Christmas and New Year Activities

Gather and step back in time - Berrington Hall is taking you back to the Georgian era this Christmas, with traditional decorations, atmospheric evening lighting and magnificent Christmas trees  - with a 'below stairs' experience.

Hide your Plum Pudding!  Christmas is banned (don't worry, it's not really) - The 'Discover History' duo will bring the story of the Christmas Ban to life at the Black and White House Museum in Hereford.  Normal admission applies.

Christmas Community Celebration - Wigmore
Saturday 16 December, St James' Church, Wigmore, 2.30pm 

Children can help decorate the Christmas tree at St James' Church, followed by carols at 3pm. Festivities then move over to the community centre where there will be mince pies, mulled wine, music, stalls and a tree decoration station for the children which they can take home.

Christmas Crackers - festive family show - Ralph Court Gardens
17 to 20 December at 6.30pm

With Christmas stories and songs, hosted by Giles Shenton in the theatre marquee. Entry is free when you buy a garden entry ticket.

Christmas Disco - Wigmore
Wednesday 20 December 6.30pm, Wigmore Village Community Centre

£2.50 per person includes pigs in blankets and chips (under 5's go free).

Christmas Winter Wonderland at Ralph Court Gardens
1 December to 7 January 2024, 10 am to 4pm

Musical fountain and special Victorian carollers making a very festive scene. Listen to a Christmas story read by Boris the bear and hear the singing reindeer, supported by a donkey! Remember to wear a coat as there are snow flurries every day!  Normal entry price.

Deck the halls trail - Berrington hall
18 November to 7 January

A trail to give your little ones (and big ones!) the festive thrill to find the Georgian decorations needed to deck the halls at Berrington Hall this Christmas.  Trails cost £3 per person and include a bag, colouring sheet, colouring pencils, and a prize.

Free Christmas Crafting - Hereford
Saturday 16 December, Midlands Air Ambulance Community Hub, Hereford (10am - 2pm)

Keep your little Santa's helpers busy!  Join the Christmas elves for a range of Christmas crafts.  All equipment will be provided.

Free family activity day - Hereford
Saturday 23 December from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Whitecross School 

A fun-filled day for kids at the Here for Herefordshire Holidays fully funded activity day!  Enjoy sports, a free meal and meet special guests (Olaf, The Grinch and Santa's Elves!).  Book your place now!

Find the Angel Trail - Hereford Cathedral
11 December to 8 January, 10am to 5pm

Find the heavenly host of angels that are visiting the cathedral this Christmas!  The cutest little knitted angels you've ever seen have descended into the cathedral, for you to find. Collect your free trail from the Welcome Desk as you arrive, explore the building and collect a sticker once you've completed the worksheet.

Hereford Cathedral Christmas Fair

A free interactive, family friendly trail. Participants are encouraged to carol their way along the trail, scanning the QR codes at each location, those who take part in the trail will be entered into a prize draw to win a Yat Pottery 1-2-1 throwdown session and chocolates from Field and Fayre. The more QR codes scanned, the more chances of winning! 

Taking part in the trail is easy! Simply download the LoyalFree app for free and head to the trails section for more information. Download the Loyal Free app on their website or by searching for ‘LoyalFree’ in your app store.

Storytelling with Father Christmas at Croft Castle
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December (30 minute sessions each day from 11am to 4pm).

Get into the festive spirit with group storytelling sessions with Father Christmas in the castle and receive a small present at the end. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.  It's £5 per child. 2 adults can accompany each child/group of children for free (normal admission charges apply).

Tails of the Riverbank at the Weir Garden
Weekends until 7 January, 10.30am to 4pm

Take part in this winter trail and help Harper the Hedgehog figure out how to spend her very first winter at The Weir Garden  what to do until spring.  Follow the trail around the garden and find out what the other riverbank animals get up to during the winter.  Trails cost £3 per person and include a bag, colouring sheet, colouring pencils, and a prize.

The Winter Reading Challenge
Herefordshire Libraries - 1 December to 19 February
 
Sign up online, read three books or more to complete the Winter Mini Challenge and unlock a brand new certificate and a limited-edition virtual badge.