Explore and visit Herefordshire

Created as the ‘perfect house in the perfect setting’ Standing proud and strong, this fine Georgian mansion sits within ‘Capability’ Brown’s final garden and landscape. This year, the team at Berrington Hall are continuing to develop work on the Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds Restoration Project. For this we have developed a programme that focuses on the gardens and invites our visitors to enjoy them in a number of different ways, from live music to trails for families. We have acres of parkland to explore and enjoy. In the house, discover jewel-like interiors, designed by Henry Holland and home to the Harley, Rodney and Cawley families. Or you could explore some of the extreme fashions of the eighteenth-century in the wig and bum shop and discover the hidden ‘below stairs’. In the gardens you can discover ‘LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!’ by internationally renowned artists, Heather and Ivan Morison. Inspired by Berrington’s Georgian origins and eighteenth-century culture, this 8-metre-tall by 8-metre-wide pink structure inhabits the walled garden; highlighting the importance of this piece of ‘living history’ as the final masterpiece of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Created as the perfect house in the perfect setting, Berrington Hall has many secrets for visitors to uncover. […]

Orgasmic Cider Company: Craft Cider & Perry makers The Orgasmic Cider Company is a family business & working farm based at Great Parton Farm in the beautiful Wye Valley, Herefordshire. Growing, harvesting and producing Cider, Perry & Fruit Juice using traditional methods. Once pressed the pure juice is fermented  in barrels and  bottled when  ready, with no artificial preservatives or additives, which is why it tastes so good. You are welcome to visit the shop and take an orchard walk (weather permitting) combined with cider & perry tasting, In the shop you can TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Plus there are lots of other local goodies such as cassis, liquers, local ales and hand-made crafts. Coach parties and groups are welcome to visit by arrangement , to avoid disappointment please call in advance to ensure they are open, as the family are busy farming too! There is also a venue barn for hire, which is suitable for informal, rustic parties and events. There is a reconstructed, original cider mill which had been removed and discarded in a field in 1954, this is the first thing you will see as you arrive at Great Parton Farm. FB: GreatPartonFarm Twitter: OrgasmicCiderCo Instagram: The Orgasmic Cider Company

At The Crown Inn, Charismatic landlord, Matt Slocombe, ensures a warm, convivial atmosphere in country style surroundings, with room for larger parties as well as cosy tables for two. The Crown Inn at Woolhope is so much more than a local village pub sitting at the heart of its community, it is a destination for visitors who enjoy good local ales, an excellent range of Herefordshire’s regional ciders and a hearty seasonal menu that includes pub classics as well as modern restaurant dishes. Ideally located for walkers in the area who just want to whet their whistle, or a family lunch or supper to enjoy fresh locally sourced produce whenever possible. This is a place where you don’t have to stand on ceremony but where a special occasion will also be just that. Look out for their themed curry nights, seasonal tasting menus and Sunday Lunch cooked as it should be – the Herefordshire way.

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 […]

Winner of TripAdvisor certificate of Excellence 2016 East Friars is an eclectic family home situated on on the banks of the River Wye in Hereford. A five minute walk to the City Centre or open countryside, guests are welcomed to the relaxed, laid back, comfortable surroundings. With access to and from the River Wye, this is a perfect overnight stop for canoeists, or holiday spot for walkers and fishermen. There is a pontoon for mooring if you arrive by river (direct access from river to the terrace) or safe off-road parking if you arrive by more conventional transport, plus for cyclists there is plenty of safe of road parking for your bikes. Ideal for families, small parties and anyone young at heart there is a large family room (one queen-size plus two singles) with ensuite bathroom and views of the river, a double  over looking the garden and a garden annex room. The house is full of books, art and (often) music. Just a place to relax, be yourself and eat great home-cooked food. Breakfast and evening meals are provided by trained chef Polly. Enjoy locally sourced food and home made bread in the conservatory over looking the River Wye. […]

