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Bromyard

Festivals • the downs
commonland • History
heritage • Medieval

Just northeast of Herefordshire on the Worcestershire border, the lively slopes
of Frome Valley cradle enchanting Bromyard. Bursting with character and charm,
embrace its rich history and colourful market town vibes.
Back in Time in the numerous art galleries and join in the
Bromyard’s historic connections are enriched festivities as Bromyard, the ‘Town of Festivals’,
by its twinning with Athis-de-l’Orne in celebrates Scarecrows, Speed, Christmas Lights
Normandy, France. & Christmas Trees, Bromyard Gala Countryside
Outstanding timber framed shops and Show and popular music events including the
houses are testament to the town’s wealth Bromyard Folk Festival and Nozstock.
through the centuries, and more recently Whether you’re a walker, cyclist, horseriders
through the hop growing industry. or nature lover, take pleasure in Bringsty
Visit the Heritage Centre or take the Common’s 220 acres of common land,
woodlands, babbling streams, and serene
enlightening history trail around the town. lakes. Similarly, picnic on Bromyard Downs,
Discover the 13C stone effigy of a knight where elevations reach over 700 feet, with
within St Peter’s Church, built around 1160. breath-taking panoramic views.
This architectural gem also boasts a Saxon
font and houses the ‘Bromyard Bushel’, Just beyond Bromyard lies the National
a cast iron bowl crafted in 1670 used to Trust’s Brockhampton Estate, 1700-acres of
standardise measures in the area. traditionally-managed woods and farmland,
centred on the picturesque 14C Lower
Brockhampton Manor.
Join In
Flaunting its creativity, the Bromyard area Find out more on our website.
is home to award-winning artisan bread- Photos Bromyard Town | Frome Valley Vineyard |
maker Peter Cook, family owned Frome NT Brockhampton Estate | Peter Cooks Bread |
Valley Vineyard and neighbours The Hop The Hop Pocket Shopping Village
Pocket Shopping Village for 5.5 acres of
independent craft, home, garden, fashion Tourist Information Centre
and food shopping. Food For All Bookshop,
Browse the town’s independent shops, local 10-12 High Street, HR7 4AA
food producers and dog-friendly cafes. Revel destinationbromyard.com

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