About The City Brief Hereford

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Hereford

Hereford’s character has been shaped by over a thousand years of history, from medieval ecclesiastical roots to modern community life across neighbourhoods like Cathedral Quarter and High Town. At the core stands The Cathedral Church of St. Mary and St. Ethelbert, an enduring presence that continues to host seasonal gatherings and civic events. Weekly markets in Central draw locals with stalls offering produce, crafts, and food, while arts events rotate through historic buildings such as those near All Saints parish or St. Nicholas. Key moments, like the annual Hereford Races at Racecourse and cider pressing demonstrations hosted by Bulmers Factory Museum, are deeply embedded in daily life.

The Weir Garden promenade and River Wye Promenade provide quiet walking routes along the river, ideal for a midday stroll, while Victoria Park offers green space for recreation just outside Central’s commercial hub. Kenchester Water Gardens serve as a botanical retreat with aquatic plant displays and expert horticultural advice. The College, located east of the Cathedral, remains an academic anchor near civic buildings including Guildhall and The New Shire-Hall.

The City Brief keeps residents updated on these rhythms without needing to search through scattered sources. Each week brings new opportunities: craft fairs at The Weir Garden promenade; music meetings in historic venues such as those near St. Nicholas or All Saints; seasonal celebrations near Goodrich Castle and Symonds Yat Rock, which overlook the River Wye.

Community runs are held every Saturday morning around Queenswood Country Park, and cider demonstrations are covered clearly: no hype, just straightforward updates on what’s happening locally. This isn’t about hidden wonders, it's about staying in step with a city whose identity persists through shared rituals, from the Black and White House Museum to St. Mary’s Church near The Bishop’s Palace.

Quiet walks along River Wye Promenade past Rockfield Distillery, seasonal events at Kenchester Water Gardens, or updates on traffic issues linked to the A49 bypass are all covered with clarity. Cider Route Tours highlight traditional orchards and makers across Herefordshire, each connected by timely reporting that reflects real rhythms in a city with over 1,000 years of documented life.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Hereford – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.