Holly Lodge is everything you need for a carefree country holiday Holly Lodge has been converted to a high English Tourist Board 3 Star standard and is situated adjacent to Holly Tree Cottage which was built in the 17th century in the traditional Herefordshire half-timbered style. You will find everything you need for a carefree country holiday; with ample off-road parking, the Lodge is fully furnished for four adults, with two country-style bedrooms; one double and two singles The kitchen is well-equipped with a full-sized electric cooker, microwave and refrigerator with ice box. The comfortably-furnished spacious sitting room is triple aspect, with colour television, electric fire, books and games. Double french doors lead to a patio garden for the use of the Lodge guests. The bathroom is also on the ground floor and is equipped with a full-sized bath with shower over, also a shaver point. Upstairs, the bedrooms are in the cottage style with sloping ceilings: The double bedroom is galleried and overlooks the kitchen; the raised area at one end affords good views of the distant hills. The other bedroom has twin beds. Each room has ample drawer space and a wardrobe is provided on the landing. Bed linen, […]

Have you ever fancied a luxury Glamping break in a shepherds hut? The newly opened Shepherds Hut ticks all the boxes. Its fully connected to mains electricity and water and even has a flushing loo, yet it’s in a field location, (with loads of privacy) so you feel you’re ‘Off grid’ but you’re not! And if you have a larger party staying, why not stay at the nearby Upper House Cottage too, as either additional or standalone accommodation, allowing for 6 + 2. Features include:- 270 degrees panoramic views Fully ensuite shower, basin and flushing loo Cooker, fridge and sink (hot and cold water) Woodburner Luxury Zoki Sauna Bike store BBQ WiFi New luxury double bed divan Walks from Hut door Complimentary toiletries guests pack Welcome basket of local goodies Newly laid eggs from our hens The Perfect Day at Upper House Shepherds Hut Take your bikes (bike store available) and after a days biking or hiking enjoy a relaxing sauna in your own Zoki sauna adjacent to the hut. After the sauna, pick up your favourite book and indulge in a chapter or two before supper. Crack open a chilled beer from the fridge within the hut and fire up the […]

With family values at the heart of our business, we welcome guests into our home and greatly enjoy sharing Aylestone Court with all who visit. Our aim is to create a beautiful home-from-home where guests can retreat and relax in comfort to enjoy our 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.  Our 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 […]

As well as self catering accommodation, Woonton Court Farm also offers  a secluded camping and caravan site with hard standings and electric hook up, surrounded by woodland and wildlife. Open all year. Dogs welcome by arrangement. Lovely walks and rural peace.  Coming soon – Bring your horse on holiday! Near to visitor attractions in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Tenbury, Ludlow and Leominster. Also see Woonton Court Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottage.

Huntlands Farm has 6 rooms. Two super king with en suite bathrooms; two super kings with en suite shower rooms; one super king with private shower room across the landing and one double room downstairs with private shower room next door. While breakfast is included, there are some great extra touches; Take advantage of the Sunday-in-Bed Breakfast Tray (order the night before) delivered to your room. “Lucy and Stephen have lovingly coaxed this 15th-century house on a working farm back to life. Deep in rural middle England, it’s a comfortable place with patterned rugs on floorboards, reclaimed wardrobes and views over the orchard or farm. Breakfast on eggs from the hens, sausages from the pigs and home-made preserves.” The Telegraph, January 2017 With an ethos of supporting local producers as well as using the farm’s own produce, the optional evening menus reflect the owners’ cultural backgrounds of Herefordshire & The Caribbean. And there are always homemade cakes and pastries as well as delectable desserts which you can spoil yourself with during your stay. If you wish to rent the entire house for a family gathering or special occasion you can do so for a minimum of 2 nights bed and breakfast.  Also, Stephen is […]

