Location: Ross-on-Wye
Top Things to do in Ross-on-Wye
Top 10 Free Things to do in Ross-on-Wye, England
Ross-on-Wye (Welsh: Rhosan ar Wy) is a small market town with a population of 10,700 (according to the 2011 census), in south eastern Herefordshire, England, located on the River Wye, and on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean .
Restaurants in Ross-on-Wye
1. Ross Old Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
2. Pots and Pieces
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
A friendly 5 star tea and coffee shop with delicious cakes, light lunches and a range of unusual giftware.
Reviewed By b11lrs - Sleaford, United Kingdom
So our travels have taken us from Lincolnshire, through Avoncroft and onto Ross on Wye for a look around and lunch. The temperature has reached 34 and we are now hungry. After a little look around we were walking up the hill and came across Pots and Pieces. Wow we were lucky! Track and trace completed, we were shown to a table and even though the person had a mask on you could see she was smiling. I ordered the Brie and cranberry toastie with crisps. I could have added salad but too many bad experiences with tired lettuce and a mass of raw red onion put me off that part. What a mistake! My wife ordered the same as I but without the crisps and with salad. When it came it looked fresh, no onions and a fabulous dressing. Oh did I have salad envy ????. The toilet was clean and scented, the decor in the restaurant was beautiful with items for sale and thanks to eat out to help out the meal was half price! Go there if you are in Ross it has lovely people working there, amazingly friendly and I could not fault service or food.
3. The Royal Arms
4. Truffles Delicatessen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Welcome to Truffles Deli. Set right in the heart of the Wye Valley, Ross-on-Wye sits on the famous sandstone cliffs over looking the river Wye. There nestled on the cobbled high street which leads from the market square to the river, Truffles Deli is a foodie haven for young and old alike. Stocking everything a deli should and more, you'll find Cheeses, Salamies, Olives and Drinks in abundance. If that wasn't enough we also sell home made sandwiches that are made to order, home made soup and salad selections. This is all made in our own kitchen at the back of the deli where you can see our team hard at work. As well as stocking the best of Herefordshire and surrounding counties we also stock some great Italian and Spanish lines. We make a lot of our own cakes, quiches, salads and pastries right here in the shop, customers often ask us if we can bottle the smell of the shop!
Reviewed By WrO1
Can’t wait for truffles to reopen - hopefully with delivery again. Pre lockdowns we frequented for salad boxes paninis - and of course the obligatory homemade cakes. The staff and owner are always friendly and stop to have a chat even if busy and they always talk to the children - making them like the place even more than the sticky biscuit cake and caramel shortbread did already! Some of the additional shelved items can be pricey but supporting local business is better than being overrun by chains and there is always something different and outside of the ordinary to be found. We have sampled from the small selection of breads before too and quiches, cheeses etc in the ‘deli’ counter - always top quality and very tasty! The courtyard is lovely too and like a small escape from the town.
5. Woods of Whitchurch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Tucked into the Herefordshire countryside, this is a little shop with a lot to offer. Whether you visit us for coffee and cake or to do your shopping you'll always receive service with a smile. We opened in 2011 and business has continued to flourish thanks to the fantastic support of our local communities. No doubt it's also down to the irrepressible inventiveness of Shop Owner Lucy Gardner. Thanks to her we now offer a great range of products and services from the basic to the outright extravagant and our team always works hard to give a little something extra to our customers.
Reviewed By rolo25
Called in to Woods today with thoughts of a family meal tonight. Great selection of locally-produced food available, settled on the Goats Cheese and Sweet Potato pie - to cook at home. Delicious. Always a great welcome, great choice and really friendly staff. This shop is a blessing to any community. They also have a cafe/restaurant upstairs but I have not had chance to try this yet.
6. The Thomas Blake Memorial Gardens
7. Made in Ross
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Made in Ross is a co-operative of local arts and craft producers living within 20 miles of the beautiful market town of Ross-on-Wye. Dedicated to the development of Ross as a thriving and creative place, the diverse range of work that our members produce and sell is beautifully displayed seven days a week at the historic Market House in the centre of Ross. Our members manage the exhibition space and our volunteers are on hand to welcome and assist visitors from 10am to 4pm every day. Part of our sales goes towards the upkeep of this wonderful building and to support the Courtyard, an educational arts charity.
Reviewed By Climber19838021963
Certainly worth a visit if you are in or around Ross-on-Wye. It's a great place to pick up a unique piece of local art/craft work and good to see that local artists and crafts people have a permanent place to display and sell their work.
8. The Prospect
9. St Mary The Virgin Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By U395MPstevens
The Church has a 200 ft Spire and is lovely inside and has beautiful stained glass windows. Adjoining the Church grounds are gardens with a great view of the River Wye
10. Ross Labels Ltd.
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 196 reviews
Labels Shopping is where you'll find all your favourite brands under one roof. Situated in Ross Park just a 5 minute drive from Ross-on-Wye and 30 minutes from Hereford Town Centre. Shop for clothing, and homeware all under one roof. Visit our cafe for food and refreshments before explore the local area of Herefordshire.
Reviewed By drpsec98
Good selection of stores under one roof with a Fab shoe Dept there ,with great choice . The staff at Pavers are so helpful and friendly nothing was to much trouble even when the store was busy . With today’s pandemic I felt safe to shop with all staff wearing masks , plenty of pop sock on areas which was fab means we could try on and hand sanitiser at both entrances and on till point which I used after paying Had the first stress free shopping experience with my elderly mum In along time .
