Mercia Tourist Guide. Herefordshire Attractions

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ATTRACTION	PICTURE	ADDRESS	TEL/ FAX
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.		Abbey Dore Court Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0AD	Tel: 01981 240419
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.		Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JF ALL SAINTS CLICK	Tel: 01905 25952
Amazing Hedge Puzzle 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		Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA E-mail: info@mazes.co.uk AMAZING HEDGE CLICK	Tel/Fax: 01600 890360
Acton Beauchamp Roses Small 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.		Acton Beauchamp Roses,Acton Beauchamp, BROMYARD, Herefordshire, WR6 5AE ACTON BEAUCHAMP ROSES CLICK	Tel: 01531 640433
Apple Store Gallery Apple 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. The Gallery features solo or small group exhibitions together with paintings, drawings, prints and other works by twenty local artists, many of whom have shown their work both locally and nationally and are well known for their support of h.Art and the creative arts in the area generally.		Apple Store Gallery, c/o Lady Garden Cottage, Brockhampton, Herefordshire, HR1 4TQ From Hereford: follow the B4224 to Fownhope. Turn right up Capler Lane following the brown signs for Brockhampton Church. The Gallery is signposted in the village. From Ross-on-Wye: follow B4224 through to How Caple and turn left just past the Falcon Guest House and follow the Gallery signs. The Gallery is located by the southern gate of Brockhampton Court Nursing Home. email: applestoregall@aol.com APPLE STORE GALLERY CLICK	Tel: 01989 740313
Arrow 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.		Arrow Cottage Ledgemoor Nr Weobley Herefordshire HR4 8RN From Weobley turn left at the top of the main street and then follow the road round to the right signposted Wormsley and The Pyons. After 1m, turn L signed Ledgemoor. 2nd R (no through rd). 1st house on L. Following signs to the Marshpools Inn will take you past the garden. email info@arrowcottagegarden.co.uk ARROW COTTAGE GARDEN CLICK	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.)		Dorstone, Herefordshire HR3 6AX Access: Signposted from the B4348, 8km east of Hay-on-Wye.
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.		Berrington Street, Hereford HR4 0BJ AUBREY ALMSHOUSES CLICK
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.		Bye Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2AA	Tel:01531 632133
Belmont Abbey Belmont 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.		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 Gardens: by permission/donation email: enquiries@belmontabbey.org.uk BELMONT ABBEY CLICK	Tel: 01432 374747
Berrington Hall 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		nr Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW E-mail: berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk NATIONAL TRUST CLICK	Tel: 01568 615721 Fax: 01568 613263
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.		Hereford HR1
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		Hereford HR4 9BL
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.		Widemarsh Street, Hereford HR4 9HN
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		Broadfield Court Estate, Bowley Lane, Bodenham, HEREFORD, HR1 3LG email:info@broadfieldcourt.co.uk BROADFIELD GARDENS CLICK	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).		Woolhope Herefordshire
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.		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 Bromyard Bromyard 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		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.		Rowberry Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4DU	Tel: 01432 260692
Bromyard Pottery Pottery 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		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. Open to groups by appointment.		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.		Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1DW	Tel:01531 632040
Burton Court 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..		Eardisland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9DN Signposted 5 miles west of Leominster on A44. E-mail: helenjsimpson@hotmail.com	Tel: 01544 388231
Capler Viewpoint 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.		Brockhampton, Herefordshire E-mail: office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk CAPIER VIEW CLICK	Tel: 01600 713977 Fax: 01600 772051
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.		Quay Street, Hereford H41 2NH
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.		Cantilupe Street, Hereford HRI 2NU
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.		Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8
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.		Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DE
Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery 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.		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. .		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.		Coddington Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1JJ \|	Tel: 01531 640668 Fax: 01531 640668
Court Farm & Leisure - Tillington Court 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 Approx May to the end of October9.30 - 6.00 daily. Closing times vary early and late in season.		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
