Explore and visit Herefordshire

Find The Cutting Block Farm Shop at The Hop Pocket Shopping Village, The Cutting Block Farm Shop is home to an experienced traditional butcher who offers the best quality well hung LOCAL meat, seen hanging in the shop. All meats are at competitive prices and fully traceable, offering you all your daily requirements from a local butcher. The Farm Shop boasts over 40 types of cheese, Olives, homemade pies, chutney, preserve, first class sausages, faggots, fresh bread and pastries. Look out for seasonal and festive foodie treats often made by local suppliers and artisans. Part of  The Hop Pocket Shopping Village near Bromyard.

Pixley Berries lives and dreams of juice and fruit. Based in the heart of Herefordshire in Ledbury, Pixley Berries can quench your thirst with their much loved cordials which have a loyal following for very good reasons. They live with taste, flavour, aroma and colour derived from the fruits we squeeze and supply a naturally delicious cordial which contains lashings of juice along with sugar and water. Nothing else is added. The wide range includes Blackcurrant made from their very own special Blackcurrant, “Pixley Black” selected for its fantastic flavour and ability to withstand present changes to climate. Pixley also work with a wealth of varieties to create niche blends of flavour. These rich English cordials will mix to create exhilarating cocktails when blended with wines, sparkling wines, vermouth or spirits. Pixley Berries are also a specialist European ingredient supplier of NFC juices, Concentrates and Purees to leading packers, bottlers and consumer brands, including the functional drinks industry. Learn more.

Hereford Cathedral –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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Moorhall Farm is a traditional Grade II listed farmhouse situated just off the A44 on the Worcestershire/Herefordshire border; 4 miles outside the market town of Bromyard and on the outskirts of the village of Whitbourne. Boasts modern and traditional elements.  There are six bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen with Aga and range cooker, games/boot room, and a choice of two sitting rooms, one with a wood burner. At a Glance – Sleeps 12 + 4 children – 6 Bedrooms (2 on ground floor) – Wi Fi – Open Fire/Underfloor Heating – Washing Machine – Dishwasher – Microwave, Electric Range & Aga – Smoke-Free – Pub/Shop < 1 mile – Off-Road Parking – Cot Available – Highchair Available – Local, fully qualified child carer available – Minimum of a three night stay – Dog & Pet friendly – please ask for more details when booking Also see Huntlands Farm Huntlands Farm Weddings Huntlands Farm Upholstery

Escape, Relax, Enjoy at Arrow Bank Holiday Park Arrow Bank Holiday Park is a static caravan holiday home and touring park in Herefordshire. Arrow Bank at Eardisland, is set alongside the River Arrow in a picture postcard black and white village. This 5 star standard holiday park offers a welcoming retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Camping is also available at Arrow Bank with just under 50 pitches and excellent facilities including hot showers, laundry and fishing is available on the river arrow adjacent to the park. WI-FI available Local pub and tea rooms In the heart of the Black & White trail Dog Friendly Part of The Best Parks Group

Winner – AA Friendliest B&B of the year 2018 The Temple Bar Inn is situated in the centre of the village of Ewyas Harold, on the ramblers’ Herefordshire Trail, and is an ideal sustenance stop or place to stay for walkers, cyclists, and visitors wishing to explore the Welsh Marches, Black Mountains, Offa’s Dyke, the Golden Valley, Hay-on-Wye and the River Monnow. First licenced in the 1850s, and now sympathetically and extensively refurbished by the Jinman family owners, it is managed as a freehouse with bar, games room, restaurant, function room, outside seating area, and three ensuite B&B rooms. With an intriguing history packed with myths and legends, over the years it has been used as a court house, corn exchange, stable, butchers, and school room, and it has been suggested that the land on which it was built has links with the Knights Templars. The B&B rooms are situated on the first floor and are all doubles, one of which has space for an extra single bed if required.  Each room has a colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities and is designed in country chic fashion. Free WIFI. Number of Rooms: 3. The Temple Bar Inn restaurant Whether you have been walking, […]

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, […]