Brobury House is a charming Victorian building… Brobury House and gardens is on the banks of the River Wye in Herefordshire near Bredwardine. The house is a charming Victorian building which the current owners Keith and Pru Cartright have renovated. There are eight acres of garden which have been nurtured to retain the original Victorian character. Set in the peace and tranquility of Brobury countryside, it is an ideal place to explore the city of Hereford, the Welsh Marches and the book lovers paradise of Hay on Wye. It is a place to relax and unwind. All are welcome, especially nature lovers, gardeners, artists, photographers and those who would just like to sit and picnic in beautiful surroundings. Bed & Breakfast at Brobury House offers modern en suite rooms with stunning views across the gardens. Breakfast is served in the conservatory and offers a full range of foods from full English to continental.  Free WI-FI is available. If you are planning a longer stay, why not consider one of the beautifully peaceful cottages set within the 8 acres of Brobury House Gardens. A perfect rural retreat in the heart of Herefordshire countryside. Each cottage offers spacious kitchen, dining and living room […]

5* city centre B&B with fantastic views over the city of Hereford For the last 9 years Somerville House has been the only AA 5 Star Guest Accommodation in Hereford City and Rosie and Bill, the owners, are delighted to retain their rating for 2017/18. A detached Victorian Villa, dating from 1895, in a tree-lined residential road, this guest house offers ’boutique hotel’ style bed and breakfast accommodation which blends the luxury and comfort of a good hotel with warm and friendly service. There are 12 en-suite bedrooms, with a choice of single, double, twin and family rooms.  Beautifully furnished all the rooms have hair dryers, ironing, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge/minibar, colour TV, free wifi access and the large superior rooms also have CD and DVD players. The contemporary furnished dining room offers an excellent breakfast range, including the traditional English, continental and vegetarian breakfast, with healthy options such as porridge, fruit, cereals, fruit juices and yogurts. Finish with Rosie’s famous whiskey marmalade, using organic Seville oranges, when in season, and jams from fruits grown in the garden. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice and breakfast ingredients are based as far as possible on […]

Much Dewchurch Holiday Cottages is a wonderful place for groups, families or couples looking for a country getaway, Much Dewchurch Cottages at Lowe Farm offer flexibly sized accommodation in the peaceful surroundings of 230-acres of fields, woodland and lakes on a working arable farm. The glorious south east Herefordshire location presents panoramic views of the Black Mountains, far-reaching rural vistas and a taste of real country living, perfect for long rambling walks and romps with the dog (yes they’re dog friendly). The Farmhouse sleeps up to 14 guests and is a spacious holiday property which has been carefully renovated, offering well-appointed accommodation for families, friends and groups for special occasions, with the added benefit of a good sized games room with snooker table and a football table. Adjacent to a courtyard are the four lovely Much Dewchurch cottages sleeping from 2-6 people. Converted from the old Scudamore racing stables, they overlook the beautiful, tranquil village of Much Dewchurch with a cider farm next door and the local 14th century pub only a 5-minutes’ walk. All properties can be booked together to accommodate larger parties. On site there is a partly wooded, 5-acre ‘fun combat ground’, dedicated to paintballing and various […]

thePoint4 accommodation is set in lovely grounds and ideal for visiting groups thePoint4 accommodation is part of The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford. It is a fully accessible site and the ideal venue for residential courses, special interest events for large or small groups, corporate functions or family celebrations. At nearby Gardner Hall the Norwood Room offers a private room for dining, conferences or social functions. There is a licensed bar area for social gatherings in the adjacent Orangery, which leads to an outdoor terrace with views across the Queen’s Lawn and beautiful buildings beyond. Small and medium sized meeting rooms are also available for hire in Gardner Hall. A combination of all facilities are bookable. With onsite parking and an experienced residential, catering and events team, let us help you make your event the special occasion you want it to be. 187 Campus style rooms available during college holidays. Minimum price £30 per room. Fully accessible, en suite facilities Catered or self-catered provision, communal kitchens, living areas and laundry facilities Wide range of menu options Free car parking Free Wi-Fi Licensed bar (by prior arrangement) Onsite gym, exercise classes, sports hall, spa, hydrotherapy pool and Astro […]

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 […]

