Places we have discovered
Food scene
These are places that we visit regularly.
Restored working water mill. Award winning bread and wholemeal flour produced here. Run by local volunteers. Guides around the mill and gardens for a fee. Lovely cafe and bakery. Talgarth is a typical welsh village which is also interesting to look round. 40mins
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Talgarth Mill
Restored working water mill. Award winning bread and wholemeal flour produced here. Run by local volunteers. Guides around the mill and gardens for a fee. Lovely cafe and bakery. Talgarth is a typical welsh village which is also interesting to look round. 40mins
Lovely informal restaurant, excellent food. Nice garden to rear. Check opening times. Lunchtime food service closes at 2pm. 20mins
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The Harewood End Inn
Lovely informal restaurant, excellent food. Nice garden to rear. Check opening times. Lunchtime food service closes at 2pm. 20mins
A bit further a field but worth the drive for scrumptious lunches , posh nosh at a reasonable price. 40mins
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The Stagg Inn
A bit further a field but worth the drive for scrumptious lunches , posh nosh at a reasonable price. 40mins
If you like craft beers and ciders then this is one of the city's craft beer houses. No food unfortunately, just snacks. Choice of craft beers from around the UK. 20mins
Hereford Beer House
65 West StIf you like craft beers and ciders then this is one of the city's craft beer houses. No food unfortunately, just snacks. Choice of craft beers from around the UK. 20mins
This 3 horseshoes is on the Brecon Beacons. The food is excellent. Strangely tucked away behind some houses in the village of Groesffordd. Nice views across the mountains. 50 mins.
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The Three Horseshoes Inn
This 3 horseshoes is on the Brecon Beacons. The food is excellent. Strangely tucked away behind some houses in the village of Groesffordd. Nice views across the mountains. 50 mins.
If you like burgers then this is a must. Not a chain. Amazing award winning burgers and sides. Book at least 3 weeks in advance for evening bookings. Our favourites: jurassic classic, bacon fries and mac and cheese balls. Good cocktails too! In the Old Cattle Market area of the city. 20 mins.
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The Beefy Boys
If you like burgers then this is a must. Not a chain. Amazing award winning burgers and sides. Book at least 3 weeks in advance for evening bookings. Our favourites: jurassic classic, bacon fries and mac and cheese balls. Good cocktails too! In the Old Cattle Market area of the city. 20 mins.
Lovely location with river flowing through grounds. Nice for a summer drink and food. Cosy atmosphere. 18 mins
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The Bridge Inn
Bridge Inn RoadLovely location with river flowing through grounds. Nice for a summer drink and food. Cosy atmosphere. 18 mins
Our local pub, just 10 mins walk from the garden house. Always a hearty welcome from George, Cathy or Vicky.
Handy for a meal during your stay.
Friday night is curry night. Tasty home made to order curries.
The Comet Inn
1 Stoney Street CottagesOur local pub, just 10 mins walk from the garden house. Always a hearty welcome from George, Cathy or Vicky.
Handy for a meal during your stay.
Friday night is curry night. Tasty home made to order curries.
Urban eating and drinking in the city. Home to the Hereford Indie Food festival. Excellent burgers from Rule of Tum.
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The Yard
32 Aubrey StreetUrban eating and drinking in the city. Home to the Hereford Indie Food festival. Excellent burgers from Rule of Tum.
Lovely café in the basement of the chapel. Floor above is an arts space an has exhibitions and art displays and ceramics markets. A good starting point to explore Abergavenny. Park early in Morrisons (you have to pay). Everyone uses it so it can get full.
Abergavenny is a mixture of emerging food scene and regular high street. 36 mins away.
The town has a foodie festival every September. Ticket only.
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The Art Shop & Chapel
Market StreetLovely café in the basement of the chapel. Floor above is an arts space an has exhibitions and art displays and ceramics markets. A good starting point to explore Abergavenny. Park early in Morrisons (you have to pay). Everyone uses it so it can get full.
Abergavenny is a mixture of emerging food scene and regular high street. 36 mins away.
The town has a foodie festival every September. Ticket only.
Love Korean food? Love sushi? Love the idea of BBQing your grub at your table?, ( if you don't its not compulsory.) Situated in the old market place in the city.
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EN BBQ Hereford
28 Garrick LaneLove Korean food? Love sushi? Love the idea of BBQing your grub at your table?, ( if you don't its not compulsory.) Situated in the old market place in the city.
