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ANGLO-SAXON HEREFORDSHIRE
A map showing
the probable
extent of initial Anglo-Saxon settlement in the county. Showing that in the south the border between Celts and Saxons was formed by the river Wye. |
After the departure
of the Romans there seems to have been a downturn in trade and industry throughout
Herefordshire
and the rest of Britain. After 325 AD no coins were minted in Britain and
money was imported from the Continent, after the Romans left the importation
of coins stopped and was not replaced by any British source, even though before
the Romans had arrived many of the Celtic tribes had regularly produced their
own coinage. As a result of the collapse of the monetary system trade
and industry would have suffered, without the coins to pay for items trade
had to return to its old ways of bartering for goods with other items. This
would have led to a decline in trade not only at a local level as without
coinage the people of Britain could no longer trade with their neighbours
on the Continent. As a result many industrial sites would have become disused
and many of the urban centres which relied so heavily on trade for their existence
would have been abandoned. The people of post-Roman Britain would have most
likely returned to their self-sufficient farming techniques of pre-Roman
Britain. This would have caused a migration of people from urban centres
back into the rural areas.
It is also thought that climatic change may have had an effect on Britain in the early 6th century in which the global temperature dropped sharply. This theory is supported by evidence for dendro-climatology. The ring growth for the 530's and 540's shows a period of extremely cold weather (and hence poor growth) starting in 536. This would have caused crop failure and even starvtion. This may have meant a drop in population in Herefordshire in the 5th and 6th centuries and would have increased the practice of subsistnece farming as you would have struggled to feed yourself let alone have enough left over for trading. It is likely that the first Anglo-Saxons in Herefordshire found a somewhat less densely populated county than the Romans over 500 years before them. The smaller population, and the results of the warfare, diseases and economic collapse may have meant that the Anglo-Saxon job of invasion was made much easier. The migration of Germanic tribes to Britain began in the 5th century (the date given for this is usually 449 AD) and the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Herefordshire represents the furthest push west of the invasion. It is hard to be certain of exact dates for Anglo-Saxon settlement as it would appear that the written word was not used by the Anglo-Saxons until the return of Christianity to Britain in 597AD. It is likely that the Anglo-Saxon settlers of Herefordshire found some sort of heirarchical structure still in existence from when Britain was under Roman rule. At the top of the social scale would have been the British Princes and to support their leadership a warrior class and underpinning the higher classes a worker or servant population who would have most likely had to supply food and other goods as a type of tax. When the Anglo-Saxons arrived it was likely that the lower orders of society retained their social position as workers and providers as they posed no threat to the new administration. The warriors and leaders would have only retained their status in areas where the invasion was peaceful. If the Britons had opposed Anglo-Saxon arrival then they would have no doubt been stripped of their leader privileges to avoid any further attempts at undermining Saxon society. In Herefordshire the arrival of the earliest Anglo-Saxons did not, at first, lead to the wholesale colonisation of the county and two British districts, Archenfield and Ewias in the south-west remained primarily British in people, nature and law for a further 400 years. Archenfield had been incorporated in Herefordshire by 1086 and is surveyed in the Domesdy Survey of 1086, although it is listed as still having its own customs. Ewias was incorporated after Archenfield later in the 11th century.
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| Bromyard The Tourist Information Centre is located
in The Bromyard Centre, and provides information on accommodation, events,
places to visit and places to eat.Open: All year.
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Tourist Information
Centre The Bromyard Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire
HR7 4EB Tel: (01432) 260621 Fax: (01432) 383031 email: tourism@herefordshire.gov.uk |
Hay-on-WyeLocal expertise and a range of booking services to help you find your way around the borderlands. Information and assistance; accommodation and attractions; places to eat; guides, maps, brochures; gifts and souvenirs; Open daily throughout the year.Easter to end of October 10.00 am to 1.00 pm 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm November to Easter 11.00 am to 1.00 pm 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm Closed at Christmas for two weeks. |
Tourist
Information Centre - Hay-on-Wye, Oxford Road, HAY-ON-WYE, Herefordshire,
HR3 5DG |
| Hereford Located opposite Hereford Cathedral and
next door to the famous Mappa Mundi and Chained Library, this recently refurbished
centre now offers a large selection of unique local crafts and gifts. It also
offers the opportunity of window space rental for promotional activities.
