Hereford City is situated on the River Wye and includes all of the amenities expected in a medium sized city.

The old city center has several Black and White buildings, a museum, indoor and outdoor markets, and the well known Hereford Cathedral.

A new city center situated where the old cattle market once stood has many modern stores and shops.

Hereford Cathedral is the oldest in England with the 800 years old St Stephens Chair and the Mappa Mundi, a 13th Century map of the world showcased inside.

Whilst visiting the Cathedral you can also take part in a Guided Tour ofThe Bell Tower,The Chained Library,The Mappa Mundi andThe Magna Carta.

Visit the cathedral website to see whats on -

For the more adventurous Brecon Beacons National Park is 30-45 minutes drive according to where you go, there are easy and difficult parts so you might want to plan your trip before you go.

Brecon Beacons website -

For theGolf Aficionados, there are quite a few Golf Courses to choose from, here's three -

Golf websites -

Hereford is famous for cider, you could visit The Cider Museum or Westons Cider Mill to see how its made, or why not try some of ours ?

Cider Locations -

Some Cheese makers in and around Hereford offer tours, cheesemaking experiences and the chance to purchase local cheeses, here's a selection from the many -

Hereford Cheese -

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.

Maybe take a trip to the city of Worcester for its magnificent Cathedral, Royal Doulton Pottery and The Lea and Perrins Sauce Factory.