Top Things to do in Herefordshire
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Herefordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Herefordshire, United Kingdom including St Mary's Church, Little Birch, Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, St Mary the Virgin, St Leonard's Church, Wynnes of Dinmore, Berrington Hall, Eastnor Castle, Hellens, Hereford Cathedral, Brockhampton Estate.
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1. St Mary's Church, Little Birch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A beautiful Victorian church set in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside.
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. St Mary the Virgin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By nansus - Ludlow, United Kingdom
Very interesting church with tapestries , separate bell tower wich is fascinating . Well worth a visit , and a short walk to the river excellent location .
4. St Leonard's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 865nicki - Bishops Castle, United Kingdom
The bell tower at Yarpole is dated to around 1185 and is therefore one of the oldest intact wooden frame buildings in the U.K. Not as large as the one at Pembridge, it is older and similarly impressive. One of the seven churches in Hereford with a separate bell tower. Of clear historical importance. The door of the bell tower alone makes a visit a must - see it from the inside to be stunned.
5. Wynnes of Dinmore
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Welcome to Wynnes of Dinmore! Traditionally Farmers (for 5 generations, in fact) who have always resided in Hope-Under-Dinmore, in November 2015 the Wynne Family diversified and created the Wynnes Country Store you see today. Where you can see and purchase pygmy goats, Alpacas, Chickens and more! Including a gift shop and well-stocked supply section for your pet & livestock needs. The quality-proven housing they provide, is manufactured on site by their own carpenters, who can also create bespoke builds to suit every garden and smallholding. Additionally, in amongst their team are two SQP’s (Suitably Qualified Person) who can supply animal medicinal products and advice. Wynnes have long been successful public suppliers of poultry and livestock, equipment, housing and feed along with advice (based on 25 years of experience) and have built a worthy reputation from this. They pride themselves on strong customer service and feedback and are always available for help and advice. Welcome
6. Berrington Hall
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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
7. Eastnor Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Eastnor Castle in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake - is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils other roles as an exclusive-use wedding venue, corporate and team building venue, as well as a venue for product launches and location filming. Business or private parties can stay in the castle’s beautiful bedrooms and our highly professional team is on hand to organise every aspect of your visit.
Reviewed By lisajane2305 - Rotherham, United Kingdom
We visited Eastnor Castle on a recent short holiday in the Malverns - we are a family of four with two teenagers and a small dog. I don’t have enough positive things to say about our visit - we loved it! - there is plenty of free parking - you can take a picnic and games, find a spot in the grounds and stay all day - lovely toilets - little cafe and ice cream parlour - big adventure playground and maze - beautiful walk around the lake - very clean and well maintained But best of all is that the site and castle are all dog friendly! We were able to tour the inside of the castle and take our dog with us - which is a rare treat and should be commended. I wish more places allowed this. The castle is beautiful. I would highly recommend Eastnor Castle for a day out - well done to everyone involved
8. Hellens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Jacobean Manor house in Much Marcle. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons from Easter until the end of September. Tea rooms serving homemade cakes. Gardens with labyrinth, dovecote, pond, knot garden, mediaeval garden.
Reviewed By D8136YXrichardj - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fascinating house with a hell of a history, fabulous artwork, treasures and decoration; we had a superb guide Justine and it's one of the best guided tours of its type that I've ever had.
9. Hereford Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,918 reviews
Reviewed By JenAnnie - Nottingham, United Kingdom
What a fabulous visit we had to the Cathedral We can certainly recommend it Altho due to Covid some of the Cathedral is roped off, we walked round mist of it it is beautiful & it has such a brilliant History attached to it We went thru to the Chained Library (fascinating) & the Mappa Mundy which was a superb artifact to see. So interesting to see the Medieval map where scholars only knew & depicted Europe Asia & Africa. With many unusual birds & beats. So glad we went to see it. 5 star review for the Cathedral experience.
10. 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.
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