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Home of the Mappa Mundi Hereford Cathedral is built on a place of worship used since Saxon times. It contains some of the finest examples of art and architecture from Norman times to the present day, including the famous Mappa Mundi, the medieval Chained Library and the Hereford Magna Carta. Hereford’s elegantly restored Cathedral Close sits at the heart of our historic city and diocese, with new social spaces, artworks and interpretation for you to enjoy. Mappa Mundi The Mappa Mundi is a unique medieval treasure, recording how scholars interpreted the world over 700 years ago. More than a thousand drawings and inscriptions show cities and towns, Biblical events, plants, animals, birds, strange creatures and monstrous races. The map bears the name of its author ‘Richard of Haldingham or Lafford’ (Holdingham and Sleaford in Lincolnshire). Recent research suggests a date of about 1300 for the creation of the map. Mappa Mundi is drawn on a single sheet of vellum (calf skin) measuring 64″ by 52″ (1.58 x 1.33 metres), tapering towards the top with a rounded apex. The geographical material of the map is contained within a circle measuring 52″ in diameter and reflects the thinking of the medieval church […]

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Historic Cathedral Hereford

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Elegant Georgian hotel set on the edge of the beautiful city of Hereford. Aylestone Court is a beautiful home-from-home where guests can retreat and relax in comfort to enjoy good food and great hospitality. Originally a grand family home, Aylestone Court has been lovingly restored to the hotel it is today, offering 6 en suite guest bedrooms, 2 dining rooms, a licensed bar and guests’ sitting room. The Grade II listed property has retained many original features such as the pretty shuttered windows, marble fireplaces, sparkling chandeliers and some period antiques. It is discreetly elegant throughout while retaining a cosy homely air. The bedrooms are all en suite, some fitted with baths and all with showers, with modern features including televisions, irons and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant offers a daily evening menu for guests using locally sourced produce wherever possible and breakfast is equally delicious with buffet options of fruit, cereals and yoghurts followed by traditional cooked dishes. Private parking is provided for all guests and the train and bus stations are less than 5 minutes on foot. The historic city centre is a 10 minute walk, as is the Old Market which houses a range of shops and restaurants. Book […]

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Pensons Restaurant is Lee Westcott’s new restaurant that opened at the end of January 2019 on the beautiful Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border and encapsulates Lee’s love and respect for quality, seasonal, local produce. The team spend eighteen months transforming a range of derelict farm-buildings into a fantastic re-imagined space that retains all the heritage of its past combined, with the new and contemporary. The perfect venue for Lee’s modern and imaginative, yet unpretentious cooking. Pensons provides Lee and his team with the opportunity to farm, forage and grow some of the ingredients from the Estate, as well as showcasing the amazing produce from the local area, bringing to life his ethos of eating locally, seasonally and sustainably. The restaurant is closed for our summer holidays from Monday 19th August, re-opening on Wednesday 4th September 2019. With its own kitchen garden, bee hives, animals, game and endless foraging opportunities in the woods, they source any increasing amount of produce from the Estate, as well as other carefully selected local suppliers. Lee is very excited about the provenance and quality of the ingredients he will be using to create menus that are seasonal, local and sustainable, treating fresh produce with the […]

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Included in the 20 of the most charming UK city hotels by The Good Hotel Guide 2017. Castle House Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel in the heart of the city of Hereford just a two-minute walk from the medieval Hereford Cathedral. A classic Georgian villa, the hotel has 24 individually designed luxury suites and bedrooms including 8 in its more contemporary townhouse, Number 25, just a few yards away. It’s pretty, terraced garden beside the old Hereford Castle moat is a perfect place for al fresco dining. Castle House is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding countryside and Wye Valley as well as the historic city of Hereford, with its magnificent cathedral, the world-famous Mappa Mundi and Chain Library and the beautiful river Wye running through. Castle House Hotel has been chosen as one of The Sunday Telegraph’s Hotel Guru Fiona Duncan’s top 10 UK hotels for 2016 for her ”most memorable stay” Also featured in USA Today, America’s leading newspaper and website. Castle House Restaurant and The Ballingham Bar & Bistro Visitors are spoilt for choice at Castle House with the two-rosette Castle Restaurant overlooking the old Hereford Castle moat, and the more informal Ballingham Bar and Bistro. It’s […]