Nice bar and restaurant. Good selection of mains. Reasonably priced.
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The Kilpeck Inn
Castle ParkNice bar and restaurant. Good selection of mains. Reasonably priced.
Very characterful 14th century black and white restaurant and pub. Whilst here go over and visit the unusual church pyramidal bell tower. Right at the centre of the black and white trail. 30 mins.
New Inn
Very characterful 14th century black and white restaurant and pub. Whilst here go over and visit the unusual church pyramidal bell tower. Right at the centre of the black and white trail. 30 mins.
All you want in one place. Antiques, fresh produce, scotch eggs of all varieties, plant nursery and lovely cafe. Excellent lunch menu.
40 mins drive.
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The Nest, Little Verzons Farm
Hereford RoadAll you want in one place. Antiques, fresh produce, scotch eggs of all varieties, plant nursery and lovely cafe. Excellent lunch menu.
40 mins drive.
Freshly prepared Japanese food. A vast selection of dishes available. Near the Leftbank area of the City.
Fujisan
18/19 Bridge StreetFreshly prepared Japanese food. A vast selection of dishes available. Near the Leftbank area of the City.
Lovely cakes and beverages. Modern interior restored from an old pub. Also has a small curated selection of homeware.
10 mins.
Timothy & Birch
Lovely cakes and beverages. Modern interior restored from an old pub. Also has a small curated selection of homeware.
10 mins.
When everything else is shut on a Monday this place is OPEN! Beer and good pub food. Known locally as 'the shoes' Close to a service station known locally as Locks Garage, which has a well stocked shop. 10 min away.
The Three Horseshoes
When everything else is shut on a Monday this place is OPEN! Beer and good pub food. Known locally as 'the shoes' Close to a service station known locally as Locks Garage, which has a well stocked shop. 10 min away.
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens on the banks of the River Wye. Carefully renovated but retaining its victorian character. Picnics allowed in the gardens. Just 17 mins down the road.
Brobury House Gardens
Bredwardine HillBeautiful gardens on the banks of the River Wye. Carefully renovated but retaining its victorian character. Picnics allowed in the gardens. Just 17 mins down the road.
Famous book festival, famous town, interesting nick nack shops and cafes. 30 mins away. Turn left at the end of our lane and keep going.
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Hay-on-Wye
Famous book festival, famous town, interesting nick nack shops and cafes. 30 mins away. Turn left at the end of our lane and keep going.
Historic house, gardens and parkland. Built 60 years before the one in London. Nice cafe. Tours around the castle. Dont get lost in their maze! 35 mins.
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Hampton Court Castle
Historic house, gardens and parkland. Built 60 years before the one in London. Nice cafe. Tours around the castle. Dont get lost in their maze! 35 mins.
National Trust property. Neoclassical Mansion, gardens, landscaped by Capability Brown,and lake are all worth a visit. The gardens were Browns last landscape design. The first being a stone's throw away at Croome Court. 45 mins.
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National Trust Berrington Hall
National Trust property. Neoclassical Mansion, gardens, landscaped by Capability Brown,and lake are all worth a visit. The gardens were Browns last landscape design. The first being a stone's throw away at Croome Court. 45 mins.
One of the black and white villages. We visit the butchers regularly, try the pork pies with stilton and pickle on top. Good pub, the Salutation, or The Sal as the locals call it. Nice deli too. 25 mins.
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Weobley
One of the black and white villages. We visit the butchers regularly, try the pork pies with stilton and pickle on top. Good pub, the Salutation, or The Sal as the locals call it. Nice deli too. 25 mins.
