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About Bromyard

Bromyard, a pleasant market town situated equi-distance between the towns of Malvern and Leominster and, as such Bromyard is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. The fields around here if not brim full of fruit trees and hops, they are grazed by cows and sheep. Bromyard Downs, lying high above the town is common land and used by locals for sheep grazing. This area is ablaze with yellow gorse and blue harebells grow in summer. From this high area there are wonderful views of the Malvern Hills to the south east and west-wards towards Wales. Warren Woods, owned by the National Trust, provide the visitor with a wealth of rich and varied plant life.

Although mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a town of importance, Bromyard today looks as though it has slept quietly through the centuries. Medieval times are evidenced by beautifully preserved black and white timber framed buildings to be seem both in the square and strewn along the main street. Bromyard is built mainly on hilly ground and one side of the main street that runs the length of the town is raised two steps higher than the opposite side creating an 'olde worlde' effect with buildings of all shapes and sizes seemingly clinging together.

In more recent times a Roman Catholic Church was built here by the generous efforts and hard work of Father Denys Matthieu, a French Benedictine Monk who came to Bromyard after spending 20 years at Buckfast Abbey. The Church of St. Joseph was dedicated on Easter Day 1914 with Mass and Benediction. However, the present Church and Presbytery in Old Road is largely due to the hard work of Father Brislane who came as Parish Priest in 1947. The first mass in the new church was the Midnight Mass of 1956.

A little out of the town is one of the most perfect medieval manor houses in England, Lower Brockhampton Hall. This beautiful house, built around 1400 for a local squire is in almost untouched condition. It is set in an enchanting secluded valley surrounded by a moat and has a gatehouse that dates 15th-century. The house is owned by the National Trust.

Close-by, in Brockhampton Park, is a wonderful nature trail that wends it's way through some fine mature Oakwoods planted some 220 years ago. This area has a wealth of rare bird and plant life that thrive amongst the ancient Yews and Larch and Beech trees.
Up here the air is so pure that Lichen grow and flourish. At dusk, in high summer it is not unusual to see Bats flying around the lakes. Woodpeckers nest in the woods and sometimes ravens can be seen. This park has rich rewards for those who seek the rare bounty. Brockhampton, is a quiet place where one feels perfectly at peace and in tune with all the blessings that Mother nature has provided.

There are several fine inns and public houses in Bromyard and surrounding area, and Bromyard Downs have secluded picnic areas.
There is an ancient hill fort at nearby Risbury and both Alfrick and Alfrick Pound have Nature Reserves. Bromyard hosts a Folk festival that this year (2004) will be on the 11th, 12th & 13th of September. This is an annual event which is attended from all over the country

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Bromyard

Brockhampton Estate	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Queenswood Country Park	(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Malvern Hills	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Worcester Cathedral	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Eastnor Castle	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Shipley Gardens	(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Worcester Woods Country Park	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Croft Castle	(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hill Fort	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Leapgate Country Park	(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Ludlow Castle	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hartlebury Castle	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
West Midlands Safari Park	(16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Luntley Court and Dovecote	(16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Harvington Hall	(18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Bromyard

Brockhampton, in the county of Herefordshire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E)
The village of Brockhampton is best known for its fine Stone and Concrete church designed by W.R.Lethaby a follower of the Arts and Crafts movement, and was built at the turn of the 20th-century. One of the beauties of the church is its stunning thatched roof, one of only three in the country.
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Suckley, in the county of Worcestershire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE)
Suckley is an attractive, rural village nestling in the shadow of Edward Elgar's beloved Malvern Hills.
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Bosbury, in the county of Herefordshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S)
From Bosbury there are lovely views towards the dramatic Malvern Hills and in the direction of Hereford is a vista of Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains.
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Tenbury Wells, in the county of Worcestershire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW)
The journey from the centre of Worcester to exquisite Tenbury Wells takes you through some of the loveliest countryside in the whole of Worcestershire.
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Great Witley, in the county of Worcestershire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE)
The great palladian mansion of Witley Court and the splendid Baroque Church that lies within its grounds have been central to the life of the rural village of Great Witley for centuries.
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Great Malvern, in the county of Worcestershire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE)
Malvern is famous for its beautiful hills that offer outstanding views across 3 counties, its famous spring water and the Morgan motor car. It also has strong associations with the famous composer Edward Elgar
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Leominster, in the county of Herefordshire (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction W)
Fine wool has been produced here in this gentle country town since the 13th century and owing to the close proximity of the county town of Hereford and the rich farmland that abounds throughout this lovely area, prized Hereford cattle are bred here for exportation to countries all over the world.
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Ledbury, in the county of Herefordshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)
Ledbury is an attractive town whose centre has changed very little over the years. The Old Grammer School and Butchers Row cottage are but two of Ledbury's beautifully preserved Medieval buildings to be seen in the cobbled street, known as Church Lane.
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Hampton Bishop, in the county of Herefordshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW)
This picturesque village with it's wealth of half-timbered properties lies comfortably between two enchanting rivers, the Wye and the Lugg.
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Mordiford, in the county of Herefordshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
The village of Mordiford is home to the oldest bridge in Herefordshire, which in parts dates to c. 1352 and tales of a Dragon that would come down from its lair, to drink at the confluence of the rivers near the village.
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Eastnor, in the county of Herefordshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SE)
A small village with a grand castle, a beautiful lake, and a park full of free roaming deer..
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Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)
Worcester is a city dominated by its glorious Romanesque cathedral built between the 12th and 14th centuries.
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Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)
Hereford is a town in the west of England bordering wales. It has a beautiful cathedral which was established in the 7th century...
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Overton, in the county of Shropshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction NW)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction W)
Voted as 'the prettiest village in the Midlands' by a TV poll, Eardisland is well worth a visit. It is favoured as being one of a trio of Black and White villages along the valley of the River Arrow.
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Nearby travel help

Malvern Link Station	(9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE)
Great Malvern Station	(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 7	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction E)
M50 Junction 2	(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SE)
Birmingham International Airport	(37.4 miles, 60.2 km, direction NE)
Bristol International Airport	(56.5 miles, 90.9 km, direction S)
Bromyard to London	(112.4 miles, 180.8 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Bromyard

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Bromyard center
The Falcon Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Cotford Hotel	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE)
Hundred House Hotel	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE)
Colwall Park Hotel	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE)
Bank House Hotel, Golf & Country Club	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction E)
The Cottage In The Wood	(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)
The Malvern Hills Hotel	(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE)
Munstone House Hotel	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW)
Somerville House	(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction SW)
Alberta Guest House	(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)
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