Herefordshire's Appeal
Sightseeing
A Jewel in the Crown! Extra special Herefordshire Manor house with remarkable history, filled with unusual, fascinating treasures. One of the oldest dwellings in UK, well documented from 1057, still family Trust owned. Located in the village of Much Marcle. Saturday morning Farmer's market. May Music Festival. Garden Festival. Big Apple Festival. Don't miss this understated, important gem - an enchanting historical landmark.
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Hellens
A Jewel in the Crown! Extra special Herefordshire Manor house with remarkable history, filled with unusual, fascinating treasures. One of the oldest dwellings in UK, well documented from 1057, still family Trust owned. Located in the village of Much Marcle. Saturday morning Farmer's market. May Music Festival. Garden Festival. Big Apple Festival. Don't miss this understated, important gem - an enchanting historical landmark.
Important Mediaeval City with Cathedral famous for the Chained Library and the Mappa Mundi, 14thC world map. Superb Museums telling the full history of Cider, Orchards, Black & White Houses and the County. Lovely walks and restaurants on banks of the River Wye.
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Hereford
Important Mediaeval City with Cathedral famous for the Chained Library and the Mappa Mundi, 14thC world map. Superb Museums telling the full history of Cider, Orchards, Black & White Houses and the County. Lovely walks and restaurants on banks of the River Wye.
Endless, easy walks, all with spectacular views over the Severn Plain to the east and Herefordshire to the Welsh Borders, Hay Bluff, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons to the West.
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Collines de Malvern
Endless, easy walks, all with spectacular views over the Severn Plain to the east and Herefordshire to the Welsh Borders, Hay Bluff, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons to the West.
Walks through ancient forests, broad leafed woodland. Go Ape, Sculpture Park, beautiful views.
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Forest of Dean
High StreetWalks through ancient forests, broad leafed woodland. Go Ape, Sculpture Park, beautiful views.
Stunning Castle and walks around Deer Park leading to the Malvern Hills. Various Festivals throughout the year, include Music and the Chilli Festival
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Château d'Eastnor
Stunning Castle and walks around Deer Park leading to the Malvern Hills. Various Festivals throughout the year, include Music and the Chilli Festival
Symonds Yat Rock
Spectacular Wye Valley scenery. Canoeing.
On the banks of the River Wye, the birthplace of British Tourism. In an AONB Ross offers local Arts and Crafts at the Market House, nearby Goodrich and Wilton Castles for families and the Wye Valley Visitor Centre with Butterfly Zoo.
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Ross-on-Wye
On the banks of the River Wye, the birthplace of British Tourism. In an AONB Ross offers local Arts and Crafts at the Market House, nearby Goodrich and Wilton Castles for families and the Wye Valley Visitor Centre with Butterfly Zoo.
Quaint border market town, half in Herefordshire and half in Wales. The famous centre for books, new and vintage, also boasts the original (and best) Hay Literary Festival in May. Lots of interest, delicious Shepherd's Ice Cream Parlour, independent shops, river walks and canoeing.
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Hay-on-Wye
Quaint border market town, half in Herefordshire and half in Wales. The famous centre for books, new and vintage, also boasts the original (and best) Hay Literary Festival in May. Lots of interest, delicious Shepherd's Ice Cream Parlour, independent shops, river walks and canoeing.
Traditional rural town with character offering a Folk Festival, Nostock Music Festival and Bromyard Speed Festival 'Altitude with Attitude' at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb - historic, classic, prestige, racing cars, road cars, super cars and motorcycles
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Bromyard
Traditional rural town with character offering a Folk Festival, Nostock Music Festival and Bromyard Speed Festival 'Altitude with Attitude' at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb - historic, classic, prestige, racing cars, road cars, super cars and motorcycles
Croome Court
National Trust Parkland designed by Capability Brown.
National Trust Palladian mansion with parkland and visiting exhibitions and events (see NT website). Situated just north of Leominster
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National Trust Berrington Hall
National Trust Palladian mansion with parkland and visiting exhibitions and events (see NT website). Situated just north of Leominster
Victorian Spa Town built on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills. Excellent views of the Severn Vale. Individual shops. Beautiful Priory Church and historic gate house. Winter Gardens and Theatre. Restaurants and Cafes. Easy access to the Hills.
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Great Malvern
Victorian Spa Town built on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills. Excellent views of the Severn Vale. Individual shops. Beautiful Priory Church and historic gate house. Winter Gardens and Theatre. Restaurants and Cafes. Easy access to the Hills.