Houses the mappa mundi, a 13th century map of the world and the chained library. Cathedral free but map and library have a fee. Nice green outside - look for Elgar resting on his bike.Take a walk up church street, opposite the cathedral entrance, for fancy shops. 20 mins
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Hereford Kathedrale
Cathedral CloseHouses the mappa mundi, a 13th century map of the world and the chained library. Cathedral free but map and library have a fee. Nice green outside - look for Elgar resting on his bike.Take a walk up church street, opposite the cathedral entrance, for fancy shops. 20 mins
Small museum on the site of bulmers cider factory. Interesting insight into cider production. handy gift shop. Cafe ok. Also you could visit our local cider farm shop. Gwatkins Cider Farm at Abbeydore. 20 mins
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The Cider Museum
Pomona PlaceSmall museum on the site of bulmers cider factory. Interesting insight into cider production. handy gift shop. Cafe ok. Also you could visit our local cider farm shop. Gwatkins Cider Farm at Abbeydore. 20 mins
If you like engineering then this is a must. Best visited on their 'in steam' Sundays. Broomy Hill Miniature Railway next door. 18 Mins
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Waterworks Museum - Hereford
If you like engineering then this is a must. Best visited on their 'in steam' Sundays. Broomy Hill Miniature Railway next door. 18 Mins
Lovely walks through woodland. Includes a Gruffalo trail for kids; an autumn garden, great to see Japanese Maples in all their glorious coloured foliage and a viewpoint, with panoramic views across the area. There is disabled parking which is free but you must go to the shop and tell them your registration number. 30 mins
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Queenswood Country Park und Arboretum
Lovely walks through woodland. Includes a Gruffalo trail for kids; an autumn garden, great to see Japanese Maples in all their glorious coloured foliage and a viewpoint, with panoramic views across the area. There is disabled parking which is free but you must go to the shop and tell them your registration number. 30 mins
A bit further a field but worth a visit especially with kids. Used for many fantasy film and tv locations. Inspired J R R Tolkien in creating middle earth. J K rowling has visited and the forbidden forest (Harry Potter) bears some similarities. 50 mins
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadA bit further a field but worth a visit especially with kids. Used for many fantasy film and tv locations. Inspired J R R Tolkien in creating middle earth. J K rowling has visited and the forbidden forest (Harry Potter) bears some similarities. 50 mins
Lovely drive up over the black mountains to the ancient priory at Llantony. Small cafe. Search internet for Gospel Pass, the highest road pass in Wales. Starts just outside Hay on Wye. Follow signs for Capel le fin. Not for the feint hearted though as narrow roads. Beautiful views over the black mountains and Hay Bluff. Carry on to Pandy and stop at St Martins Church, the most crooked church in Great Britain, at Cwmyoy. Good walking area. The car park for Hay Bluff is on this route. 2 hour round trip if you include the Church.
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Llanthony
Lovely drive up over the black mountains to the ancient priory at Llantony. Small cafe. Search internet for Gospel Pass, the highest road pass in Wales. Starts just outside Hay on Wye. Follow signs for Capel le fin. Not for the feint hearted though as narrow roads. Beautiful views over the black mountains and Hay Bluff. Carry on to Pandy and stop at St Martins Church, the most crooked church in Great Britain, at Cwmyoy. Good walking area. The car park for Hay Bluff is on this route. 2 hour round trip if you include the Church.
Nice Market town to walk around. Plenty of shops and pubs. Look down the little alley ways which also contain interesting shops. 48 mins.
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Ledbury
Nice Market town to walk around. Plenty of shops and pubs. Look down the little alley ways which also contain interesting shops. 48 mins.
The birth place of tourism. We regularly visit Ross for a wander round the shops. Interesting lighting shop and architectural salvage shop. 35 mins
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Ross-on-Wye
The birth place of tourism. We regularly visit Ross for a wander round the shops. Interesting lighting shop and architectural salvage shop. 35 mins
Lovely historic town and castle to look round. Hosts the original annual Ludlow Food festival. Usually in September. 55 mins.
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Ludlow
Lovely historic town and castle to look round. Hosts the original annual Ludlow Food festival. Usually in September. 55 mins.
A National Trust Garden a stones throw form us. Right on the River Wye. Not suitable for those with impaired mobility. 13 mins.
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National Trust - The Weir Garden
A National Trust Garden a stones throw form us. Right on the River Wye. Not suitable for those with impaired mobility. 13 mins.
A worthwhile trip about 1.15 hours from us. Picturesque drive through the countryside. Consisting of a system of dams and reservoirs constructed to provide drinking water for Birmingham. Barnes Wallis tested his bouncing bombs here. Elan Valley is an international dark sky park and the visitors centre regularly has displays of photographs taken at night. 1 hour 15 mins.
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Elan Valley
A worthwhile trip about 1.15 hours from us. Picturesque drive through the countryside. Consisting of a system of dams and reservoirs constructed to provide drinking water for Birmingham. Barnes Wallis tested his bouncing bombs here. Elan Valley is an international dark sky park and the visitors centre regularly has displays of photographs taken at night. 1 hour 15 mins.
