Explore and visit Herefordshire

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. […]

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 […]

The Chase Hotel in Ross-on-Wye is one of Herefordshire’s finest Country House Hotels, due to its stunning Georgian architecture and excellent services and facilities. It is set in 11 acres of parkland that is surrounded by breathtaking countryside, yet is only a two minute walk from the centre of town with its shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has been recently refurbished in an elegant and contemporary style, which blends perfectly with the period charm of the building. Guests are able to truly relax, enjoying their stay in The Wye Valley in comfort. Whether looking for Bed & Breakfast accommodation near the Forest of Dean, an award winning restaurant, conference facilities with parking, or a wedding or event venue, The Chase Hotel offers quality and service. Offering stylish accommodation combining modern facilities with traditional elegance, bedrooms are located in two areas of this Herefordshire hotel: Four Poster Rooms and Executive Rooms are in the original Georgian part of the building, Superior and Standard Rooms are in the sympathetically-designed side annexe which overlooks the grounds All 36 en-suite bedrooms have digital television with DVD players and satellite channels, tea & coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, heating control, internet access, electric shaver point, power shower, security chains and spy hole, smoke alarms, trouser press, hairdryer and 24 hour […]

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

Burton Court – For guests seeking a relaxed setting for weekend getaways, change of scenery, sports and cultural events or for family occasions. You need look no further than this historic family residence nestled in stunning rural north Herefordshire. Arrive through large gates and up a sweeping drive to a magnificent Mansion where you will receive a welcoming, homely feel as a guest, overlaid with an unmistakable historic grandeur. Admire the fine cantilevered staircase as you ascend to one of the fabulous comfortable bedroom suites. With wonderful high ceilings and spacious bathrooms, the luxurious bedrooms provide far reaching views over the surrounding parkland and to the Herefordshire and Welsh hills beyond. Both bedrooms boast views of Hay bluff. The accommodation is spacious, exclusive and quiet whilst having an undertone of Regency elegance. Fabulous crisp white linen, waffle dressing gowns and lovely toiletries are on hand and if you need to keep up with the pace of modern life, the rooms also have large freeview televisions, integrated radios with docking station in the bathrooms and wifi access throughout. Accessible to Leominster town and the area’s award winning dining venues, there is always somewhere to go and something to see from this […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Southbank House is situated in a quiet area of Hereford and is an elegant Victorian building Just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre, Southbank House is surrounded by mature gardens. Named as Hereford in Bloom Best Gardens 2017, guests can enjoy plenty of private seating areas during their stay in this very peaceful and beautiful setting. Dating back to 1877, Southbank House has retained many of its original Victorian features, including the service bells in the hallway, fireplaces, high ceilings, ornate ceiling roses and coving. This bed & breakfast in Hereford has five bedrooms all with en-suite facilities and designer toiletries and comfortable beds.  The bedrooms are light and airy, with some giving fabulous views over the Cathedral, the city and the Black Mountains beyond. Guests benefit from Egyptian cotton linen, flat screen TV’s with Freeview, tea & coffee making facilities, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, a writing desk and easy chairs. There is a  large, well-lit private car park in the grounds of the house and the rail and coach links are a brisk five minute walk from the property. Free Wifi is available throughout.

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

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 also has 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; the most popular takes you to […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re looking for a secluded hideaway nestling in gorgeous north Herefordshire countryside then Green Lane Carriage is just perfect. Surrounded by beautiful orchards and with spectacular views towards the Black Mountains this vintage railway carriage is both quirky and an absolute delight.  It may be harking back to bygone times but it is furnished to an exceptionally high standard and includes lots of lovely home comforts and a wonderful wood-burner to take away the chill of an evening. Great for families the carriage sleeps 4, 2 adults and 2 children and is within easy reach of historic Hereford City, the ‘town of books’ Hay on Wye, arty Kington and the Black and White village trail. A great base too for walking or cycling. Enjoy a warm welcome from owners Clare and Steve who also run the Orgasmic Cider Company, producing traditional Herefordshire cider and perry and who are always happy to show you around and organise tastings. This quiet, peaceful country retreat is the ideal place to come and relax and sample life in the slow lane. Book here.