Little Canwood house is in beautiful Woolhope, Herefordshire Little Canwood House sleeps 7+1 and is situated in the heart of beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside offering wonderful rural views over farmland in this self catering house. It has been lovingly restored to a high 5 Star standard (rated by the Tourist Board and a Gold Award winner) and offers the perfect blend of lovely traditional features mixed with modern conveniences to accommodate groups of families and friends. The house has 3 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom (with a pull out guest bed). There are 3 bathrooms in total. The house benefits from FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND and Sky TV. With the M50 motorway just twenty minutes away, Little Canwood House is easily accessible and surrounded by spectacularly beautiful countryside offering miles of bridle paths and quiet lanes to explore by foot or bike. SPECIAL FEATURES Sky TV FREE WIFI FREE parking TASSIMO coffee machine Washing machine,tumble dryer, fridge,freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave,hair dryers BBQ & outdoor furniture Egyptian linen & towels provided High chair & cot available Freeview TV, video, DVD, CD Handmade kitchen with granite tops Local pubs with delicious food Local sports amenities Golf courses near by Superb country walks On […]

Situated in the fairytale black and white Tudor village of Weobley, 16th century Mellington House is a small family run B&B providing good quality village centre accommodation for both long and short stays in this beautiful area. A flexible approach offers the option of both bed and breakfast or self catering in each of the characterful, well equipped, individually accessed ‘apartments’ in the house. The great location ensures that you are close to shops, pubs and the village restaurants and within walking distance of local amenities and countryside walks. Accommodation apartments are comfortably furnished and all rooms have their own access to the front and rear of the house.  There is more than an acre of gardens for guests to enjoy and footpaths leading into the surrounding countryside are all right on the doorstep. An excellent base from which to explore this truly beautiful part of the world. 4 Bed & Breakfast/Self catering apartments, sleeping 2-4 people

Nestled in the Eastnor Deer Park, these 2 beautifully restored holiday cottages are a walkers’ paradise! Peacock Villa and Golden Gates Lodge are located in the Eastnor Deer Park, within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding natural Beauty and both offer stunning views, door-step walks, cycle routes and the highest level of comfort. Above all else though, our holiday cottages promise peace and tranquility! Both properties were completely renovated in 2010 from previously derelict estate buildings. They have been tastefully and thoughtfully restored throughout and offer the highest level of comfort. Ideally suited to people who want a relaxing break in a quiet area or want a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding area of Malvern and Ledbury, these properties are a great base for a holiday or short break and are regularly used by guests attending a wedding or party at Eastnor Castle. Dogs are very welcome in both properties. Golden Gates Lodge Golden Gates Lodge can be booked as a one bed or a two bed property. The two single storey gate lodges have been superbly refurbished and decorated to provide high quality self catering holiday accommodation in a unique setting. The larger of the two […]

A former Cider House, converted to an oak beamed, first floor, self-catering flat on a traditional farm, Woonton Court Farm offers offers, 3-Stars *** Commended, first-floor accommodation for up to four guests. The master bedroom has one king-size bed and one single, with wash basin; and the second bedroom has twin beds (for one adult or two children), with adjacent bathroom. The characterful sitting room has a television and kitchen area with all facilities. Central Heating, linen and electricity included. Laundry, cot, high chair, baby-sitting and groceries available. Patio garden and ample parking. Near to visitor attractions in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Tenbury, Ludlow and Leominster. Also see Woonton Court Farm Camping & Caravanning.

Stockton Bury Gardens is a renowned plantsman’s garden with over four acres to enjoy. The gardens are the heart of a working farm that has been looked after by the same family for five generations. Current owner Raymond Treasure and his partner Gordon Fen have created the garden over the last 40 years and the result is delights at every turn. You will be amazed by the variety of plants and the artistic touches throughout.  The four acres is split into separate garden offering formal and informal design. Stand under the largest Monkey Puzzle tree in the county, watch the bees coming and going from the hives or sit and take in the view from the Secret Garden. Features not to be missed are the medieval dovecote, spring auricula theatre, the museum of traditional gardening tools, plants sales and the grotto. Stockton Bury offers a relaxed atmosphere and experts are on hand to answer your gardening questions. The garden features regularly in national gardening magazine as garden writer Tamsin Westhorpe is a member of the team and family. For events at her garden school and in the garden visit www.stocktonbury.co.uk Open from the first Wednesday in April until the end […]

