ARTS & THEATRE

Hereford is bubbling with creativity. Book a break at the Green Dragon Hotel to coincide with one of the many arts and craft festivals, or take a trip to the theatre to complete a wonderful evening spent in Herefordshire.

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Hay Festival

Bringing Writers and Readers Together in Conversation

The Hay Festival of Literature & Arts is an annual literature festival held in Hay-on-Wye; “The Town of Books.” It has become a prominent festival in British culture.

The festival has expanded over the years and now includes musical performances and film previews as well as a children’s festival called “Hay Fever,” running alongside the main festival.

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h.Art

Herefordshire Art Week is a nine day art trail open to all.

Meet hundreds of individual artists, see an array of artwork across the county in the city and countryside, in fabulous locations such as manor houses, historic barns, farms, churches and beautiful gardens. h.Art is really special for art lovers, promising personal encounters with some of the UK’s finest artists and makers in the intimacy of their own homes and studios.

During the h.Art festival artists, craftmakers and creative businesses open their private studios everyday from 11am – 5pm at least. Galleries put on special events, whilst groups get together to put on one-off exhibitions, in a wonderful mix of interesting venues.

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Old Chapel Gallery

The Best in Handmade British Contemporary Fine Art & Crafts.

Old Chapel Gallery is located in the heart of rural Herefordshire, between Kington and Leominster. Pembridge is a key position on the popular North Herefordshire black and white village trail. Old Chapel Gallery is firmly established as a centre of excellence for casual browsers and serious collectors alike. Lovers of contemporary British arts & crafts can find work by local and nationally established artists and makers, alongside the innovative work of talented newcomers.

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The Courtyard

Herefords Hub of Creativity

The Courtyard in Hereford is almost all things to all people, providing an astonishing range of arts events, education, social interaction, and opportunities.

Its programs cover live theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions, talks, classes, workshops, and creative projects and they cater to people of every age and disposition.

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