The Bowens is a 17th century farmhouse set in an acre of gardens in the Herefordshire village of Fownhope. Bowens offer a variety of en-suite rooms, catering for single travellers, couples and families. All rooms have private bathrooms with bath and/or shower, TV, hairdryer, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities. There is local artists Mark Jenkins work displayed in all rooms to admire or purchase to take home if wished. The ground-floor courtyard rooms have independent access and allow direct access to your car. Some rooms are accessible to those with mobility issues.  Outside, the gardens are laid mainly to lawn with seating areas provided for guests to relax with a book or drink. All rates include full English breakfast made from locally produced bacon, eggs and award winning sausages.  A variety of cereals and fruit juice (including fresh apple juice from our own apples) are included and special dietary needs can usually be accommodated with prior notice. Fownhope, located approximately 20 minutes from Hereford, Ledbury and Ross on Wye is ideally situated for exploring the Herefordshire countryside and is a popular overnight stop for walkers on the Wye Valley Way or cyclists doing Lands End to John O’Groats route. We […]

Sprig’s Granary is named after Sprig, the famous 1927 Grand National winner, bred on the former stud where the property is situated at Bacton Green in the Golden Valley area of Herefordshire. The Granary, positioned opposite the famous race horse’s stable, is now a beautiful holiday home – bright, light, spacious, private, and luxuriously comfortable, and a spectacular place to stay. Sleeps 2 to 6, plus an infant. The living room, highlighted in a serene pale blue, takes up most of the ground-floor space, with an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting-area. The sitting-area is  defined by the free-standing wood burner, half-encircled by white-painted brickwork. A ground-floor bedroom with ensuite ‘wet room’ shower room  has two single beds and is perfect for those with limited mobility. The other room off the ground-floor is the conservatory – a wonderful place to sit and relax. The upstairs bedrooms are at either end of the building, creating a nice feeling of privacy. Each bedroom has the luxury of its own en-suite bathroom. The four poster bed in the Chinese red room is a double, and the French-style bed in the pale yellow bedroom is a king-size. Outside, the private enclosed garden overlooks a beautiful […]

Perfect for get togethers, whatever the occasion The Hyde is Grade II* and sleeps 12 in the main house and a further 8 in the adjacent cottage (only a few feet away).  Both have been skilfully restored to a high standard with the help of English Heritage.  Meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship have revealed the historical spirit of this 13th Century hall house. Set amidst the idyllic countryside of the Herefordshire-Worcerstershire borders, at the end of the mile long drive within the secluded Netherwood Estate, The Hyde nestles around a courtyard bordered by an imposing Elizabethan barn. The Hyde offers flexible space which is perfect for large family and friend get togethers and holidays where peace and privacy are key, yet with plenty of space for fabulous entertaining or to enjoy cosy quiet areas, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Also a sheltered garden with lots for all ages including a maze, a tennis court and a wendy house. Sleeps 20 in 10 bedrooms

A warm welcome awaits you at this character oak frame cottage. The cottage sleeps 6 and more details can be found on www.holidaycottageherefordshire.com There is also a luxury shepherds hut for a couple that can be booked separately or together with the cottage allowing for 6 + 2 accommodation There is ample parking on it’s own driveway with easy access to the front door. Once inside, character abounds. Vaulted ceilings, glimpses of the wooden frame and comfortably furnished with stylish and carefully chosen pieces. From the patio, there are 270˚ panoramic views beyond May Hill to the south and the Cotswolds to the east. The large wildlife pond (safely contained behind its Suffolk fence) teams with life, including great crested newts, ducks, dragonflies, pond skaters and more. Just 2 miles away, down a beautiful lane nestles the historic market town of Ledbury; a delightful market town packed with independent stores and a wealth of architectural charm. Hereford, Malvern and Ross-on-Wye also easy reach. The larger centres of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Worcester are just a 35 mins drive away. You can enjoy fabulous walks from the door and the more challenging Malvern Hills are only a short drive away too. There […]