Wye Valley Brewery is situated in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside Locatedbetween 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 and […]

The Riverside Inn’s pretty black and white premises has it all Set in the picturesque village of Aymestry, near the Herefordshire/Shropshire border, The Riverside Inn’s pretty black and white premises has it all. An award-winning restaurant, wonderful walks, a nature-lovers haven and of course, well-appointed rooms. Comprising of two particularly spacious suites, two doubles, a twin and one single, all characterful rooms are individually furnished. The Hayloft suite overlooks the river and opens out onto the terrace garden, the Stable suite gives out onto the river bank at ground floor level – especially convenient for guests with dogs. Breakfast is always individually and freshly cooked using local ingredients, including freshly laid eggs from the village (important for the special recipe scrambled eggs) and produce as far as possible from the Riverside’s own kitchen garden, which guests are welcome to explore. For more on their food and restaurant, visit their page here. The river and its banks are full of wildlife; dragonflies, dippers, otters, kingfishers, brown trout and grayling all live here. Fly fishing is available for guests on a 1½ mile beat upstream from the Inn. There is a good collection of circular walks ranging from 3 to 15 miles length; […]

Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland. This intimate house became the Croft family home before the Domesday Book. 2018 marks 100 years since the Representation of the People Act, which granted certain women the right to vote for the first time. To celebrate this important milestone, we’ll be sharing the stories of some of Croft’s key women through objects and items in the collection, from the first weekend in May onwards. You can also discover what life was like at Croft during 1918 with a poignant display on the First World War in the Ambassador’s Room and living history weekends throughout 2018. In the castle you can live life as Sir James Croft and find out how the family bought back their home in 1923. Explore the family photographs or sit and read through the auction catalogues. Look out for the 1950s photographs and memorabilia which detail how Croft was at risk of demolition before 1957 and what it was like here then. Big kids and little kids can enjoy 1950s games and toys in the family room, complete with costumes for dressing up. Step outside […]

Hergest Croft gardens is in the heart of beautiful North Herefordshire countryside and sits alongside Hergest Ridge at Kington. The gardens are as lovingly cared for today as they always have been and maintained in the Banks Family. Lawrence Banks and his wife, Elizabeth have managed the Gardens since 1988.  He is the former Treasurer of the Royal Horticultural Society and she is a noted landscape architect and the RHS President since 2011. They have continued the tradition of planting newly introduced plants, particularly in the Maple Grove, which have been a feature of the garden since 1900. There is so much to discover at Hergest Croft, every visit can be like a first one! The gardens extend over 70 acres with more than 5000 rare trees and shrubs described as ‘one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs with over 85 Champion Trees’.There are five distinct areas: Hergest Croft Garden The Kitchen Garden with Spring and Herbaceous borders The Azalea Garden the Maple Grove The ParkWood There is a wonderful tea room in the old dining room which offers beautiful views while you relax with traditional home cooked food. In the hall is a gift shop, selling local wares and traditional gifts and a plant […]

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 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 Marissa Thereze Harmon www.thereze.co.uk Pearl Taylor www.herefordshireholidays.co.uk Glenn Morris www.glennmorris.co.uk Ginn Downes www.ginnscreativeworkshops.co.uk Tricia Jones www.classicalmosaic.co.uk 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 is known for its farming produce and rural setting it’s the perfect location to come on one of our courses so please contact individual artists for recommended accommodation by clicking on the links above or visit the accommodation page. Creative Breaks will be happy to […]

