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ANGLO-SAXON HEREFORDSHIRE
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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
up with him in Mercia. Dates are as follows:
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| Abbey
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
0BJ AUBREY ALMSHOUSES CLICK |
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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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Hereford HR1 |
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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
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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 |
| Bromyard
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
Pool
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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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 |
| Clifford
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
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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
780246 |
| 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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Eastnor,
Ledbury,
Herefordshire, HR8 1RL E-mail: enquiries@eastnorcastle.com EASTNOR CASTLE CLICK |
Tel:
01531
633160 Fax: 01531 631776 |
Eastnor PotteryRegular weekend potters wheel and clay workshops for individuals and groups. Special events include hen parties, corporate team building and other away days. School holiday and birthday party sessions available for children. Home of the Flying Potter - let us come to you.Fantastic clay workshops designed for aspiring potters of all ages and abilities. Learn to throw a pot on the potters wheel. Sample a whole range of amazing techniques. Discover hidden talents. The positive and inclusive nature of the tuition means everybody achieves amazing results. Perfect stress relieving activity, working with clay engages mind, body and soul. Participants are so absorbed there is little capacity to dwell on anything else. Expert tuition and small friendly groups ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Sessions designed for complete beginners, improvers and advanced pot makers. Weekend, weekday and evenings available all year round. |
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Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury,
HR8 1RD Eastnor Pottery is situated on the country estate of Eastnor Castle, close to the Malvern Hills. Eastnor is two miles east of Ledbury on the A438. Once in the village, follow the signs for the pottery. Home of the Flying Potter - let us come to you. Email:eastnor.pottery@ukonline.co.uk EASTNOR POTTERY CLICK |
Tel:
01531 633886 |
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Edward Elgar Statue
This life-size
bronze
statue of Edward Elgar, complete with his beloved Sunbeam bicycle,
stands
in the north-east of Hereford Cathedral Close. The sculptor, Jemma
Pearson
undertook extensive research into the composer’s life, his work and his
interests
before beginning work on the statue. Edward Elgar lived in Hereford
from 1904
to 1911 and it was while he was here that he composed some of his
finest work
and achieved widespread recognition. The statue was unveiled in
September
2005.
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