England: Herefordshire
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Herefordshire is a county in the West Midlands of England which shares its borders with the counties of Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, and the country if Wales. As a UK vacation destination the county is one of the most rural in England. Sparsely populated, with masses of unspoilt countryside, Herefordshire offers relaxing vacations with a selection of historic buildings, Grade I listed churches and castles to explore.
Exploring the East of the county you will find a number of superb little market towns surrounded by agriculture. The area is famous for its cattle, with the main cattle sales occurring in the county town, and cathedral city, of Hereford.
Walking/rambling vacations are popular, especially in the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills. Offa's Dyke is an ancient earthwork created in the eighth century by King Offa. Along your way you will be able to visit some fine country pubs such as the l7th Century Coaching Inn which is now the Old Black Lion pub (which has a superb restaurant).
The River Wye is found at the border of the county with Wales (and parts of it serve as the actual border). The river's source is in the Welsh mountains and it is incredibly important with regards to conservation, the river has been classified a Site of Special Scientific Interest and much of the lower Wye Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Foremost the river is well known for its outstanding beauty but it also serves as an excellent place to enjoy sports such as canoing and other water sports.
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Places To Visit In Herefordshire, England
Settlements In The County Of Herefordshire
Hereford (cathedral city and county town) is the only city in the county and the few towns include; Bromyard, Eastnor, Kington, Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye.
Museums & Art Galleries
The Butcher's Row Museum, Churchill House Museum, Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Kington Museum, Leominster Folk Museum, Violette Szabo GC Museum, Waterworks Museum and the Weobley Museum at Weobley.
Heritage Railways
Downs Railway Colwall near Ledbury
Parks & Gardens, Places Of Natural Beauty
The Wye Valley.
Historic Religious Buildings
Hereford Cathedral. Church of St Mary in Abbey Dore, Wigmore Abbey in Adforton (remains), Church of St Mary in Almeley, Church of SS John the Baptist & Alkmund in Aymestrey, Church of St Peter in Birley, Church of St Barnabas in Brampton Bryan and many more churches which are Grade I Listed buildings.
Historic Houses & Stately Homes
Abbey Dore Court, Berrington Hall, Brinsop Court, Downton Castle, Hampton Court Hellens, Kinnersley Castle, Moccas Court, Rudhall House, and Sufton Court.
Castles
Brampton Bryan Castle, Bredwardine Castle, Bronsil Castle, Clifford Castle Croft Castle, Dorstone Castle, Eardisley Castle, Eastnor Castle (Privately owned), Ewyas Harold Castle Goodrich Castle, Hampton Court Castle, Hereford Castle, Huntington Castle, Kilpeck Castle, Kington Castle, Longtown Castle, Wigmore Castle and Wilton Castle.
Other Places In Herefordshire To Visit
Take a walk along Offa's Dyke Path.
Other Interesting Buildings To Visit In Herefordshire
Bell Tower in Bosbury, The Grange in Adforton and Sutton Walls Hill Fort.
Hotels In Herefordshire
To find Herefordshire hotels simply click on the vacation destinations below:
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| Bromyard | Kington | Ledbury | |
| Eastnor | Leominster | Ross-on-Wye |
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Listings of hotels in towns & villages in Herefordshire.
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