Hereford City Christmas Festival at Maylord Orchards – Markets, Music & Lights!

Start: Sunday, November 16, 2025 12:00PM
End: Sunday, November 16, 2025 6:00PM

Hereford City Christmas Festival at Maylord Orchards – Markets, Music & Lights! Sunday 16th November 2025 | 12pm – 6pm Maylord Orchards & Hereford City Centre FREE ENTRY! We are excited to announce that Maylord Orchards will be teaming up with the Herefordshire Council Markets Team to bring you a Hereford City Christmas Festival that perfectly complements the annual Lights Switch On hosted by Hereford City Council & Sunshine Radio. The festive fun begins at 12 noon all the way through to 6pm! ?? ?? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? Wander through a sparkling trail of OVER 50 festive market stalls stretching along Widemarsh Street, Maylord Street, Trinity Square & Gomond Street, plus explore a LARGE INDOOR MARKET inside the former Wilko unit—packed with makers, creators, and unique seasonal gifts. ?? Family Fun All Day ? Look out for a few photo opportunities with some familiar faces for some! ? Meet Santa & Mrs Claus in our lovely Grotto ?? Enjoy festive activities and free face painting for the little ones ?? Lego play and colouring activities ?? Soak up live music & entertainment throughout the afternoon, while sampling delicious local food & drink, including hot Pork & Turkey rolls, Mac N Cheese, flatbreads and Indian dishes, accompanied by your favourite festive tipple. ?????????? ???? ???????? for the SANTA'S GROTTO & FACE PAINTING, though voluntary donations are gratefully accepted for our chosen Christmas Charity-Megan Baker House, supporting children and adults with motor disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s, Stroke and more. ?? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?? ?????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? '????????' - the anonymous racing driver character from the TV show Top Gear who will be supporting us with our charity fundraising - now there's a photo opportunity! https://www.instagram.com/carshowstig/ ?? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ? At 5pm, don’t miss the Maylord Orchards Christmas Lights Switch On, perfectly timed to complement the Hereford City Lights Switch On—filling the city with festive magic and twinkling lights. ??Enjoy the unique sounds of the Highland Bagpiper to finish off our festive celebrations ?? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???? ???? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ??????????????-Game of Thrones, Braveheart or Robin Hood- take your pick. Don't be surprised to see a wondering 12th Century Knight in shining armour walking around our event and maybe some fun combat sessions with swords. Interesting delve in to living in the 12th Century - festive style. ?????? ?????? ???????? ?? ?????? ???? ????!- Bring the whole family to shop, eat, drink, dance, sing, laugh and create wonderful Christmas memories right in the heart of Hereford! ???????? ??????????????????: Maylord Orchards, Maylord Street, Hereford HR1 2DT ?? More info: www.maylordorchards.co.uk or follow up on our Facebook page and Instagram: Maylordorchardshereford