Herefordshire Attractions

The 16th Century Painted Room is a unique example of Elizabethan Wall painting. Discovered in the late 1980’s the paintings are a poor man’s copy of the leather hangings popular with the gentry. Ledbury’s famous landmark, the stilted Market House was built as a Com Warehouse in the 17 th century.

Ledbury Town Council Church Street Ledbury HR8 1PL. Tel: 01531 632306

Barton Hill Animal Centre

Family run animal centre/sanctuary Many friendly animals to touch, stroke, brush etc. Wildlife/farm animals/pets. Glorious scenery indoor/outdoor picnics/play areas. Teas/gifts, countrywalk, birthday parties, refreshments available. Free tractor/trailer ride for group bookings.

Kentchurch, Hereford HR2 0BZ Tel: 01981 240749   Email

Broadfield Court Gardens & Vineyards

5 acres of Old English gardens plus 13 acres of vines, formal David Austin Rose Garden, lawns and working walled kitchen garden, Herbaceous borders. Wine shop and The Court Cafe serving all homemade produce from the garden. Lunches, teas and wine tasting.  Roses and plants for sale. Group tours and evenings by arrangement.

Broadfleld Court, Bodenham HR1 3LG Tel: 01568 797483  Email

Bromyard & District Local History Society

The History Society’s extensive archive of photographs and documents is available to anyone wishing to research local and family history in Bromyard and surrounding parishes. A regularly changing exhibition from our archives is always on display in our exhibition room. An explanatory pamphlet about the society is available on request. Free admission

5 Sherford Street, Bromyard HR7 4DL Tel: 01885488755   Email

Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery

Explore the story of traditional cidermaking, how apples were harvested, milled, pressed and fermented to produce cider. View the reconstructed farm ciderhouse, the original Champagne Cider cellars, Vat House and 19th Century bottling machinery. Browse in the gift shop and sample the King Offa Distillery brands produced at the Museum.

21 Ryelands Street Hereford HR4 0LW Tel: 01432 354207   Email

Coddington Vineyard

Listed farmhouse with traditional threshing barn. Beautiful gardens with unusual trees and plants.  Terraces, pool, stream and woodland. Vineyard and winery. Free admission

Coddington, Ledbury HR8 1JJ Tel: 01531 640668   Email

Dunkerton  Cider Mill

Organic ciders from traditional cider apple varieties. Perry from perry pears still and sparkling. Sweet and dry. Bottled and draught. Tastes from the barrel. Mill open. Cidermakers are happy to answer your questions Orchards for walking in. Beautiful restaurant for enjoyment of local ingredients. Free admission

Luntley Pembridge, Leominster HR6 9ED Tel: 01544 388653   Email

The Goat Company

Set in the Black Mountains, the farm has panoramic views and you can picnic on the mountainside. Meet the goats and see the array of luxury items produced from the fleeces of the goats. Socks, blankets, knitwear, scarves, throws and much more. Free admission

Daren Farm, Llanveynoe, Longtown HR2 0NG Tel: 01873 860240

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery

In the museum, aspects of  Herefordshire history and life, with hands on elements for ages including  dressing up box, Victorian school desk withslates and archaeology activities. In the Gallery, hanging exhibitions,  paintings, prints, photography  and workshops.

Broad Street Hereford HR4 9AU Tel: 01432 260692  Email

Hereford Nature Trust

The foremost nature conservation charity in the county. It has more than 50 nature reserves, representing the best of Herefordshire’s countryside. They run a series of  weekend breaks on these reserves, exploring Herefordshire’s wildlife. These breaks include birdwatching, river safaris and walking weekends.

Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 1UT Tel: 01432 356872  Email

Hereford Society of Model Engineers

Adjacent to the Waterworks museum, Broomy Hill Miniature Railway is operated by Hereford society model engineers usually with steam locomotives. Open days are family events, examine the engines on display and take a train ride. The society also caters for the serious modeller with meetings throughout the year. Free admission

Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 7RN Tel: 01432 760881  Email

Lawton Hall Herbs

Specialist nursery with extensive range of culinary and aromatic herbs, many of which are on display in our interesting, attractive herb garden. Our herb pots and herbal products make unusual gifts. Fresh cut herbs in season.

Lawton Hall Eardisland Leominster HR6 9AX Tel: 01568 709215   Email

Ledbury Heritage Centre

The story of Ledbury’s past displayed in a timber-framed building in the picturesque lane leading to the church. Learn about the poets John Masefield and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and try your hand at timber framing.

Church Lane, Ledbuty  HR8 1DN Tel: 01531 636147   Email

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition

The stories of Hereford’s famous medieval map of the world and unique Chained library (with the earliest book dating from the eighth century) are told through interactive displays and changing exhibitions in the purpose built ’High-tech medieval’ New library Building, with Cloister Cafe and Cathedral Shop.

5 College Cloisters, Hereford HR1 2NG  Tel: 01432 359880   Email

Newbridge Playbarn & Farm Park

Friendly family run Farm Park set in acres of parkland with rare and traditional farm animals. Pets barn playtime. Large indoor/outdoor adventure play and picnic areas. FREE tractor-trailer ride. Seasonal lamb bottle feeding. Light refreshments in gift shop. Activities throughout the day.

Little Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2QG  Tel: 01531 670780   Email

Oakchurch Farm Shop & Garden Centre

Cottage, meat and fruit pies, quiches, cakes etc., all baked in own kitchens. Six butchers staff in the butchery department/deli counter. Beef from own farm, free range pork, local lamb, homemade sausages. Large gift area. 96 seater restaurant, patio, children’s play area (trampolines). Garden Centre.

Staunton-on-Wye Hereford HR4 7NE Tel: 01981 500304

Queenswood Country Park

The Country Park includes 67 acres of arboretum containing over 500 rare and exotic trees from allover the world and 103 acres of SSSI designated woodland, which are rich in wildlife. Discover waymarked trails, a viewpoint with panoramic views and free telescope, picnic and barbecue facilities, children’s adventure play area, Tourist Information Centre, cafe, toilets and ample car parking. Free admission.

Dinmore Hill, Leominster HR6 0PV Tel: 01568 798320

Small Breeds Farm & Owl Centre

Lots of miniature rare and unusual animals and birds uniquely  displayed in a glorious environment. The ’hands on’ experience is actively encouraged. THE OWL CENTRE - A superb variety of owls, are beautifully displayed in an intimate garden setting. Tea  room and gift shop.

Kingswood, Kington HA5 3HF Tel: 01544 231109   Email

Westons Cider Visitor Centre

Open all year round. Museum ­ including a Bottle Museum, Cider Making equipment and

1921 Aveling Steam Roller. Guided Tours around the mill. Award winning Henry Weston Garden. Rare Breeds Farm, Children’s Playground. Shop - free sampling of cider and perries. Dray Rides, Wetlands Nature Reserve, Scrumpy House bar & Restaurant. Free admission.

The Bounds, Much Marcie Ledbury  HR8 2NQ Tel: 01531 660108   Email