Open: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sundays during the Summer months.
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Tourist Information
Centre,1 King Street, Hereford HR4 9BW Tel: (01432) 268430 Fax: (01432) 342662 E-mail: tic-hereford@herefordshire.gov.uk |
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Kington
Kington Tourist Information Centre is manned
by an enthusiastic group of volunteers belonging to the Kington Tourist Group
who provide information on Kington and the surrounding countryside. During
the winter months the Tourist Information Centre is unmanned, however local
information can be obtained from the Kington Tourist Information Centre web
site using the link at the bottom of the page. Open: April - End of October
10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm.
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Tourist Information Centre , 2 Mill Street,
Kington HR5 3BQ Tel: (01544) 230778 E-mail: contact@kingtontourist.fsnet.co.uk |
| Ledbury Positioned opposite the Elizabeth Barratt
Browning Institute and the 16th century Market House that stands in the heart
of the picturesque market town. Ledbury Tourist Information Centre has a
wide range of locally produced crafts for sale, which often feature in their
attractive window displays. Open: Monday-Saturday 10am-5.00pm during the
summer, with some Sunday opening, 10am-4pm during the winter.
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Tourist Information
Centre, 3 The Homend , Ledbury HR8 1BN Tel: (01531) 636147 Fax: (01531) 634313 E-mail: tic-ledbury@herefordshire.gov.uk |
| Leominster The centre is situated on the corner of
Drapers Lane and Corn Square, where a weekly open-air market is held. Leominster
similar to Ledbury offers a wide selection of locally produced arts and crafts,
which regularly feature in their attractive window display. Open: 9.30am-5pm
during Summer and 9.30am-4pm during Winter.
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Tourist Information
Centre, 1 Corn Square, Leominster HR6 8LR Tel: (01568) 616460 Fax: (01568) 615546 E-mail: tic-leominster@herefordshire.gov.uk |
| Queenswood This seasonal centre is sited in Queenswood
County Park where native Oakwoods can be seen and arboretum with 600 different
varieties of trees. Queenswood is an ideal stopping off point between Hereford
and Leominster and particularly appeals to school parties and groups as well
as the individual traveller. During the winter the Tourist Information Centre
reverts to a Tourist Information Point. Accommodation can be booked locally
and information on the area can be obtained by using the Visit Herefordshire
kiosk located in the centre. Open: April - End of December 11am-4pm, Winter
11am until dusk.
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Tourist Information Centre, Queenswood Country
Park , Dinmore Hill, Nr. Leominster , Herefordshire HR6 8LR Tel: (01568)
797842 email: queenswoodtic@herefordshire.gov.uk |
| Ross-on-Wye This centre is housed in what was formerly
the "Swan Hotel", now home to Herefordshire Council. It is a short walk from
the tranquil River Wye and the Market Hall, which houses the Ross-on-Wye Heritage
Centre. The Tourist Information Centre acts as an agent for National Express
Coaches, where tickets and information on travel can be obtained. Open: Monday
- Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm during the Summer, 10.00am - 4.30pm during the
Winter. Sundays and Bank Holidays during Summer 10am - 4pm.
