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CONCERT: An Dannsa Dub

Thu, 19th Nov, 2026

An Dannsa Dub is the brainchild of dub vocalist & producer Tom Spirals and Scottish traditional musician Euan McLaughlin. The project fuses the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving basslines digital dub music.

CONCERT: William Howard

Fri, 23rd Oct, 2026

Hellens is delighted that William Howard, one of Britain’s leading pianists, will be returning to perform in the Great Barn.

A Mindfulness Day Retreat

Sun, 8th Mar, 2026

Lizzie Eggerton offers a blend of movement and relaxation, through yoga, simple energy healing techniques, guided visualisation, meditation and rituals which can easily be woven into everyday life.

CONCERT: Juan Martin

Thu, 4th Jun, 2026

Juan Martin produces sounds that are both melodic and explosive, the visceral power of authentic Flamenco.

CONCERT: the breath

Wed, 11th Mar, 2026

Ríoghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum are the creative heart of The Breath. And for them, it’s all about the song.

Winter Mindful Silent Retreat Day

Sat, 17th Jan, 2026

A Winter Mindful Silent Retreat Day, of Calm and Connect with Gail Calthrop. A Christmas gift for yourself or loved one, something to look forward to in the depths of Winter.

Wye Valley Chamber Music Winter Festival

Sun, 22nd Feb, 2026

The closing concert of Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival 2026, celebrating 20th-century British chamber music from Vaughan Williams, Bridge, Imogen Holst and Britten.

Mindfulness Weekend Retreat with Gail Calthrop

Fri, 27th Feb, 2026 – Sun, 1st Mar, 2026

Weekend Mindfulness retreat with Gail Calthrop. An opportunity to take time for yourself amidst the hustle and bustle of life, with the mindful invitation to become present in a contemplative and kindly approach, helping nourish and refresh our sense of wellbeing.

Collections on Tour: Two Emperor Coin

Wed, 4th Feb, 2026

Collections on Tour is bringing museum objects from the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries collection out to the community for a series of spotlight talks in the historic surroundings of Hellens Manor, one of Herefordshire’s most atmospheric heritage sites.

Collections on the Road : Toulon Harbour Sketch by Duncan Grant

Wed, 5th Nov, 2025

Collections on the Road is bringing museum objects from the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries collection out to the community for a series of spotlight talks in the historic surroundings of Hellens Manor, one of Herefordshire’s most atmospheric heritage sites.

Folk Music and Dancing: The Swedish Riksspelmän

Sun, 7th Dec, 2025

Hellens is delighted to welcome The Swedish Riksspelmän, bringing glorious folk and dance music to the Great Barn.  Musicians workshop from 4pm-6pm. Concert commences at 7pm.

Collections on Tour : A History of Hats

Wed, 1st Oct, 2025

Collections on the Road is bringing museum objects from the Herefordshire Museums & Galleries collection out to the community for a series of spotlight talks in the historic surroundings of Hellens Manor, one of Herefordshire’s most atmospheric heritage sites.

CONCERT: Borders Ensemble

Mon, 13th Oct, 2025

Join Borders Ensemble (a flexible chamber group for clarinet, violin, cello and piano) as they explore musical myth, fable and magic with their programme of music inspired by childhood and fairytales. There will be no bar this evening.

Yoga Retreat with Miranda White

Fri, 17th Oct, 2025 – Sun, 19th Oct, 2025

A weekend of yoga, rest, meditation, forest bathing, pranayama and excellent food at Hellens Manor.

Hellens Christmas Craft Market

Sun, 14th Dec, 2025

Hellens Christmas Craft Market with carefully chosen stalls to inspire your Christmas shopping. Festive refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Hellens – A History In Stitches – Open Day

Thu, 16th Oct, 2025

Hellens – A History In Stitches. See the ten metre long embroidery as well as historic research, evolution of the design, extensive samples and source materials.

