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Explore Herefordshire: Gardens, Art & Outdoors

Stunning landscape with amazing opportunities for outdoor activities. Food, culture, gardens and history. There's so much to love about Herefordshire! With plenty of choice for creating fun family days out and memorable weekends away with friends. Here are our recommendations to help you hatch a plan.

Herefordshire Black & White Houses

One of the many things people love about Herefordshire is the charming black and white timber framed buildings you'll find. A great way to discover these is the self-guided Black & White Village Trail, a 40 mile circular route starting and ending in the market town of Leominster, which leads you to lovely villages, pubs, cafes and points of interest along the way. And you must visit the Black & White House Museum in the centre of Hereford city, which offers a fascinating insight into everyday Jacobean life.

Discover the Beautiful Gardens of Herefordshire
Lovers of gardens, plants and trees have a wealth of choice when planning a day out or holiday in Herefordshire. Take a look at some of our top garden picks below, where you can immerse yourself in beautiful surroundings and botanical delights.

Art & Culture in and around Hereford

With the bounty of inspiration you can find this county it's easy to see why there's such an impressive creative output. We've chosen some great art venues where you can view and buy stunning pieces. Take a look below.

Herefordshire Cider and Other Local Food & Drink

Herefordshire is famous for its cider, as well as other wonderful local food and drink. Make a trip to The Museum of Cider in Hereford to learn about the history of cider and perry making. You can pick up fantastic produce to enjoy at home at Oakchurch Farm Shop & Garden Centre in Staunton On Wye.

Outdoor Activities

It's fair to say that the Herefordshire landscape is pretty breathtaking. One of the stars of the show is the River Wye, which serves up generous amounts of picture perfect scenery and interesting wildlife. Exploring the river by canoe, kayak or paddle board is a must, if you're able to. And you'll find great opportunities for walking too in the Wye Valley AONB, Malvern Hills and beyond. Perfect if you're looking for a dog-friendly holiday.

What else we love:
Herefordshire is easy to reach from Bristol, Birmingham, the West Midlands and South and Mid Wales. So it's super easy to plan your visit today!

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