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Tourist Information
Centre, Swan House, Edde Cross Street , Ross-on-Wye , HR9 7BZ Tel: (01989) 562768 Fax: (01989) 565057 E-mail: tic-ross@herefordshire.gov.uk |
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Henry Blofeld's broadcasting
career began at the start of the seventies and in 1972 he joined BBC's Test
Match Special for two of the one-day matches against Australia. He has been
a regular member of this famous commentary team ever since and after the
departure of John Arlott and Brian Johnston, has become the great character
of the show. His rich, plummy tones are known and loved worldwide for he
has done much commentary on both television and radio while covering cricket
overseas. 'Blowers' as he is fondly known, has a tremendous zest for life;
his broadcasts are always lively and full of humour and he is famous for
the way in which he paints the picture for listeners omitting no detail,
down to the pigeons, aeroplanes, red buses and helicopters. And in his one-man
show he tells uproarious stories from the commentary box as well as others
about his wide circle of friends who range from Dad's Army's Clive Dunn through
Noel Coward and Ian Fleming who pinched his name for James Bond's arch enemy,
and onto the blind pianist, George Shearing. Anyone who has been to one of
these shows will know just how funny he is! Don’t miss this unique opportunity
to see and hear one of sport’s best loved personalitiesCatch
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Dore Garden Abbey Dore Court Garden is located
at the Southern end of the beautiful Golden Valley, just 15 miles from Hay-on-Wye,
12 miles from Hereford and 15 miles North of Abergavenny. Just in
view of the famous 1147 Cistercian Abbey is this lovely six acre garden made
up of a number of very different parts. The walled garden has nine individual
borders, divided by brick paths. Only bulbs mark where the orchard once was.
This area now has a central path, with wirework arches leading to a sculpture
with water.
Over the river a small arboretum of young and unusual trees leads to a seat under two large sequoias. There are other seats throughout the garden where visitors are encouraged to sit and enjoy the peace of the garden. Alongside the garden is a small nursery specialising in herbaceous perennials. Home made food is also available from The Stables which is set in the old cobbled courtyard besides the garden. |
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Abbey Dore Court Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0AD |
Tel: 01981 240419 |
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All
Saints
Rebuilt
in 1715, the church suffered badly during the Civil War however the lower
tower dates back to medieval times. Interesting features include a civic
sword rest and chained bible which still remain. There is also a monument
to the City’s first Mayor, Richard Hurdman.
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Deansway,
Worcester, WR1 2JF ALL SAINTS CLICK |
Tel: 01905 25952 |
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The Amazing Hedge Puzzle is just right
for playing games with your friends and family, like hide and seek, tag,
or even Kiss Chase! Will you rely on agility or stealth? The Museum of Mazes
will surprise you - its hands on fun. Think you know how to solve mazes?
Think again. A thousand years ago theywere solved by reading and feometry.Fantastic
puzzles are available in our shop - and more. Will today be the day you pick
up your first unicycle, or start to juggle? It's your chance to take home
some puzzling fun and share it with your friends.Educational visits and calendar
of special events.Open Easter school holiday until end of summer school holiday
: daily 11.00 am to 5.00 pm (last entry)
September after the summer school holiday : daily 11.00 am to 5.00 pmOctober to Easter : daily 11.00 am to 4.00 pm |
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Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire, HR9 6DA E-mail: info@mazes.co.uk AMAZING HEDGE CLICK |
Tel/Fax: 01600 890360 |
Acton Beauchamp RosesSmall specialist nursery for rose fanatics!. Traditionally grown, tough, healthy roses - field-grown at our hilltop nursery with idyllic views of the Malvern Hills and Black Mountains. Species roses for natural gardens, Old Roses for fragrance, Shrub roses for difficult places, Ground-cover roses and Climbing roses. Informal display borders. Roses for sale in containers. Bare-root roses to order from November - March. |
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Acton Beauchamp Roses,Acton Beauchamp,
BROMYARD, Herefordshire, WR6 5AE |
Tel: 01531 640433 |
Apple Store GalleryApple Store Gallery opened on May 1st, 2005.
