Location: Hereford
Top Things to do in Hereford
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Hereford (/ˈhɛrɪfərd/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city, civil parish and county town of Herefordshire, England. It lies on the River Wye, approximately 16 miles (26 km) east of the border with Wales, 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Worcester, and 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Gloucester. With a population of 58,896, it is the largest settlement in the county.
Restaurants in Hereford
1. Chase Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 383 reviews
Visit our field to bottle distillery, nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where our expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making our award-winning range of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place right here on our Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse our distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Please check our online booking calendar for availability.
Reviewed By tigger53
Was given tasting kit and tour for Christmas. Brilliantly well presented live on Zoom, great hosts, showed you how to make Bramble cocktail and several other drinks from the miniatures provided in pack (Vodka, sloe Gin, Marmalade Gin, Pink Grapefruit and GB Gin, two bottles of Fevertree tonic) and gave guided tour and talk. Great for a party and fun interaction - done really well during COVID lockdown and much needed relief!
2. The Castle Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
The pub is hidden in the depth of the Herefordshire countryside, a warm and welcoming atmosphere is created by the alternative layout of the building accompanying different levels from the bar right through to the restaurant. The Castle Inn presents an extensive beer garden suitable for children and of course our four-legged friends. The Team welcome you to enjoy real ales, ciders and good grub!
3. Berrington Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Created as the perfect house in the perfect setting, Berrington has many secrets to uncover. Here in one of Henry Holland’s first houses, you can explore the family rooms and walk in the servants’ footsteps down the back stairs, moving around the house unseen by the family and guests. You will find out what happened to William Kemp, LordCawley’s butler, and discover the anguish of a grieving mother during the First World War. Alternatively why not join a below-stairs tour to see if you would have liked being a servant at Berrington?
Reviewed By SAMMYSUNBLESS
Enjoyed my visit, the Avenue decorated with Christmas puddings, the entrance was welcoming nice decorations, servants quarters decorated, lots to see, carriage rides, bookshop, tea rooms, plenty of walks
4. Monkland Cheese Dairy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By MelFinch - Derby, United Kingdom
Staying in Ludlow for a few days, and did a walk at NT Berrington Hall in the morning. Monkdale Cheese Dairy popped up with excellent tripadvisor reviews, so as it was raining almost non-stop we decided not to go and hunt around unfamiliar Leominster and booked a table earlier in the morning for lunch. In fact we didn’t need to book, very pleasant light and airy upstairs room (and outdoor tables if sunny). Excellent ploughman’s lunches, one ham one blue cheese so we could mix and match, and good range of soft drinks. Fantastic cheeses, cakes, pickles, biscuits, etc on sale in shop, and both that and the café were quite busy on a miserable day, promptly served by friendly staff. After lunch we dived back out into the rain, well nourished!
5. The Weir Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By theeps2018 - Lampeter, United Kingdom
With the sun shining this is a place well worth visiting. With two main paths through the gardens the upper path is through woods and passes the toilets and tea tent before dropping down to the River Wye and a natural play area (so good for kids). The lower path comes back down the side of the river, often with canoes passing by. There are many places to just sit quietly and enjoy the view of the river. There is also good signage explaining the varieties of trees. Outside the entrance and across some grassland, with picnic tables, is the walled garden which has been fully restored since 2009.
6. Ye Old Ferrie Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 488petem - Billericay, United Kingdom
My girlfriend booked this place as a surprise weekend away and it was absolutely superb. As everyone says... Jamie and his staff are fantastic, the friendliest and most helpful you'll meet! The room we had was reasonably sized for for an old ferry Inn of a few hundred years! With recently decorated bathroom and electric shower. The views looking up and down the river are incredible and we had a very peaceful stay. As others state there's a hand ferry you can take to cross the river, "powered" by one of the bar staff when needed and we took this to go canoeing from a place near the Saracen's Head which is across and down the river. On the subject of the Saracen's Head... This is the place that everyone you talk to (when researching Symonds Yat) recommends... But it's very busy and noisy with a constant stream of cars... If you're looking for a constant buzz, noise and throng of many people then please go to the Saracen's head! And leave the peace and tranquility of the Old Ferrie Inne to the rest of us! We've ready booked to return here later in the year... Highlt recommended
7. Waterworks Museum - Hereford
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Located next to the River Wye, Herefordshire’s only working museum offers visitors more than you can imagine - it has something for all of the family. Engines, pumps and turbines plus an exciting water park for children and an exhibition focused on Hereford in WW2. Wholly run by Volunteers, the Museum is open every Tuesday (11am-4pm) + on the 2nd & last Sunday of the month between Easter and October (12-4pm). Please see the Museum website for special events calendar including new events for 2018 and school holiday activity for younger children. Free parking, light refreshments, and full disabled access.
Reviewed By swas
A very interesting and historically important collection of machinery and equipment related to clean water supply. It was a thrill for me to see the UK's oldest triple expansion steam engine working and next to it a beam engine , beautifully preserved and presented. All other exhibits interesting, varied and great to see many of them operating. Lots of information provided about each exhibit and there are "hands on" demonstration models as well which all make it very educational.The volunteer staff were friendly and were happy to answer my questions. And on my visit, the museums exhibitions were supplemented by a lovely display of engines and vintage vehicles provided by the Hereford and District preservation society. I think the UK is unique in the amount of heritage (of all types) it has preserved and accessible to the public. And this working museum is a fine example of that trend. Very good value for money as well.
