Explore Activities in Herefordshire

Comedy Nights. Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy featuring established acts and rising stars from the UK comedy circuit, with regular events held at The Left Bank in Hereford.

Pottery Wheel, Pottery Painting & Art Workshops. Create your own pottery, try throwing a bowl on the wheel, enjoy pottery painting or learn new artistic skills with hands-on workshops suitable for beginners and experienced creatives alike.

Theatre, Cinema & Live Entertainment. Enjoy theatre productions, live music, comedy, cinema screenings and exhibitions at Herefordshire’s centre for the arts, with events for all ages throughout the year.

Rural Skills & Craft Workshops. Learn everything from foraging, bread making and cider making to floristry, willow weaving and traditional countryside skills on Kate Humble’s working farm in the Wye Valley.

Coarse Fishing Lake. Enjoy peaceful coarse fishing on a well-stocked lake with carp, tench, roach and perch in a tranquil countryside setting. Complimentary fishing is included throughout your stay. Find out more on our Fishing Breaks page.

Butterfly Zoo, Miniature Golf & Hedge Maze. Walk among exotic butterflies, tackle a traditional hedge maze and enjoy a round of indoor or outdoor miniature golf, offering family-friendly fun for all ages.

Electric day boat hire. Cruise the peaceful Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at your own pace, enjoying beautiful scenery, waterside pubs and picnic spots along the way.

River cruise. Relax on a 40-minute sightseeing cruise through the dramatic Symonds Yat Gorge, with live commentary on the history, wildlife and scenery of the River Wye. Operates from March to October.

Escape room. Work together to solve clues and uncover the mystery of The Shrine Keeper in England’s first cathedral escape room, set within the historic cloisters of Hereford Cathedral.

Independent Cinema & Live Screenings. Sit back and enjoy the latest films, live theatre, opera and special events in a luxury independent cinema with comfortable seating and a licensed bar.

Escape Room Experience. Work together to solve clues, crack codes and unravel mysteries before time runs out, with immersive escape room adventures suitable for ages 6+.

Play Café & Sensory Play. Designed for children aged 0–6 years, Little Pandas offers imaginative role-play areas, soft play, a sensory room and outdoor play, while adults relax with coffee, cake or lunch.

Secure Dog Walking Field. Enjoy exclusive use of a fully enclosed 2.5-acre exercise field, designed to give dogs space to run, play and explore safely off lead.

Outdoor Play, Frisbee Golf & Ice Cream. Enjoy a large outdoor play area, woodland walks and a round of Frisbee Golf, before rewarding yourself with award-winning farmhouse ice cream and spectacular Black Mountains views.

Adventure Activity Centre. Choose from hovercrafting, quad biking, paintballing, rally karting, clay shooting, canoeing and more, with activities suitable for families, friends, celebrations and groups.

High Ropes, Zip Line Adventure & Segways. Swing through the treetops on high ropes, zip wires and crossings of varying heights, with adventures for both children and adults. Additional treetop challenges and Forest Segways are available nearby at Mallards Pike.

4×4 Driving Experience. Put your driving skills to the test on challenging quarry terrain, with off-road experiences, driver training and junior driving sessions available.

Outdoor Karting Experience. Race around a purpose-built outdoor circuit in an exciting karting experience for ages 8+, suitable for beginners and experienced drivers alike.

Outdoor Adventure Experiences. Choose from gorge walking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, raft building, canoeing, survival training and team challenges across the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons.

Indoor Trampoline & Adventure Park. Bounce, climb and challenge yourself with trampolines, inflatable attractions, soft play, laser tag and adventure activities suitable for a range of ages.

Horse Riding Experiences. Saddle up for riding lessons, pony rides and guided hacks through the Herefordshire countryside, with experiences available for a range of ages and abilities.

Leathercraft Workshops. Create your own handcrafted bag, belt, purse or leather accessory while learning traditional leatherworking skills in a hands-on workshop for ages 11+ and all abilities.

Indoor Entertainment Centre. Challenge family and friends to mini golf, laser tag, axe throwing, darts, pool and arcade games, with activities suitable for a range of ages and abilities.

Paintball, Archery & Axe Throwing. Take on paintball, archery, axe throwing, laser clay shooting and Viking Games, with exciting outdoor activities for ages 8+ and groups of all sizes.

Archery, Axe & Knife Throwing. Home to a fantastic array of Viking-inspired activities, including archery, axe throwing, knife throwing and Nordic field games such as Stige, Kubb, Bullrings and Mölkky. Can you become a true Viking warrior?

Pottery Wheel & Clay Workshops. Try your hand at pottery wheel throwing and clay modelling in a fun, hands-on workshop suitable for all abilities, with experiences available for individuals, couples, families and groups.

Gorge Scrambling, Paddleboarding & Climbing. Choose from guided gorge scrambling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, rock climbing and abseiling adventures across the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons, suitable for ages 8+.

Play Café & Outdoor Play. Little ones can enjoy imaginative indoor and outdoor play, including mud kitchens, ride-on toys and creative activities, while adults relax with coffee, cake or lunch.

Off-Road Driving Experience. Test your driving skills on 66 miles of challenging trails, navigating water crossings, steep gradients and rough terrain with expert instruction.

Blacksmithing Experience. Step into a traditional working forge and create your own handcrafted piece, from bottle openers to knives, while learning ancient blacksmithing skills in a unique hands-on workshop led by expert craftsmen.

Canoe & River Adventure. Explore the River Wye on a guided or self-guided canoe trip, with routes ranging from short beginner-friendly paddles to full-day adventures through the beautiful Wye Valley.

Canoe, Kayak & Paddleboard Hire. Take to the River Wye with self-guided canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, available for everything from relaxed half-day paddles to multi-day river adventures.

Clay Shooting Experience. Test your skills across a range of clay shooting stands, from beginner-friendly targets to challenging simulated game scenarios, with full instruction provided.

Quad Biking, Clay Shooting & Archery. Take on off-road quad biking, clay shooting and archery challenges, with experiences suitable for beginners, families, friends and group celebrations.