Handmade bowls from castle woodlands

Handmade bowls from castle woodlands

These wooden bowls are hand-made from timber thinned during the site clearance. They’re of wych-elm and hazel, and turned and linseed-oiled by castle volunteer Bob Barnard of Peterchurch. He’s kindly donating them for sale to support our work: prices are £28 for the...
Blackthorn Border Morris mark Summer solstice

Blackthorn Border Morris mark Summer solstice

Blackthorn, Herefordshire’s innovative ritualistic folk group, danced Border, Molly, Fire and Rapper Sword on a grey  midsummer’s day 2021. Their mesmeric rituals celebrate the work of Herefordshire folklorist Ella Mary Leather, and Ley line investigator, Alfred...
Keep on running

Keep on running

The Hay Runners pounded the paths around Snodhill Castle and finished a four mile run with a climb to the High Keep to take in the spectacular views, spring delights and a well-earned rest. Fabulous fun for both four-legged and two-legged...
Re-opening of Snodhill Castle

Re-opening of Snodhill Castle

Snodhill Castle was the great lost castle of Herefordshire, virtually unknown, overgrown and rapidly disintegrating.Now through the hard work of Trustees, volunteers and the expertise of Historic England, the castle has been saved; its site cleared, its walls repaired...
Hard Hat Days announce – 27th May and 3rd June

Hard Hat Days announce – 27th May and 3rd June

We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity. In conjunction with the Hay Festival we’re organising a series of ‘hard hat’ tours of the newly cleared castle site, including the recent archaeological excavations and the restoration work commenced...
Preliminary Excavations Begin

Preliminary Excavations Begin

A team from Herefordshire Archaeology began some preliminary excavations on the South East Bastion prior to restoration work and uncovered a fascinating chamber whose purpose is as yet...