ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Andy's Fishing Lake, St Owens Cross
Open all year, dawn to dusk. Large, deep lake well stocked with carp, bream, tench and roach.
Broadfield Court Estate & Vineyard
Magnificent house with a colourful history, set in 1000 acres of garden and
vineyards. Activities, cafe and shop where wine can be tasted (and bought of
course)
Brockhampton Estate
National Trust house, tearoom and garden open between March to October
Brockington Golf Course
Grand house and gold course in beautiful North Herefordshire countryside, a
well-maintained course with superb greens. A brook runs throughout the
course making it a testing but enjoyable game and the gently undulating
landscape is well suited to senior golfers.
Burton Hotel Cloud Nine Spa & Fitness Club, Kington
Swimming pool, sauna, steam room jacuzzi, gym and beauty treatments.
The Cheese Factory, Monkland
Mousetrap Cheese. Watch cheese making from one local herd of cows. Café
and Art Display
Clearwell Caves, Nr Coleford
Atmospheric ancient iron workings with an exciting and intriguing past. Walk
through eerie caverns and tunnels following the footsteps of generations of
miners that cut their livelihood from the rock.
Court Farm & Leisure
A large farm shop, PYO with tea shop, play area and farm animals. Also two
well-stocked fishing pools and mountain boarding for the adventurous
Creative Breaks
Courses round Herefordshire. Members give course on a variety or arts,
including Basket-making, pottery, stained glass, painting and drawing, to name
but a few.
DCB Leisure, Coleford
Clay shooting, archery, air rifle, tuition and corporate parties. Qualified tuition
Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Ledbury www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
innovative and exciting pottery workshops for all ages.
Espiritu Balloon Flights
Experience the tranquility and beauty of nature and float above the cares of the
world. Touch the skies and discover a whole new world. Experience the freedom of a balloonflight or give someone else a unique gift that they will remember forever.
The Garden at the Bannut, Bringsty, Bromyard
Three acres of formal and informal gardens, coloured and themed. Unusual
Knot garden. Home made lunches and teas.
Glazydayz Pottery Cafe, Ledbury
Paint your own pottery, fun for kids, relaxing for adults. Refreshments and
parking available.
Grafton Farm Riding Centre, near Tenbury Wells
BHS Approved Riding Centre, Hacking and Indoor arena for wet days.
Grove Golf & Bowling, Leominster
Two linked 9 hole golf course. 20 bay floodlight driving range. Pro tuition
Available. 8 Lanes ten pin bowling, amusement machines, roof terrace, bar and food available.
Hellens Manor, Much Marcle
Large Jacobean Manor house. Paintings, furniture, tranquil gardens, dovecote,
cider mill, labyrinth.
Herefordshire Raceway, Woebley
Twin-engined Pro-karts, owner driver and mini moto sessions, children's
parties, stag and hen do's, corporate and private events.
Hereford Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery, Hereford
History of cider-making and view the working King Offa Distillery
Holmer Park Spa, Hereford.
Spa days, pool, gym, sauna, steam room and sun beds. Olive Garden cafe.
The Judge's Lodging, Presteigne
Award winning historical house with hands-on exploring of the world of Victorian Judges.
Kingfisher Cruises, Symonds Yat East
Romantic river trips with full commentary on natural beauty and history.
Kington Bowling Club
Visitors welsome to play every afternoon Mon-Fri and Monday evenings.
Noakes Farm Riding Centre
Specialist instruction in friendly school set in spectacular countryside.
The Old House Museum, Hereford
One of the country's finest Black & White buildings in the city centre. Explore the kitchen, bedrooms, dog's door, wall paintings and oak furniture. Family hands on activity area.
Out to Grass Riding School
Provides tracks and courses for all levels, jumping slope and challenging tracks.
Paul Priestley Art Courses
Art Courses for all ages, skill levels and in all media www.paulpriestley.com
Perrygrove Railway and Tree Top Adventure
Heritage railway, tree top adventure playground and indoor village, secret
passage and treasure hunt
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
67 acres of walks, trails and mobility access in lovely wooded setting. Children's play area and café.
Ross-on-Wye Broome Farm Cider and Perry
Award winning cider and perry pressed from fruit grown on the farm. Cellar
open for tasting, orchards walks, cream teas and say hello to the Alpacas.
Rowlestone Farmhouse
Ice Cream Working Dairy Farm, Pontrilas. Working dairy farm, coffee shop, wildlife gardens and walks, play area and woodland adventure.
