Top Things to do in Herefordshire
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Herefordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Herefordshire, United Kingdom including Church of St Mary and St David, Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter, Chase Distillery, Oaker Wood Leisure, Docklow Pools, Berrington Hall, Brockhampton Estate, Goodrich Castle, Church Street.
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1. Church of St Mary and St David
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By PennyFlint - Woolhope, United Kingdom
In a scenic location right next to a 12th century motte and bailey castle and with views over farmland and far into the mountains on the site of a medieval village lies this exquisite little church, also 12th century, with fabulous gargoyles and corbels inside and out that remain unrestored and in mint condition despite the years. There’s a freshness and innocence about the carvings despite at least one being somewhat risqué that is a great pleasure to see, even if like me you’re neither a church expert nor a history buff. The church is beautiful inside too, plain and simple with delightful quirky touches. Make a half day of it visiting the castle and eating at the great pub almost next door.
2. Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 743 reviews
Open everyday until the end of October Half Term 2021. We have one of the most comprehensive collections of owls in Europe, alongside an amazing variety of friendly miniature and rare breed animals. The 'hands on' experience is encouraged. A special parking area is provided for the disabled. A shaded parking area is set aside for dog owners. We recommend you phone ahead to clarify how to locate these. All display areas are accessible by wheelchair. Mobility scooters are available on free loan, booking ahead is advisable.
Reviewed By WeLoveHerefordshire
Located in beautiful Herefordshire countryside the Small Breeds Farm is a perfect place to spend the day. Brilliant for adults and families, there is a great selection of wonderful animals. The centre has a fantastic owl collection which is well laid out with informative signs. The rest of the animals are spread out throughout the farm, there are sheep, goats, llamas, pygmy goats, various other birds, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, chipmunks and a lovely water area with some giant tortoises nearby. It's a lovely relaxing place to enjoy the day particularly if the weather is good. You can feed some of the animals and get up close and personal. Many are free to roam around and are happy to interact with you. There is a cafe on site and a picnic area, so you can bring your own food or buy some home-made delights instead. Brilliant Covid measures are in place and there is a one way system through the park. Staff are really welcoming and helpful. Great value for money and lots of fun too.
3. Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 389 reviews
Eastnor Pottery offers an exciting and innovative range of clay workshops for groups and individuals. These are designed to explore and develop creativity in participants all ages and abilities.The studio is located within the magnificent Herefordshire Country Estate of Eastnor Castle, surrounded by the Malvern Hills. If you are unable to visit the Pottery, The Flying Potter can deliver the Eastnor Pottery experience at a venue of your choice.
Reviewed By mandyedwards1306 - Hereford, United Kingdom
Fabulous afternoon spent with Jon and Sarah. The children absolutely loved it! Great workshop, well explained and easy to follow instructions - would recommend to all ages :-)
4. 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!
5. Oaker Wood Leisure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 612 reviews
Fantastic Outdoor Activity centre on the Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire border. Great range of activities including Paintball, Junior Paintball, Quad Trekking, High Ropes, Zip Wire, Low Rope Adventure course, Target Shooting, Raft Building, Clay pigeon shooting and more.Two Glamping Villages sleeping up to 50 people in each. Stag and Hen Parties, Corporate Away Days & Camps, School Camps and activity days and Children's Birthday Parties and Holiday Clubs.
6. Docklow Pools
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 372 reviews
Docklow Pools review pages covers - Fishing and holidays mostly. FOOD & RESTAURANT review please go to the "The Fishermans Arms" which is covers our pub & food.
Reviewed By annpear1957
My Husband and I have been to Docklow Pools twice and it is a fabulous place to go to . The accommodation is very clean , The Scenery is stunning, The walks through the woods are great ,the fishing is great with lots of lakes to fish , the meals are amazing , and most of all Jonathon and all his staff are very friendly, very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them . It is also a place you can go to in the winter times just to relax and unwind. We love it there so we have booked to go again in later this year and next year .
7. 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
8. Brockhampton Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By 560philipm - London, United Kingdom
This is a spectacular National Trust property with a fascinating medieval manor house set in beautiful countryside. On arrival, there is a short drive to a cafe and parking area. Cars can be left here and there is a pleasant walk through woodland and fields for about 1500m to the manor house. Alternatively cars can be driven on a narrow road to a second parking area close to the house. Remember that if you choose to walk, then it is uphill on the way back! At the manor house there is the main house, a small gatehouse and a ruined chapel. There is also interesting displays and a coffee area in the stables area. Do go exploring the gatehouse - you can climb up some steep stairs to the upper room - it seems that most visitors just hurry though the gatehouse to get to the main house. Here there is the medieval hall, with old timber framing and a minstrels gallery (climb some steep stairs to the gallery and then go on to other rooms in the house). Each room is set out in a different era of the properties history, finishing with a 1950's lounge. There is a model house that children can put together to discover how the timber framing works. The estate covers about 1700 acres and there are plenty of signed walks so it is easy to sped all day at the Brockhampton Estate.
9. Goodrich Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,130 reviews
Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom
Great castle visit for all ages, book in advance to ensure you get a time allocation, the visit is self directed but numbers controlled for social distancing, Its is a great castle in a wonderful location, lots of information boards bring alive the past and its easy to visualise what life was like and the history of the castle, there are some guides on hand for further detail, if its a nice day take a pic-nic and sit on he mat laws for a lovely lunch to soak up the surroundings. A great day out for all ages.
10. Church Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By ejjg
Such a delightful street, with a tudor school house, butcher's row shop and an Elizabethan painted room just around the corner. Wonderful church at top of street a charming mix of Tudor and Georgian. The Malthouse cafe has great coffee, interesting cakes, tasty breakfast and lunch - we go there regularly and the Prince of Wales pub has good food and drink, atmosphere,wide range of gins. Always seems to be busy, popular and welcoming.
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