The Woolhope Club

Exploring Herefordshire's history, natural history and geology since 1851

Herefordshire Parkland Conference
1-3 July 2026

Herefordshire Parkland Conference

We are delighted to announce details of this substantial conference, part of the Woolhope Club's 175th anniversary celebrations, with their theme of "Heritage and Future.

The conference is open to anyone with an interest in the importance of parklands to the Herefordshire landscape and environment.

The Woolhope Naturalists’ Field Club was founded in 1851 to further the study of the natural, historical and social environment of Herefordshire, which lies on the border between England and Wales. The ‘Field’ part of the Club’s name means that they made expeditions around the county and beyond. Their studies were published as yearly ‘Transactions’ which continue to this day, in which academic papers as well as reports of the Club’s activities during the year are published. This literature will be made available over time to all visitors to the Club’s website with some privileges reserved for Club members.

The Club’s library is housed within the Hereford library building in Broad Street,  and visitors are welcomed on Thursday mornings.