What’s on in Herefordshire in July

July builds towards the school summer holidays and exciting events at every turn! Discover what’s on in Herefordshire in July including, festivals, tours, food, beer and live music! 

Shobdon Independents Day – Saturday 4^th July   

This is within walking distance of Pearl Lake Country Holiday Park. Shobdon is showcasing local produce and artisan goods and stuff you won’t find anywhere else.  

Everything takes place at the Old Chapel, a beautifully renovated Methodist Chapel in the centre of the village. If it’s grown or produced near Shobdon, you’ll find it at the Independents Day. The event runs from 10am-3pm 

Make a day of it and explore the village that’s right on the doorstep of Pearl Lake. Read our Shobdon blog to discover the village history including the Shobdon Arches (above).

Pearl Lake is in Shobdon, Shobdon is a 10 minute drive from Arrow Bank and 25 minutes from Rockbridge.  

Shobdon Independents Day

Hereford Flea Market – 4^th July  

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This isn’t a craft market or a car boot sale – it’s a proper old flea market. Held at Lyde Court, just a few miles north of Hereford City. The stalls are spread out on an airstrip and the range of items on offer keeps people coming back again and again.  

Vintage and retro, ceramics and vinyl, it’s open 10am-4pm so there’s plenty of time to browse. And it’s free entry.  

Lyde Court has a countryside cafe that’s open all day. There’s plenty of places to walk too and dogs are welcome inside and out. 

Flea Market at Lyde Court

Bromyard Gala – Sunday 5^th July 

This is Herefordshire’s largest country show with traders, attractions, country pursuits, steam engines, classic cars and vintage tractors.  It’s been running since the 1960’s, to highlight all the market town of Bromyard had to offer.

Find out more about other Herefordshire market towns in our blog.

Back to the Gala. It was a staple in the country show diary in Herefordshire, but sadly, it’s been on a bit of a break since 2022. Organisers sited spiralling costs making it impossible to run. But it’s back for 2026 so please give it some support! 

There’s a central arena with events all day long, including very strong men pulling very big tractors plus parades of various vehicles all day.  

One of the highlights is the many old caravans and campervans that come along, reflecting holidays of a bygone era. You’ll be able to peruse old motorbikes, see some heavy horses, sample local food and drink and have a day with the dog which are also welcome.  

Bromyard is a 35-minute drive from Pear Lake and Arrow Bank and 45 minutes from Rockbridge.

Bromyard Gala and tickets

Ledbury Poetry Festival – until July 5th

Ledbury Poetry Festival runs for 10 days during the end of June and start of July. It’s the UK’s biggest poetry festival. Ledbury has a poetic history with both Elizabeth Barrett Browning and John Masefield born in the town. The Festival hosts talks, workshops, readings, films and storytelling.

A day out in Ledbury with some poetry thrown in – what could be nicer?

Ledbury Poetry Festival

Beer on the Wye – 10^th to 12^th July  

If you love beer and cider, this is the festival for you! Organised by the Herefordshire branch of CAMRA it’ll showcase over 130 real ales, beers, lagers and stouts from breweries across the UK. But you’ll also find brews from local producers and ones from abroad in the Foreign Beers Bars. This being Herefordshire, there’s also ciders and perries to get stuck into 

Held in a massive marquee on the banks of the River Wye by the city’s rowing club, it’s within walking distance of all the city of Hereford has to offer.  

You can buy normal halves and pints, but brews are also sold in third-pint measures if you’re not up for a big drink. There’s live music, food trucks and on Sunday the vibe is chilled for family day.

Hereford is 35 minutes from Pearl Lake and Arrow and 45 minutes from Rockbridge. 

Beer on the Wye

Steam up at the Waterworks Museum – 12^th & 26^th July  

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There’s something exciting about seeing huge engines run by nothing more than a bit of steam! The sound, the smell of the coal and the oil and pumping action of smooth pistons.  

The Hereford Waterworks Museum is situated a few minute’s drive from the city centre. Steam days allow you to get up close to working engines and experience the power of these stunning examples that used to keep water flowing to the city.  