Beautiful Romanesque church with fantastic carvings including a Sheela na Gig. 10mins
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Church of St Mary and St David
Beautiful Romanesque church with fantastic carvings including a Sheela na Gig. 10mins
Our neighbour is the historic local parish church. One of the largest and finest churches in south Herefordshire. Madley is the birthplace of St Dyfrig, (Dubricius,) and became a destination for pilgrims since the 6th century. The path diagonally across the lane, which goes to the church, is the ancient pilgrims path. Thought to house the last medieval crypt in England. It has a polygonal apse, one of only 3 in England. Bell ringing occasionally on a Sunday. Chimes the quarters , half and full hour. 5 mins walk.
Madley Parish Church
Brampton RoadOur neighbour is the historic local parish church. One of the largest and finest churches in south Herefordshire. Madley is the birthplace of St Dyfrig, (Dubricius,) and became a destination for pilgrims since the 6th century. The path diagonally across the lane, which goes to the church, is the ancient pilgrims path. Thought to house the last medieval crypt in England. It has a polygonal apse, one of only 3 in England. Bell ringing occasionally on a Sunday. Chimes the quarters , half and full hour. 5 mins walk.
Food, Walking, Sightseeing. Ferry across the river. Its famous.
Too much to put in here. 20 mins.
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Symonds Yat
Food, Walking, Sightseeing. Ferry across the river. Its famous.
Too much to put in here. 20 mins.
Ever fancied going down the pit? Then this award winning attraction is for you. Its free, you just pay for parking. Run by ex coal miners. You can descend in the pit cage to visit the old mines. 49 mins.
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Nationalmuseum für Kohlebergbau Big Pit
Ever fancied going down the pit? Then this award winning attraction is for you. Its free, you just pay for parking. Run by ex coal miners. You can descend in the pit cage to visit the old mines. 49 mins.
Gardens and manor house circa 12c. One of the oldest dwellings in England. Tours of the manor are available. Has a Garden festival every June. 42 mins away.
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Hellens
Gardens and manor house circa 12c. One of the oldest dwellings in England. Tours of the manor are available. Has a Garden festival every June. 42 mins away.
Repurposed gravel quarry. Now a aquatic nature reserve.
Uneven paths in some parts but nice for a stroll round.
15 mins.
Sugwas Pools
Repurposed gravel quarry. Now a aquatic nature reserve.
Uneven paths in some parts but nice for a stroll round.
15 mins.
Hereford Tourist Information
Saint Owen's StreetBased in Hereford Town Hall,
Town Hall, St Owen's St, Hereford HR1 2PJ
Lovely walk. Removal of non native trees is underway so some parts off the main path can be uneven. Fantastic views on both sides of the ridge. One side over the wye valley and the other over the golden valley. We have seen wild boar and deer whilst there. Parking is by donation to the woodland trust. 16mins.
Moccas Hill Wood - Moccas Park National Nature Reserve
Pentre LaneLovely walk. Removal of non native trees is underway so some parts off the main path can be uneven. Fantastic views on both sides of the ridge. One side over the wye valley and the other over the golden valley. We have seen wild boar and deer whilst there. Parking is by donation to the woodland trust. 16mins.
Secluded house and gardens. House is used as a wedding venue and can only be visited on certain days. The small unpretentious garden is a delight of faded charm. Voluntary entrance donation to enter the gardens. Self serve cakes, made by the cook, and teas available in the coach house where you park. 25mins away.
Kentchurch Court House & Gardens
Secluded house and gardens. House is used as a wedding venue and can only be visited on certain days. The small unpretentious garden is a delight of faded charm. Voluntary entrance donation to enter the gardens. Self serve cakes, made by the cook, and teas available in the coach house where you park. 25mins away.
Shopping
Rustic design store. Lovely designer knick knacks, cards, books, toiletries, and salvaged items for your garden. Expensive but good value for money. Lovely just to look around. Also has a small tea room. On the way to Ross on Wye. 25 mins
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Baileys Home
Rustic design store. Lovely designer knick knacks, cards, books, toiletries, and salvaged items for your garden. Expensive but good value for money. Lovely just to look around. Also has a small tea room. On the way to Ross on Wye. 25 mins
15 mins walk from the Garden House. Starts at a civilised 1pm on a Sunday.
Parking available for £1.
Carboot Sale Madley
15 mins walk from the Garden House. Starts at a civilised 1pm on a Sunday.
Parking available for £1.