Located in the picturesque 'Arts & Crafts' village of Brockhampton between
Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, it is not far from All Saints' Church, which is
one of three thatched churches in the country attracting large numbers of
visitors throughout the year. This gallery has a link with the church and
features local artists and craft practitioners to help promote their work
to local people and visitors. The Gallery with its website, is promoting
the work of participating artists and forms part of a local arts trail linking
with other artists' workshops and galleries.Artists working on-site, portfolios
and electronic portfolio, workshops, a framing service and refreshments will,
we hope, add to the enjoyable and stimulating experience for visitors. |
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Apple Store Gallery, c/o Lady Garden Cottage, Brockhampton,
Herefordshire, HR1 4TQ APPLE STORE GALLERY CLICK |
Tel: 01989 740313 |
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Cottage Garden Arrow Cottage Garden is a delightful array of 24 separate 'rooms', each with its own character - formal or overflowing with exuberant and imaginative planting.It is a garden for all seasons - early spring brings the snowdrops and, a little later, bluebells along the Woodland Walk. In spring and early summer the peonies and old roses combine with complementary plantings of geraniums and other hardy perennials.As summer fades into autumn the vivid colours in the hot border take over. Throughout the year the gentle sound of flowing water from the fountain, rill and stream permeates the garden. |
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Arrow Cottage Ledgemoor |
Tel 01544 318468 |
| Arthur's
Stone Arthur's Stone, is a burial chamber of the 'multi-chamber' variety of the Neolithic Period and dates somewhere between approximately 3700 to 2700 BC. The 'Neolithic Period' or 'New Stone Age' was the period of time during which people had begun to live in small communities and farm the land but had not yet discovered the use of metal. Tombs like this were used to bury the dead from such communities and many spanned the generations. With only simple stone tools available, the raising of the roof on Arthur's Stone must have been a considerable feat! The mound which once covered the tomb has now largely eroded away. The roof has partially collapsed and some of the stones were removed during the 19th Century, so it's not only inventing the 'Christmas Tree' that you can blame the Victorians for.The tomb is named Arthur's Stone because, according to folklore, it marks the spot of one of King Arthur's battles. This legend however dates from thousands of years after the stone tomb was erected.823 - There was a known battle in this area between the Saxon King Egbert and the Cornish Britons in 823AD. In Camelford a chantry chapel was established with the stipend for a priest, for masses to be said for the souls of the slain. (JIRC 1850: 39)1538 - This site was first recorded as being that of King Arthur’s last battle by John Leland “By this ryner Arture fawght his last field yn token wherof the people fynd there, in plowing bones and harneys. (Joe Parsons pers. comm.) |
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Dorstone, Herefordshire HR3 6AX Access: Signposted from the B4348, 8km east of Hay-on-Wye. |
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Aubrey Almshouses
The
pretty timber-framed almshouses in Berrington Street were founded by a Mrs
Mary Price, who bought property here with adjoining orchards in the 17th
Century. Mrs Price endowed £200 for the provision of six dwellings
for ‘poor widows and single women of good character’ – another stipulation
was that the women should be at least 60 years old. Mrs Price died in 1638
and the present almshouses acquired their name from the granddaughter of
one of her executors, who married Harcourt Aubrey. |
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Berrington Street, Hereford HR4
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Barrett Browning Institute Ledbury has been home for three famous
poets, John MASEFIELD, William LANGLAND, and Elizabeth BARRETT-BROWING. Elizabeth
was born in 1806 at Coxhoe Hall in Durham, and in 1809 her family moved to
live at Hope End, just north of Ledbury. It was here where Elizabeth started
writing her poetry, although she never returned after the family left in 1832,
saying that to do so 'would be like seeking to bring together a plucked flower
and its broken stalk'. The Institute, a memorial
to her, is housed in the library building and is also home to a collection
of books associated with the Dymock poets and John Masefield, who was Poet
Laureate in 1930. The Barrett Browning Institute was built on the site of
the old tannery and was opened in 1896 by Sir Henry Rider Haggard.
