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Top 20 Things To Do in Herefordshire

With MUCH more than 20 brilliant things to do in and around Herefordshire, check out these highlights. From historic attractions […] Read more

Enjoy & Visit Herefordshire

Whether you live in the area or simply want to visit, this is the portal to help you get the best of the Herefordshire.

Go to vibrant Shows and Festivals, indulge in award-winning dining, unique stays and discover amazing places and activities to experience.

Whether you are planning a day trip, short break or a summer holiday, for family, a group of friends or a romantic minimoon for two, it’s all here.

The region’s outstanding areas of natural beauty and incredibly beautiful landscapes and countryside are spectacular, making Herefordshire perfect for walkers, cyclists and canoeists along our famous River Wye.

Above all, Herefordshire is a place to relax, slow down, disconnect from life’s stresses and reconnect with the people and things you love.

Welcome to our world.

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Afternoon Tea in Herefordshire

Indulge in the Art of British Tradition for Afternoon Tea. Let Herefordshire show you how it’s done. It is said […] Read more

HEREFORDSHIRE'S HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS

HEREFORDSHIRE’S HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Let’s celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Herefordshire and its fascinating museums and art galleries. Brilliant for family days out, […] Read more

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Masterchef Pro to cook at The Yard 26 May

MasterChef: The Professionals Finalist Mark O’Brien to Headline Fire Cookery Supper Club at The Yard, Hereford HEREFORD, UK – 26/05/26: MasterChef: […] Read more

What’s on

Herefordshire’s most comprehensive calendar of events from Food and Music Festivals to Country Shows, Markets and Fairs, Theatre and Arts events, Exhibitions and special celebrations. View all events

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01May 26

Common Senses Fine Art Exhibition

Checkley
Canwood Gallery presents Common Senses, a group exhibition by a collective of highly accomplished fine artists,…
09May 26

Herefordshire Histories Festival

Herefordshire
A county-wide festival of Herefordshire History. This coming Spring, groups and individuals throughout the County are…
Toddler Group
18May 26

Cathedral Seedlings

Hereford
Cathedral Seedlings, Toddler Group takes place each Thursday in term time. Play and pray in the…
Art day
20May 26

Botanical Painting workshop

Leominster
Back by popular demand. Enjoy Stockton Bury Garden before opening hours and select the plant you…
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Eat & Drink

Fancy an award-winning Sunday Roast? A pint in Britain’s Cider Pub of the Year? A leisurely lunch at the UK’s Best Slow Food Restaurant? Discover Herefordshire’s gourmet gems from award-winning pubs and restaurants to casual burger bars and coffee shops, quintessential tearooms and artisan farm shops.

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Accommodation

For brilliant places to stay in Herefordshire, whether you’re a couple look for a romantic break in the country or a city weekend of culture, a family wanting to run free with the kids Herefordshire, or a group getting together for a special occasion, Herefordshire has all kinds of accommodation perfect for you.

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Things to do

Here you’ll find Herefordshire’s historic Castles and Country Houses, gorgeous Gardens, Museums and places of interest, as well as Activities, Shopping destinations and lots of inspiration on what to see, explore and enjoy.

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Welcome to Herefordshire

Famous for our Hereford Cattle, which puts Herefordshire on the map all over the world for their tender flavoursome meat, and wonderful cider still using traditional production methods as well as being home to big iconic companies, the county also offers a plethora of artisan products and crafts. From bread to rapeseed oils, honeys and preserves, crisps (Tyrrells originate here) and an abundance of beverages including British Cassis, Westons Cider, Chase Gin & Vodka, food and farming is the lifeblood of the county.

Herefordshire’s incredibly beautiful landscape and countryside is crammed with galleries and studios to visit, a wealth of stunning gardens, country houses and castles. With properties dating to the Doomsday Book, history and traditions are celebrated vigorously by locals and visitors alike and Hereford Cathedral is home to unique world treasures such as the Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library.

There are festivals for everything; food, flying, scarecrows, speed, music, art, and you simply MUST experience a Wassail! Herefordshire is full of hidden treasures waiting for you to explore them and you’ll find them on this website.

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Did you know…

  • The River Wye is the 5th longest river in the UK
  • The distinctive Hereford Cattle originated here to become the world’s No1 beef breed and are now reared in over 120 countries.
  • Hereford Cathedral is home to several unique world treasures; The Mappa Mundi (One of the oldest surviving maps of the world circa 1300), the Magna Carta 1217 (considered the foundation of English common law) and The Chained Library (the largest surviving chained library in the world).
  • Bulmers Cider originated here and is still the largest cider making factory in the world.