Herefordshire is one of the most rural counties in England, yet it has a fabulously rich range of artists, musicians, digital creatives, theatre and craft producers, festival makers and writers whose work is recognised nationally and internationally.
Herefordshire Cultural Partnership, working closely with Herefordshire Council, has refreshed the 2019 strategy to provide an updated vision until 2030.
The vision is for Herefordshire to be a culturally vibrant, prosperous, and sought-after county in which to live, work, and visit. The updated Cultural Strategy has 5 strategic priorities which summarise its ethos and aims:
- Children and Young People: Listening to children and young people and connecting them to culture and creativity.
- Cultural Democracy: The arts, culture and heritage are for everyone.
- Creative Economy: Building and supporting thriving artists, creative businesses and enterprises.
- Cultural Tourism: Positioning Herefordshire as a distinctive rural cultural destination.
- Creative Health: Pioneering culturally led approaches to wellbeing.
Download a full copy of the Herefordshire Cultural Strategy 2025-30 here and print-friendly version here. The updated strategy is supported by a Delivery Plan with KPIs and outcomes linked to each priority. These actions are currently being framed by sub-committees of specialist volunteers from each priority area. If you would like to get involved, please contact us.
The strategy is built upon the time, effort, ideas, and experience of many participants across Herefordshire’s creative and cultural sector. We are greatly indebted to them all for their passion and energy. Thank you.