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Bye Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire
HR8 2AA
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Tel:01531 632133 |
Belmont AbbeyBelmont Abbey, the home of a community of Benedictine monks, is set in extensive gardens. The Abbey Church was built as the pro-Cathedral for Wales in 1859 to the design of E W Pugin. Visitors are welcome to join the monks in their daily round of prayer. Refreshments are available at Hedley Lodge, originally the monastic guesthouse. Tearoom/restaurant available. |
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Belmont Abbey, Hereford, HR2 9RZTake
the A465, Hereford-Abergavenny road from Hereford. After the 'Tesco' roundabout,
take the first right and the Abbey entrance is on the left. Open all year
Abbey Church: free |
Tel: 01432 374747 |
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Beautifully
sited above a wide valley with sweeping views to the Brecon Beacons, this
elegant Henry Holland house was built in the late 18th century and is set
in parkland designed by 'Capability' Brown. The rather austere external appearance
belies a surprisingly delicate interior, with beautifully decorated ceilings
and a spectacular staircase hall. There are good collections of furniture
and paintings, as well as a nursery, Victorian laundry and Georgian dairy.
One room has a display of costumes from the collection of Charles Paget Wade.
The attractive walled garden contains an historic collection of local apple
trees.Not all of the costume collection is displayed, but can be viewed by
appointment. Please write to the property or tel. Costume Curator
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Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW E-mail: berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk NATIONAL TRUST CLICK |
Tel: 01568 615721 Fax:
01568 613263 |
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Bishop’s Meadow
The Bishop’s Meadow
is parkland in the centre of Hereford and is adjacent to the banks of the
River Wye. The recreation facilities here include a number of hard tennis
courts, a rounders pitch and a putting green. For the less energetic, it’s
only a short stroll to the Victoria footbridge and the popular Castle Green
area of the city. Spot the Mappa Mundi tree carving – the famous medieval
map, which is on exhibition near Hereford Cathedral.
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| Bishop’s Palace The Bishop’s Palace
in Hereford stands overlooking the water on the banks of the River Wye. The
much-altered palace is situated to the south of the cathedral, and originally
of the 12th Century. Built by William de Vere, its Great Hall measures 95
feet by 55 feet. The palace was used by the bishops, powerful marcher lords,
as their main residence. The building today conceals its timber arcading,
which was constructed on an immense scale, though this can be seen within
the hinged Georgian pilasters
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Hereford HR4 9BL |
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| Black Friars Monastery The Dominican Friars
Monastery was founded around 1276 and was dissolved by Henry VIII. King Edward
III was present when the church was consecrated as was his son, the Black
Prince, and three Archbishops. The church stood on the South West side of
the building. The refectory and the Priors House remain and are circa 1322.
Additions made in the 17th century by Sir Thomas Coningsby of Hampton Court,
Hereford were converted into a residence. The ruins were restored during the
early 1960s.
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Widemarsh Street, Hereford HR4 9HN
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Broadfield
Gardens and Vineyards "Domesday manor house with
surrounding 4 acres of old English gardens. A David Austin rose garden with
37 varieties, herbaceous borders, yew hedges,
courtyards and old walled kitchen garden. Fourteen acres of vineyards. Wine-tasting.
David Austin roses and plants for sale. Café/gift shop open daily.
Sunday roast lunch. Catering for conferences, weddings and parties. Wine-tasting
guided tours by arrangement." Open 10.00am to 4.30 pm-ish all year
except Christmas/New Year
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Broadfield
Court Estate, Bowley Lane, |
Tel:
01568 797483 |
| Broadmoor
Common Local Nature Reserve This 35.65 acre site in Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is designated a local nature reserve. The species rich grassland and woodland is managed appropriately for nature conservation in association with the local commoners. On the minor road between Mordiford and Woolhope (next to Haugh Wood). |
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Woolhope Herefordshire |
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Brockhampton Estate
Brockhampton Estate in Herefordshire
is protected by the National Trust, and is a collection of superbly preserved
medieval farm buildings around a 14th Century moated manor house. There is
also a crooked gatehouse and an enchanting ruin of a Norman chapel, and the
surrounding grounds and woodlands provide miles of peaceful walks and trails.
