Summer 2026 Holiday Activities and Events in Herefordshire

Monday 20 July - 31 August, 9am - 6pm
Racket Sports at The Bromyard Centre
Activities include Badminton and Indoor Short Tennis - Visit the Halo website for more information about booking and charges

Monday 20 July - 31 August
Summer Reading at The Bromyard Centre
Enjoy a range of books for all ages! 
Visit the Halo website for opening times
FREE

Bounce and Play at The Bromyard Centre - every Friday (until 28 August)! 
Perfect for under 8's, £3 for 1 hour session for children over 3 (under 3's £2) 
Visit the Halo website for more information 

Tuesday 28 July
Madley Environmental Study Centre (MESC)
Campfire Cooking (Morning Session)10am - 12pm
Den Building (Afternoon Session)1-3pm
Full Day £18, Half Day £11, Children under 3 from £5.50 / £9.00, Accompanying Adults/Infants go FREE
Adults must accompany children, advance booking required. 

Tuesday 4 August
Madley Environmental Study Centre (MESC)
Mini Beast Safari (Morning Session)10am-12pm
Woodland Obstacle Course (Afternoon Session)1-3pm
Full Day £18, Half Day £11, Children under 3 from £5.50 / £9.00, Accompanying Adults/Infants go FREE
Adults must accompany children, advance booking required. 

Tuesday 11 August
Madley Environmental Study Centre (MESC)
Terrific Trees (Morning Session) 10am-12pm
Wild Art (Afternoon Session) 1-3pm
Full Day £18, Half Day £11, Children under 3 from £5.50 / £9.00, Accompanying Adults/Infants go FREE
Adults must accompany children, advance booking required. 

Tuesday 18 August
Madley Environmental Study Centre (MESC)
Watery Wonders (Morning Session) 10am-12pm
Magic in the Woods (Afternoon Session) 1-3pm
Full Day £18, Half Day £11, Children under 3 from £5.50 / £9.00, Accompanying Adults/Infants go FREE
Adults must accompany children, advance booking required. 

Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 August
Madley Environmental Study Centre (MESC)
Woodland Pirates (Morning Session) 10am - 12pm
Wacky Water Games (Afternoon Session) 1-3pm 
Full Day £18, Half Day £11, Children under 3 from £5.50 / £9.00, Accompanying Adults/Infants go FREE
Adults must accompany children, advance booking required. 

Saturday 18 July, 10.30am - 12pm
Free Junior Outdoor Bowling at Hereford Bowling Club
FREE

Wednesday 22 July, 10am – 3pm
Herefordshire Museums – Craft A Crown Activity
The Old House Museum, Hereford Children FREE with Adult/Concession Entry to Old House

Sundays 23 July - 27 August
Hunderton Community Gardens Holiday Play Sessions
FREE

Saturday 25 July, 10am -11.30am
Little Play World at Holme Lacy Village Hall
FREE

Wednesday 29 July, 10am – 3pm
Herefordshire Museums – Design a Heraldic Shield
The Old House Museum, Hereford
Children FREE with Adult/Concession Entry to Old House

Wednesday 5 August, 10am-3pm
Herefordshire Museums – Medieval Beasts!
The Old House Museum, Hereford
Children FREE with Adult/Concession Entry to Old House

Saturday 8 August, 10.30am - 12pm
Free Junior Outdoor Bowling at Hereford Bowling Club
FREE

Saturday 15 August, 10am-11.30am
Little Play World at Holme Lacy Village Hall
FREE

Saturday 15 August, 10.30am-12pm
Free Junior Outdoor Bowling at Hereford Bowling Club
FREE

Sport Games at Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre 8.30am - 11.30am weekdays throughout the holidays
Enjoy pickleball, badminton or basketball. 
For more information, including pricing and how to book please visit the Halo website

4 Day Intensive Swimming Lessons at Ledbury Swimming Pool 
Weeks Commencing 21 July, 4 August, 18 August (30 minute lesson per day)
Suitable for various swimming stages (from beginner stage)
Early bird SPECIAL OFFER £17.50, full price £35.00 

Snorkelling Workshop at Ledbury Swimming Pool
28 July, 11 August, 25 August 11am-12pm
Designed for children aged 8+or currently onStage 6+ on the HALO Learn to Swim programme
£10.75 per session.

Diving Workshop at Ledbury Swimming Pool
29 July, 11 August, 25 August 2.15-3.15pm
Designed for children currently at Stage 4 or above in the HALO Learn to Swim programme, this workshop helps build confidence, skills, and underwater fun
£10.75 per session.

Water Polo Lessons at Ledbury Swimming Pool
31 July, 14 August, 28 August
Designed for confident swimmers aged 9+or children currently atStage 5 or aboveon HALO's Learn to Swim programme
£10.75 per session.

Visit the HALO website for more information

2 August 10am - 1pm
Drop in children's art session – Queenswood Country Park
Engaging art sessions take place in the peaceful yurt in the tranquil Old Orchard
£3 per person

Saturday 2nd–Monday 4th August, 11am - 4pm
Brampton Bryan Family Fun Weekend – Scarecrow Spectacular & Flower Festival
Adults £4
Under 12s FREE

Spring Gate Nursery at Brampton Abbotts Primary School 7.45am - 5.30pm weekdays throughout the holidays
Spaces are available for children aged 3 months to 4 years, including funded children. Telephone: 01989 762862 Email: springgatenurseryschool@outlook.com

Ross-on-Wye Carnival
Saturday 1st August - Parade from 1pm
Fun Fair, Hot Food, Competitions, Tug of War, Stalls, Dog Show

National Play Day at The Rope Walk 
Wednesday 5th August 10am - 3.30pm
Free activities