Page 3 - ESL Marches Ultimate Guide 2024

Welcome to Herefordshire,

The Wye Valley and The Marches

These three incredibly beautiful regions have long intertwined and in this guide
we showcase their modern day delights as well as the historic snippets of how
they came to be.
Pack a picnic, your camera and your casual clothes … we’ll provide the MEMORIES.

Spring Winter
Woodland and countryside fl owers peek The fun doesn’t stop with the cooler days.
through from January onwards. But the Think pumpkin picking in abundance,
most heady and fl oral displays come late fi rework displays in every county corner,
March - May with our aromatic blossom festive markets, Christmas lights switch-ons
trails. Heralding the abundance of cherry, and the warm glow of mulled cider in cosy
pear and, of course, our apple orchards lose country pubs. Even January brings the
yourself in them on a rural stay, countryside enchanting practice of Wassailing, where the
walk or cycle ride. orchards are blessed, evil spirits warded off
Summer and the Wassail King and Queen are hoisted
to music, song and dance to encourage an
Everything is open, from attractions, abundant harvest for the year to come. It is
glorious gardens to activities and plenty of an unforgettable experience.
festivals, country shows, and events. 2024
highlights include the world’s largest music Carry this guide with you as a constant
and philosophy festival How the Light Gets discovery and reference tool, and please
In in May, vibrant Hellens Garden Festival do remember to tell businesses you saw
in June, July’s amazing Beer on The Wye them in here!
weekend (it includes cider too), and the
buzzing Indie Food Festival over the Find further inspiration on
August Bank Holiday. eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk where
you’ll see Maps and Trails, Ideas for Groups,
Autumn a huge What’s On Guide and plenty more
The county turns golden. Leafy hot spots places to eat, sleep and enjoy.
include Queenswood Arboretum and
Country Park, the woods of Mortimer Follow, Share and Tag us on
Country in north Herefordshire, and $ ! @eatsleepliveherefordshire
Symonds Yat in the south. Join one of this
season’s walking festivals with view-fi lled
routes for all abilities. Discover incredible Accessible Herefordshire
countywide creatives during h.Art Destinations in the area are striving to
(Herefordshire Art Week) in September. be more accessible and inclusive every
Take part in a fortnight of traditional Harvest day. Look under Information>Accessible
celebrations in October, commencing with Herefordshire on our website for
Hereford AppleFest to support our famous places to stay and visit, and also
cider production. accessibleherefordshire.co.uk or contact us
on info@eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk

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