Croft Castle 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.		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.		Darkley, Norton Canon Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 7BT DARKLEY GARDENS CLICK email: darkleyg@freeuk.com	Tel: 01544 318121 Fax: 01544 318121
Dore Abbey 12th 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		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
Dunkertons Cider Company 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.		Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9ED E-mail: enquiries@dunkertons.co.uk DUNKERTONS CLI CK	Tel: 01544 388653 Fax: 01544 388654
Eastnor Castle 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.		Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL E-mail: enquiries@eastnorcastle.com EASTNOR CASTLE CLICK	Tel: 01531 633160 Fax: 01531 631776
Eastnor Pottery Regular 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.		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
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.		Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG
Fairytale Land and Splendours of the Orient Fairytaleland is an enthralling place for children all year round, with seasonal changes, including Easter Bunnies Egg hunt quiz, whilst Splendours of the Orient is a oriental centre specialising in exclusive conservatory, lacquered and hand carved furniture, beautiful oriental giftware feng shui accessories, water features and more.		Jubilee Park, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA	Tel: 01600 890668 Fax: 01600 890471
Four Foxes Vineyard Wine Merchant of the Year for Central EnglandThe Vineyard sits on 8 acres of tranquil Herefordshire countryside and was first planted in 1985 with Huxelrebe, Kerner, Madeleine Angevine and Seyal Blanc which in recent years have produced excellent medium, dry and sparkling white wines. Two reds, Rondo and Regent, were planted in 2004 and we are looking forward to their first harvest in 2007. The Vineyard Café provides wine tasting and light meals from local produce. Open Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm.		Longworth Lane, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4BX Email: marielouisecrilly@hotmail.com www FOUR FOXES CLICK	Tel/Fax: 01432 850065
Frome Valley Vineyard Surrounded by Herefordshire's hopyards and cider orchards, we grow white and red grapes in four acres of vineyard. Taste our wines in the winery; tour the vineyard; visit our model vineyard. Groups by arrangement Open from April to October from Wednesday to Sunday at 11.30 am to 5.00 pm. Other times by arrangement		Paunton Court, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, WR6 5BJ Brown tourism signs from A4103 (Frome Hill) and A465 (Bromyard). Off B4214 email:jeannie@fromewine.co.uk	Tel: 01885 490768
Galanthus Gallery & Cafe See art, love art, buy art ... set in a beautifully converted barn, Galanthus Gallery shows the very best in contemporary art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass and jewellery, in exhibitions that change monthly. In our light, airy cafe, try out delicious lunches and irresistible cakes, made using fresh local ingredients - or simply linger over coffee and a newspaper in our sunny courtyard.There is plenty of parking and the building and grounds are wheelchair accessible.Open 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, six days a week. Closed on Wednesdays. www.galanthusgallery.com		Wormbridge, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Galanthus Gallery & Cafe is in Wormbridge on the A465 main road between Hereford and Abergavenny, about 8 miles from Hereford. There is plenty of off-road parking. info@galanthusgallery.com GALANTHUS GALLERY CLICK	Tel: 01981 570506
Goodrich Castle Superbly sited, high above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is still largely intact and protected by wide and deep ditches cut into the rock. This magnificent red sandstone castle, with a 12th century keep standing three stories high and extensive remains from the 13th and 14th centuries, looks across the beautiful Wye Valley to Symonds Yat. A free audio tour recounts the infamous 'siege of Goodrich castle'Open 24 March - 31 October: daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (6.00 pm June-August)1 November - 28 February: Thursday-Monday at 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. 1st - 31st March 10.00 am - 5.00 pmClosed 24-26 December and 1 January		Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk ENGLISH HERITAGE CLICK	Tel: 01600 890538
Grange Court This carved black and white timber building was formerly a Market House built in 1633 by the King’s carpenter, John Abel. It once stood at the junction of Broad Street until an Act of Parliament around 1852 decreed it a traffic obstruction. It was sold to Mr Arkwright, of the Spinning Jenny family as a private residence and moved to its present location in 1855. When it came up for auction in 1939, the council bought it for Council Offices to prevent its sale and export to an American buyer.		Pinsley Road, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8NP