Shortwood Family Farm, Pencombe, Bromyard
Organic dairy farm. Animal feeding tours and tractor rides. Free range
animals. Learn about farm life and exhibition of 100 year history of the farm.
Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre, Kington
From miniature donkeys to angora goats, plenty of animals here plus owls from
all over the world. Open all year
The Spaceguard Centre, Knighton
Working hilltop astronomical observatory
Stockton Bury Gardens
Victorian gardens set among medieval farm buildings. Restaurant, grotto, cider
press, pigeon house and working kitchen garden.
Symonds Yat Leisure Park, Symonds Yat West
Fairground, amusement arcade and adventure playground. Beautiful recently
restored carousel.
The Time Machine Museum, Bromyard
Step into the Tardis and be transported into an exciting display of TV, Film and
Science Fiction. Teddy Bear Museum and hundreds of antique toys.
Tipton Hall Horse Riding School, Bromyard
Riding lessons for all ages and abilities.
TGS Ten Pin Bowling and Adventure Golf, Hereford
Plenty to do here. Ten pin bowling, cafe, licensed bar,pool, video games,
garden patio. Adventure Golf, fun for children and adults.
Walk Herefordshire
Walking holidays tailored to the visitor's needs and guided walks round
Herefordshire www.walkherefordshire.com
Warren Farm, Brockhampton Park, Bromyard
See a working family farm, tour the estate on a trailer and meet and feed the
animals. Tea room.
Waterworks Museum Hereford
In beautiful river setting, this museum tells the story of water supplies through
time. Water play area for children and pump engines shown working. visitor
centre and refreshments.
Westons Cider, Ledbury
Tour round mill to see cider produced. Gardens, Bottle Museum, Tea Shop,
Shire Horse Dray rides, Children's Playground, Cider and Gift Shops.
Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Award winning cycle hire centre in beautiful Teme Valley.
Wilton Castle and Gardens, Ross-on-Wye
Recently restored romantic Marcher castle in 2 acres of Wye bank gardens
Wobage Makers Gallery, Ross-on-Wye
Craft workshops in restored barns of a once thriving dairy farm.
Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre, Symonds Yat East
Canoe and kayak hire, tours and outdoor adventure activities. Team of qualified staff.
Wye Valley Brewery, Stoke Lacy
Family-run brewery and shop, founded in 1985) b brewing the best cask-
conditioned beer.
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Symonds Yat, near Ross-on-Wye
Butterfly safari wonderland, spectacular tropical plants.
Wye Valley Cruises, Ross-on-Wye
Relax and soak up the sights of some of the most wonderful scenery in Britain,
Refreshments.
Wye Valley Jubilee Maze at Symonds Yat
aMazing Hedge puzzle and museum of mazes. Shop selling puzzles.
Wye Valley Miniature Golf, Symonds Yat
New 12-hole miniature golf course set among the ruins of a Roman villa.
Refreshments and indoor and outdoor picnic areas.
Ye Old Ferrie Inn Canoes
Wye Canoes launch from the fabulous Ferry Inn and have an amazing time for
the day, the weekend or longer, a vast array of activities from canoeing to guided walks.
Hereford City,
With its awe inspiring cathedral, is a classic country market and shopping centre on the banks of the world famous River Wye with a mix of traditional and modern shops, pubs and restaurants. Hereford Cathedral is famous for being the home of the unique Mappa Mundi, a Medieval treasure from the 13th Century. Herefordshire has a wealth of beautiful churches, great houses with beautiful gardens, castles and sites of historical interest.
Down almost every country lane is a traditional Herefordshire village, with a wealth of pretty black and white cottages, most with a village pub offering traditional ales and ciders with fine wines and spirits and quality locally produced food.
As well of Hereford City, visit the other bustling towns of Ledbury, Leominster, Bromyard, Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye, all full of quaint buildings and busy small traders selling gifts and fine local produce.
All the classic country pursuits and many other activities are available in the county; i.e., shooting, fishing, hang gliding, horse-riding, walking, canoeing, bird watching.
Maybe you would enjoy watching a ploughing contest or hedge laying match, visiting a steam rally, tug of war or a sheep shearing contest. These are just a few of the country pursuits on offer, but if you are intent on just enjoying a lazy day you can be sure of relaxing in one of Britain's Premier counties.
