No visit to Herefordshire and the Wye Valley in the Heart of England would be complete without a sampling the famous cider. Take a sip or two in between active outdoor activities on your short break, park holiday or family vacation. With five rivers, mountains, farms and glorious scenery it’s a perfect holiday destination.
The city of Hereford is the perfect blend of city chic and country fun. The architecture will lead you through its long history as you enjoy the shopping and fun of the markets.
Stop over at Ross on Wye, with its magnificent cliff-top view over the glorious River Wye. A cottage holiday here would allow the perfect mix of river-based water sports and relaxing in the tranquil countryside.
If you like your country break to include local festivals then include Ledbury on your itinerary. If you’d like to explore the borderlands between Wales and England, then Leominster would be your top choice.
The scenic countryside around Bromyard is ideal for a family break or farm stay. Watch the hops growing or take the kids to visit the Teddy Bear Museum.
Kington is a small market town that is ideally located for avid walkers as provides access to a number of popular walking trails through the Wye Valley and the Black Mountains.
The Golden Valley is perfect for any type of holiday. With wooded slopes running down to the River Dore it is simply beautiful. Any one of the pretty villages and towns would be perfect place to rent a holiday home or plan a farm stay. Consider Hay on Wye, Pontrilas, Dorstone, Peterchurch, Vowchurch, Turnastone, St Margaret’s, and Abbeydore for your holiday.
Mortimer Country would provide access to the delights of towns and villages like Wigmore, Mortimers Cross, Brompton Bryan and Shobdan.
Symonds Yat is divided by the River Wye and can be crossed only by an old hand-pulled ferry! The Yat Rock will provide views in every direction, and is possibly one of the county’s most photographed views. There is so much for families to do – from rafting on the river rapids, to relaxed country walks.