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GroupTrips

The typical British weather can scupper
any plans for a Group trip, so we’ve
devised some clever ways to beat the
elements and ensure your time out doesn’t
become a wash-out.

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A sunny morning and wet afternoon forecast? preparations, or ‘Harrods of Herefordshire’
Planning a 2-location trip, where one is indoors Oakchurch Farmshop’s vast retail emporium.
and one outdoors, yet where both destinations
are nearby to eachother, or even somewhere Hereford Cathedral never disappoints with its
dual-purpose could be the answer no matter many world treasures, artifacts and exhibitions,
how far ahead you arrange things. as well as a delicious café – go around with
E.g. A Vineyard and Wine Tasting day – one of their knowledgeable volunteer guides
vineyard tour in the dry, wine tasting in for more than at-a-glance insights.
inhouse in the wet. Or a Garden and Museum Distillery tours are always fascinating to see
day … you get the drift (as long as that drift the process of gin, vodka, rum, whiskey and
isn’t snow!). even cassis making, and for the non-drinkers
the Museum of Cider will also offer fruit juices
Off-seasontrips and how they are made.
It’s lovely to come out in the summer, but why
not break up the duller months from October to Fancy meeting the Hereford City Mayor?
March with a trip away too. Make it something Tea in the Mayor’s Parlour and a tour of the
undercover and you’ll beat the winter blues Heritage Suite with the City’s treasures is a
any day. brilliant day, in Hereford’s stunning Rococo
While not all the attractions will be open, Town Hall.
some are and we can also recommend our
independent Shopping Villages (as opposed Contact us on
info@eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk
to centres) The Hop Pocket and Labels for more ideas on trips with a difference.
Shopping, perfect for pre-Christmas