Top Things to do in Herefordshire
What to do and see in Herefordshire, England: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Herefordshire, United Kingdom including Hereford Cider Museum, Butcher Row House Museum, Grange Court, Violette Szabo GC Museum, Waterworks Museum - Hereford, The Cider Museum, The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction, Weavers Gallery.
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1. Hereford Cider Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
Visit this museum in the heart of Herefordshire and learn about the history of cidermaking. Discover how apples were harvested, milled, pressed and the juice fermented to produce cider. Walk through the fascinating champagne cider cellars and find out how two 19th century brothers created the Bulmers empire. Visits include a free sample of cider in the gift shop. There is a tea room and free parking. Annual Cidermaking festival in October, see website for details.
Reviewed By 829te - Porthcawl, United Kingdom
Visit the cider museum it was fantastic looking back on history of cider making and how it made today we then had a sampling session at the end which was great to taste the difference ciders there a lovely little tea shop to have a cup of tea and the gift shop has loads of lovely items to purchase
2. Butcher Row House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By stevewM4116UW - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Lived near Ledbury for many years and occasionally pop into the town for a bite to eat and beer and have always walked passed this museum. But today, did actually venture in and have a look around this and the heritage centre across the street. It is quite small and won't fill your day like a theme park. But for half an hour, it's gives a very interesting insight to the towns history. The chap in the museum was very friendly and sparked real enthusiasm with my children about the place(and one of them is 17 so takes some doing!!), which made them much more receptive to the exhibition pieces. The museum is all based on donations, so you really don't have anything to loose. Also, it's perfectly located next to the Prince of Wales pub. Ideal if you need a rest after doing all that history stuff :)
3. Grange Court
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
A timber framed market house built by the King's Carpenter, John Abel, in 1633. Grange Court is now owned by the community of Leominster through LARC Development Trust, who purchased the building from Herefordshire Council for £1. Visitors to Grange Court can learn about the building's impressive history using vibrant interpretation, hire the space for private or community use, or just relax in the cafe with a coffee. Admission is free. Outside there is a beautiful knot garden to the front of the building and a lovely walled garden to the rear. We are fully accessible inside and out with baby changing and shower facilities and welcome children and dogs.
Reviewed By Lindisfarnegirl - Reading, United Kingdom
We went to see this house because we had seen a model of it in the centre of Leominster. it was fascinating - hard to believe that it had been taken apart and rebuilt, it is so intricate. The cafe was very good, coffee brought to our table, and the whole house was immaculate. The loos were first class! I spent a lot of time with the exhibition of embroidery which was truly great, very original, beautifully executed. I had not expected a particularly interesting visit, but it exceeded my expectations
4. Violette Szabo GC Museum
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By SergeP1984 - Sellack, United Kingdom
This is a truly superb little museum dedicated to a very brave and committed young women. Miss Rigby has created a wonderful collection of memorabilia and has a deep knowledge of the subject. Would thoroughly recommend a visit if in the area.
5. Waterworks Museum - Hereford
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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.
6. The Cider Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By V3666EMdavids
a liitle gem of a museum telling the making of cider plus the history of Bulmers cider works. the lady in the cafe were excellent and the lady on reception was very helpfull ,with free samples and also provided a map for visits to cider making places in the area.
7. The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction
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4.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By lynnej698 - Dartford, United Kingdom
An amazing collection of Sci Fi memorabilia lovingly put together by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable owner. It is certainly like walking into a Tardis with lots of small rooms displaying many props from TV programmes. Great fun recalling the characters. Great find (nothing else open on a Sunday).