Learn about the life of Sir Edward Elgar, well loved and renown composer who lived his life in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
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The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneLearn about the life of Sir Edward Elgar, well loved and renown composer who lived his life in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Near Bromyard - Moated Tudor farm house with exceptional gatehouse, all set within stunning park and woodland. Lovely walk through park down hill to the Manor House. Tea Room.
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National Trust - Brockhampton Estate
Near Bromyard - Moated Tudor farm house with exceptional gatehouse, all set within stunning park and woodland. Lovely walk through park down hill to the Manor House. Tea Room.
Food scene
Exceptional artisan cider maker. Learn about the world of cider and perry, fermented traditionally with nothing but local cider apples and skill.
Oliver's Cider and Perry
Exceptional artisan cider maker. Learn about the world of cider and perry, fermented traditionally with nothing but local cider apples and skill.
Two day Food Festival in September champions local produce, demonstrations by top chefs, tastings, music
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Abergavenny
Two day Food Festival in September champions local produce, demonstrations by top chefs, tastings, music
Attractive Castle town with a serious foodie tradition, renown restaurants, daily market, Food Festival
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Ludlow
Attractive Castle town with a serious foodie tradition, renown restaurants, daily market, Food Festival
Hellens
Saturday Morning Farmers' Market
Offers everything you need to know about the ancient history and making of fermented apple juice into cider and apple cider vinegar. Much of the county's historic wealth was built on growing apples for cider and hops for brewing having the perfect soil and climate. The history of Bulmers is well explained, holds archives of old orchard planting.
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The Cider Museum
Pomona PlaceOffers everything you need to know about the ancient history and making of fermented apple juice into cider and apple cider vinegar. Much of the county's historic wealth was built on growing apples for cider and hops for brewing having the perfect soil and climate. The history of Bulmers is well explained, holds archives of old orchard planting.
City/town information
Broad High Street with timbered buildings, individual shops. Wander up Church Street for picturesque narrow, cobbled lane leading from the Market place past the delightful Malthouse Cafe, old pubs towards St Michael's Church. The recently renovated Master's House museum tells the history of Ledbury through the Ages.
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Ledbury
Broad High Street with timbered buildings, individual shops. Wander up Church Street for picturesque narrow, cobbled lane leading from the Market place past the delightful Malthouse Cafe, old pubs towards St Michael's Church. The recently renovated Master's House museum tells the history of Ledbury through the Ages.
Worcester Cathedral one of the Three Counties trio hosting the Three Choirs Festival. Situated on the River Severn. Summer National Hunt horse racing meetings.
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Worcester
Worcester Cathedral one of the Three Counties trio hosting the Three Choirs Festival. Situated on the River Severn. Summer National Hunt horse racing meetings.
Gardens
A mixture of beautiful gardens some with specific interest to plantsmen offering rare varieties.
Peaceful and interesting garden for the true plantsman. All seasons interest. Four acre garden with medieval pigeon house, kitchen garden, water garden and well planted borders. Cafe, plant sales.
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Stockton Bury Gardens
Peaceful and interesting garden for the true plantsman. All seasons interest. Four acre garden with medieval pigeon house, kitchen garden, water garden and well planted borders. Cafe, plant sales.
A 70 acre garden for all seasons in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains, near Kington. Set up by the Banks family contains 5000 rare plants, trees and shrubs. Gorgeous borders, kitchen garden, azalea garden, maple grove and park wood. Cafe and plant sales.
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Hergest Croft
Ridgebourne RoadA 70 acre garden for all seasons in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains, near Kington. Set up by the Banks family contains 5000 rare plants, trees and shrubs. Gorgeous borders, kitchen garden, azalea garden, maple grove and park wood. Cafe and plant sales.
Magnificent medieval castle surrounded by lawns with enchanting gardens. Explore magnificent grounds with water features, maze, colourful borders and river walk. Woodland backdrop.
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Hampton Court Castle
Magnificent medieval castle surrounded by lawns with enchanting gardens. Explore magnificent grounds with water features, maze, colourful borders and river walk. Woodland backdrop.
National Trust - The Weir Garden
Spectacular riverside garden
Stunning historic manor house and gardens next to beautiful Little Malvern Priory church.
Little Malvern Court
Stunning historic manor house and gardens next to beautiful Little Malvern Priory church.