The Steppes B&B is Winner of TripAdvisor certificate of Excellence 2016 Set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside yet only minutes from Hereford city centre, The Steppes B&B offers you a taste of ancient history at its best, yet keeps you in the luxury you would expect from a top rate bed and breakfast establishment all year round. The four award-winning ensuite rooms all have outside doors to the gardens with easy access to a large free car parking area. Your hosts Lin and Martin are both keen to bring you a bed and breakfast experience you’ll want to repeat whether you’re on holiday or a business trip. The Steppes dates back to the 16th century and has survived Civil War and many uprisings over the years.  The original building was said to have been erected in 1530 when Henry VIII was King of England and England was torn by the Restoration. Today however, it is a happy home for Lin and Martin. Lin is a keen advocate for self-sufficiency and as such has a large vegetable garden, sheep and bees.  If the bees have been busy there will be honey for sale – just ask Lin for details. In any […]

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. Lowe Farm Cottage sleeps 8, this can be opened up to make the farm house into a sleeps 22. Adjacent to a courtyard are the four lovely Much Dewchurch cottages sleeping from 2-8 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 […]

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

Guided walks around Ledbury offer a lovely way to see this beautiful historic Herefordshire town. Situated close to the borders of both Worcestershire and Gloucestershire and nestling in the lee of the Malvern Hills. Ledbury’s most famous landmark, the 17th Century Market House dominates the High Street. Leading up from the Market House is Church Lane, one of the most photographed streets in England. With its cobbles, black and white timber framed houses and the church spire in the background it is not hard to see why. Two guided walks around Ledbury are available. The first is The Historic Walk, a fascinating walking tour taking you through the history of the town from its Anglo Saxon origins. The second is the more lighthearted evening tour, The Ghost Walk….but prepare to be scared! Historic walk Discover the fascinating history of this picturesque market town. This walk is bookings only by arrangement with the guide. No minimum numbers apply. ADULT £6.00 CHILD£3.00(10-15 years) Not recommended for children under 10 Ghost walk Booking by arrangement with the guide, available all year round. ADULT £8.00 CHILD£4.00(10-15 years) The Ghost Walk is not suitable for young children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Summer Ghost Walk August Saturdays at 7.30p.m No […]

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust works across the county, looking after its wonderful landscapes and wildlife – and inspiring others to do the same! The trust manage 59 nature reserves which range from the tiny – perfect pockets of meadow and woodland – to the expansive, such as the popular Queenswood Country Park. Touring the nature reserves is a fantastic way to discover the heart of Herefordshire as the trust conserve some of the best examples of the county’s orchards, meadows, riversides, woodland and lakes. Undertaking projects across Herefordshire with partner organisations, landowners and local communities to ensure maintainance of Living Landscapes where wildlife and people can thrive. Most recently work includes restoring a network of ponds across Bromyard Downs, Bringsty Common and National Trust Brockhampton estate as part of the Pooling Together project while along the Lower Lugg Valley, the trust have protected the river banks to improve the water quality and wildlife habitat for the future. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust run events, activities and courses throughout the year and across the county, for all ages. Why not join the WildPlay team for a morning of den making and outdoor cooking, enjoy a guided tour of the reserves with knowledgeable reserve officers or sign up […]

Huntlands Farm Upholstery Courses are run by Lucy Brodie, who also offers excellent accommodation facilities at Huntlands Farm. Enrol on an upholstery course with expert tuition from Lucy who holds a qualification with the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers having been trained in the use of modern and traditional materials and methods. Take your own furniture and choose from two days for a small project or longer for something bigger. For further details about courses including cost and stay-over options, click here   You will need sufficient fabric to cover your project, all other materials are in stock and will come with a charge as you use them. See also Huntlands Farm Huntlands Farm Weddings  Moorhall Farm

Meadow Arts – Contemporary art in unusual places At meadow Arts as well as a vibrant exhibition programme at partner venues across the West Midlands, Meadow Arts places public artworks at sites in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire as part of its Public Commissions programme. They bring work by artists who usually exhibit in galleries in major cities in the UK and abroad to local spaces, where the artwork can shed a new light on the stories and traditions of that place, giving new audiences a chance to discover the art. The artworks in the programmes have often been commissioned by contemporary artists at the cutting edge of artistic practice and range from artists who live within the region, to national and international artists. More works can be seen in Worcestershire and Shropshire. Visit the website to see where you can see them.

