Things to do in Herefordshire Summer Holidays 2025
With the Herefordshire summer holidays 2025 rapidly approaching, it’s time for a list of things to do in the area. Lots of attractions have events taking place this year, both indoors and outside. From family trails to fun days and activity camps, there’s lots to see and do around Herefordshire. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Herefordshire as well.
This post covers the Herefordshire area only. If you are looking for days out during the summer holidays in nearby counties, please see below:
Things to do in Herefordshire Summer Holidays 2025
Berrington Hall National Trust
This summer holiday at Berrington Hall, there are three events taking place simultaneously:
- Georgian Garden Party Trail: Head to the flower garden to dress in historical outfits, learn about traditional tea-party activities, decorate a parasol and enjoy lawn games that were loved by the Georgians. Trail cost £3.
- Summer of Play: Get creative, curious and active with games, activities and den building. Borrow sports and play equipment from the welcome centre. No additional charge on top of admission fee.
- Georgian Summer party: Celebrate 250 years since Berrington Hall was purchased by Thomas Harley and Capability Brown and Henry Holland were commissioned to create the mansion, parkland and gardens. It’s the summer of 1784 and a Bridgerton-style party is taking place. Throughout the house, you’ll discover displays of elegant Georgian leisure where you can learn about Thomas Harley and his Gang. Included in admission cost.
Dates: 19th July to 31st August 2025.
Website: National Trust Berrington Hall
Brockhampton Estate (National Trust)
Three events take place at Brockhampton Estate this Summer holiday:
Apple a day trail: Celebrate Brockhampton’s 600 year history of growing apples with themed crafts and activities. Trails cost £3 on top of the admission price including a prize.
Summer of Play: Outdoor activities and games for the whole family including free balance bikes and sports equipment to borrow from reception.
Pond dipping: Explore Grove Pool and the wildlife living beneath its surface.
Dates: Apple a day Trail & Summer of Play – 19th July to 31st August 2025. Pond dipping – 24th July and 7th and 21st August 2025.
Website: National Trust Brockhampton.
Croft Castle (National Trust)
Croft Castle’s Summer of Play is all about burning off steam outdoors. Activity zones are located on the castle’s front lawn. Dress up in medieval costume, try out castle-inspired crafts, try out some medieval games, bud your own castle and enjoy the quieter nature and imaginative zones. Normal admission fees apply.
Dates: 19th July to 31st August 2025.
Website: National Trust Croft Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Croft Castle
Eastnor Castle Herefordshire Summer Holidays 2025
Eastnor Castle has loads of events planned for the Summer as always. This is very local for us and we go relatively regularly. All the events are brilliant and you can easily fill the day there as a family. The castle and grounds are super dog-friendly too! During the summer holidays, there are events taking place both at the castle itself and in the adjoining deer park. Tickets need to be booked in advance for all events and often sell out early.
- Sunday 20th to Thursday 24th July: Dino upROAR: Dinosaur show with a lifelike, roaring T-Rex
- Sunday 27th July to Thursday 31st July: Learn some circus skills and clown around with Thomas Trilby
- Sunday 3rd to Thursday 7th August: Interactive aerial and performance dance workshops for children by Studio B
- Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th August: Lakefest music festival
- Sunday 10th to Thursday 14th August: Animal encounters with a range of exciting and exotic animals
- Sunday 17th to Thursday 21st August: Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be teaching Bushcraft Skills
- Thursday 21st to Monday 25th August: Malverns Classic mountain bike festival
- Sunday 24th to Monday 25th August: Woodvilles Medieval living history camp with cooking, crafts and combat
- Sunday 24th to Thursday 28th August: Knight and princess school with medieval princess shows and foam sword fighting
- Sunday 31st August: Family fun day with garden games and a large zip wire on the castle’s lawn
Website: Eastnor Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Eastnor Castle.