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Woonton Court Farm is a secluded camping and caravan site with hard standings and electric hook up, surrounded by Herefordshire woodland and wildlife. Enjoy Lovely walks and rural peace. Situated on a rural farm, you are invited to walk the farm (strong footwear advised), see the animals, collect and enjoy free range eggs and of course meet Lily the farm donkey. Bring your bike to cycle round the lovely country lanes and enjoy the stunning views surrounding you in all directions. Open all year. Dogs welcome by arrangement. Coming soon – Bring your horse on holiday! Check the website for further details. Near to visitor attractions in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Tenbury, Ludlow and Leominster. Also see Woonton Court Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottage.

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Accommodation at The Riverside Inn is Stylish Unique and Flexible As its name suggests, The Riverside Inn is a picturesque country inn, set in a beautiful waterside location; the perfect setting for the luxurious accommodation that accompanies this award-winning dining destination to offer dinner, bed and breakfast options. Hayloft, Stables & Croft Suites – 3 private nests with spacious sleeping and sitting areas and ensuite bathrooms, two located in the courtyard and garden area. King Rooms – 2 beautifully appointed ensuite kingsized rooms in the main property Snug Double – A simple double room ideal for short stays Garden Rooms – 3 secluded stylishly designed lodges in the elevated gardens for a truly unique experience. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package includes an allowance of £25 per head towards dinner from the a la carte menu and can only be booked via the website. Dogs welcome in selected rooms See also The Riverside Inn

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Wye Valley Brewery is situated in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside Located between Hereford and Bromyard the Wye Valley Brewery; a family business that takes great pride in brewing the best cask and bottle conditioned beer possible. The on-site brewery shop in Stoke Lacy offers a wide array of bottled ales, gift packs, branded merchandise and clothing, as well as locally produced artisan chutneys, rapeseed oils and hand-made hop jewellery. Opening times are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and on Saturdays during December in the run up to Christmas. If you’re keen to know a little more about how their beers are brewed, you can book on to one of the quarterly brewery tours. The tours take you through the whole brewing process in the award-winning, energy-efficient brewhouse, followed by a tutored ‘sampling’ session in the brewery bar. For brewery tour dates visit www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk, call the brewery on 01885 490 505, or email enquiries@wyevalleybrewery.co.uk. As well as visiting the brewery, you might also like to visit a Wye Valley Brewery pub, all of which offer a friendly welcome and the full range of delicious cask conditioned Wye Valley Brewery ales including the infamous Butty Bach and HPA. For opening times […]

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Brewery and Shop Bromyard

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Escape to the spectacular Weir Garden riverside and be absorbed by natural beauty. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir Garden sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife. In spring see carpets of bulbs littered between ancient trees, in summer enjoy a picnic by the river to watch the wildlife and in autumn visit the walled garden bursting with seasonal produce. Visit the garden any time of year to find out why this location has appealed to so many and enjoy exploring this tranquil haven. Please note: only assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens, all other dogs can be exercised in the car park picnic area. For more information about opening times, admission prices and what’s on, visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir-garden

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National Trust Riverside Garden Hereford

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Creative Breaks is a not-for-profit association of artists and crafts people. Set up in 2000, Creative Breaks aims to promote courses run by skilled craftspeople in and around Herefordshire. Our courses are wide-ranging in discipline, from glass work to machine knitting and each maker has been selected for their quality of work and professional approach to their workshops. Below is a list of members and links to their websites: Lucy Brodie www.huntlandsfarm.co.uk/upholstery Jenny Pearce www.jennypearce.co.uk Rowan McOnegal www.rowanmconegal.co.uk also www.hedgerowmedicine.org Bill Robson www.williamrobsonglass.co.uk Jane Meredith www.plantdyedwool.co.uk Nicola Hopwood www.nicolahopwood.co.uk Jenni Stuart-Anderson www.jenniragrugs.wordpress.com Pearl Taylor www.herefordshireholidays.co.uk Glenn Morris www.glennmorris.co.uk Ginn Downes www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk Tricia Jones www.classicalmosaic.co.uk Jacqueline Seymour www.bee-spokequilts.com Teresa Kent www.lappelli.com Peter & Fiona Salmon www.peter-salmon.co.uk James Wood www.buildersyardwellbeing.co.uk Marianne Ryan artwithmarianne.co.uk Art with Marianne Gift Voucher for one of Marianne’s one-day courses. Value: £62. Can be used for any courses taking place during 2019. Purchase directly from Marianne: info@artwithmarianne.co.uk, or through the website. All members are keen to impart their knowledge and skill so you can leave with a sense of achievement and newfound enthusiasm for your craft. It is also the aim of the group that you will have new stories to tell, new skills to share and depart richer for the experience. As Herefordshire […]

