Summer of Play: have-a-go sessions

Medieval cookery – 30 and 31 July, 11am–3pm Join Kids Kitchen to dig up vegetables from Croft’s garden and turn it into a healthy, plant-based feast using the produce you've chosen.

Wild play – 4, 5 and 6 August, 10am–12pm Explore nature with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust: bug hunting, wildflower watching, and more hands-on fun.

Weaving – 15 and 16 August, 11am–4pm Create a friendship bracelet with Phi Evans Rush Basketry using natural materials. Learn a traditional, sustainable heritage craft.

Storytelling – 20 August, 11am–12noon and 1.30pm–2.30pm Follow Louby Lou through the gardens on a magical tale of princesses, knights, and dragons.

Archery – 22 and 23 August, 11am–4pm Try ‘have-a-go’ archery with the Archers of Teme. Fun for all ages!

Puppet making and parade – 23 August, 11am–4pm Make watery wildlife puppets with Fetch Theatre, then join the ‘Nature Parade’ led by giant heron and dragonfly puppets.

Pottery – 27 and 28 August, 11am–4pm Get creative with Jon the Flying Potter. Make wild animals and birds to take home or leave at Croft Castle.

Archery – 31 August, 11am–4.15pm More ‘have-a-go’ archery fun with Hereford Bowmen.

Come back every week and try them all!

Find out more about the whole Summer of Play medieval festival running from 19 July to 31 August on the separate event listing.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.