Andy's Fishing Lake, St Owens Cross
Open all year, dawn to dusk. Large, deep lake well stocked with carp, bream, tench and roach.
Broadfield Court Estate & Vineyard
Magnificent house with a colourful history, set in 1000 acres of garden and
vineyards. Activities, cafe and shop where wine can be tasted (and bought of
course)
Brockhampton Estate
National Trust house, tearoom and garden open between March to October
Brockington Golf Course
Grand house and gold course in beautiful North Herefordshire countryside, a
well-maintained course with superb greens. A brook runs throughout the
course making it a testing but enjoyable game and the gently undulating
landscape is well suited to senior golfers.
Burton Hotel Cloud Nine Spa & Fitness Club, Kington
Swimming pool, sauna, steam room jacuzzi, gym and beauty treatments.
The Cheese Factory, Monkland
Mousetrap Cheese. Watch cheese making from one local herd of cows. Café
and Art Display
Clearwell Caves, Nr Coleford
Atmospheric ancient iron workings with an exciting and intriguing past. Walk
through eerie caverns and tunnels following the footsteps of generations of
miners that cut their livelihood from the rock.
Court Farm & Leisure
A large farm shop, PYO with tea shop, play area and farm animals. Also two
well-stocked fishing pools and mountain boarding for the adventurous
Creative Breaks
Courses round Herefordshire. Members give course on a variety or arts,
including Basket-making, pottery, stained glass, painting and drawing, to name
but a few.
DCB Leisure, Coleford
Clay shooting, archery, air rifle, tuition and corporate parties. Qualified tuition
Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Ledbury www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
innovative and exciting pottery workshops for all ages.
Espiritu Balloon Flights
Experience the tranquility and beauty of nature and float above the cares of the
world. Touch the skies and discover a whole new world. Experience the freedom of a balloonflight or give someone else a unique gift that they will remember forever.
The Garden at the Bannut, Bringsty, Bromyard
Three acres of formal and informal gardens, coloured and themed. Unusual
Knot garden. Home made lunches and teas.
Glazydayz Pottery Cafe, Ledbury
Paint your own pottery, fun for kids, relaxing for adults. Refreshments and
parking available.
Grafton Farm Riding Centre, near Tenbury Wells
BHS Approved Riding Centre, Hacking and Indoor arena for wet days.
Grove Golf & Bowling, Leominster
Two linked 9 hole golf course. 20 bay floodlight driving range. Pro tuition
Available. 8 Lanes ten pin bowling, amusement machines, roof terrace, bar and food available.
Hellens Manor, Much Marcle
Large Jacobean Manor house. Paintings, furniture, tranquil gardens, dovecote,
cider mill, labyrinth.
Herefordshire Raceway, Woebley
Twin-engined Pro-karts, owner driver and mini moto sessions, children's
parties, stag and hen do's, corporate and private events.
Hereford Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery, Hereford
History of cider-making and view the working King Offa Distillery
Holmer Park Spa, Hereford.
Spa days, pool, gym, sauna, steam room and sun beds. Olive Garden cafe.
The Judge's Lodging, Presteigne
Award winning historical house with hands-on exploring of the world of Victorian Judges.
Kingfisher Cruises, Symonds Yat East
Romantic river trips with full commentary on natural beauty and history.
Kington Bowling Club
Visitors welsome to play every afternoon Mon-Fri and Monday evenings.
Noakes Farm Riding Centre
Specialist instruction in friendly school set in spectacular countryside.
The Old House Museum, Hereford
One of the country's finest Black & White buildings in the city centre. Explore the kitchen, bedrooms, dog's door, wall paintings and oak furniture. Family hands on activity area.
Out to Grass Riding School
Provides tracks and courses for all levels, jumping slope and challenging tracks.
Paul Priestley Art Courses
Art Courses for all ages, skill levels and in all media www.paulpriestley.com
Perrygrove Railway and Tree Top Adventure
Heritage railway, tree top adventure playground and indoor village, secret
passage and treasure hunt
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
67 acres of walks, trails and mobility access in lovely wooded setting. Children's play area and café.
Ross-on-Wye Broome Farm Cider and Perry
Award winning cider and perry pressed from fruit grown on the farm. Cellar
open for tasting, orchards walks, cream teas and say hello to the Alpacas.
Rowlestone Farmhouse
Ice Cream Working Dairy Farm, Pontrilas. Working dairy farm, coffee shop, wildlife gardens and walks, play area and woodland adventure.