Hampton Court Gardens Hampton Court, Herefordshire is a castle on the meadows of the river Lugg, backed by a steep wooded escarpment and surrounded by woodland and grounds of 1,000 acres. Founded by King Henry in the early 15th century the castle has been completely restored. There are magnificent new gardens laid out on a grand scale in the grounds of the fortified medieval manor house with walled gardens, canals, waterfalls, a maze with a secret tunnel and river walks..		Nr. Hope under Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN E-mail: office@hamptoncourt.org.uk HAMPTON COURT GARDENS CLICK	Tel: 01568 797777
Hay-on-Wye The town of Hay-on-Wye lies on three borders. The national boundary with England, and the county boundaries of Brecknockshire and Radnorshire run through the town. Typically of Hay, the county boundary is marked by the famous River Wye, while the national boundary is hidden away, marked by the Dulais Brook which trickles down the valley a hundred yards or so away from the remains of the old Town Wall. The third boundary is that with the Brecon Beacons National Park, in whose corner Hay sits.The town has always held an important place in the region, being on the road to Brecon, once the most important town for miles around. Because of this it has a history of coaching inns and pubs, and the tradition of offering food and lodging to travellers continues with accommodation and cuisine being among the best on offer in Britain.		Tourist Information Centre - Hay-on-Wye, Oxford Road, HAY-ON-WYE, Herefordshire, HR3 5DG HAY ON WYE CLICK	Tel: 01497 820144
Hellen's Manor Hellens was founded in the 13th century and there are additions from Tudor and Stuart times. The house has connections with the Black Prince, Queen Mary and the Civil War. There are some fine furniture and pictures in the period rooms. The house is situated in pleasant grounds with gardens, ponds and trees, a knot garden and a newly-planted labyrinth.Hellens is open to the public from Easter Sundayto 30th September on Wed, Thurs, Sun and Bank Holidays, for guided tours only at 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00 pm. Groups and schools at other times by appointment.		Much Marcle, HR8 2LY From the A449 Ledbury-Ross road, turn onto the B4024 and Hellens is signposted on the lefthand side. Email: info@hellensmanor.com HELLENS MANOR CLICK	Tel: 01531 660504
Hereford Hereford is the livestock and agricultural centre for Herefordshire and neighbouring mid-Wales. The characteristic red soil and the climate of the county lends itself to grass production, becoming the home ground of the internationally renowned beef breed of "white face" Hereford cattle. Benjamin Tomkins, who inherited a bull calf and a cow from his father's estate in 1723, founded the Hereford breed approximately two and a half centuries ago. Livestock and general market each Saturday, open market every Saturday and a Farmer's Market on the third Thursday in the month 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. Early closing day : Thursday Hereford is the Cathedral City with the relaxed atmosphere of a country market town. Its origin dates back to Saxon times and today visitors delight in the harmony of a rich heritage and modern facilities. A historic centre of international importance, the magnificent Hereford Cathedral hosts Europe's oldest Music Festival every three years- The Three Choirs Festival		Tourist Information Centre,1 King Street, Hereford HR4 9BW In the centre of Hereford, on the corner of Broad Street and King Street, opposite the Cathedral E-mail: tic-hereford@herefordshire.gov.uk	Tel: (01432) 268430 Fax: (01432) 342662
Hereford Cathedral Hereford Cathedral houses the largest pre 15th Century map in the world – the Mappa Mundi. Drawn on vellum and dated to 1300, the author was Richard of Haldingham. Containing drawings of plants, animals, towns and cities the map gives us a glimpse into the medieval world. Also housed in the Cathedral is the Chained Library – a unique example of 17th Century books secured by chains allowing the books to be read but not removed.		Cathedral Office, 1A Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG HEREFORD CATHEDRAL CLICK	Tel: 01432 374200 Fax: 01432 374220
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery The building which houses Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is Victorian gothic and has been used to exhibit local historic artefacts since 1874. The wall of the stairway leading up to the museum holds a Roman mosaic, found at Kenchester. The display cases in the downstairs foyer are changed regularly and the main museum has hands-on exhibits for all ages. Presentations on view in the art gallery change every six to eight weeks. There is wheelchair access from the library on the ground floor.		Broad Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9AU E-mail: herefordmuseums@herefordshire.gov.uk HEREFORD MUSEUM CLICK	Tel: 01432 260692 Fax: 01432 342492
Herefordshire Regimental Museum The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum tells the story of the Herefordshire Light Infantry in campaigns such as Galipoli, Egypt and Palestine. It also describes their inception as the Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers raised in 1860, and in modern times, their involvement in the arrest of Admiral Doenitz at the end of World War 2.Guide dogs permitted Disabled status: level 2 Admission: free Opening Times: By appointment only		TA Centre, Harold Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QX On the A438, leaving the Hereford ring road towards Ledbury, turn onto the B4224 to Fownhope & Newent (Eign Road). Take the first turning right and turn right or left at the t-junction into Harold Street. <

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