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About Hampton Bishop
This picturesque village with it's wealth of half-timbered properties lies comfortably between two enchanting rivers, the Wye and the Lugg. At this point, the Wye has some of the best salmon beats, 40 pounders plus have been caught here, and there are superb riverside walks to be enjoyed along the winding path which eventually meets with the Lugg just short of Mordiford.
The village church here must rank as one of the most photographed churches in the country. It is a vision of neo-medieval perfection.The tower and some of the walls originated in Norman times and show additions from the 13th and 14th-century. On top of the tower is perched a black and white timber-framed belfrey that is often described as a clock tower, it does though contain six bells.
The interior of the church is cool but welcoming and amongst it's treasures is a red canopied 15th-century screen. Next to the church is a pretty thatched roofed cottage, almost hidden by a bright green hedge, it is typical of the cottages and houses to be seen along the village high street. This is a village that demonstrates the skill of the thatcher and those who built the remarkable wattle and daub, timber-frame cottages of the 17th and 18th-century. It is a tribute to the artisans of the past that these fine buildings are here for us to relish today.
All around here is rich pastureland grazed by sheep and cattle. There are fields full of towering Hops and orchards crammed with Apples, Pears and Plumbs. Here and there down a deep leafy lane you will find a quiet corner with a lake where fishermen land Carp. It is all very serene and very, very English.
Attractions in the area include; Rotherwas Chapel and nearby Hereford Cathedral. There is a museum in Hereford that tells much of the life and times of the area. Hereford also has excellent shopping facilities and a Race Course.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Hampton Bishop
| Shipley Gardens | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Queenswood Country Park | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Eastnor Castle | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Goodrich Castle | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Pembridge Castle | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grosmont Castle | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Skenfrith Castle | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Moccas Court | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Malvern Hills | (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Brockhampton Estate | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| King Arthur's Cave | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Luntley Court and Dovecote | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Monmouth Castle | (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Flaxley Abbey | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Longtown Castle | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in Hampton BishopAll attractions in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Hampton Bishop
Mordiford, in the county of Herefordshire (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
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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Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction W)
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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Hoarwithy, in the county of Herefordshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
Apart from the church, the rest of the village reflects the character of all things English. Beautiful black and white timber- framed properties, some of 16th-century origin.
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Kilpeck, in the county of Herefordshire (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SW)
Hidden away in one of England's most glorious little medieval villages, lies what is without doubt, the finest small Norman church in Britain.
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Ross-on-Wye, in the county of Herefordshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
Ross-on-Wye is a beautiful market town, with a rising main street culminating at the well worn stone slabs beneath an ancient market house.
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Bosbury, in the county of Herefordshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)
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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Ledbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
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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Eastnor, in the county of Herefordshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E)
A small village with a grand castle, a beautiful lake, and a park full of free roaming deer..
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Walford, in the county of Herefordshire (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction S)
Walford lies in the rural countryside about 4 miles from the old market town of Ross-on-Wye.
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Goodrich, in the county of Herefordshire (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction S)
Everyone loves a castle, especially a ruinous castle, haunted by the romantic ghosts of two lovers fleeing the rampageous armies of the Civil War.
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Bromyard, in the county of Herefordshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)
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.
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Aston Ingham, in the county of Herefordshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)
This is a serene pastoral village set in the rolling agricultural landscape of the valley of the River Wye.
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Weobley, in the county of Herefordshire (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)
Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.
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Suckley, in the county of Worcestershire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)
Suckley is an attractive, rural village nestling in the shadow of Edward Elgar's beloved Malvern Hills.
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Brockhampton, in the county of Herefordshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NE)
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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All towns in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Hereford Station | (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction NW) |
| M50 Junction 4 | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SE) |
| Ledbury Station | (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction E) |
| M50 Junction 3 | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE) |
| Bristol International Airport | (45.5 miles, 73.2 km, direction S) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (48.0 miles, 77.2 km, direction NE) |
| Hampton Bishop to London | (114.1 miles, 183.6 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Hampton Bishop
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Hampton Bishop center |
| Somerville House | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction NW) |
| The Green Dragon | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W) |
| Brandon Lodge | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W) |
| Alberta Guest House | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction NW) |
| Munstone House Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NW) |
| Three Counties Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W) |
| Belmont Lodge & Golf | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction W) |
| Pilgrim Hotel | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western Pengethley Manor Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S) |
| Orles Barn Hotel | (8.9 miles, 14.2 km, direction S) |
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