Things to do with kids in Hereford and Herefordshire

If your family loves the rural life, you’ll find plenty to entertain you in Hereford and the Wye Valley, on the England-Wales border.

The area features pretty market towns that still host regular markets and car boot sales, breathtaking countryside and white-knuckle activities for thrill seekers.

There are heaps of things to do with kids in Hereford and Herefordshire, many centred around the River Wye, where you can try your hand at rock climbing, mountain biking and even white water rafting.

On the doorstep are the Forest of Dean, Clearwell Caves, Goodrich Castle and Symonds Yat: an area of outstanding natural beauty and nesting site for peregrine falcons. You can even walk with llamas!

Herefordshire is home to lots of interesting museums, including the Mappa Mundi Museum, which holds the largest surviving map of the world, and the Time Machine Museum: perfect for Dr Who fans.

The area is also the location for the world-famous Hay Festival of literature, where your child can listen to talks and readings by much-loved children’s authors.

If you've got smaller children, make sure you check out our guide to baby activities in the Herefordshire area, such as baby swimming lessons, soft play centres and open farms where they can meet friendly animals.

And if your child's next birthday is coming up, we're here to help with our listings of everything you need for planning brilliant parties, from experienced entertainers to all-inclusive venues that'll take care of every last detail.