packed activity days every Friday in August suitable for all the family. Buy and actiivity wristband and take your pick from rock climbing, open canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, archery, laster clay pigeon shooting, disc golf, face painting, giant garden games, pony rides, circus skills, off-road buggies, bouncy castles, toddler play centre and more.
01568 797777

Wednesday, August 1 to Friday, August 31, 11am to 4pm
Summer Game Trail at Herefordshire’s National Trust properties
Celebrate the 2012 Games with a traditional game-themed trail at all Hereford’s National Trust properties. Complete all four trails (Berrington Hall, Brockhampton, Croft Castle and The Weir Gardens) for an addiitional prize.

Thursday, August 2, 2pm
Berrington Games
Berrington Hall
Step back in time with the whole family and enjoy games like those at the first Much Wenlock Olympian Games.
01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk

Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5
Princes and Princesses
Croft Castle and Parkland
Enjoy a weekend of family activities, royal trails and dragon hunts. Children dressed as a prince or princess come in for free.
01568 780246, croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday, August 5
Herefordshire County Fair
The Whitfield Estate
The Herefordshire Country Fair takes place on the Whitfield Estate, a wonderful setting in the south of the county. Country Sports, from fly fishing to clay shooting competitions, gun dog trials, agility tests, terrier racing, show jumping and the inter hunt relay provide the traditional themes of the Fair.
herefordshire.countryfair.co.uk

Sunday, August 5
A Hot Day in August, 11am to 5pm
Moors Meadow Gardens and Nursery, Bromyard
In aid of St. Michaels Hospice
A lazy Sunday music festival with a garden party atmosphere with blacksmith demonstrations, refreshments, stalls and more set in the enchanting organic 7-acres of Moors Meadow Gardens AND Nursery, voted “most romantic” garden in Central England and gaining international recognition for its huge range of plant and wildlife species, the originality of design and the unusual features and sculptures.
01885 410318/07812 041179
moorsmeadow.co.uk

Monday, August 6; 10am to 12pm Colwall
Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.
2-4pm Hinton Community Centre
Messy play with mud and paint.

Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Courtyard, 10am - 3pm
Come along and meet Mister Willy Wonka, kind Grandpa Joe, the strange Oompa Loompas and of course brave and honest Charlie Bucket as we discover and create new chocolatey inventions.
Ages 6-12
£60 for the week

Mondays, August 6 and 13
Dragons, damsels and lake dipping
Berrington Hall
Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those ‘Ugly Bugs’l in the parkland and lake.
01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk

Tuesday, August 7, 10am to 12pm, Hunderton; 2-4pm Hinton
Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 7 and 8
Time Travellers Go ... Gruesome
Goodrich Castle,
Can you stomach the more gruesome side of history? Not for the faint-hearted, take a journey into the horrors of ghastly punishments and terrifying tales from days gone by.
To book, call 01600 890538/english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich

Thursdays in August - 9, 16, 23 and 30
Hereford Cathedral
Family fun days will be taking place between 11am and 4pm on Thursdays in August when activities will include brass rubbing, costume making and craft workshops for children of all ages. There will also be a guided trail of Royal Connections and visits to the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library. Summer Holiday Workshops at The Courtyard

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12
Medieval weekend
Croft Castle and Parkland
Sir John Saville’s Household returns to Croft Castle, so bring the family along to see living history camps and re-enactments. There will be archery displays, fire drills, canons and activities in which children can get involved.
01568 780246, croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday, August 12, 1pm to 4pm
The Waterworks Museum, Hereford
Open day in steam.

Sunday, August 12
Roald Dahl’s The Twits
Eastnor Castle
Back by popular demand with an even more giant, even more fantastic, even yuckier Dahl classic from Illyria, the first UK open-air touring company to be granted permission to perform the work of Roald Dahl.
Do you want to know why your spaghetti was squirmy and squishy? And why it had a nasty bitter taste? Because it was worms! And that’s just one of the horrible tricks Mrs Twit plays on Mr Twit, and she only does it because he puts a slimy frog in her bed...
eastnorcastle.com

Monday, August 13 to Friday, August 17
2Faced Dance Company Summer School 2012.
7-21 years. 10am to 3.30pm.
Learn and develop the elements of break, street and contemporary dance. Then create a piece of dance to perform for friends and family at the Griffin Theatre.
2faceddance.co.uk/01432 276807

Sunday, August 12, 2-4pm Queenswood, Oak Avenue
Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Monday, August 13 to Thursday, August 16
10am to 12.30pm
10am to 3.30pm
2Faced Dance Company present Summer Stylerz 2012 for 4-6-year-olds. Create monsters, battle giants and go on a journey of discovery through dance, music and art.
2faceddance.co.uk/01432 276807

Monday 13 August to Wednesday 15 August
Exploring Fairytales
The Courtyard, 10am - 1pm
Once upon a time, boys and girls from across Herefordshire were allowed to explore deep into The Courtyard forest, meeting loads of interesting fairytale creatures and creating their own unique story. Ages 4-7
£30 for all three days

Tuesday, August 14, 11am to 3pm (museum open to 4pm)
The Waterworks Museum, Hereford
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day. Teddy bear trail and quiz. Bring a picnic.

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 14 and15
Time Travellers Go ... Myths and Legends
Goodrich Castle,
Discover a whole range of myths and legends, from St George to King Arthur. Magical stories, games and hands on activities.
To book, call 01600 890538/english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich

Tuesday, August 14, 2-4pm Belmont, Methane Meadow
Join the WildPlay nature rangers for bug hunting.

Wednesday August 15 to Sunday August 19
The Little Shop of Horrors
Malvern Theatres, evenings, 7pm (except Sunday). Saturday and Sunday matinees, 2pm.
For the first time, Malvern Theatres is excited to have created a Young Company, who will take to stage in August to perform this now classic musical. Come and support this talented young cast all aged 14-25 years old and enjoy the tale of the exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood.
Box office 01684 892277 or malvern-theatres.co.uk

Thursday, August 16, 2pm
Mermaids and Pirates
Berrington Hall
Come along dressed as a mermaid or pirate and get free entry. Pirate stories and songs as well as lots of activities to keep the children occupied, from making hats and jewellery boxes to enjoying a pirate trail.
01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk

Thursday, August 16, 7pm.
The Grimms Fairytales
Croft Castle and Parkland
Price: Adult £12.50, Child £8, Family £35
Bring the family along to see The Pantaloons Theatre Company perform Grimms Fairytales.
01568 780246, croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday, August 19
Elizabethan Times
Brockhampton Estate
Step back in time with Elizabethan re-enactors Gloriana for a day of courtly dancing, lively music and colourful costume. Families can dress up, learn a dance, hear all about Tudor herbalism and make pomanders.
01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk

Monday 20 August to Friday 24 August
Harry Potter
The Courtyard, 10am to 3pm
For Muggles, Half Bloods and Pure Bloods alike, this workshop will bring out your magical side! Are you a friendly Hufflepuff or a sneaky Slytherin? A wise Ravenclaw or a brave Gryffindor? Prepare yourself for a week-long extravaganza of magic-making, spell-casting and wizardry fun! Ages 6-12. £60 for the week

Monday 20 August to Friday 24 August
Drama School
Malvern Theatres, 8-13yrs 10am-1pm; 14yrs+ 2pm - 5pm
A fun opportunity for enthusiastic young thespians to work with a professionally trained practitioner who has worked with the RSC and Central School of Speech and Drama. Explore vocal and acting techniques, character exploration and create and perform your own work. £50

Monday 20 August and Tuesday 21 August
Musical Theatre School
Malvern Theatres, 11am-5pm 8-13yrs
A fun-packed two days filled with the unique opportunity to work alongside directors, choreographers and performers from musicals such as Les Miserables and Chess. Filled with exciting dance moves and fun songs to improve participant's skills in the medium of musical theatre. £40

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 21 and 22
Time Travellers Go ... Heroes and Villains
Goodrich Castle,
Could you be a fearsome highwayman? Your training starts here! Take part in a thrilling musket drill, listen to the myths and legends surrounding our favourite rogues and plan your own ambush.
To book, call 01600 890538/english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich

Saturday, August 25 to Monday, August 27
Goodrich Castle
Medieval Fighting Knights
Step back to medieval times at Goodrich Castle this Bank Holiday weekend, and watch our knights do battle in thrilling live shows for all the family. Support your favourite as he uses his impressive skills to out-do his opponents in a brave fight to the finish! Also, soak up the atmosphere of times gone by with our medieval encampment and find out what life was like during this fascinating period.

Sunday and Monday, August 26-27, 1pm to 4pm
The Waterworks Museum, Hereford
Open day in steam.

Sunday and Monday, August 26 and 27
Six Horses ‘Stampede’ Jousting Show
Tournament of Champions
Hampton Court Castle
This show will include falls, rearing horses, roman riding and trick riding for a unique and exciting show.
All performers are professionally trained.
01568 797777

Monday, August 27
Hereford River Festival on the River Wye
Hereford River Festival will feature a Duck Race, started by the Mayor of London, and includes exciting Dragon Boat Racing and a range of activities for all the family.

Tuesday, August 28
10am to 12pm, Lea
Sand and water, games and fun with the WildPlay team
2-4pm, Newton Farm
Create your own camouflage den and costume.

Sunday, September 2
Chapterhouse Theatre present Pride and Prejudice
Hampton Court Castle
Whilst her mother tries determinedly to pair her off with the detestable Mr Collins, Elizabeth meets the rude and abrupt Mr Darcy. But is there more to him than meets the eye?
Book online at seetickets.com