Ralph Court Gardens the Garden of the Wind Is an Amazing Modern a Great Underground Experience with Incredible and Business – All Ages and Abilities
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t i s i v k u . o c . e r i h s d r o f e r e h . w w w East West South & The Forest of Dean With over 58% of the Malvern Hills in Herefordshire it’s a great place with a sense of space. With 3,000 acres of open countryside to tempt Silence is golden, and so too is the Golden Valley; the broad, fertile There is nowhere better to view and enjoy the River Wye than from this part of the county. Follow in auspicious footsteps (Wordsworth you, pull on your walking boots and escape to the hills. vale that separates Herefordshire from the Welsh hills. Explore and JMW Turner) from Ross to Symonds Yat as it meanders its way below Goodrich Castle, one of the most complete medieval castles in Known for its hop growing, the market town of Bromyard has its own character and history with just the right degree of bustle. Cider, of Offa’s offer along the Dyke, search out gardens and vistas and soak Britain and with exhilarating views over the Wye Valle y. course, remains one of our most important products. Ledbury is in the heart of cider and perry bounteous orchards which have provided up the atmosphere in traditional local inns. Join in or spectate, whilst sampling some of the local brew of course, with the canoeists, rafters, rowers and fishermen. Why not take the raw materials for this drink for centuries. If retail therapy is your ‘bag’, Ledbury has a great range of small independent shops from If you’re looking to burn off some energy try scrambling, climbing the rope ferry at Symonds Yat and explore the footpaths of The Forest of Dean, enjoy an underground or treetop adventure – or if this all vintage boutiques to stylish antiques to browse at your leisure, followed by some local refreshment – cider or locally produced beer of or mountain biking, or if you prefer something a little more leisurely sounds too much then relax aboard a cruise boat in Symonds Yat as it takes you on a river trip. course! try walking with a Llama, a great experience for all the family. WYE VALLEY BREWERY ROWLESTONE FARMHOUSE ICECREAM WOBAGE MAKERS GALLERY MONMOUTH CANOE & ACTIVITY CENTRE THE HOP POCKET SHOPPING VILLAGE Stoke Lacy, Nr. Bromyard HR7 4HG Rowlestone Court, Rowlestone, Pontrilas HR2 0DW Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7QP Castle Yard, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth NP25 3DP t 01885 490505 t 01981 240322 t 01989 780495 t 01600 716083 w www.monmouthcanoe.co.uk w www.rowlestonecourt.co.uk w www.wobage.co.uk w www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk A large fleet of quality modern canoes and kayaks for canoeing No visit to Herefordshire would be complete without Working dairy farm near Black Mountains. A large selection of hand-made contemporary craft trips to enjoy the River Wye. Short hire periods to multi day hire. tasting Wye Valley Brewery’s award-winning local beers. Icecream making viewable most Wednesdays/ on display in the makers gallery, whose workshops Book in advance. We’re a family-run business, using local Herefordshire Thursdays. Parlour and coffee shop serving light are a unique working environment for six potters, hops to brew our real ales. The brewery shop stocks all lunches. Wildlife gardens and extensive walks through one woodworker & one jeweller. Open Daily 9am-5pm March-November – other activities in winter our bottled-conditioned beers, plus clothing and flower meadows and woodlands. Play area and memorabilia, or discover our cask-conditioned ales in woodland adventure trail. Campsite with hook-ups Admission SEE WEBSITE E11 great pubs across the county. and fantastic views. ROSS CIDER @ THE YEW TREE INN Open Brewery shop open: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Open April-September 11am-4pm Wed, Open 10am-5pm Thursday-Saturday March-December inclusive Thur & Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, Sun & BH Monday Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6JZ t 01989 562815 w www.rosscider.com Admission FREE H8 Admission Small charge made to visit garden and play area C9 Admission FREE F11 Village Pub and cider shop, wide selection of local farm cider and perry to drink in or take home. Real ales, good food, caravans NOAKES FARM RIDING CENTRE GOODRICH CASTLE welcome. Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY Open Daily from noon Bredenbury, Bromyard HR7 4SY Looking for a place to stay? t 01600 890538 Admission FREE F10 t 01885 483467 w www.noakesfarmridingcentre.co.uk w www.english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich Set in spectacular countryside, established friendly school giving Dramatically set with exhilarating views over the Wye encouraging tuition by experienced qualified instructors. Private/group Why not request Valley, Goodrich Castle gives a fascinating insight into lessons, escorted hacks. Licensed school. Pony Club Centre. medieval life. Explore its 12th century keep, chapel and battlements and see ‘Roaring Meg’, the deadly Open Daily, all year. Please telephone or email for appointment mortar which sealed the castle’s fate. Enjoy a selection of homemade drinks and snacks in the delightful castle Admission SEE WEBSITE G5 Stay 2015 tearoom. THE TIME MACHINE MUSEUM 01432 268430 [email protected] Open See our website for details 12 The Square , Bromyard HR7 4BP t 01885 488329 w www.timemachineuk.com Admission SEE WEBSITE F10/11 Sci-Fi Museum with a Major collection of Dr Who props and costumes, plus Red Dwarf, Star Wars, Life on Mars, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet THE SARACENS HEAD INN etc. Memorabilia for sale. Groups by appointment. Open Daily from Apr-Sept inc, 10.30am-4pm. Oct-Mar inc, Sat & Sun only 10.30am-4pm Bishops Frome, Worcester WR6 5BT Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6JL t 01531 640323 e [email protected] w www.thehoppocket.com t 01600 890435 Admission Adult £8, conc. £7, child £6, family (2+2) £25 G5 The Hop Pocket Shopping Village is an Aladdin’s Cave of crafts and gifts. w www.saracensheadinn.co.uk Homemade Farmhouse Family Restaurant serving freshly cooked food, scrumptious cakes and a Superb riverside location on the east bank of the Wye traditional Sunday roast. Local ciders, beers and wines including free tasting everyday. Large farm where it flows into the gorge at Symonds Yat East. Y E L L A V E Y W E H T & BROMYARD LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY CENTRE shop with over 40 cheeses as well as pies, pates, pickles etc. Watch as the butcher prepares your cut Ten en-suite rooms, mostly with river views. High the traditional way. A lovely plant centre, ladies and men’s fashions, shoes, children’s clothes, wooden quality food, real ales, riverside terraces. Great for 5 Sherford Street, Bromyard HR7 4DL toys and gifts, beautiful furniture, antiques, musical instruments, soft furnishings, original contemporary eating, sleeping and exploring. t 01885 488755 w www.bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk art and more. ‘Year of the Hop’ exhibition showing the influence of hops on the region. An unrivalled E R I H S D R O F E R E H The Bromyard & District Local History Centre displays archives and no hassle shopping experience with a large free car park. A perfect destination to wile away a few photographs of the area and has research facilities. relaxed hours. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5.30pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays Open Daily, visit our website for details Open All year, Thurs & Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. Saturday 10am-12.30pm Open 7 days a week November to Christmas Eve Key to symbols Admission FREE G5 Admission FREE H6 Admission N/A F11 Coach groups accepted by prior arrangement HEREFORDSHIRE’S NEW TOURIST ATTRACTION HOLLOWAYS EASTNOR POTTERY & THE FLYING POTTER THE GARDEN OF THE WIND AT MONNOW VALLEY ARTS CLEARWELL CAVES Dogs accepted Café on site Home Farm, Eastnor, Nr. Ledbury, HR8 1RD Middle Hunt House, Walterstone HR2 0DY The Rocks, Clearwell, Coleford, Glos GL16 8JR t 01531 633886 w www.eastnorpottery.co.uk t 01873 860529 t 01594 832535 w www.clearwellcaves.com Fabulous clay workshops for individuals, families, groups, education w www.monnowvalleyarts.org Guide Dogs only Disabled access ralph court Gardens The Garden of the Wind is an amazing modern A great underground experience with incredible and business – all ages and abilities. Mobile flying potter service also available. garden.It extends to 4 acres and has outstanding atmosphere, winding passageways link together nine views over the Black Mountains. The Dutch design impressive caverns, one cavern holds over 300 people Car parking Toilet facilities Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday. Pre-booking essential. includes large swathes of architectural planting and for candle-lit parties. The caves has recently been bold colours. It reflects the landscape and forms a used as a film location for Atlantis and Dr Who. Admission VARIABLE CHARGES J8 backdrop to a permanent display of sculpture and Guided tours for pre booked groups. Adventure carved lettering. caving activities. See website for more information. Disclaimer THE GLASSHOUSE CAFÉ AT HOLLOWAYS This guide is published by Visit Herefordshire Ltd. Tel 01432 268430. Open 25 April to 27 September Thursday & Friday 11am-5pm. Open Daily 10am-5pm 14 February-1 November 2015 Visit Herefordshire can accept no liability whatsoever for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, or Lower Court, Suckley, Worcestershire WR6 5DE Weekends 2pm-5pm for any matter in any other way connected with or arising from the publication of this information. t 01886 884665 w www.holloways.co.uk/glasshouse Admission Adult £4. Children under 13 FREE B10 Admission SEE WEBSITE F12 Map © Reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Controller of Award-winning café set inside a stunning conservatory with views Her Majesty’s Stationery office.