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Jul 2019

Summer Workshops at The Courtyard

There’s no reason to be bored this summer with The Courtyard in Hereford hosting a range of fun workshops throughout July and August. BE A STAR! INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP Monday 12 – Friday 16 | 10.30am – 3pm Come along to The Courtyard’s inclusive week of arts activities! From drama to dancing to arts & crafts. Make new friends, have fun and be a star! All practitioners and staff are experienced in working with young people who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Contact Rebecca Cook on 01432 346511 or e-mail rebecca.cook@courtyard.org.uk to book a place. Recommended ages 8 – 15. HORRIBLE HISTORIES WORKSHOPS Monday 19 – Friday 23 | 10am – 3pm Horrible History enthusiasts do we have a treat for you, in this workshop we will have lots of fun exploring some of the most gruesome time periods. From the Savage Stone Age to Terrifying Tudors, not forgetting the Vicious Vikings or Rotten Romans! The week will be full of ghastly games, lots of awesome acting and some sensational singing! Be warned, there may be some dodgy dancing thrown in as well! Recommended ages 7 – 12. Breakfast club and Lunch club available to add on. ART AT […]

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Aug 2019

AUGUST at The Gateway Cinema

The Gateway is an independent cinema space in Ross on Wye featuring luxury seating high-quality surround sound system, and a high definition big screen. Films showing throughout August More information on The Gateway

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Aug 2019

Boating on the Lake at Berrington Hall

Boating on the lake – The best way to see the 14 acre designed lake, also a Site of Special Scientific Interest is by boat. The best way to see the 14 acre lake is by boat. Hire a boat for a trip around parts of the lake and see some of the hidden spaces in the ‘Capability’ Brown designed water habitat. Boat hire is for half an hour hire. See below for booking details. Normal admission fees apply. Please note last boat hire is at 3:30pm to allow for a full half hour hire. Booking essential for boat rides. Normal admission charges apply and Adult £6, Child £3 per boat 5 August to 30 August 2019 Standing proud and strong, Berrington Hall sits within ‘Capability’ Brown’s final garden and landscape. Discover the rare curved walled garden for the first time as we reveal this unique Brownian design as part of our Berrington Garden Project. In the house, discover jewel-like interiors, designed by Henry Holland and home to the Harley, Rodney and Cawley families. Uncover the story of Ann Bangham, first lady of Berrington, and see her restored 18th century court mantua dress. Experience some of the extremes of the 18th […]

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Aug 2019

Clay bugs and mud monsters Summer special

Eastnor Pottery, near Ledbury, Herefordshire is delighted to announce details of its fun and creative themed workshops for families in the approaching summer holiday. Clay bugs and mud monsters! is the inspirational title and participants will learn how to create a hollow bug or fantastical beast using soft clay under the expert tutelage of professional potters. The fun doesn’t just stop with the hand making. Participants also get to decorate their freshly created masterpieces, there and then with a colourful palate of paints and underglazes. All this for just £20 per person. If hand modeling isn’t your thing then there is plenty of opportunity to try the potter’s wheel instead starting at just £30 per person. The creations will need to dry out before they can be fired and glazed. This process takes about a month and the Pottery will contact participants as soon as they are out of the kiln and ready for collection. Don’t worry if you can’t make it back to Eastnor to collect your ceramic arty-fact, P+P can be arranged at £5 per item. Sessions need to be booked in advance and the Pottery is open Tuesday – Saturday. The Clay bugs and mud monsters project […]

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