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About Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye, as its name implies is picturesquely situated on the River Wye at a point where Herefordshire meets with the border of Wales.
The origins of the town stretch back over the centuries and there are numerous interesting old properties to be seen in the town. A few of which have been turned into antique shops where you enter through a small doorway to find yourself stepping onto a creaking oak floor with ceiling above and surrounding walls bulging with the weight of ancient oak beams. The vast majority of the buildings in Hay are now Book shops, for what was once a peaceful market town is now a mecca for second hand book lovers from all over the world. Buyers do not just come to Hay to search out a bargain, they come more in the hope of the rare find that has eluded them in other destinations. Hay, is a friendly town set in the picturesque border country crammed with medieval cottages and handsome farmhouses. The River Wye flows through here and Offa's Dyke Path runs close-by. There are ancient meadows and gurgling little streams, used as watering holes for grazing cattle.
In the town you will find shops that provide for every requirement as well as the specialist antique and book shops. There are warmly welcoming inns and public houses, most of which serve excellent home cooked food, good wine and ales. Near to Hay-on-Wye is the majestic Hay Bluff which rises to a towering 2220ft and the idyllic villages of Pembridge and Presteigne are but a short distance away. This whole region is awash with ancient churches, old monuments and beautiful gardens that give a great deal of pleasure and are a joy to explore
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 Hay-on-Wye
| Hay-on-Wye Castle | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Clifford Castle | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bronllys Castle | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Moccas Court | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Longtown Castle | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Luntley Court and Dovecote | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tretower Castle | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grosmont Castle | (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Queenswood Country Park | (17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Abergavenny Castle | (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| White Castle | (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Skenfrith Castle | (19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Croft Castle | (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hill Fort | (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Shipley Gardens | (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in Hay-on-WyeAll attractions in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Hay-on-Wye
Brilley, in the county of Herefordshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)
Brilley is an attractive village lying almost at the meeting point of England and Wales.
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Dorstone, in the county of Herefordshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction E)
Tucked away under the Welsh hills amid the Golden Valley is the historic village of Dorstone. Lying high above the village is Aurthur's Stone which is a great slab set on upright stones.
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Bredwardine, in the county of Herefordshire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)
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Kington, a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NE)
This is a small ancient market town sheltered by the Hergest Ridge which rises to a height of over 1,380 ft. The town is situated near the Welsh border, with the lovely River Arrow flowing through.
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Weobley, in the county of Herefordshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)
Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.
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Pembridge, in the county of Herefordshire (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE)
Pembridge, is one of the prettiest villages in Herefordshire, it is thrice blessed for it stands in a trio of black and white villages famed for an abundance of quaint cottages and graceful houses.
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Kilpeck, in the county of Herefordshire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE)
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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Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction NE)
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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Shobdon, in the county of Herefordshire (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE)
Shobdon, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, remains today, very much as it always has been, a great agricultural area.
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Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction E)
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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Leominster, in the county of Herefordshire (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction NE)
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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Hampton Bishop, in the county of Herefordshire (20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction E)
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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Hoarwithy, in the county of Herefordshire (21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction E)
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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Mordiford, in the county of Herefordshire (21.8 miles, 35.0 km, direction E)
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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Rhayader, in the county of Powys (22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction NW)
Several roads converge on this peaceful market town on the upper Wye. It is an historic town which is renowned as an angling, pony trekking, walking and touring centre, it is also the nearest town to the beautiful Elan Valley Reservoirs.
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All towns in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Builth Road Station | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW) |
| Cilmeri Station | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction W) |
| M50 Junction 4 | (26.3 miles, 42.3 km, direction SE) |
| M50 Junction 3 | (29.4 miles, 47.2 km, direction E) |
| Cardiff International Airport | (47.8 miles, 76.9 km, direction S) |
| Bristol International Airport | (51.1 miles, 82.2 km, direction S) |
| Hay-on-Wye to London | (134.7 miles, 216.7 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Hay-on-Wye
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Hay-on-Wye center |
| Moccas Court | (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E) |
| Peterstone Court Country House Restaurant & Spa | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW) |
| Caer Beris Manor | (13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction NW) |
| The George Hotel | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SW) |
| The Manor Hotel | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction S) |
| The Metropole Hotel | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NW) |
| Glen Usk Hotel | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NW) |
| The Hotel Commodore | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NW) |
| Belmont Lodge & Golf | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction E) |
| Guidfa House | (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Hay-on-Wye |