At Frome Valley Vineyard there is a 1.5ha vineyard with nine different vine varieties. Classic English sparkling and still wines are made from the vineyard set among the orchards and hopyards of the Frome Valley. There is also a demonstration vineyard showing the main trellising systems used throughout the world. The shop sells seven still wines together with the award winning sparkling wine as wells as cider, brandy and other wine related gifts. Visit the winery and taste the wine and go on a tour round the demonstration vineyard. Opening times: WINERY: April-September:Tuesday-Thursday 11.30am-5.00pm or by arrangement. TOURS AND TASTINGS:  By appointment. Please contact: 01885 490768 If you are travelling any distance please call us to ensure that we are available to meet you. We can accommodate groups of up to twenty people for tours and wine tastings. For more information please call: Jeanie Falconer, Owner 01885 490 768 or James Cumming, Vineyard Manager 07970 162 798

The Hay Makers is a co operative gallery run by 9 designer makers. It was established in the 1987 and has gained an enviable reputation for selling an exciting and varied selection of high quality crafts at affordable prices in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. As well as showing the work of the makers which includes pottery by Pat Birks and Pauline Paterson, printmaking by Victoria Keeble, wire sculpture by Gail Stokes Hayward, carved and lettered stone by Caitriona Cartwight, painted  silk ties by Sue Forrest, embroidery by Dawn Cripps, felt and papier mache by Jenny Chippindale and turned bowls by Chris Armstrong, the Hay Makers also has regular exhibitions of work by some of the finest contemporary makers throughout the year. The gallery is open 7 days a week, Monday to Saturday 10.30 to 1.30 and 2.00 till 5.00 and on Sunday from 11.00 till 4.00.

Charmingly located in the centre of “chocolate box village” Pembridge Pembridge is on the north Herefordshire’s picturesque Black and White Trail where Old Chapel Gallery occupies a wonderful former Victorian Chapel and sources the best in handmade British contemporary fine arts & crafts. From garden sculptures to objet’s d’art, jewellery to homeware, fine art, prints, woodcraft, ironwork, textiles and ceramics, these are made by both emerging and established artists and makers. Old Chapel Gallery is firmly established as a centre of excellence for casual browsers and serious collectors alike. Lovers of contemporary British arts and crafts can find work by local and nationally established artists and makers, alongside the innovative work of talented newcomers. Popular artists include Amanda Clark, Chrissie Nash, David England, Deborah Scaldwell, Frans Wesselman, Hilke MacIntyre, Iris Milward, James Donovan, Jemima Jameson, John Maltby, Lesley Strickland, Mary Ann Rogers, Philip Hearsey, Piers Browne, Robert Palmer and Tamsin Abbott. Work from every medium is commissionable and exhibitions are held regularly throughout the year in the upstairs gallery, in a variety of media, which provides the opportunity to introduce new young makers alongside well-known names. Opening times may vary throughout the seasons, please check website for up to date details.

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 […]

Set in beautiful countryside, HS Activities is perfectly placed for a rural day of activities in Herefordshire, making some noise and letting off steam. The five acre site is dedicated to playing Paintball, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Laser Tag and Air Gun Shooting, all in a safe and enjoyable environment. With plenty of off-road parking and supervision by enthusiastic and energetic marshals, this is an ideal location for a group activity, corporate team building or fun day, family group or a friends get together. Stag and Hen parties are very welcome. What’s more, the holiday cottage complex that adjoins the activity site, at Much Dewchurch Holiday Cottages, is perfect to make it a longer break or corporate exercise, with its group accommodation capacity if required. There is even a pub conveniently just down the road to delight one another with all your tales of bravery at the end of a hard day’s play. Find out more from the friendly team on: 01981 540008. Visit website.

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 20 in-steam family days each year (Sundays and bank holidays). 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. It might not be obvious, but the museum is a time-capsule of social history and the public health development in Herefordshire and beyond. 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 […]

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

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 […]