Wreath making & coppicing day

Wed, 3rd Dec, 2025

A day of seasonal fun when we coppice willow from our reed beds and use the withies to create beautiful festive wreaths. 

Drawing with Wool – led by Sarah Brooker

Tue, 14th Oct, 2025

From plants to felts. Textile artist Sarah Brooker will be running a one day workshop, exploring the unique process of wet felting and it’s magical capacity for mark making.

CONCERT: Tippett Quartet

Sat, 15th Nov, 2025

“The musicians of the Tippett Quartet played as if they had been playing this music all their performing lives”
The Times

CLA Midlands AGM

Thu, 25th Sep, 2025

The Midlands CLA team are delighted to invite you to a bespoke visit to Hellens Manor, to include lunch, tours and the Herefordshire AGM.

B2W Outdoor Learning Conference

Sat, 8th Nov, 2025

This conference is open to all and explores the importance of the outdoor experiential environment, provides opportunity to learn new skills, and is a chance to meet, network and share ideas with those who support nature-based learning and play.

Cane, Corn & Gully l Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa l Ledbury Poetry Festival 2025

Sat, 28th Jun, 2025

Ledbury Poetry Festival is an inclusive, international and inspirational celebration of poetry and spoken word over ten fabulously busy days, live in and around Ledbury and online to the world. Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa whose debut, Cane, Corn & Gully reaches through Barbadian history to find women’s voices.

Textile Bazaar

Wed, 9th Jul, 2025 – Thu, 10th Jul, 2025

Individual ethnic clothes and fantastic, collectable world textiles on sale. Morning and afternoon workshops.
Lovely lunches by Jo. Coffee, cakes & cream teas at Hellens tearoom
Entrance to the Bazaar £1 (for charity)

CONCERT: Lodestar Trio

Fri, 9th Jan, 2026

LODESTAR TRIO is a unique collaboration between Scandinavian folk music stars Erik Rydvall – nyckelharpa, and Olav Mjelva – hardanger fiddle and British-German violin virtuoso Max Baillie – violin.

Big Apple Harvestime 2025

Sat, 11th Oct, 2025 – Sun, 12th Oct, 2025

As part of the Big Apple event: Feast of Apples – displays of apples and perry pears; tastings of fruit, talks, sales of unusual apples, apple juice and cider and much more. A £2.50 site entrance fee applies on the Big Apple Weekend.

Two day yoga retreat with Hilly Hannken

Sat, 12th Apr, 2025

Two days of yoga, meditation, nidra, mudra and sharing circle with plenty of time for walking and exploring the extensive grounds at Hellens.

Weekend Yoga Retreat with Zaf Yoga

Fri, 28th Mar, 2025 – Sun, 30th Mar, 2025

Join Natalie and Olivia for a weekend of yoga and sound baths. Delve deeply into the concept of the weekend and take a rare moment to ‘just be’.

CONCERT: Engegård Quartet

Sat, 20th Sep, 2025

The Engegård Quartet from Norway are visiting Hellens as part of their UK tour. Formed under the midnight sun in Lofoten in 2005, the Engegård Quartet have rapidly become one of Norway’s most sought-after ensembles.

CONCERT: London Handel Players

Sat, 26th Jul, 2025 – Sun, 27th Jul, 2025

Hellens are delighted to once again welcome the highly acclaimed London Handel Players.

One Day Yoga Retreat with Allison Maxwell

Fri, 19th Sep, 2025

One day yoga retreat with Allison Maxwell in the beautiful English countryside, good food and friendly company in the rural setting of Much Marcle, in Herefordshire. These one-day yoga retreats are open to all, as with yoga you simply enjoy what you can do and don’t worry about what you can’t!

One Day Yoga Retreat with Allison Maxwell

Fri, 11th Apr, 2025

One day yoga retreat with Allison Maxwell in the beautiful English countryside, good food and friendly company in the rural setting of Much Marcle, in Herefordshire. These one-day yoga retreats are open to all, as with yoga you simply enjoy what you can do and don’t worry about what you can’t!