The Black and White House Museum is a 17th Century timber-framed building Black and White House Museum is a newly re-opened and refurbished magnificent Jacobean half-timbered building in the heart of Hereford City, furnished in period style. Built in 1621 and home in the past to butchers, saddlers and bankers. Explore the rooms which give a glimpse into daily life in the 17th Century. Including fashion, dining and bedrooms. Learn about the city during the Civil War. Hands on activities for children and families. For those unable to climb the stairs, a virtual tour is situated on the fully-accessible ground floor. There are also Braille and tactile images for the blind and visually impaired. Note parking is available close by. Take a look at the council car parks page. There are public toilet facilities nearby, but not on site. Opening times: Normal Hours Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sundays: 11.30-2.30 Admission charges Adults £2.50 Children £1.50 (under 5s free) Family ticket £7.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Access to ground floor only £1.50 Adult annual pass £7.50 Child annual pass £4.50 Family annual access £22.50 Facebook: www.facebook.com/herefordmuseums

Only in Herefordshire will you find fantastically names hamlets like Trumpet and what surprises await you when you do. Midway between Hereford City and Ledbury, tucked neatly on the main Trumpet crossroads and traffic lights, is Trumpet Corner Tearoom, Galleries and Garden. Pull in straight from the road to the ample car park, and venture through the iron gates to discover a little slice of wonderland. With an excellent reputation for beautifully moist and flavourful cakes, the tearoom is a real destination in a wonderfully private setting overlooking a pretty secret garden, in which you can sit on a warm day to enjoy the tweet of the birds and the smell of the rose arch. The aromas of freshly baked scones (for their award-winning cream teas), drizzle cakes, iced confections, and general slices of delicious naughtiness mingle with savoury smells of lovely hot and cold light lunches, all freshly prepared in the tearoom kitchens. Potter into the Gallery spaces, which showcases the work of many local artists from iron, wood and metalwork to jewellery and textiles, glass design, ceramics, silversmithing, to prints, paintings, illustrations, cards and photography. Inspiration and temptation is everywhere for gifts, for treats and all for sale. […]

Who we are Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter was established by ceramic artists Jon Williams and Sarah Monk in 1994. Initially, the Pottery served as a creative space where the couple designed and manufactured individual pots and works of ceramic art. Increasingly Jon & Sarah sought to share their passion and enthusiasm for clay with others, both at the Pottery and in the wider community. The couple have a combined experience of over 40years working with adults, young people and children in settings all over the West Midlands and beyond. What we do Remarkable clay and pottery experiences designed to explore and develop creativity in all ages and abilities. Current offer includes: Educational projects in schools and early years settings, Pottery teambuilding and creative development sessions for businesses and organisations, Potter’s wheel courses for groups and individuals, Hen parties, Themed Children’s workshops in the school holidays, Birthday parties, Drop-in sessions for families and Workshops for festivals and events. Details of our Potter’s Wheel Day or Weekend Workshops throughout 2017 can be found here Details of our Chridren’s School Holiday Pottery sessions can be found here How to book Simply contact the Pottery to check availability and book a session. […]

Escape to the spectacular Weir Gardens riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir Gardens 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  

Dunfield House – How good the world can be Set high on a hill, standing in 15 acres of gardens and parkland, this beautiful activity centre in an ideal rural location, that allows your group to meet together as a community. Dunfield offers excellent facilities for youth, schools education and family groups to meet together and run their own programmes. They offer a fully catered service for 25 – 90 and self catering for up to 25 people in their Stables accommodation. The House: Fully catered bunk style accommodation for up to 70 guests Home cooked meals are wholesome and plentiful using local produce where possible Set in 15 acres of lawned terraces, woodlands and streams Plenty of outdoor areas for football, volleyball and team games and make believe play – there is even the chance to build a dam Campfire sites Games room Indoor heated pool Suitable for schools, family gatherings, church groups You may have a clear programme you want to follow, alternatively, if you have never run an activity before, centre managers Sue and Paul are happy to discuss programme options both based onsite or in the local area, with you to assist you through the booking […]