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Greenfields, Bringsty, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB |
Tel: 01885 482077 |
| Bromyard a delightful market town with a Teddy
bear museum, Wildlife Gallery, Norman Church and a Heritage Centre offer
an interesting insight of the of the past.At Bromyard,
you can see rural England at its best. Traditional countryside events, such
as BromyardBromyard
Folk Festival in September are held annually. Nearby is Brockhampton
Estate where you can enjoy walks through miles of park and woodland,
home to a rich variety of wildlife and the chance to visit a medieval moated
manor house.
Steam Gala in July and |
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Tourist Information Centre The Bromyard Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4EB email: tourism@herefordshire.gov.uk |
Tel: (01432) 260621 Fax: (01432)
383031 |
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Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre is a short walk
from Bromyard town centre and is a museum which is dedicated to hops and
hop picking. The displays tell the history of hop growing through the seasons
and include life-size scenes from hop picking life along with many early
tools and artefacts. There are workshops for children, which take place during
the school holidays. The displays are on the ground floor and accessible
to wheelchair users. Admission is free.
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Rowberry Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4DU |
Tel: 01432 260692 |
Bromyard PotteryPottery workshops for all abilities and ages on Bromyard Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. You can book as an individual or as a group, also special occasions like hen and birthday parties or as a holiday a holiday activity |
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3 Linton Villas, Bromyard Downs, HR7
4QJ email:jonathan@bromyardpottery.co.uk |
Tel:
01885 483004 Mobile: 07976 725320 |
| Bryan's
Ground Garden Three acres of intimate garden rooms that have been growing since 1913. Furnished with follies and fragrant flowers, towers and topiary, pools and a potager, and paths to five acres of specimen trees on the banks of a river, on the border with Wales. Open in 2007 May 6th to July 9th.Sunday and Monday afternoons 2-5p.m. |
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Stapleton (Nr Presteigne) Herefordshire LD8 2LP E-mailall@hortus.co.uk
BRYANS GROUND GARDENS CLICK |
Tel: 01544 260001 |
| Butcher Row House and Folk Museum The timber-framed Butcher Row House,
which until 1830 had been part of a row of 15 burgage houses and shops, was
once sited in the middle of Ledbury High Street. The earliest reference to
it was as a shop in 1468. It is now home to the Folk Museum displaying objects
of local history including a collection of musical instruments, from a hurdy-gurdy
to a Tibetan pipe made from a thigh bone, and reproduction helmets and breastplates
as worn in the Battle of Ledbury in 1645. Admission is free.
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Burgage Hall, Church Lane,
Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1DW |
Tel:01531 632040 |
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A typical squire's house built around
the surprising survival of a 14th Century Great Hall. The east front was
re-designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in 1912. A display of costumes,
natural history specimens and working model fairground. An archaelogical
dig is in process as well. Pick your own soft fruit in season. Organised
parties by arrangement only - minimum 12..
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Eardisland,
Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9DN Signposted 5 miles west of Leominster on A44. E-mail: helenjsimpson@hotmail.com |
Tel: 01544 388231 |
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Capler Camp, near Fownhope, is an iron-age hill fort with
a viewpoint overlooking the river. Just one of many stunning views in the
Herefordshire and surrounding areas. Please feel free to visit the
website above for similar attractions.