Designer outlet shops. Selection of pubs and restaurants. we particularly like Tank which is the tap room and eatery for the Gloucester brewing company.
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Gloucester Quays
Designer outlet shops. Selection of pubs and restaurants. we particularly like Tank which is the tap room and eatery for the Gloucester brewing company.
A selection of local produce and various other stalls. Comic books, records, cider, cheese, fish and meat etc..
Hereford Buttermarket
High TownA selection of local produce and various other stalls. Comic books, records, cider, cheese, fish and meat etc..
Our own local plant nursery. Just 10 mins down the road. Varied selection of plants and shrubs dependent on the time of year. Has small café on site.
(it's not closed anymore but I cant change the title)
Madley Plants - closed until 1st February 2020
Our own local plant nursery. Just 10 mins down the road. Varied selection of plants and shrubs dependent on the time of year. Has small café on site.
(it's not closed anymore but I cant change the title)
Waitrose, t k maxx and other specialist shops such as l'occitane and sea salt. host of restaurants. 20 mins away
Old Market Hereford
Waitrose, t k maxx and other specialist shops such as l'occitane and sea salt. host of restaurants. 20 mins away
A grand shopping experience. You name it it's got it.
garden centre
pets centre
fresh and frozen foods
homeware
clothes
drinks
delicious ice creams outside
Did I mention the ice cream? Our favourite is stilton and pear flavour.
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Oakchurch Farm Shop
Brecon RoadA grand shopping experience. You name it it's got it.
garden centre
pets centre
fresh and frozen foods
homeware
clothes
drinks
delicious ice creams outside
Did I mention the ice cream? Our favourite is stilton and pear flavour.
Oakchurch Farm Shop
Brecon Roadwell... it's got everything
it's got everything from a garden centre to fresh and frozen food,
clothes and homeware
drinks and delicatessen
pets centre
and delicious ice creams
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Oakchurch Farm Shop
Brecon Roadit's got everything from a garden centre to fresh and frozen food,
clothes and homeware
drinks and delicatessen
pets centre
and delicious ice creams
Walking
At Walk Hay we specialise in providing guided walks around Hay-On-Wye, Herefordshire & Brecon Beacons.
Discover the stunning hills & valleys around the historic town of Hay-on-Wye. We have Castles, Forests, Dingles, the Mighty Wye River, Ancient Stones, Sculptures, and Stunning Views of the Black Mountains & the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Our walks are ideal for groups or couples, locals and tourists, families, friends, or perhaps you would like a walking guide as a single traveller.
Optimise your time outdoors by booking your place on a group event walk, book a pre-set guided walk when it suits you at some famous locations, hire a professional walking guide for a bespoke experience, or come on one of our guided walking weekends.
see walk hay website for bookings.
Walk Hay
At Walk Hay we specialise in providing guided walks around Hay-On-Wye, Herefordshire & Brecon Beacons.
Discover the stunning hills & valleys around the historic town of Hay-on-Wye. We have Castles, Forests, Dingles, the Mighty Wye River, Ancient Stones, Sculptures, and Stunning Views of the Black Mountains & the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Our walks are ideal for groups or couples, locals and tourists, families, friends, or perhaps you would like a walking guide as a single traveller.
Optimise your time outdoors by booking your place on a group event walk, book a pre-set guided walk when it suits you at some famous locations, hire a professional walking guide for a bespoke experience, or come on one of our guided walking weekends.
see walk hay website for bookings.
Tipps für Reisende
Bräuche und Kultur
Always check if the place you are visiting is open.
Hereford has a small population therefore for economic reasons some pubs and venues are not open everyday. Most pubs seem to shut on a Monday for example. We have learned to check on the internet first before travelling.
Locals don't say on Wye. For example its Ross or Hay.
Leominster is pronounced Lempster.
Verkehrsmittel
Transport
There is a local bus service, 449, which takes you into Hereford City . Last time we used it it was 5.40 per person! It stops and starts by the post office/shop. To return either go to the county bus station or wait at bus stop in Broad Street. Ask to get off as it comes back towards the church otherwise you end up going down the road further. Check bustimes.org for timetable. On Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays you can get the Hay Ho! 39A bus to Hay on Wye.
We use Hi Town Taxis 01432 354321 (cost £20-£22)
Verkehrsmittel
Tourist Information Office
Hereford tourist office is in the Town Hall. St Owen Street
Hereford, HR1 2PJ
Open from 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday.
https://herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk/tourist-information/
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