Shortwood Family Farm, Pencombe, Bromyard
Organic dairy farm. Animal feeding tours and tractor rides. Free range
animals. Learn about farm life and exhibition of 100 year history of the farm.
Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre, Kington
From miniature donkeys to angora goats, plenty of animals here plus owls from
all over the world. Open all year
The Spaceguard Centre, Knighton
Working hilltop astronomical observatory
Stockton Bury Gardens
Victorian gardens set among medieval farm buildings. Restaurant, grotto, cider
press, pigeon house and working kitchen garden.
Symonds Yat Leisure Park, Symonds Yat West
Fairground, amusement arcade and adventure playground. Beautiful recently
restored carousel.
The Time Machine Museum, Bromyard
Step into the Tardis and be transported into an exciting display of TV, Film and
Science Fiction. Teddy Bear Museum and hundreds of antique toys.
Tipton Hall Horse Riding School, Bromyard
Riding lessons for all ages and abilities.
TGS Ten Pin Bowling and Adventure Golf, Hereford
Plenty to do here. Ten pin bowling, cafe, licensed bar,pool, video games,
garden patio. Adventure Golf, fun for children and adults.
Walk Herefordshire
Walking holidays tailored to the visitor's needs and guided walks round
Herefordshire www.walkherefordshire.com
Warren Farm, Brockhampton Park, Bromyard
See a working family farm, tour the estate on a trailer and meet and feed the
animals. Tea room.
Waterworks Museum Hereford
In beautiful river setting, this museum tells the story of water supplies through
time. Water play area for children and pump engines shown working. visitor
centre and refreshments.
Westons Cider, Ledbury
Tour round mill to see cider produced. Gardens, Bottle Museum, Tea Shop,
Shire Horse Dray rides, Children's Playground, Cider and Gift Shops.
Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Award winning cycle hire centre in beautiful Teme Valley.
Wilton Castle and Gardens, Ross-on-Wye
Recently restored romantic Marcher castle in 2 acres of Wye bank gardens
Wobage Makers Gallery, Ross-on-Wye
Craft workshops in restored barns of a once thriving dairy farm.
Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre, Symonds Yat East
Canoe and kayak hire, tours and outdoor adventure activities. Team of qualified staff.
Wye Valley Brewery, Stoke Lacy
Family-run brewery and shop, founded in 1985) b brewing the best cask-
conditioned beer.
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Symonds Yat, near Ross-on-Wye
Butterfly safari wonderland, spectacular tropical plants.
Wye Valley Cruises, Ross-on-Wye
Relax and soak up the sights of some of the most wonderful scenery in Britain,
Refreshments.
Wye Valley Jubilee Maze at Symonds Yat
aMazing Hedge puzzle and museum of mazes. Shop selling puzzles.
Wye Valley Miniature Golf, Symonds Yat
New 12-hole miniature golf course set among the ruins of a Roman villa.
Refreshments and indoor and outdoor picnic areas.
Ye Old Ferrie Inn Canoes
Wye Canoes launch from the fabulous Ferry Inn and have an amazing time for
the day, the weekend or longer, a vast array of activities from canoeing to guided walks.
Hereford City,
With its awe inspiring cathedral, is a classic country market and shopping centre on the banks of the world famous River Wye with a mix of traditional and modern shops, pubs and restaurants. Hereford Cathedral is famous for being the home of the unique Mappa Mundi, a Medieval treasure from the 13th Century. Herefordshire has a wealth of beautiful churches, great houses with beautiful gardens, castles and sites of historical interest.
Down almost every country lane is a traditional Herefordshire village, with a wealth of pretty black and white cottages, most with a village pub offering traditional ales and ciders with fine wines and spirits and quality locally produced food.
As well of Hereford City, visit the other bustling towns of Ledbury, Leominster, Bromyard, Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye, all full of quaint buildings and busy small traders selling gifts and fine local produce.
All the classic country pursuits and many other activities are available in the county; i.e., shooting, fishing, hang gliding, horse-riding, walking, canoeing, bird watching.
Maybe you would enjoy watching a ploughing contest or hedge laying match, visiting a steam rally, tug of war or a sheep shearing contest. These are just a few of the country pursuits on offer, but if you are intent on just enjoying a lazy day you can be sure of relaxing in one of Britain's Premier counties.