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Brockhampton, Herefordshire E-mail: office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk CAPIER VIEW CLICK |
Tel: 01600 713977 Fax:
01600 772051 |
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| Castle Cliffe Castle Cliffe, built
largely by William Fitz Osbern, started life as the medieval water-gate of
Hereford Castle. Its sandstone walls are five feet thick and would have formed
a vital part of the castle’s fortifications. In the 13th Century, visitors
to the castle who were arriving by boat would have used an archway to enter
the grounds, and this is still visible on the exterior of Castle Cliffe –
now a window. The water-gate has also served time as the city’s Bridewell
(a prison) and the governor’s dwelling.
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Quay Street, Hereford H41 2NH |
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Castle
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The
Castle Pool once formed part of the moat which surrounded Hereford Castle.
William Fitz-Osborn built the 11th Century motte and bailey castle to defend
the city from Welsh lords such as Owain Glyndwr. The castle has long disappeared,
and only the original layout is now visible, with the north and east ramparts
around 20 feet high, but the moat remains a scheduled ancient monument of
significant importance. Today, what is left of the moat forms a duck pond
and is one of Hereford’s most popular open spaces. |
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| Church Lane, Ledbury The famous Church Lane in Ledbury
has been the scene of many period films and television appearances. The numerous
black and white buildings with their overhanging storeys line the narrow cobbled
walkway, which leads up to St Michael and All Angels Church. Almost all the
buildings here are 16th Century and include shops, an inn, eateries and a
specialist chocolate shop. A 16th Century painted room, depicting Tudor knot
gardens was uncovered in 1988 in what is now Ledbury Registry Office.
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Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 |
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Churchill Gardens
Churchill
Gardens is a large park which has the most spectacular views over the city
of Hereford as well as the Welsh borderlands. It is an unspoilt and often
quiet area to visit, with benches dotted about the gardens making it suitable
for picnicking. There is a fragrant garden containing plants known for their
aromatic traits and the mini arboretum is a popular place for casual strollers
as well as dog walkers. There’s a car park nearby at Venns Lane. |
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Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DE |
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At the Cider Museum
in Hereford you can learn all about the traditional way apples were turned
into cider. In the reconstructed cider-house, see the cider-making exhibits,
used on farms up to 300 years ago. Then take a look at the presses, Vat House
and 19th Century bottling machinery. Visit the Champagne Cider cellars where
a fermentation process was first used in 1905. And then watch the distillation
process and sample some of the products.
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21 Ryelands Street, Hereford, Herefordshire,
HR4 0LW E-mail: enquiries@cidermuseum.co.uk CIDER MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01432 354207 Fax:
01432 371641 |
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Castle (ruin) Following the Norman Conquest, certain nobles
who had accompanied William of Normandy to England were granted lands in
the Welsh borders. The area of these lands was not detailed – the official
view was that ‘they could hold what might be won at the point of a sword’.
The intention was to form a line of defensive positions, both to hold the area for these ‘Marcher’ Lords, and to serve as bases for future conquest of the Welsh. Castles were built all along the borders, of which Clifford Castle was one, the others being at Wigmore, Ewyas Harold, Monmouth and Chepstow.Built in 1070 on a cliff above the River Wye. It was last used in the 15th century and has fallen into ruinsClifford lies in the bend of the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye and Bredwardine, and is located mainly on and around a headland looking over the river. . |
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Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5EU CLIFFORD CASTLE CLICK |
Tel: 01497 831798 |
| Coddington
Vineyard and Gardens Lying west of the Malvern
Hills in Herefordshire (in the middle of England), Coddington vineyard is
one of the smaller commercial vineyards in the UK: it is quite literally
a back-garden vineyard. Until recently winemaking took place off-site, but
in the last few years a small winery has been built, so owners Denis and
Ann Savage now have total control over the wines. Four grape varieties are
grown: Bacchus, Kerner, Ortega and Pinot Gris. The wines are of a uniformly
high standard.
