What to do and see in Ross-on-Wye, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

December 21, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

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 on Wye Canoe Hire

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5.0 based on 375 reviews

Ross on Wye Canoe Hire

We are are family run business offering a wide range of Canoe Hire and Guided trips from half/full day to 2/3/4 day trips on the River Wye. Upon arrival at our canoe hire centre you will be registered, fitted with a buoyancy aid given the correct size paddle,and offered a dry barrel to keep your personal possessions in. You will then be given a safety briefing and some basic instructions on how to paddle and steer the canoe. We then take you from our canoe hire centre up river for the start of your canoe trip . Your cars are left adjacent to our facility for the duration of your trip. For more detailed information and maps visit our trips page on our website.

2. Canoe the Wye

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5.0 based on 561 reviews

Canoe the Wye

Canoe hire on the River Wye. We take you from our canoe hire centre based in Symonds Yat West, up river for the start of your canoe trip and you paddle back to us. Depending on how long you want to go canoeing for will depend on how far upstream from Symonds Yat we will take you. Once you arrive at our canoe hire centre you will be fitted with a buoyancy aid and paddle and given a dry barrel to keep your personal possessions in. You will then be given a safety briefing and some basic instructions on how to paddle and steer the boat. You will leave your cars at our canoe hire centre and we will then transport you in our minibuses, with the canoes, upstream to your start point. We can hire you a canoe on the River Wye from half a day to a week. For more detailed information and maps visit our trips page on our website. We offer a web site that has all the information that you need when hiring a canoe and planning your canoe trip on the River Wye - including accommodation for camping, B and B, pubs etc. Canoeing on the River Wye is a favorite activity for those who love the outdoors. Whether for families on holiday, people seeking a challenge or groups wanting to do something together. It is a great and healthy way to enjoy your free time. We appreciate the history and the experience of canoeing on the Wye. We want you to leave with a deeper appreciation of the environment and history of this historic river. We aim to offer you a complete and rewarding canoe hire experience on the River Wye you`ll remember for a long time. We give you the ability to book on line at any time, using secure on line systems, and then we send you immediate confirmation of your canoe trip by email. This will include maps for you to print off and also some top tips on what to wear and expect. We cater for families, individuals, corporate days and large groups who want to hire a canoe on the River Wye at affordable simple to understand prices.

3. Life Changing Activities

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Life Changing Activities

We live in and for the outdoors. If you want to spend some time surrounded by beautiful scenery, doing something really exciting the we are the place to be. We take management groups, companies, stag parties, families or just groups of friends. We run organise and run all the best outdoor activities so if you want to go climbing and abseiling, gorge walking, canoeing, caving, survival training or want us to organise your management event then just give us a call.

4. Goodrich Castle

Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY England +44 1600 890538 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/goodrich-castle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=goodrich%20castle
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews

Goodrich Castle

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.

5. Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre

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4.5 based on 555 reviews

Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre

A Family Run Centre, Providing Professional and Qualified Canoe Hire and Adventure Activities in the area.

6. Wye Adventures

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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Wye Adventures

Wye Adventures is the big brother of Wye Canoes, with more Wye Valley Adventure Experiences and online ordering. We have awesome group options for you to choose from but we still cater for couples and individuals who want to hire a canoe or maybe book on to one of regular events including introductory sessions. Activities include, Canoeing / Kayaking, SUP, Climbing, Gorging, Archery and bushcraft.

7. Woods of Whitchurch

Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DJ. England +44 1600 891021 [email protected] http://www.woodsofwhitchurch.co.uk
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Woods of Whitchurch

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.

8. Greenacres Stables

Green Acres Stables Rock Lane, Lea, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7JZ England +44 7787 866472 [email protected] http://www.greenacresstables.co.uk
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Greenacres Stables

Greenacres Stables is a small horse riding centre located right on the edge of the Forest of Dean, in Lea, near Ross-on-Wye and Mitcheldean. We offer riding lessons for all abilities in our large outdoor arena and we have fantastic opportunities for trekking in the Forest of Dean.

Reviewed By timetoshine1966 - Worcester, United Kingdom

Booked an assessment lesson with June as I am have just relocated to the area and needed to find a new yard to continue developing my riding. I was given a very friendly welcome on arrival and told I would be riding Bonnie, a great confidence giver. As a regular rider I said I didn’t mind who I rode but confidence in the saddle is not one of my problems so the lovely June tacked up Taurus who was a slightly more advanced ride and off we went. I loved my assessment lesson, June had me cantering poles within about 15 mins so it was certainly different from the ploddy, directing traffic lesson I had expected. I initially booked another lesson but have since decided that this will be my go to place for hacking instead only because I can’t commit to the a regular day at this time and June only teaches 2 weekdays. A little gem of a yard.

9. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle

Symonds Yat West Between Ross on Wye and Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA England +44 1600 890360 [email protected] http://www.mazes.co.uk
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4.0 based on 144 reviews

The aMazing Hedge Puzzle

A traditional hedge maze, with historical information display. Great for playing games, such as tag, hide & seek & the ever popular kiss chase! Add to the confusion, directing from the viewing platform!So find your way then play! Repeat you visit during the day for more fun and games!!Visit our puzzle shop for more puzzling fun. Good luck!We are also set in the gorgeous Wye Valley, near the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Wye Valley Miniature Golf and Wye Valley Warfare Laser Ops!!Check our website for online offers!!

10. Wye Valley Miniature Golf

Symonds Yat West, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA England +44 1600 890360 [email protected] http://wyevalleyminigolf.co.uk/
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Wye Valley Miniature Golf

The Wye Valley Miniature Golf is a twelve hole, roman fantasy, miniature golf course, designed with all ages and abilities in mind! It is great family fun & a lovely addition to any day out! You can even couple this experience with another of our local attractions, such as The aMazing Hedge Puzzle, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo and Wye Valley Warfare Laser Ops! Check out our website for online offers!

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