There’s bags of things for kids to do that involve water including pumping, filtering and squirting! And once you’re all steamed out there’s a cafe serving coffee and cakes and light refreshments.  

Hereford is 35 minutes from Pearl Lake and Arrow and 45 minutes from Rockbridge. 

Steam Days

Hereford Cathedral Garden Tours – 15^th and 25^th July  

Proving that historic Hereford Cathedral is fabulous both inside and out! Covering 6 acres, the gardens are a horticultural highlight just minutes from the centre of the city.  

The tours include the Chapter House gardens, the Bishops Palace gardens (on the banks of the Wye) and the Cloister and Deanery gardens. There are plants with ecclesiastical links, specimen trees, roses, hydrangeas in gardens that over the years have been recognised by the RHS.  

Tours last about 90 minutes and are led by experienced gardeners and guides. You don’t need to be green fingered or religious to enjoy the tours. But if you feel closer to God’s heart in a garden (as the quote goes) then you’re going to love this!  

Hereford is 35 minutes from Pearl Lake and Arrow and 45 minutes from Rockbridge. 

Garden tours

Nozstock – 17^th and 18^th July  

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Nozstock – The Hidden Valley Festival is a grassroots, intimate festival known for its chilled vibes and great entertainment line-up.  

In a mystical, rural setting on a working farm, there are 4 stages crammed with music of all genres. Expect to hear ska, rock, folk, funk, soul, drum & bass and the rest! 

Names like Creedance Clearwater Revival (Bad Moon Rising) and Eva Lazarus (One by One) that you may recognise mixed in with more indie, upcoming performers like Professor Elemental, Phat Tony and Arkansaw Jukebox Collective. Don’t come expecting big name headliners – that’s not what 2026 Nozstock is about.  

Aside from the entertainment there’s plenty of other things happening. Food includes the world-famous Hereford based, Beefy Boys and Bao to the Broth plus Hot Rocks Pizza. This is a family festival which has something for little ones to grandparents and it’s totally worth a visit to soak up the Nozstock vibe.  

Bromyard is a 35-minute drive from Pear Lake and Arrow Bank and 45 minutes from Rockbridge.

Nozstock

Falconry Sunday – 19^th and 26^th July  

Who doesn’t love a majestic Bird of Prey? Hampton Gardens, on the A49 between Leominster and Hereford host an exhibition of these fabulous birds flying free (and coming back of course). There’s also an opportunity to see them as they rest between flights.  

There are 2 sessions on each day – one at 12 and one at 3pm. It’s just the normal entry fee to see the gardens with the falcons thrown in.  

Hampton Gardens are 25 minutes from Pearl Lake and Arrow Bank and 40 minutes from Rockbridge.

Falconry Sundays

Three Counties Food and Drink Festival – 25^th and 26^th July  

Just over the border into Worcestershire at the Three Counties Showground is this showcase of food and drink. It’s stuffed full of celebrity chefs and foodie types including Rosemary Shrager, Ping Coombes, Chris Bavin and John Torrode.  

There’s demonstrations in the Cookery Theatre, taste & talk sessions – from pancake making to how to create your own tonic, live music, endless shopping opportunities, activities for kids and so much food to sample you won’t know which way to turn.  

Parking is on site and the days run from 10am –5pm. 

The Three Counties Showground is 35 minutes from Shobdon and Arrow Bank and 45 minutes from Rockbridge.  

Food and Drink Festival

Stay at Discover Parks this July and immerse yourself in Herefordshire

Now you’ve got a flavour of what’s on in Herefordshire in July, where to stay? All these fantastic events are well under an hour’s drive from our three Discover Parks. Some are literally on the doorstep! At our three parks we have three ways to stay. Rock up in your tourer, tent or motorhome and pitch up in our fully serviced touring areas with 5* facilities. Stay in our self-catering holiday accommodation that includes historic cottages, luxury lodges with hot tubs and saunas or classic caravans with all mod cons.

And if you fall in love with Herefordshire, and there’s a risk that you will, then why not investigate becoming a holiday home owner? Then you can escape to the ‘shire whenever you fancy it and unlock the door to your Herefordshire holiday home from home!