Location: Ross-on-Wye
Top Things to do in Ross-on-Wye
What to do and see in Ross-on-Wye, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. 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.
5. 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.
6. Wye Valley Spa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 420 reviews
Wye Valley Spa is a ladies only sanctuary - set in an exquisite, private location in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the heart of the Wye Valley. We offer professional treatments, luxurious facilities, excellent food, cozy accommodation, friendly staff and an attractive price structure.Our facilities include hot tub, Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room, outdoor swimming pool and Roman room. Plus, six dedicated rooms for relaxation, therapies and treatments.Fully licensed for dancing, dining, drinking and music.With bar and bistro for enjoying food, drinks and alcohol from an extensive menu - either inside on snug winter days or al fresco on the pool-side in the summer sunshine.This sanctuary is for ladies who wish to experience relaxation like no other - either in the inner sanctum clearing your head of all stress, tucked up in the cozy clubroom reading a magazine of your choice or maybe outside in hot tub soaking up the amazing atmosphere and views.
Reviewed By Sjoakley - Yate, United Kingdom
Having just returned from a spa day at the Wye Valley Spa, I feel the need to share what a wonderful experience we all had. We had a group booking for 6 of us and absolutely nothing was too much trouble for us from start to finish. We booked 3 treatments each and I was lucky enough to have the same therapist (Shanna) throughout. As a women who suffers with her confidence, I was immediately put at ease by Shannas outgoing and friendly nature. Shanna was very welcoming and polite not to mention patient with my fidgeting! The treatments (microdermabrasion facial, neck back and shoulder massage and full body scrub) were absolutely divine! I have never felt so relaxed as to when it came to leave (unfortunately as I could have happily stayed all night!) Every single person who works in the spa were so hard-working welcoming and friendly I honestly cannot wait to return. Thank you all so much for an amazing day of relaxation. Please note: satnav took me completely off the beaten track and said I had arrived at my destination, so if attending, be sure not to miss the turning!
7. 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
8. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 612 reviews
The Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo provides an ideal space to experience beautiful, free-flying, tropical butterflies!Use our identification sheets to find out about our butterflies & hunt for caterpillars and chrysalis along the way!We are ideally set in the Wye Valley, next to The aMazing Hedge Puzzle, Wye Valley Miniature Golf & Wye Valley Warfare Laser Ops! Check our website for online offers!
Reviewed By daniellet540 - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
This must be the best butterfly house in the UK and with the maze, maze museum and crazy golf it filled in most of the day for boys and girls aged 7-10 years. The mums enjoyed it to. There is a small cafe and picnic tables. The downside is that even though you are refunded £1 of the £2 car park fee and there is plenty of parking, over stay by 1 minute and you receive a hefty £100 fine. It really does spoil the day. We were planning on returning with various relatives and groups of friends but after the parking issue, we won't be going back.
9. 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 .