Goodrich Castle, Ross-on-Wye
At the moment, there’s no particular event listed as taking place at Goodrich Castle for Herefordshire Summer holidays 2025, but it’s always a great day out and they’re open all summer. This is a fascinating historical castle that offers visitors a free audio guide to hear about its eventful past. Children will enjoy the free family game that features nine cartoon characters. Each one represents someone who would have lived at the castle. If you manage to climb to the top of the tower, you will enjoy views across the Wye Valley and both English and Welsh countryside.Entry to Goodrich Castle is free for English Heritage members but if you’re not a member, it’s worth booking online before you visit because you will save 15% on the cost.
Dates: Open throughout Herefordshire summer holidays 2025.
Website: English Heritage Goodrich Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Goodrich Castle.
King’s Camps, Hereford Summer Holidays 2025
If you are looking for a summer camp where children can go and have fun while you’re at work, King’s Camps might be just what you’re after. Based at Hereford Cathedral school in the centre of town, the camps keep kids busy, active and safe.
Over 30 games and sports are on offer. They take kids aged 5 to 17 in three separate groups.
Dates: 11th to 15th and 18th to 22nd August 2025.
Website: King’s Camps.
Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland
Oaker Wood Leisure near Kingsland offers outdoor pursuits in a woodland setting. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including Paintball, High Ropes, Quad Trekking, Escape Room, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Rafting, Low Ropes, Team Building, Assault Course, It’s a Knockout and Target Shooting. During the summer holidays, Oaker Wood also offer multi-activity days for 7-12 year olds and teen activity days for those aged 11-16.
Holiday Club Dates: 7 to 11 year olds: 25th, 29th, 30th and 31st July and 5th to 7th, 12th to 14th, 19th to 21st and 26th to 28th August 2025. 11 to 16 year olds (school years 7 to 11): 8th and 22nd August 2025.
Website: Oaker Wood.
Ralph Court Gardens
Look out for dinosaurs on the loose at Ralph Court Gardens this summer! Visitors heading to the gardens on weekdays are in for a treat as a T-Rex will be waslking around with his keeper, intereacting with guests. This will take place at around 11.30 am and 1.45 pm daily, but times may vary. Dinosaur fans will also enjoy the Dinosaur World area, where animatronic dinosaurs entertain visitors. For an extra treat, book an Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea for your visit. This lovely family day out is fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
Dates: Weekdays from Monday 21st July to Friday 29th August 2025.
Website: Ralph Court Gardens.
Small Breeds Farm Park, Kington
The Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre in Kington is open throughout the Herefordshire summer holidays and you don’t need to book. Their attractions include:
- Owl centre
- Small breeds farm park featuring miniature goats, sheep, donkeys, ponies and other animals
- Waterfowl and poultry
- Small animals including guinea pigs, rabbits and red squirrels
- Tea room
- Gift shop
This is a lovely day out for all ages. Little ones always particularly enjoy seeing the small breed animals.
Dates: Open daily throughout the Herefordshire summer holidays
Website: Small Breeds Farm Park
The Viking Games, Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire Summer Holidays 2025
As you may expect, The Viking Games offers a fantastic selection of group activities inspired by the Vikings. See if you have the agility and ability to be a Viking warrior by playing one of these traditional Nordic games, or all six:
- Axe throwing
- Bullrings
- Archery,
- Kubb
- Stige
- Molkky
Website: The Viking Games.
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo and Miniature Golf – Symonds Yat West
Combine these fun attractions for a complete day out. Discounted tickets are available for each one when you visit them both.
The tropical, indoor Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo is teeming with exotic butterflies from around the world. Observe their fascinating lives up close and witness each stage of their development. From egg to caterpillar, to chrysalis and butterfly.
Wye Valley Miniature Golf offers a twelve-hole retro-style Roman ruin course with all-weather artificial-turf fairways and adventure golf features for all ages. It is accessible for wheelchair users with assistance, and features ball-lifting aids and soft or short putters, so even a toddler can play.