The Chase Hotel in Ross-on-Wye is one of Herefordshire’s finest Country House Hotels, due to its stunning Georgian architecture and excellent services and facilities. It is set in 11 acres of parkland that is surrounded by breathtaking countryside, yet is only a two minute walk from the centre of town with its shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has been recently refurbished in an elegant and contemporary style, which blends perfectly with the period charm of the building. Guests are able to truly relax, enjoying their stay in The Wye Valley in comfort. Whether looking for Bed & Breakfast accommodation near the Forest of Dean, an award winning restaurant, conference facilities with parking, or a wedding or event venue, The Chase Hotel offers quality and service. Offering stylish accommodation combining modern facilities with traditional elegance, bedrooms are located in two areas of this Herefordshire hotel: Four Poster Rooms and Executive Rooms are in the original Georgian part of the building, Superior and Standard Rooms are in the sympathetically-designed side annexe which overlooks the grounds All 36 en-suite bedrooms have digital television with DVD players and satellite channels, tea & coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, heating control, internet access, electric shaver point, power shower, security chains and spy hole, smoke alarms, trouser press, hairdryer and 24 hour […]

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

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.

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 also has 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; the most popular takes you to […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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

Visit Hereford’s Cider Museum and explore the story of traditional cider making. Learn how the apples were milled and pressed and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider. Herefordshire is world famous for its cider and here is a wonderful way to discover its history and the traditions of how it was made, right through to the modern day. A tour of the Museum reveals the history of cidermaking and visitors have the opportunity of walking through original champagne cider cellars and viewing a cooper’s workshop, vat house and cider making memorabilia. View a rare collection of engraved English Lead Crystal cider glasses dating from the 18th century onwards and a collection of 19th century watercolours which were commissioned in 1865 to produce the Herefordshire Pomona – a book illustrating the different varieties of apples and pears grown. Group visits are welcome including school groups and research facilities are available by appointment. GIFT SHOP & TEAROOM – Browse the gift shop with its abundance of cider and perries, along with Hereford Cider Brandy and locally produced gin, vodka and liqueurs as well as a selection of preserves, confectionery, books and individual gift ideas.  A tea room is available […]

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

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

Let the Hereford Guild of Guides take you around the historic city of Hereford GUIDED WALKS in the Historic city of Hereford Guided Walks 2018:     from 14th March until 31st October Times:                           Mon-Sat. at 11.30am;  Sundays at 2.30pm Starting from:               The Main Entrance of the Cathedral. Tickets:                         From Cathedral Shop/Guide if shop is closed. Charge:                         Adults £5, Children 6-12 years £1. Duration:                       Approx. 11/2 hours. Just turn up – we’d love to show you our historic city. In addition:                    Booked walks for groups all year round. Walk themes: Historic Walks Haunting and Horrors of Hereford Famous People of Hereford River Wye Elgar musical walking tour (3 Choirs Festival only) Other by arrangement Also see Heritage Open Days Walks

Walenty Pytel N.D.D. is unique among British contemporary artists. His magnificent individual creations in steel or bronze are drawn from nature and truly give the metal warmth and movement. He is commissioned by Royalty, public bodies, corporations and private collectors alike, whilst creating smaller sculptures for his gallery and special exhibitions. His work has an international following and can be found in many parts of the world. Walenty studied at art college for 5 years obtaining the National Diploma of Design.  He then spent a year working in a commercial art studio in London. His love for the countryside brought him back to Herefordshire where he set up his own studio and gallery initially working with paper sculpture and then moving onto metal and bronze creating the birds and beasts that surrounded him. You can visit his own private Gallery, based at his Herefordshire home near Ross-on-Wye. Here you can view and buy his steel originals, bronze sculptures and his signed limited edition fine art prints. Individual group visits only. Welcoming parties of 4- 20. Visits by arranged booking only. The Gallery will be opened especially for your group and the visit includes a short film of the artist and his history through interviews, plus a plan of some […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]