Castle Green Fair
Explore military history history through the ages at our fair on Castle Green on Sunday 27th September: A fun filled fair and community day for the Hereford Military History Festival 2026, will be held on the Castle Green, with re-enactors, historic military vehicles, charity and memorabilia Stalls, food trucks, ice cream van, kids funfair and bouncy castles, artisan stalls, DJ Matt Healey, local entertainment and much more, creating a jam-packed feel-good family day out and showing support for our veterans. Our re-enactors will be setting up period villages on the green, Normans, Victorians, Vikings and Sealed knot will be entertaining you with displays all day
An Educational History Trail is being generated for families to engage in the day throughout the City and Castle Green.
Support Exhibition: Green Dragon Courtyard
25th – 27th September 2026 | 110th Anniversary of The Battle of The Somme: An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia, reference books, static medic dogs, static horse statues, representational flags, and shell cases, exhibition curated by Derrie Edge.
Extra Events
In addition to our main events in Hereford we are developing further complimentary events in Ross and Ledbury.
Herefordshire and the Royal Hospital Chelsea Ross-on-Wye Saturday 1st August:
Commemorating Herefordshire's enduring links with the Royal Hospital Chelsea, we are collaborating with the Royal British Legion and the Royal Hospital, Chelsea to create a memorial event to be held at the RHC Memorial in St Mary’s Churchyard, Ross-on-Wye. The event will commemorate those Pensioners who died in the Ross area during the evacuation of Chelsea Pensioners to Rudhall Manor and Moraston House during World War 2.
Ledbury Convoy 5.00pm to 8.00pm Saturday 19th September:
Historic military vehicle display, including WW2 US Army 'Hellcat' tank, SAS 'Pink Panther' Land Rover reproductions and extremely rare 1969-84 vintage "Green Dragon" SAS Land-Rover contemporary SAS Land Rover or equivalent vehicle, brass band, street food etc.
Schools’ Day
Friday 25th September 2026
Uncover military history’s greatest secrets in an action-packed day tailored exclusively for year 6 pupils. Step beyond the history textbook to give pupils an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience that brings the past to life.
Throughout the day, young historians from Herefordshire schools will:
Touch the Past: Handle real, historical artefacts -and discover the stories behind the people that used them.
Crack the Code: Learn what it was like to be a codebreaker during WWII. Master the art of secret communication! Pupils will build critical thinking skills as they decode WWII Enigma messages, ancient ciphers, and hidden historical symbols.
Military History Comes Alive: Engage in high-energy, interactive workshops designed to spark curiosity, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Aligned with key curriculum topics, this immersive event turns history into an exciting detective game.
With special thanks to our hosts and partners NMITE.
Sponsored by: The Tabor Charitable Trust - Supporting Education in Herefordshire
If you are a Herefordshire School and are interested in your students taking part please email:
