Towns & Cities
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Ledbury |
A picturesque market town
situated on the east of Hereford. Ledbury has a wealth of fine timber framed
buildings, the most notable is the 17th C. Market House which dominates the
main street. The town is the birthplace of John Masefield, Poet Laureate who
once described it as a 'little town of ancient grace'.
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Hereford |
Hereford dates back to the Dark Ages and has
played an important part in history. The Cathedral dates back to Norman
times & contains the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library exhibitions.
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Gloucester |
The glory of the City is its Cathedral, one
of the most beautiful buildings in Britain. The dock area has been
carefully restored and converted to shops, restaurants, there is a large
antique centre and it is also home to the National Waterways Museum.
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Worcester |
The Cathedral in Worcester has
dominated the City for 900 years and contains King John's tomb. The
City is also home of Royal Worcester Porcelain where visitor can take
guided tours of the working factory.
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Malvern |
Pure spring water from the Malvern Hills
turned Malvern into a spa town in the Victorian times. Gt. Malvern is
a place of steep streets and Georgian & Victorian buildings.
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Ross on Wye |
The town stands high on a sandstone cliff
overlooking a large loop in the River Wye. The riverside setting of Ross is
a venue to many events including the Ross on Wye regatta & 100 mile raft
race.
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Leominster |
Leominster lies in the heart of the Marches,
the beautiful borderlands between England & Wales. The history of the town
can be seen today with its medieval and Tudor characteristics, narrow
streets and timber buildings.
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Hay on Wye |
Hay, which stands high above the southern
bank of the River Wye, is famous for its numerous second hand/antique
book shops and annual Festival of Literature & Arts.
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Ludlow |
In Tudor times the border town of Ludlow was
the capital of the Welsh Marches. It was guarded by the massive red-stone
fortress which still stands on high ground overlooking the River Teme.
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Bromyard |
A market town
situated on the north east boundary of Herefordshire. The town is home to
the 'year of the hop' exhibition which explains some of the processes
involved in growing hops.
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Kington |
This historic market town stands
on the English/Welsh border and although on the western side of the Offa's
Dyke path, it has been an English town for over a thousand years.
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