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Coddington Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1JJ | |
Tel: 01531 640668 Fax: 01531 640668 |
Court Farm & Leisure - TillingtonCourt
Farm Mountain Boarding Centre is situated in beautiful countryside just three
miles north of Hereford. It is the first official Maxtrak Centre in the county
and provides an excellent venue for mountain boarders of any ability. The
Centre is well equipped with every necessary facility including a large car
park and refreshments. Plus our farm shop, offering top quality fresh fruit,
vegetables and meat, plant centre, coffee shop, animal corner, childrens'
play area and fishing with two well stocked carp pools all within walking
distance of the mountain board slopes. Don't worry about the gear - all the
latest mountain boards and safety kit are included.Both shop and mountain
boarding are open April to October - fishing all year. Farm Shop Opening Times |
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Tillington, Nr. Hereford, Herefordshire,
HR4 8LG From Hereford, follow signs for Leominster A49. At the 'Beefeater Roundabout' take first left, at next traffic lights go straight across. Next right is Tillington Road. Then, after the school, turn right by business park. The farm drive is 100 yds down on the right hand side. Email: wainhouse@onetel.net.uk COURT FARM CLICK |
Tel:
01432 760271 |
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Croft Castle is an imposing country
house containing fine Georgian interiors and furniture, and with family connections
dating back to the Norman Conquest. There are restored walled gardens and
a park with a magnificent avenue of ancient Spanish chestnuts and panoramas
across the once turbulent border country. The Iron Age hill-fort at nearby
Croft Ambrey commands views over 14 of the old counties.
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Leominster,
Herefordshire, HR6 9PW E-mail: croft@smtp.ntrust.org.uk NATIONAL TRUST CLICK |
Tel: 01568
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| Darkley
Gardens Four-acres
of formal gardens and water meadows. Features a walled garden rose pergola,
150 varieties of clematis some forming the clematis walk. Wildlife
and formal ponds, herbaceous borders, potager and stunning views to Black
Mountains.
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Darkley, Norton Canon Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 7BT DARKLEY GARDENS CLICK email: darkleyg@freeuk.com |
Tel: 01544 318121 Fax: 01544 318121 |
Dore Abbey12th Century Cistercian Abbey used as a church. Wonderful architecture, wall-paintings and carvings. Open all year 9.00 am to dusk. Mobile wooden ramps for wheelchair access. Public telephone and bar meals nearby. Wide roadside verges afford easy parking. June Music Festival, August Welsh Male Choir and many other concerts. Open all the time 9.00 am till dusk |
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Abbey Dore, HR2 0AD Abbeydore is on B4347 between Pontrilas and Hay-0n-Wye. Turn off the A465 at Wormbridge or Pontrilas at Brown Tourism signpost. From Hay, follow B4348 and follow the Brown Tourism signpost at Vowchurch. DORE ABBEY CLICK |
Tel:
01981 570251 |
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A cider shop selling a range of bottles and draft
ciders available in gallon demijohns or in your own containers.Dunkertons
have made organic cider and perry to Soil Association stanndards since 1988.
They were the first in Herefordshire. Using a traditional press and mill,
circa 1930, the cider is made to extremely high standards using time honoured
methods.
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Pembridge, Leominster,
Herefordshire, HR6 9ED E-mail: enquiries@dunkertons.co.uk DUNKERTONS CLI CK |
Tel: 01544
388653 Fax: 01544 388654 |
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Fairytale Georgian Castle dramatically
situated in the Malvern Hills. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
and surrounded by a deer park, arboretum and lake. Beautifully restored interiors
contain medieval armour, tapestries and Italian fine art. Eastnor Castle is
all about trees, particularly conifers. The Arboretum planted by Lord Somers
from 1852 to 1883 is now mature, and full of champion specimens. Many are
rare, including a tall American Beech, (Fagus gradifolia) and an enormous
Red Hickory (Carya ovalis). New last year : Tree trail (£1.00)Children's
funsheets, adventure playground, assault course, Knight's maze, lakeside
and woodland walks and special events. The castle can also be hired for exclusive
business and private events.
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