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Hay on Wye Castle and War Memorial, Herefordshire

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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

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	Moccas Court Moccas, Hereford, Herefordshire, England (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E) Brief description: Moccas Court is a Grade 1 listed Georgian Country house, widely thought of as Herefordshire's finest stately home. It's not a 'typical' hotel but a Country House with luxury... More info and book online.. Price from £112.00
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	Caer Beris Manor Builth Wells, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales (13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction NW) Set in 27 acres of parkland surrounded by the River Irfon, Caer Beris is the former home of Lord Swansea. The current owners have spent the past 18 years restoring and converting the Manor into a thre... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
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Nearby 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)