Magical Aardvark Books is situated in a series of stone barns in Brampton Bryan Brampton Bryan is an historic and beautiful village in the north of Herefordshire on the Shropshire border on the A4113 road between Leintwardine and Knighton. Aardvark Books bookshop contains over 50,000 new and second hand titles across all subject areas, and has a very popular café which serves refreshments, home-made cakes and light lunches. Almost all new books are half-price or less, and the shop includes a fantastic range of books from latest blockbusters to antiquarian gems. There is ample parking for cars and coaches, and the café can seat 40 people comfortably. Throughout the year Aardvark organises a range of events including art exhibitions, a Civil War Re-enactment in conjunction with the English Civil War Society (in August), plus markets and music events. For more details of events have a look on their website. Open 7 Days a Week: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

A unique little garden centre with an astonishing range of plants – many locally grown.  Inside we have a mesmerising selection of quality outdoor gifts, tools and wildlife products,as well as a wonderful large selection of wind chimes and garden ornaments. Part of  The Hop Pocket Shopping Village

Love Walking? Discovered Herefordshire & The Welsh Marches yet? A World of Walking that’s not a World Away Herefordshire offers 2100 miles of largely undiscovered and unspoilt footpaths. These include the 154 miles of the recently opened Herefordshire Trail. It is the only long distance trail in England, which is within the same county boundary.  Go to the One Stop Walk Shop for guided walks for both the novice and adventurous walker. The range of walking holidays at Walkherefordshire.com attracts walkers from the U.K and abroad. These unique short break packages let you choose from the accommodation service.  You choose where you stay, be it camp site or 4*self-catering, B/B to 3* hotel. The choice really is yours. ONE STOP WALKING SHOP DayWalks Themed Walks Bespoke Service Group Walkers Lone Walkers Corporate Events Walking Holidays Ambler Rambler Hillwalker Bespoke Service Accommodation

An award winning shop with the biggest range of local wine, beer and cider in the county.  60 local wines, over 80 real ales and more than 100 ciders and perries. Free wine, cider and perry tasting every day. Fantastic gift ideas including whisky, local liquers and damson gin. Wedding bar services available. Website: www.hoppocketwine.co.uk Part of  The Hop Pocket Shopping Village

Holloways is a long established and highly experienced furniture retailer, specialising in beautiful, well made, British furniture for almost every area of your home. Furniture and design Sumptuous sofas and relaxing armchairs, large family sized dining tables, luxury garden furniture for your garden room, conservatory or outdoor spaces is all selected for its individual style and quality finish. Bedrooms and Offices can all be given the stylish Holloways touch with their range of storage solutions, dressers, sideboards, tables and cupboards. Accessorise your home with gorgeous fabrics for your curtains and soft furnishings, create atmosphere with mood lighting, shade your windows and doors with exciting blind, awning and shutter solutions. Holloways also has an excellent interior design service to give you inspiration and guidance to create your own unique look for your home. Gardens Give your garden a finishing touch from Holloways extensive collection of salvaged, antique, vintage and new stone accessories. Pots, planters, sculptures have been selected with their expert eye alongside troughs, millstones and water features to give your garden authentic or contemporary points of interest, often with an interesting tale behind them. Glasshouse Café The Glasshouse Cafe is situated inside a beautiful conservatory with views over the Suckley […]

The Waterworks Museum – Hereford is a brilliant day out for the whole family as well as the engineering and history enthusiast. Suitable for all ages, this Museum is open one day a week – on a Tuesday between 11am and 4pm, and on special steam days. The Museum Charting the heritage of Herefordshire’s water supply, the Waterworks Museum – Hereford houses a unique collection of working industrial artifacts concerned with the supply of potable water, all in the authentic surroundings of a Victorian waterworks building and grounds. The Museum has possibly the widest chronological range of working water-pumping devices in Britain, with exhibits spanning from 1850 to 2000, whilst authentic working replicas cover some of the earliest water-raising devices of the Greek and Roman periods. The Museum is home to more than thirty working engines of all types. From early beam engines to internal combustion, and everything in between including gas and diesel engines and the UK’s best collection of hot air engines. Virtually all the engines and pumps are among the last remaining working examples on public display. The collection primarily relates to the drinking water supply in Herefordshire and neighbouring counties, which until the 1960s was still […]