Hereford is truly at the very heart of rural and modern British living - The Bay Horse Inn is a comfortable, great base from which to travel around:

Why not go North via Ludlow to visit the spectacular Stokesay Castle, a 12th Century medieval fortress. Travel South into Monmouthshire or Gwent, where you might find the small town of Caerleon, with illustrious Roman heritage sites and museum artifacts. Or East, to Malvern, a renowned Spa town, home to the world famous Morgan sports car and stunning hilltop views which poets have eulogised.

Take a trip to the city of Worcester for its magnificent Cathedral, Royal Doulton pottery and the Lea & Perrins sauce factory. To the West, the natural splendour of one of Wales’s best-known National Parks - the Brecon Beacons, where outdoor pursuits are abundant.